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Special Angels of The Woodlands receives $5,000 donation from Woodforest Charitable Foundation.

19-April, 2012

Special Angels of The Woodlands receives $5,000 donation from Woodforest Charitable Foundation.

Photo Caption:From left to right – Vicki Richmond, Secretary & Treasurer, Woodforest Charitable Foundation; Kim Marling, Executive Director & Vice President of Woodforest Charitable Foundation; Mary Pollion, Board Member, Special Angels of The Woodlands; U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady; Dr. David Gottlieb, Board of Directors, Woodforest Charitable Foundation.

THE WOODLANDS, TX – In support of adults with mental challenges, Woodforest Charitable Foundation recently donated $5,000 to Special Angels of The Woodlands. Founded in 2003 by Thelma Braddock The mission of Special Angels of The Woodlands is to provide a day activity center for mentally challenged adults, at little cost, with an emphasis on the Special Olympics Program. Special Angels of The Woodlands works facilitate physical training, self-esteem courses, and social competence in any environment of home, work or play. Special Olympics is often the only place that individuals with intellectual disabilities have an opportunity to participate in their communities and develop belief in themselves. Many challenged adults live lives of neglect and isolation, hidden away or socially excluded from full participation in schools or society. Transforming the athlete, Special Olympics sports are a gateway to empowerment, competence, acceptance and joy. Since 1968, Special Olympics has been bringing one message to the world: people with intellectual disabilities can and will succeed if given the opportunity. Woodforest Charitable Foundation's recent contribution will help Special Angels of The Woodlands continue to provide daily activities and Special Olympics training for the adult mentally challenged of Montgomery County and surrounding areas. “We are truly grateful that the Woodforest Charitable Foundation continues to support our Center. We have had growing pains –the fun kind, with a full house of clients, totaling 32, plus 10 clients on a waiting list. Your award will help us as we eagerly strive to meet the challenges this growth presents. Thank you again for your generosity,” said Phillip Givens, Board President of Special Angels of The Woodlands. For more information on Woodforest Charitable Foundation’s contributions to this organization, please contact this agency directly at (281) 292-2073 or visit www.specialangelsofthewoodlands.org. The Woodforest Charitable Foundation was created by Woodforest National Bank in 2005 as a direct result of its desire to support and invest in the communities in which it serves. The Foundation is creating a legacy of commitment to those in need, enriching lives and communities through dedicated leadership and faithful administration by providing funding to qualifying 501(c) (3) charities. For additional information regarding The Woodforest Charitable Foundation, call (832) 375-CARE (2273) or visit the foundation’s website at www.woodforestcharitablefoundation.org. Celebrating 32 years of service and ranked among the top earning banks in the United States, the Woodforest family of banks currently has assets of approximately $3.7 billion and services more than 1 million customers with branches in excess of 780 throughout 17 states: Texas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. For information about Woodforest National Bank, please call 832-375-2000 or visit the bank’s website at www.woodforest.com.