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Tamina Community Center receives $5,000 donation from Woodforest Charitable Foundation.

19-April, 2012

Tamina Community Center 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; Shirley Grimes, Executive Director, Tamina Community Center; U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady; Dr. David Gottlieb, Board of Directors, Woodforest Charitable Foundation.

SHENANDOAH, TX - Woodforest Charitable Foundation recently donated $5,000 to the Tamina Community Center, a community focal point, bringing people together in positive ways so they can become a force for change in their community.

Established in 1998, Tamina Community Center is located in the historic Tamina community of Montgomery County, the center provides critical resources to meet the growing need for children to have safe and productive activities during the hours outside of the school day. It also provides Community Outreach Programs directed towards assisting families and individuals improve the quality of their lives. In addition, counseling services, needs assessments and assistance are available when appropriate to strengthen family life.

The belief of Tamina Community Center is that by providing a safe and fun environment for children and youth it will result in opportunities for them to master basic skills, enjoy a variety of life-enrichment activities.  The Tamina Community Center continues to seek ways to build a healthy and bright community with offering all services free to community individuals. 

The Center provides children, their parents and the entire community with access to valuable educational resources and other services.  The center provides child care before and after school, meals, tutoring and help with homework. Teens have access to a library and computers to aid with homework and a social time in the game room. Adult computer classes are available Tuesday evenings. Seniors may enjoy Dinners and Outings on Wednesday’s and Wellness Activities on Tuesday’s.

“We are extremely grateful for this generous contribution by Woodforest Charitable Foundation.  The funds have helped with our summer program and recreation center as well as provide clothes, shoes, and school supplies for the new school year.  It has also helped with educational trips for the children to enjoy,” said Shirley Grimes, Executive Director of Tamina Community Center.

For more information on Woodforest Charitable Foundation’s contributions to this organization, please contact this agency directly at (281) 465-4646 or visit www.taminacenter.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 k832-375-2000 or visit the bank’s website at www.woodforest.com.