More than 100 nonprofit organizations in the GVTC Communications service area enjoyed breakfast, networked and accepted Texas Community Grant awards Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the 20th anniversary of the GVTC Foundation’s Fall Giving Breakfast Celebration.
In 2026, there were two funding cycles with the GVTC Foundation awarding $662,754 in grants to 183 organizations in its service area. The grant amounts ranged from $500 to $15,000.
“GVTC is deeply rooted in this community, and we believe real impact goes beyond providing services or writing a check,” said Sonia Aguillon, GVTC Foundation president. “It means being present, listening and understanding what our communities are facing. That’s why we partner with organizations doing everyday work on the ground.
The groups we support share our mission, and GVTC employees care deeply about the people we help.”
More than 87% of the employees at GVTC Communications donate to the fund, with GVTC matching those amounts at 150%. Since the program’s inception, $7.8 million has been given to area nonprofits.
Bryce Boddie, Hill Country Family Services executive director, said, “Our Hill Country community always steps up for those who support others. For more than 40 years, Hill Country Family Services has met the needs of Kendall County families and individuals in crisis.”
“As a nonprofit, we rely on individual giving, foundation grants and local funders in order to respond when families need us most,” Boddie added. “Partners like the GVTC Foundation make that response possible. Need in our county keeps growing, and so does our budget. We expect needs to keep rising, and foundations like GVTC … will always be an essential part of caring for our neighbors in times of crisis.”
In order to be considered, nonprofits must have focus areas in Health & Human Services, Youth Programs & Services, Volunteer Emergency Services, Education or Cultural Programs. A breakdown of the funds awarded in 2026 follows: * Health & Human Services: $415,300 * Youth Programs & Services: $117,654 * First Responders & Emergency Services: $29,000 * Education: $81,300 * Cultural Programs: $19,500 GVTC Foundation also sponsors Thanksgiving Give Back, which delivers meals to families who otherwise might not have the means to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.
