CBCF Announces 2017 Special Grant Program “Let’s Fix It Coastal Bend” Program

CBCF 9 News 9 CBCF Announces 2017 Special Grant Program “Let’s Fix It Coastal Bend” Program

The Coastal Bend Community Foundation was excited to announce at a press conference on Tuesday, February 28 its 2017 Special Grant Program, “Let’s Fix It Coastal Bend”. The targeted spay and neuter program in the amount of a $250,000 grant is being awarded to nine Coastal Bend animal nonprofits through a reimbursement program to help provide free spay and neuter surgeries for dogs and cats on a first-come first serve basis. The surgeries will only be offered until grant funding is exhausted.

The public is asked to contact the nearest animal agency below for details:

The Cattery………………………………………………..8201 Weber Rd., Corpus Christi, 445-4349
Gulf Coast Humane Society……………………………….3118 Cabaniss Pkwy., Corpus Christi, 225-0845
The Humane Society & Adoption Center of Rockport-Fulton……………….1308 Myrtle St., Fulton, 729-8186
Kingsville Animal Rescue Kleberg……………………………225 E. Henrietta St., Kingsville, 516-0022
Neighbors Offering Animals Hope………………………………………….Alice, (call/text) 396-9390
Pappy’s Animal Rescue…………………………………………290 Fairgrounds Rd., Refugio, 827-3732
Peewee’s Pet Adoption World & Sanctuary…………………..1307 Saratoga Blvd., Corpus Christi, 888-4141
People Assisting Animal Control………………………………5804 Ayers St., Corpus Christi, 248-2009
SPCA San Pat County…………………………………………….4630 FM 1069, Aransas Pass, 332-1445

MISSION AND VISION

The Mission of the Foundation is to improve the quality of life in the Coastal Bend by building community endowment and addressing social, educational, environmental, and cultural needs through the awarding of grants and scholarships.

The Foundation’s Vision is to provide the Coastal Bend with:

  • Efficient gift options to meet donors’ charitable wishes
  • Effective grants to charitable organizations and scholarships to students
  • Ethical leadership to promote and enhance area philanthropy

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