Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund

Donate now to support the families and communities affected by the Panhandle and South Plains wildfires in February 2024. The Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund is administered locally by Amarillo Area Foundation.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

About the Program

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) AmeriCorps members assist high school senior students with the college enrollment process into post-secondary education and operate in 20 sites across Brownsville, San Benito, Los Fresnos, McAllen, and Edinburg. AmeriCorps members support 2,925 students with enrollment in a four-year university or a two-year college.

Service Area:
Brownsville, Edinburg, Los Fresnos, McAllen, San Benito
Federal Award:
$1,190,461
Focus Area:
Education
Public/Private Match:
$676,409