Make an Impact That Lasts: How Your Year-End Gift Transforms Lives in Cuero ISD
- Sonya Timpone
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
As the year winds down and the holiday season fills the air, many of us take a moment to reflect on what we’ve accomplished, who we’ve helped, and the kind of difference we’ve made. For the Cuero ISD Education Foundation, that reflection always comes back to one thing: students.
Each year, the Foundation witnesses moments that define why this work matters: A student receives their first scholarship award and realizes college is within reach. A teacher watches their students light up as they explore robotics in a hands-on lesson. A parent attends a concert in the Performing Arts Center, proud to see their child take the stage.
These moments are the direct result of generosity from people like you.
A Legacy of Giving Back
Since 2002, the Cuero ISD Education Foundation has been driven by a single mission: to support and inspire students and educators throughout the district. What began as a small community initiative has grown into a lasting legacy of opportunity.
Because of donor support, the Foundation has:
Funded Innovative Teaching Grants that bring hands-on learning to classrooms, including the Gardens at Hunt Elementary and robotics projects that spark curiosity.
Awarded Life-Changing Scholarships to help students and alumni pursue college degrees, technical certifications, and new career paths.
Supported Special Projects such as facility upgrades to the CISD Performing Arts Center, creating spaces that serve both students and the wider Cuero community.
Together, these efforts have provided more than $1.5 million in scholarships and countless educational initiatives that continue to shape young lives.
Why Your Gift Matters
Every donation, no matter the size, tells a student, “I believe in you.” It tells a teacher, “Your creativity matters.” And it tells an entire community, “Together, we can build something lasting.”
Giving before the end of the year is more than a financial decision—it’s an opportunity to be part of a story that changes lives. Your support opens doors for students eager to learn, explore, and achieve. It helps teachers bring lessons to life and creates possibilities that might otherwise never exist.
When you choose to give, you can direct your gift toward the programs that mean the most to you, whether it’s scholarships, classroom innovation, or the Foundation’s general fund that keeps it all going.
Visit our website to learn how your gift can make a difference today.
The Benefits of Giving
Your contribution doesn’t just impact students; it can also provide meaningful benefits for you.
Financial Advantages:
Lower your taxable income through a tax-deductible donation.
Avoid capital gains taxes by donating appreciated assets such as stocks or real estate.
If you’re 73 or older, a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA can satisfy your required minimum distribution while excluding the amount from taxable income.
Use a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) to plan strategic, multi-year giving while maximizing deductions.
Personal Rewards:
Fulfill your sense of purpose by aligning your generosity with your values.
Strengthen the Cuero community by supporting programs that directly impact local students.
Inspire others through your compassion and commitment to education.
Experience the proven emotional benefits of giving, such as greater happiness, lower stress, and a deeper sense of connection.
A Gift That Keeps Giving
As December 31st approaches, we invite you to be part of something greater than yourself—something that echoes far beyond this year. A single contribution can inspire a classroom, lift a dream, and shape the future of Cuero’s next generation.
Remember, when you give to the Cuero ISD Education Foundation, you’re not just writing a check. You’re writing a new chapter in the story of Cuero’s students, one filled with promise, purpose, and possibility.
Make your year-end, tax-deductible gift today and help us continue this legacy of learning and hope. Visit our website or call (361) 275-4628 to make your donation before December 31st. From all of us at the Cuero ISD Education Foundation, thank you for believing in our students, our teachers, and our community. Your generosity today creates brighter futures for tomorrow.
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