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Welcome To Texas Valley Communities Foundation
 When I retired as Vice President at The University of Texas-Pan American, I wanted to continue my life’s work of service to others. From the time I was a child, my parents taught me that service to others is what gives meaning to life. I feel very blessed to be serving as the President of the Texas Valley Communities Foundation (TVCOF), a 501(c) tax-exempt organization. I am proud to say that I come from a generation of Americans who, although modest in means, dug deep into their pockets to help organizations like the March of Dimes wipe out polio. As a child, I remember my parents, teachers and friends donating what little money they had to help stamp out that cruel disease. Helping our neighbors in their time of need has always been the saving grace of America. Dr. Douglas M. Lawson puts it best in his book, Give to Live, when he writes: “The affluent help the impoverished, those who can read teach the illiterate, corporations support communities, and the elderly are protected by the young, and those who serve a loving God out of faith nurture the spirit of their religion. There is richness in the fabric of American life - rooted in giving – that is present in good times and in bad.” TVCOF seeks to fulfill its mission of addressing and solving critical problems in the Rio Grande Valley by helping individuals meet their charitable goals and connecting them to pressing community needs. With your generous gifts and support, TVCOF will make a big difference in the lives of Valley residents for generations to come. Sincerely, Dr. Roland S. Arriola President Texas Valley Communities Foundation |
The needs of the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) are diverse. TVCOF service area includes Hidalgo, Cameron, Willacy and Starr counties, which is home to over 1 million people, 89% of whom are Hispanic. Thirty-eight percent (38%) of the RGV residents live in poverty. Since 1990, RGV population has grown 40%, yet employment opportunities have not matched that growth. Our communities have urgent needs in the areas of youth, education, health and housing sectors. TVCOF believes that as we encourage and mobilize the empowerment of our community, we will be able to strengthen our ability to answer those needs and make a greater impact in the Rio Grande Valley communities.  |
