Which categories did San Angelo donate the most to?
Education
49 organizations raised $865,444, with Cornerstone Christian School gaining $196,675.
Health 25 organizations raised $746,150, with West Texas Counseling and Guidance topping the list at $252,995.
Human Services 54 organizations raised $709,228, with Meals For The Elderly earning $109,430.
Youth Development 21 organizations raised $405,151, with House of Faith gaining $152,921.
Community Improvement 17 organizations raised $238,143, with Playland Communities Foundation gaining $163,138.
Religious 16 organizations raised $170,595, with Bishop Street Recovery Ranch taking the top spot at $61,060.
Arts & Culture 18 organizations raised $147,867, with Ballet San Angelo earning $22,200.
Animals Eight organizations raised $144,797, with Concho Valley PAWS topping the category at $56,662.
Environment 2 organizations raised $4,556, with Friends of San Angelo State Park getting $4,040.
Jan 04, 1965
Jan 01, 2021
Matthew Ward Lusk (Ward to those who knew him), of San Angelo, passed away on January 1, 2021 just three days shy of his 56th birthday. He was born on January 4, 1965 in San Antonio, TX, to parents Gene and Mary Lou (Duke) Lusk.
Ward grew up in San Angelo after his parents moved there in 1969. He attended Johnson St. church of Christ throughout his childhood. Ward was a very talented child, learning the piano and achieving many awards for his skills in playing. He played and loved baseball for much of his childhood. He was a talented student, receiving all A’s throughout most of his grade school years. He loved math and was an accomplished writer, receiving awards and recognition for his stories.