Womenâs Fund of Smith County celebrates mothers, women in first meeting since pandemic
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TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The Womenâs Fund of Smith County gathered for the first time in a year this afternoon to celebrate mothers and women who inspire them.
It was their annual Motherâs Day luncheon which was cancelled last year due to COVID-19. The Womenâs Fund collects resources through membership pledges and fundraising events to provide grants for different nonprofits in Smith County. Todayâs featured speaker, Tahidi Perez, is just one individual who benefits from their donations.
Womenâs Fund of Smith County awards grants to local non-profits
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TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - East Texas non-profits were awarded grants from the Womenâs Fund of Smith County totaling $329,480.
Organizers and members attended the Willow Brook County Club in Tyler for their first ever in-person and virtual event. PATH in Tyler is one of the organizations receiving the grant. They received $60,000. The pandemic has caused an increased need of families needing assistance. They say this gift comes at a crucial time.