East Texas Communities Foundation

06/01/2026

Sammy Joe & Martha Jean Calhoun Family Scholarships were established by Martha Jean Calhoun. These scholarships are to be awarded to a graduating high school senior of any public or private high school or homeschool in one of the counties served by ETCF.
This scholarship is specifically for students pursuing a career focusing on caring for mentally and physically challenged persons.

Sammy Joe & Martha Jean Calhoun Family Scholarships Disability Studies recipients are:
💚 Alyssa Singleton a graduate from Jacksonville High School planning to attend Baylor University.
💚 Julia Garrick: a graduate of Bullard High School and plans to attend Texas A&M. lege.
💚 Alyssa Singleton, a graduate from Jacksonville High School planning to attend Baylor University.

05/29/2026

Scholarship Spotlight: Ashby Croswell🎓
A big congratulations to Ashby, a proud graduate of Overton High School, for being awarded the Jackson Huse Scholarship.

The Jackson Huse Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Jackson, who passed away at age 6 after a brave battle with a brain tumor. He would have graduated from high school in 2019. This scholarship will benefit students like Jackson’s sister, Meredith, who were greatly impacted by their sibling’s death.

Ashby plans to attend the University of Texas at Tyler in the fall.

05/27/2026

Calling all nonprofits! Great opportunity for your boards education. 💪💪💪

05/23/2026

Let's hear it for our graduates!

05/22/2026

This is exciting!! Proud of our community partners. 🥰🥰

TYLER, Texas (KETK) — KETK News has been awarded the 2026 Bonner McLane Public Service Award for Medium Market TV by the Texas Association of Broadcasters for its coverage and support of East Texas Gi...

04/29/2026

WOW!! Way to knock it out East Texas.

Y'all are giving us all the feels. 🥰🥳

03/31/2026

We congratulate our board member, Rogers Pope, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Texas Bank and Trust Company, on his induction into the Texas Banking Hall of Fame—a prestigious honor recognizing iconic Texas bankers nominated by peers across the state. This well-deserved recognition reflects Rogers’ exceptional leadership, dedication to the banking industry, and lasting impact on communities across Texas.

03/31/2026

Registration ends today!!

ATTENTION NONPROFITS ~ Registration ends today, March 31 at 5:00p.m.
https://www.easttexasgivingday.org/

03/26/2026

We are deeply saddened by the recent passing of Barbara Shtofman, wife of Emeritus Board member Norman Shtofman. Barbara was a true servant to the Tyler community. Her generosity, compassion, and faithful support of the arts and charities serving women and children will leave a lasting impact. Her selflessness and commitment to lifting others up will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

03/20/2026

We couldn't be prouder of our current board chair.

In 2008, Barbara Bass made history as Tyler's first woman mayor, navigating the city through the Great Recession and spearheading community initiatives.