Texans have seen the devastation Hurricane Ike caused along the Gulf Coast and throughout Southeast Texas. The hurricane has destroyed homes, farms, schools, roads and cities. But the one thing that Hurricane Ike has not taken away from the State of Texas is hope—the hope that the people of Texas will see a New Day full of opportunity and prosperity.
Members of the Texas Agricultural Education Family have asked how they can help FFA chapters and agricultural education programs that were hit hard by this tragedy. FFA members from the Irving Nimitz FFA chapter, the State FFA Officers, and the leadership of the Texas Agricultural Education Family have come together to create a program entitled, “A New Day: Texas Agricultural Education Disaster Relief Fund.” This fund will help FFA chapters and agricultural education programs rebuild following natural disasters such as Hurricane Ike.
Donations to this fund will be dispersed via an application process directly to the programs and chapters affected by the storm. This is our chance to show the country and the world how much Texans care about each other and how the members of the Agricultural Education Family in Texas step up in times of crisis to make a positive difference.
To donate to the “A New Day: Texas Agricultural Education Disaster Relief Fund,” please send a check or money order to:
Texas FFA Foundation
Attn: A New Day Crisis Fund
614 E. 12th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Please make checks payable to the Texas FFA Foundation and write “A New Day Crisis Fund” in the memo section of the check or money order. Donations to the fund are tax deductable. Thank you for your support!