June 16, 2021 - The second quarter of 2020 donation from the 50 Women Impact was awarded to two worthy organizations, the Cole DePriest Scholarship Foundation and Shelby County Outreach Ministries.
The 50 Women Impact who work together as one had a tie for the first time once all the votes were tallied. The total raised by each member giving $100 was $11,200 which breaks down to each organization receiving $5,600. The power of giving as one still stands true as the organization continues to grow in membership and their impact is still great even when given among two.
Including the $11,200, the total money donated by the 50 Women of Impact to date is $152,000.
From left: Ann Grant, Shyanna Grant, Linda Miller, Colette DePriest, Dianne Cross, Kristen Peace, Alease Copelin
Cole DePriest Scholarship Foundation
Cole DePriest Scholarship, a non-profit scholarship foundation in memory of Cole DePriest who was lost in a tragic horseback riding accident April 3, 2015, was formed to honor the 8 year old cowboy that loved the outdoors, rodeo, and his family. His is the son of David and Colette Cross DePriest and brother of Abi. The Cole DePriest Scholarship Foundation was founded to support hard working individuals that portray selfless service and outgoing personalities. Since April 2015, the foundation has given out close to 20 college scholarships totaling over $30,000, donated a saddle in Cole's memory for the Region 5 Texas High School Association, donated added money at local livestock shows for contestant's scholarships, and made numerous donations for other memorial fundraisers. Cicily Cross-Blair and Colette DePriest manage the foundation.
The foundation is supported by private donations. If you would like to also donate to the Cole DePriest Scholarship Foundation, mail donations to PO Box 162, Tenaha, TX 75974 or visit on Facebook.
From left: Alease Copelin, Sherry Harding, Kasey Golden, and Linda Miller
Shelby County Outreach Ministries, Inc.
Shelby County Outreach Ministries (SCOM) has been serving the community for over 24 years with four programs under its umbrella: The Helping Hands Outreach Center, Meals on Wheels, The Senior Nutrition Site, and The Unique Boutique. In 2020, collectively, the senior programs provided 15,386 meals to senior citizens 60 and older. Also, Helping Hands distributed 2.386 emergency food boxes feeding 5,148 people. Overall, SCOM met 2,885 needs in our community. The Unique Boutique helps fund all our programs and allows SCOM to feed the hungry and needy in Shelby County.
SCOM is not government funded and relies on donations and the generosity of the community. SCOM motto is “Striving to be the hands and heart of Christ in the community.” If you would also like to donate, mail to Shelby County Outreach Ministries, Inc., P.O. Box 1029, Center, TX 75935 or visit online at http://shelbycountyoutreach.org
50 Women of Impact
The 50 Women of Impact group organized and held their first meeting in November of 2017 with the hopes of getting 50 women to give $100 each quarter for a combined contribution to an elected organization. The first meeting surpassed the 50 women with 94 inaugural members. The group has continued to grow and meet once a quarter to donate funds. Organizations who have received funds from 50 Women Impact are Shelby County Welfare Board; AgriLife Extension, Shelby Family Consumer Science program; Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library; Boo's Battle Cancer Fund; Shelby County Outreach Ministries; Jon, Macy and Misty Bush Foundation; HOPE Community Medical to establish a Fund to Help with Medical Needs for Working People; Timpson Food for Thought Pantry; Christian Community Services; Timpson Volunteer Ambulance Service; Shelby County Youth Soccer; Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA); Shelby County Expo; and Cole DePriest Scholarship Foundation.
