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Texas New Community Alliance (New Danville) receives $6,500 donation from Woodforest Charitable Foundation.

16-April, 2013

Texas New Community Alliance (New Danville) receives $6,500 donation from Woodforest Charitable Foun

Photo Caption:Pictured, from left, are: Kim Marling Executive Director & Vice President of WCF; Charlie Marling of Woodforest National Bank; Dr. David Gottlieb of WCF; Kenny Riddile of New Danville; Kathy Sanders, President and Founder of New Danville; Sherry Franklin, woodshop instructor at New Danville; Josh Fine of New Danville; Shelly Lynch of WCF; and Vicki Richmond of WCF.

New Danville receives $6,500 donation from Woodforest Charitable Foundation New Danville, a master-planned community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and low-income seniors, recently received a $6,500 from Woodforest Charitable Foundation. The donation will support New Danville’s Life Enrichment Program which provides woodshop, art, and sewing skills-training.


“I am proud and honored that Woodforest Charitable Foundation has been supporting New Danville’s day program since we opened over six years ago,” said Kathy Sanders, President and Founder of New Danville. “The Foundation’s annual donation helps us provide quality programs and services to over 500 disabled adults each week. I appreciate their financial support as well as their confidence in New Danville’s mission.” New Danville is a master-planned community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as others who want to develop the skills to become as independent as possible but may need some assistance such as with transportation, money management and other skills training.


Located at 10951 Shepard Hill in Willis, TX, New Danville is the only community concept of its kind that offers an affordable, holistic approach to services by offering adult educational, skills training and vocational services, low-income housing, and job opportunities. It is a special place where they can live, learn, work and grow emotionally, socially and spiritually in a safe, caring environment.

For more information about New Danville, visit www.NewDanville.org or call (936) 344-6200.


Kim Marling, Executive Director and Vice President of Woodforest Charitable Foundation, added, “Our community is fortunate to have an organization that provides housing and programs that truly enrich the lives of these individuals. We are pleased to provide continuous support.” Woodforest Charitable Foundation’s mission is to demonstrate a legacy of commitment to those in need, enriching lives and communities through dedicated leadership and faithful administration by providing funding to qualifying 501(c)(3) charities. Woodforest Charitable Foundation was created by Woodforest National Bank (WNB) in 2005 as a direct result of its desire to support and invest in the communities in which it serves.


For additional information regarding The Woodforest Charitable Foundation, call (832) 375-CARE (2273) or visit the foundation’s website at www.woodforestcharitablefoundation.org.