Invest in Communities with BUFTX
For nearly 40 years, the BUFTX has been a steadfast anchor in communities across Texas, championing self-sufficiency and economic empowerment. We believe in the power of “the helping hand that is your own,” working at the grassroots level to connect individuals and organizations with the resources they need to transform their lives and communities.
Your generous donation is more than just a contribution; it’s an investment in a brighter, more equitable future for communities throughout our great state. Please consider becoming a monthly donor.
How Your Donation Makes an Impact
Every dollar you contribute directly fuels our vital programs and initiatives, creating tangible change where it’s needed most. Your support helps us:
- Combat Food Insecurity: Through our Houston Agri-Power (HAP) program, we establish community gardens with other organizations, teach urban agriculture, and provide fresh, healthy food in underserved areas.
- Empower Youth: We offer educational programs and mentorship, fostering leadership, academic success, and entrepreneurial spirit in the next generation.
- Develop Workforce & Entrepreneurship: We provide critical training, resources, and opportunities that lead to sustainable employment and business growth.
- Bridge the Digital Divide: We work to increase access to technology and digital literacy, ensuring equitable participation in the modern economy.
- Advance Environmental Justice: We address critical environmental issues, like contamination in the Fifth Ward, through community-led solutions such as solar workforce training and green initiatives.
- Promote Culture & Heritage: We celebrate and preserve African & African American heritage through art, history, and storytelling initiatives.
- Provide Community Preparedness & Relief: We support communities in times of crisis, helping them build resilience and recover from challenges.