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Navidad Valley Community Connections

Our mission is simple: to enhance the quality of life for the members we serve.

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Public Charity 501(c)(3) NTEE P20

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Organization Overview

Street address
SCHULENBURG, TX 78956

(979) ***-**92

https://www.srconnections.org/

EIN

MemberPlus+

Earliest Filing

2017

Organization Type

Public Charity

Deductibility Status

Contributions are tax-deductible

Grants Received by Year

This organization is a grant recipient. See Funding Received below for details.

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Low

202020212022

Total Grants Received

$X.XB

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Filings on File

Tax Years

NTEE Category

P20

Human Service Organizations

IRS Classification Codes

NTEE Code

P20

Human Service Organizations

Organizations that provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families. Use this code for multiservice organizations such as Lutheran Social Services, Catholic Social Services and other community service organizations not specified below that provide a variety of services from throughout the P section or services from the P section in combination with services described in other sections (e.g., an organization that provides family counseling, substance abuse services, employment assistance and services for at - risk youth).

The National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code is a four digit code used to classify an exempt IRC 501(c)(3) organization.

Subsection Code

Private operating foundation (other)

Subsection Codes are the codes shown under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 which define the category under which an organization may be exempt.

Asset Code

100,000 - 499,999

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Affiliation Code

Independent - This code is used if the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).

Affiliation Code defines the organizational grouping.

Deductibility Code

Contributions are deductible.

Deductibility Code signifies whether contributions made to an organization are deductible.

Funding Received

Verified from IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings by this organization's funders - 4 grants from 3 funders, 2020-2022.

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About the Organization

Organization category: Public Charity
Country / State: United States / Texas
Mission: Our mission is simple: to enhance the quality of life for the members we serve.
Programs or services: WHO WE ARE
Senior Connections is a community-based non-profit organization serving the elderly population of Fayette, Colorado, and Lavaca Counties. Established in 2014, our Center is located in Schulenburg, Texas. Our weekly programs address the unique challenges seniors in our community face by promoting healthy aging through social interaction, mental stimulation, and nutritional meals. Meals are at the heart of all our programming! We pride ourselves on offering warm home-cooked meals four days a week. Our meals and membership are at no cost to our participants.

WHAT WE OFFER
Senior Connections offers a wide variety of activities to engage our members, such as, Dominoes, Cards, Bingo, Lunch & Learn Educational Series, Artful Seniors at ARTS for Rural Texas, and more to keep our minds active. Warm nutritious meals are served at all our programs!

WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Our Schulenburg and Satellite Senior Connections are open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The mornings are filled with spirited banter over coffee, table games, cards, and dominoes, creating an environment where social interaction is second nature.

Around Noon, we serve our warm home-cooked meal. Many members enjoy baking and contribute to our program by donating a dessert at each meal.

After lunch, we host our “Lunch & Learn Speakers Series,” which brings community leaders and business owners into the Center to interact with our members directly. Topics relevant to our members include health and wellness professionals, financial and legal planning, technology educators, travel experts, art and culture presenters, and other community resource representatives. Our members are encouraged to ask questions to understand better what the business they represent offers. Once we wrap up the Lunch & Learn Session, our final activity of the day is - BINGO! Bingo provides entertainment and excitement for our members. The thrill and anticipation of winning a prize while enjoying the game's lively atmos
Detailed programs: Our Schulenburg and Satellite Senior Connections are open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The mornings are filled with spirited banter over coffee, table games, cards, and dominoes, creating an environment where social interaction is second nature.

Around Noon, we serve our warm home-cooked meal. Many members enjoy baking and contribute to our program by donating a dessert at each meal.

After lunch, we host our “Lunch & Learn Speakers Series,” which brings community leaders and business owners into the Center to interact with our members directly. Topics relevant to our members include health and wellness professionals, financial and legal planning, technology educators, travel experts, art and culture presenters, and other community resource representatives. Our members are encouraged to ask questions to understand better what the business they represent offers. Once we wrap up the Lunch & Learn Session, our final activity of the day is - BINGO! Bingo provides entertainment and excitement for our members. The thrill and anticipation of winning a prize while enjoying the game's lively atmosphere makes bingo the day's highlight!

Schulenburg: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
1111 Bohlmann Avenue, Schulenburg, Texas 78956
Weimar: 1st and 3rd Tuesday
301 W St Charles St, Weimar, TX 78962
Flatonia: 2nd and 4th Tuesday
403 E North Main St, Flatonia, TX 78941
La Grange: Every Wednesday
653 E. Pearl St., La Grange, TX 78945

Once a month, we make a fun-filled group outing! A few of our recent adventures include The George H. W. Bush Presidential Museum, Fayette Community Theater, Lyric Movie Theater, Majek Winery, Shiner Brewery, Newman’s Castle, and Van Gogh Interactive Museum.
Target Audience: Rural seniors 55+
Geographic Focus: United States, Texas (USA)
Current projects: Senior center renovation - capital campaign
Organization goals: At Senior Connections, we love seeing our members stay active and connected. Every day, we're reminded that it doesn't take much to make a difference: a friendly conversation, a warm smile, and sharing a meal with good friends can turn someone's whole day around.

Our weekly programs bring older adults from across Fayette, Colorado, Lavaca, and Gonzales Counties together to enjoy good company and meaningful activities. Whether they're playing table games, creating art, or sitting down for one of our home-cooked meals, our members stay socially connected, keep their minds active, and build lasting friendships. That's what Senior Connections is all about.

In just three years, our membership has grown from 45 to more than 450, and the number of meals we serve each year has increased from 1,500 to nearly 7,500 in 2025. This year, we're on track to serve more than 11,000 meals. To us, those numbers represent much more than growth. They show the growing need for programs that help people stay active and healthy as they age.

As our programs have grown, so has our need for more space. We now have the opportunity to transform a long-vacant building in downtown Schulenburg into a vibrant community hub that will support all of our locations in Schulenburg, Weimar, Flatonia, and La Grange. This new space will give us room to grow, expand our programming, and better serve older adults throughout the communities we call home.

This new space will provide:

• A larger gathering area where members can safely and comfortably come together
• A flexible space and art gallery to showcase the creativity of our Artful Seniors
• A dedicated classroom for art classes, wellness programs, and trainings
• A commercial kitchen to prepare healthy meals for all program locations
• Capacity to expand programs locally and reach older adults in neighboring communities
• The space will be available for other community use after 3 pm and weekends
Leadership: Executive Director Amanda Kridel
Program director Stephanie Shroyer
Program Director Denise Roberts

Funding Needs

Grant categories you're seeking: Aging and Seniors, Arts and Culture, Community and Economic Development, Community Services, Nutrition and Food, Operating Support
Funding needs: 2,000,000