ETCF announces $112,000 awarded to 15 charities serving Henderson County

Local charities are benefiting thanks to generosity of the East Texas community. On Friday, the East Texas Communities Foundation announced $112,000 was awarded to 15 charities serving Henderson County by The Edwin A. “Blue” and Janice Owen Miller Charitable Fund held at East Texas Communities Foundation.

“Mrs. Miller was a generous benefactor during her lifetime, giving both her time and resources to many groups and worthy causes in and around Athens,” said Kyle Penney, President of East Texas Communities Foundation. “Mrs.

Miller made plans before her death in 2007 to establish an endowment fund that continues to fulfill her charitable objectives in her beloved community.” The selected charities are:.