The Texarkana College Foundation received a $55,000 donation today from the family of Jerry and Juanita Wright to establish an endowed scholarship fund. Jerry and Juanita’s family established the fund in memory of their parents who began The Christian Charity Foundation in 1969 to primarily provide aid to students for the costs of college tuition, fees, and books. The Christian Charity Foundation funds were reallocated to the TC Foundation today for the purpose of continued support of students pursuing higher education credentials.
Now deceased, TC alumni Jerry and Juanita valued education and the impact it has on providing opportunities for future generations. Both Jerry and Juanita pursued advanced degrees and worked as educators throughout their careers. Jerry ultimately became a biology professor at Texarkana College and remained in this role until retirement.
Jerry and Juanita’s children, Martha, Tim, and Tom Wright, also attended Texarkana College and determined that the funds accrued through the Christian Charity Foundation could have a lasting impact through their alma mater’s foundation. During the check presentation ceremony, Tom said his father grew vegetables in his garden and sold them to earn the money used to start the Christian Charity Foundation.
