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501(c)(3)Texas public charityEIN 42-2050120

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Who we are

The people carrying this forward

Our Board of Directors is made up of people who share a commitment to integrity, transparency, servant leadership and community impact.

Built to outlast all of us

A dream may begin with one person, but it only becomes a Foundation because others choose to build alongside them.

Before there were programs, sponsors or events, there were people willing to say, “I believe in this, and I’ll help build it.” Together, we’re building an organization designed to outlast all of us.

Board of Directors, Officers & Staff

Meet our board

  • Illustrated caricature portrait of E. Ann Pierce, smiling, with long blonde hair and a black jacket.

    E. Ann Pierce

    • Founder
    • Chair
    • Executive Director

    Ann spent 36 years serving Texans through State government at TxDOT and the Texas DMV before founding the Foundation on a promise she made to herself in 2002.

  • Illustrated caricature portrait of Deke G. Pierce in a straw cowboy hat and a navy law enforcement jacket.

    Deke G. Pierce

    • Vice Chair
    • Deputy Executive Director

    A career law enforcement officer who has served Travis County, Williamson County and the Austin ISD Police Department.

  • Illustrated caricature portrait of Liz Ewald, smiling, in a white top.

    Liz Ewald

    • Treasurer
  • Illustrated caricature portrait of Dawn McNabb, smiling.

    Dawn McNabb

    • Secretary
  • Illustrated caricature portrait of Dalton Pierce in a vest and tie.

    Dalton Pierce

    • Director
    • Webmaster
  • Illustrated caricature portrait of Craig Cargill.

    Craig Cargill

    • Director
  • Illustrated caricature portrait of Rebecca Moncivais.

    Rebecca Moncivais

    • Director
  • Illustrated caricature portrait of Mickey Phillips.

    Mickey Phillips

    • Director
  • Illustrated caricature portrait of Dana Woods.

    Dana Woods

    • Director
  • Illustrated caricature portrait of Felicia Cargill.

    Felicia Cargill

    • Director
  • Illustrated caricature portrait of Michael McNabb.

    Michael McNabb

    • Director
  • Illustrated caricature portrait of Chris Orton.

    Chris Orton

    • Director
    • Hope Dealers Network Program Lead

Volunteers & crew

The crew behind the crowd

Board members, volunteers, cooks and friends who have shown up for every early morning, every long night and every service line.

  • Ann and Deke Pierce together at the foundation’s BBQ tent.
    Ann & Deke Pierce
  • Dawn and Michael McNabb at the event tent.
    Dawn & Michael McNabb
  • Felicia and Craig Cargill at the event tent.
    Felicia & Craig Cargill
  • Mickey Phillips and Stephanie at the event tent.
    Mickey & Stephanie Phillips
  • Rebecca Moncivais and Louis at the event tent.
    Rebecca & Louis Moncivais
  • Dana Woods and Tawanna at the event tent.
    Dana & Tawanna
  • Dalton Pierce at the foundation’s BBQ tent.
    Dalton Pierce
  • Deb and Kyle at the event tent.
    Deb & Kyle
  • Carl and Margi at the event tent.
    Carl & Margi
  • Jon and Lynette at the event tent.
    Jon & Lynette
  • Manda and Nick at the event tent.
    Manda & Nick
  • David W. and Paulette at the event tent.
    David & Paulette
  • Melanie volunteering at the event tent.
    Melanie
  • Jan volunteering at the event tent.
    Jan
  • The team celebrating their first place Bloody Mary win.
    First Place Bloody Mary

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There's a spot on this crew for you

Whether you can cook, carry, coordinate or simply show up early — we can use you. Tell us what you're good at and we'll find your place.

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