Meet the 2025 Charity Champions Before They Hit the Field This Fall.
Before they become the halftime heroes in front of a sea of Baylor fans, these champions have been quietly leading where it matters most — in the lives of those they serve every day.
Seven incredible Central Texas nonprofits have just been named TFNB Your Bank for Life’s 2025 Charity Champions and while their official on-field moments come during Baylor football games later this fall, their stories are already making an impact in our Central Texas region.
Now in its 11th season, the Charity Champions program honors community-nominated, employee-selected nonprofits that go above and beyond to serve others. Each Champion receives a full awareness marketing campaign and world-class leadership training — all at no cost — so they can strengthen their mission and multiply their impact.
So, before the official public applause begins, let’s introduce the lineup.
C.A.S.T. for Kids Waco
Changing lives one fishing pole at a time, this nonprofit gives children with special needs unforgettable outdoor experiences through the sport of fishing. C.A.S.T. stands for Catch A Special Thrill and the foundation’s goal is to give children and their caretakers a break from daily challenges and provide them an opportunity they may not otherwise experience. Through the thrill of the catch, they build confidence and create memories that last a lifetime.
Central Texas Food Bank
As the largest hunger relief organization in the region, the Central Texas Food Bank fights food insecurity at scale. From mobile pantries to emergency boxes, they ensure families have access to healthy food when it matters most. Their new Waco facility, scheduled to open in late 2025, will accelerate their impact in our community even further by providing fresh, perishable food at a higher volume to the entire community. Discover how you can get involved.
Creekside Community Village (Mission Waco)
Creekside is more than housing — it’s a pathway to lasting hope for those experiencing homelessness. With a vision to provide homes for over 300 individuals, this Mission Waco initiative combines permanent, low-income housing with wraparound support services. By connecting residents with existing Mission Waco programs and trusted community partners, Creekside helps people not only leave the streets behind, but thrive in a place of stability, dignity, and belonging.
The Family Abuse Center
Everyone deserves a safe, healthy, violence-free life. The Family Abuse Center is a refuge for survivors of domestic violence, providing emergency shelter and comprehensive support for adults and children across Central Texas. From counseling and legal advocacy to housing assistance and prevention education, they don’t just help victims escape — they help them heal, rebuild, and thrive.
Friends for Life
Friends for Life is a lifeline for seniors and people with disabilities, ensuring no one is left to navigate aging or vulnerability alone. From daily care and enriching activities at their adult day center to critical guardianship services for those who have no one else — they step in with compassion and commitment. Their programs also help elderly clients age safely in their own homes by connecting them with essential resources and support. Whether it’s fostering independence, providing protection, or simply offering friendship, Friends for Life leads with dignity and serves with love.
Greater Waco Sports Commission
The Greater Waco Sports Commission is an independent nonprofit focused on putting Waco on the map as Texas’ go-to destination for sports. This independent nonprofit works to attract new sporting events, grow existing ones, and fuel local pride through athletics. With world-class facilities, scenic parks, a central location, and unbeatable community spirit, they’re turning the Greater Waco area into a premier hub for competition and creating winning opportunities for all of us along the way.
Fuzzy Friends Animal Rescue
Fuzzy Friends is more than a shelter — it’s a sanctuary for unwanted animals. As the largest no-kill rescue in the region, they care for homeless dogs and cats in a true life-care environment. No animal is ever euthanized to make space for another. Whether it takes days, weeks, or even years, every dog and cat is lovingly cared for until they find a permanent, adoptive home.
They’re Just Getting Started — Let’s Cheer Them On Now
This year’s Charity Champions have already kicked off their season with a special event at McLane Stadium and a visit from Baylor Football Head Coach Dave Aranda. But the spotlight moments are still to come. Each nonprofit will be honored during Baylor home football games this fall in front of thousands of fans.
They’re training, planning, and preparing — not for accolades, but for even greater impact in the community they serve.
Be Part of Their Season
Before the stadium lights shine and the crowds roar this fall at the McLane Stadium, please join us in celebrating these amazing nonprofits all year round! Support these champions. Share their stories. Follow along as TFNB Your Bank for Life celebrates the heart of Central Texas, one nonprofit at a time.
Because when our community wins, we all do.
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