Press release from Southwest Texas College 2/18/26
(Uvalde, Texas) Southwest Texas College expresses its gratitude to Methodist Healthcare Ministries for a one-time donation of $60,000 to support the Cowboy Pantry and Student Resource Center.
For more than 30 years, Methodist Healthcare Ministries has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to its mission of “Serving Humanity to Honor God.” In response to recent and ongoing changes in federal funding, the organization has stepped forward to provide emergency resources to groups addressing urgent community needs.
The donation will help Southwest Texas College meet essential student needs, ensuring that students and families across the college’s service area continue to receive critical support during times of uncertainty.
“We are profoundly grateful to Methodist Healthcare Ministries for their $60,000 donation to the Cowboy Pantry & Student Resource Center,” said Vannesa Gutierrez, DHSI-VIDA project manager. “This generous support reflects their enduring mission of serving humanity and will ensure our students receive vital resources amid uncertain times, truly embodying compassion in action.”
Southwest Texas College officials said they are thankful for Methodist Healthcare Ministries’ leadership, compassion and continued investment in the well-being of local communities.
About Southwest Texas College
Southwest Texas College is a regional, “open door” institution serving an 11-county area that stretches from the Texas Hill Country to the US-Mexican border. Since 1946 SWTX has provided accessible, affordable, high-quality education that prepares students to successfully transfer to senior colleges and universities; enter the job market; pursue their professional and personal goals; and contribute to the economic growth of the region. The company’s mission is to enrich lives and advance growth through the education of our diverse communities.
To learn more about SWTX, visit swtxc.edu. For more information on this story, contact Ismael Martinez, SWTX Social Media/Public Relations Specialist at 830-591-2942 or imartinez@swtxc.edu.
