LA GRANGE — Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recent- ly made a significant contribution of $8,500 to the Winchester Area Civic Association. This generous donation will be instrumental in funding the historic preservation and exterior painting of Zilss Hall, a key part of the association’s 75year celebration in 2025. The association’s mission, which aligns with SCE’s values, is to enhance the quality of life for all citizens in the area, preserve the histori- cal significance of the Winchester area, and promote a clean environment. SCE’s support will help the association in its mission and inspire positive change in the community.
Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently made a significant contribution of $3,500 to the La Grange ISD 18+ Program. This program, which provides post-secondary education for eligible students receiving special education services until age 21, is a crucial part of the LGISD’s offerings. SCE’s support will contribute to the sustainability of a work-based learning program, which focuses on four domains of learning: adult living, lifelong learning, employability, and social recreation and leisure.
Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $10,000 to the La Grange High School (LGHS) Band Booster Club. Monies donated will be used to help fund the LGHS band's performance at Carnegie Hall in March 2025. The LGHS Band Booster Club organization assists the director of bands in the development of excellence in music education, performance skills, and leadership in students by providing financial, logistical and moral support in a balanced fashion.
Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $3,000 to be a sponsor of the Back 2 School Festival c/o Tejas Health Care. Monies donated will provide back- packs, prefilled with school sup plies, for students in need to be successful in the classroom.
Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $1,500 to the Schulenburg American Legion Post #143.
Monies donated will be used as part of the Memorial Day flag fund where flags are placed on the graves of veterans in 12 cemeteries in the Schulenburg area.
The American Legion Post #143 supports veterans and their families in many ways, which include funeral honors and placing flags on veterans’ graves.