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GVTC Foundation and The Building Texas Show Highlight Cooperative Impact in Texas: A Call to Grow Round-Up Program Participation
In this episode of The Building Texas Show, host Justin McKenzie sits down with Sonia Aguillon, President of the GVTC Foundation, to discuss the significant role of cooperatives in shaping rural Texas. Through innovative programs like Round-Up for Change, the GVTC Foundation empowers its members to make a direct impact on their communities.
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Key Takeaways (TLDR)
- Sonia Aguillon discusses GVTC's community impact through cooperatives, including the Round-Up for Change program.
- The GVTC Foundation supports education, healthcare, and local nonprofits, urging members to join Round-Up for Change.
- GVTC, a cooperative in Central Texas, provides high-speed internet and giving initiatives through its nonprofit arm.
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| Registration Timestamp | 2024-09-23T18:30:11+00:00 |
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