Coloring the Future Scholarship Celebration
Our hearts are absolutely overflowing! We recently gathered for our formal “Coloring the Future” Scholarship Celebration, and it was a truly beautiful afternoon spent celebrating our incredible scholars, their proud families, and our dedicated community partners.
We are overjoyed to officially announce that we awarded 10 scholarships to a group of phenomenal, hard-working students!
This milestone was made even more historic thanks to a breathtaking act of generosity: an anonymous donor stepped forward to match our funds, allowing us to award a grand total of $10,500 to these future leaders as they head off to college!
To our scholars: your future is so bright, and we cannot wait to watch you color the world with your talents. To our anonymous donor, our partners, and our community: thank you for believing in our mission and investing in the next generation. Together, we are creating a lasting legacy of opportunity!
Sprinting for Life, Spreading Hope
The Cristina Project family laced up our sneakers and headed to MD Anderson for the annual Sprint for Life! It was an incredible day filled with energy, community, and purpose. But our favorite moment happened off the racetrack: our team had the absolute privilege of distributing our custom TCP CARES Care Packages directly to patients currently undergoing chemotherapy.
Every single package was packed with love, comfort items, and a reminder that no one fights alone. Seeing the smiles and feeling the gratitude from the patients and their families reminded us exactly why we do this work. Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and cheered us on—you made this impactful day possible!
Celebrating Connection: The 6th Annual Give a Bag, Get a Bag
This year marked a significant milestone as we hosted our 6th Annual Give a Bag, Get a Bag event. In light of the current climate, we chose to evolve our approach by bringing the event directly to our families’ doorsteps. Our priority was ensuring everyone felt safe, comfortable, and truly seen, transforming a traditional giveaway into a personal moment of connection within the community. During these visits, we were honored to provide essential support by coloring bags for Kids’ Meals, ensuring our youngest community members were cared for with dignity. It was a beautiful reminder that while the “where” might change, the spirit of support remains unshakable.
We owe the day’s incredible success to the hands and hearts that showed up for our neighbors. A profound thank you goes out to Amigas and Friends, Raices Unidas, and our tireless volunteers. Your dedication turned logistical challenges into a day of joy and impact for every family we visited. Together, we are proving that even in uncertain times, our community’s roots grow deeper and stronger.
A Decade of Triumph & Thanks Art for the Cure 10
This year we proudly celebrated the 10th Annual Art for the Cure—a decade of creativity, compassion, and impact. What began as a vision has grown into a powerful movement, and none of it would have been possible without the incredible artists, volunteers, donors, and supporters who have stood with us year after year. Because of your generosity and dedication, we’ve been able to touch countless lives and bring hope where it’s needed most. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making ten years of impact possible—and for inspiring the next decade of change.
About Cris
Maria Cristina “Cris” Garza was a woman who is remembered for dedicating her life to helping others and sharing messages of Faith, Family, and Education. She devoted 35 years to the welfare and education of children as a teacher, counselor, personnel specialist, and parent liaison in several school districts across Texas. Cris also served on the board of directors for the Association of Advancement of Mexican Americans for many years. AAMA’s goal is to inspire and empower at-risk Latinos to pursue their potential and achieve success. Her strong faith and commitment never wavered even as she battled her 10-year fight against ovarian cancer. Even though she was the one fighting, her strength helped lift up those around her. Cris touched so many lives and inspired her children to carry on her vision of helping others. The Cristina Project’s goal is to help others help others. It is our mission to teach the youth the importance of volunteering and giving back to their communities.
