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Ready to level up your finances while having a blast? UFCU (University Federal Credit Union) will be bringing their financial expertise with fun interactive games and a chance to win great prizes!

Swing by to play some Plinko/Cornhole and grab quick tips on everything from saving smart to boosting your credit. They’re here to make financial success fun and achievable for you!

Dates:

June 15, 2025

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

At Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (3304 Market St, 77550)

About University Federal Credit Union (UFCU)

UFCU is committed to providing its members with personalized guidance, tailored products, and comprehensive services designed to help them achieve their financial objectives. Whether one is managing daily expenses, securing a loan for a substantial purchase, exploring investment opportunities, or seeking to expand a business, UFCU stands ready to support them throughout their journey. Learn more about the Galveston Branch>

Goals of UFCU:

Empower Financial Success: Helping members achieve financial stability and brighter futures.

Promote Financial Literacy: Offering educational resources and workshops to improve financial knowledge.

Serve Galveston County: Committed to serving the community and ensuring that all residents are eligible for membership.

Services Offered:

Fee-Free Accounts: Providing accounts with no monthly maintenance fees to make banking more accessible.

Financial Literacy Programs: Hosting free educational events and workshops to enhance financial understanding.

Credit Reviews: Offering personalized credit reviews to help members manage and improve their credit scores.

Personalized Guidance: Tailoring products and services to meet the unique needs of each member.

While 1 in 7 hospitalized people will need a blood transfusion in a lifetime, only 1 in 20 eligible blood donors actually donate. There is no substitute for blood – your donation saves lives.

Plus if you donate blood, you’ll receive a FREE beach towel!

Dates:

May 25, 2025

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

About Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center needs 1,000 donations every day of the year to serve patients in our community. Giving on an ongoing basis helps ensure blood components are always available for the patients we serve. Your donation could mean the difference between life and death for someone, and that’s why we’re so grateful for you. 

Chop up some waves — and by waves, we mean your old t-shirts!

Join Surfrider Foundation and turn your old tees into reusable bags, so they can thrive in a new life! Learn all about their mission to keep our beaches & oceans healthy, their ‘Hold On To Your Butt’ campaign, and all their other totally rad programs.

Shirts and scissors provided, and feel free to bring your own shirt for the craft if you’d like! 

Dates:

May 18, 2025

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

About Surfrider Foundation, Galveston Chapter

Surfrider is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches for all people, through a powerful activist network. The Galveston Chapter was established over ten years ago, and we have been active with beach clean-ups, working towards the elimination of single-use plastics through the Bring the Bag campaign, and most recently, educating the public on cigarette butt trash through our Hold On To Your Butt campaign.

Looking for a free plant who thrives in this Galveston environment? 

Save the date for “Plants for the People” where we’ll be giving away native plants (donations welcome) to anyone who wants one! Grown with care by our friends at Galveston Bay Foundation, these plants will diversify and beautify your home. 

Funded by Clean Galveston and support from local partners.

Donate a canned food item (for St. Vincent’s House) & get a bonus PLANT!

Dates:

May 18, 2025

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (3304 Market)

Get ready for Pride Month and dive into fun at GIFT’s booth!

Stop by the Love & Craft Corner for some family fun and learn how your support of GIFT’s June 14th fundraiser helps them make a real difference for our local LGBTQ+ community.

Date & Time

Sunday, May 18

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Sunday, June 1

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market

About Galveston Island Fundraising of Texas (GIFT)

GIFT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Galveston County, Texas that is focused on raising funds, promoting equality, and providing resources to support initiatives that uplift the local LGBTQ+ community. Through membership dues and donations, we host fundraisers that assist local organizations in areas such as education, health and wellness, and food pantry assistance. Additionally, we are able to provide financial assistance to LGBTQ+ individuals in emergency situations through our Jerry Eubank Angel Fund. With each board member bringing experience from other nonprofit organizations, GIFT is proud to serve and make a lasting positive impact on the Galveston County LGBTQ+ community. Learn more>

Local Galvestonians Charlie & Lauren Eddy are facing a tough time, and as members of our GOFM orbit who are beloved by many, we’re coming together to lift them up!

These two have poured so much creativity into our community as talented artists and musicians. In particular, Charlie’s unique collage art is prized among many (and we’ve been lucky to offer his pieces at many of our OkraFest gala auctions!) Now, it’s our turn to show our love and pour some goodness their way.

Join us for a day at market where we’ll all make our own collages in tribute to our friend Charlie–and you can contribute a few shekels to their support as well. Come out, get creative and support some of our own who need to know how cherished they are!

Make a donation directly to their GoFundMe here>

Date & Time

Sunday, May 11

at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM