TEXAS

Our Texas chapter, rooted in the borderlands that inspired Barraz Genesis, is committed to serving communities through bilingual literacy and equitable educational resources for low-income schools.

THREE YEARS COMPLETE

Hebbronville, TX

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HEBBRONVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Barraz Genesis proudly marks three years of partnership with Hebbronville Elementary School, a community central to our mission. During this time, we supported K4 to 2nd-grade students through tailored literacy programs, distributed 1000+ books, and hosted monthly family literacy events. Our commitment also extended beyond education, providing essential clothing to nearly 100 families. This partnership reflects our dedication to creating meaningful, community-driven impact.

A young boy and a woman, likely a police officer, are sitting at a table reading a book together. The woman has a police badge on her shirt and a tattoo on her forearm. A set of keys with a car remote is on the table, along with a mobile phone. In th
Two young girls sitting on a black leather couch, each holding a pair of colorful sneakers in shoeboxes, with stacks of folded clothes on either side. The girl on the left is wearing a floral dress, and the girl on the right is in a yellow shirt. In
A young girl with long brown hair wearing a pink T-shirt and shorts, standing indoors and holding a stack of two boxes and some clothing items.
A young boy smiling and holding a box of Under Armour clothing and accessories
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A young girl with long dark hair smiling and holding a Halloween-themed bag in front of a Halloween backdrop. The backdrop features a grinning pumpkin face with glowing eyes, a witch's hat, bats, pumpkins, and the words 'Happy Halloween' in orange le
Child standing in front of Halloween-themed backdrop with a menacing pumpkin-headed witch with a purple hat, surrounded by bats and jack-o'-lanterns, with the text 'Happy Halloween'.
Four women standing in front of a Halloween-themed backdrop with pumpkins, bats, and a witch's hat.

Sylvia Barraz Memorial Golf Tournament

On June 24, 2023, Barraz Genesis hosted a memorial golf tournament and fundraiser in Mission, Texas, honoring Tía Sylvia Barraz. Her lifelong dedication to teaching and literacy continues to inspire our mission, as does her compassion and unwavering support for generations of students and families.She was a mother figure to all who needed maternal love and support, spending many hours lending an ear to the many students who needed her.

Two young men in purple shirts standing in front of a memorial tournament poster with a woman’s photo and sponsors' logos.

In her memory, we raised $14,000 to support schools in Hebbronville, Texas. Funds provided uniforms and shoes for 40 families, $2,500 in scholarships for graduating seniors, and supported the launch of the Passport to Reading Program in K4 classrooms in Hebbronville and Fowler Elementary. In 2025, we raised an additional $18,500 and distributed 924 books to further expand our literacy efforts.