Giving Tuesday: Thank You for Supporting TRTF!
The Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) thanks the members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) for their generosity during Foundation Month, held in November. TRTA members have donated more than $45,000 to help TRTF reach its $100,000 fundraising goal! Your donations help support several charitable programs: “A Helping Hand,” the Disaster Relief Fund, Classroom […]
¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias de parte de TRTA y TRTF!
Dear TRTA members and TRTF supporters, At this time of year, we like to reflect on the great things we have accomplished together and show our appreciation to our members, friends, and supporters, all of whom are special to us! The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Board of Directors and the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation […]
TRTA In-Person Meeting Cancellation Extended through March 31, 2021, Day at the Capitol to Be Held Virtually
The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Board of Directors voted unanimously on Tuesday, November 17 to extend the previously imposed hold on all TRTA-affiliated in-person meetings across the state through March 31, 2021. This includes all local unit meetings, as well as smaller in-person gatherings such as district or local unit executive committee meetings. Additionally, […]
TRTF Assists Retirees Through “A Helping Hand”
Thank you members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) for joining us during Foundation Month: a time to honor the charitable work done by our partner organization, the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF). Donate to TRTF today! Today, we focus on two of TRTF’s most vital programs: “A Helping Hand” for Texas public school […]
TRTF Grant and Scholarship Recipients Share Their Stories
Thank you members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) for joining us during Foundation Month: a time to honor the charitable work done by our partner organization, the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF). Today, we focus on two of TRTF’s longstanding programs: Classroom Assistance Grants for Texas public school teachers and Beginning Teacher Scholarships […]
¡Noviembre es el Mes de la Fundación!
Many members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) are familiar with our charitable partner, the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF). TRTF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides resources for retired TRS annuitants as well as active and beginning teachers. Since 2008, TRTF has distributed more than $588,000 to educators of the past, present, […]
Sign Up to Be a Tutor with the TRTF Tutor Program!
As you may have heard, the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) is launching a new program! Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee shared the great news about a program we believe will return hope to our school children and their parents, active educators, and retired teachers! TRTF is excited to announce the […]
TRTF New Program Launch Set for Wednesday, Oct. 28!
On Wednesday, October 28, at 2:00 p.m. (CDT) the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) will be unveiling its most ambitious project to date. We know many of you may be asking yourselves what this new program could possibly be. While we don’t want to spoil the excitement, we will reveal a few important details! Here’s […]
Texas Retired Teachers Foundation to Present Exciting New Program on Wednesday, Oct. 28
On Wednesday, October 28, at 2 p.m. (CDT) the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) will be unveiling its most ambitious project to date. It’s a program that we believe may change the landscape of public education in Texas! The program is focused on helping retired educators, active teachers, and Texans with children in public schools. […]
Now is the Time to Vote!
After one week of early voting, more than 25 percent of registered voters in Texas have cast a ballot by mail or in person! Nearly 2.5 million voters have made their choice already. That is an amazing turnout for Texas! There are two more weeks until election day on Tuesday, November 3. Will your voice […]