making a difference across south texas

 

 $2.3M+ in Scholarships Awarded

 3,000+ Students Served Annually

500+ Hours of Free Arts Education Annually

Students from 34+ Counties Served

100% High School Graduate Rate
99% College Graduation Rate

Over 85% Report Growth in Confidence, Time Management and Communication

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“MEF didn’t just invest in my education—it invested in my future.”
 — Preston Perez, Broadway Performer

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“Without MEF, I wouldn’t have gone to college. They gave me the tools—and the stage—to believe in myself.”
— Joci Awards Recipient, Class of 2022

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