Terry & Maryellen Kebbel Family Grant

The Terry & Maryellen Kebbel Family Grant, facilitated by the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico, aims to empower individuals with disabilities in Dona Ana County. This grant encourages teachers to apply for funding between $250 and $500 to enhance accessibility and accommodations in educational settings. Inspired by Terry's resilience after losing his sight in the Vietnam War, the grant reflects a commitment to support youth, literacy, and education for all students with disabilities.

We manage over 300 endowments, including 48 non-profit organizational endowments in Southern New Mexico, and are home to over 40 scholarships and nine annual grant cycles. As a center for charitable giving we support the arts, feed the hungry, expand literacy, improve health, and support countless other meaningful causes in the twelve counties including: Catron, Chaves, Doña Ana, Eddy, Grant, Hidalgo, Lea, Lincoln, Luna, Otero, Sierra & Socorro.
The purpose of this grant is to support individuals with disabilities in the Dona Ana County community. Teachers are encouraged to apply to assist individuals with accessibility and accommodations needed in an educational setting.
Terry lost his sight as a result of being in the Vietnam War. He has not let this situation hinder his love for reading, learning, and travel. Both he, and his wife Maryellen, are committed to sharing their life story and the importance of resilience. Terry has spent many years advocating for veterans, those with sight loss but most importantly he and Maryellen's passion for youth, literacy, and education. These mini-grants will support teachers and educational coordinators to connect youth, with disabilities, with the equipment needed to be a successful student.
Teachers can apply for grants ranging from $250-$500.