Capable Kids

💙 **THANK YOU, TRAVIS A. MATHIS FUND!** 💙

Capable Kids Foundation is incredibly grateful to the Travis A. Mathis Fund for their generous $12,000 grant supporting our general operating expenses**.

General operating support is one of the most valuable investments a nonprofit can receive. It provides the flexibility and stability we need to keep our organization strong, sustain our programs, support our families, and continue creating opportunities for children, teens, and young adults with disabilities throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Last year, Capable Kids served 5,934 children and young adults with disabilities through adaptive sports, inclusive recreation, life skills, social activities, educational opportunities, and community events.

Behind every number is a child discovering confidence.
A family finding support.
A young person discovering new possibilities.
And a community becoming more inclusive.

Your generosity helps make those moments possible.

At Capable Kids, we create access where barriers exist. Your investment helps us continue removing barriers today while building a stronger foundation for the future.

Thank you for believing in our mission, investing in our organization, and helping us create a community where individuals with disabilities can live, learn, work, and belong.

We are grateful for your partnership and honored to have you alongside us in this important work.

Together, We Are Capable... Together, We Are Unstoppable. 💙

Family Testimonial

For the Lopez family, Capable Kids has been much more than a program—it has been a second family filled with love, friendship, acceptance, and unforgettable memories.
Viva Selena Lopez has proudly been a member of Capable Kids since 2016. Her journey began as a member of the CK Sparks Cheerleaders, and from that moment on, Capable Kids became a special place where she could grow, learn, and simply enjoy being herself.
Over the years, Viva has participated in so many wonderful activities, including proms, sports programs, Christmas parties, birthday celebrations, arts and crafts, the annual 5K and fun runs, and many other exciting events. Every experience has helped build her confidence, create lasting memories, and introduce her to amazing friends.
One of the greatest gifts Capable Kids has given Viva is the opportunity to meet incredible people, including Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Switzer ( #10) and Dr. Ana María Polo from Caso Cerrado. These moments inspired her and reminded her that dreams really can come true.
Viva truly loves everyone at Capable Kids. She has built beautiful friendships with other participants and treasures the kindness, patience, and encouragement shown by every volunteer and staff member. Their compassion has helped her feel accepted, valued, and loved every step of the way.
From the bottom of our hearts, our family wants to say thank you to the entire Capable Kids family. Thank you for believing in Viva, encouraging her, celebrating her accomplishments, and creating opportunities that have filled her life with happiness and purpose.
Capable Kids has touched our lives in ways words can never fully express. We will always be grateful for the love, support, and memories that will stay with us forever.

In South Texas, we know family comes first.
That's why Capable Kids works every day to ensure children with disabilities have the opportunities, resources, and support they deserve.
Last year, 5,934 children participated in programs that included:
⚽ Adaptive Sports
🎨 Social Programs
💼 Employment & Life Skills Training
🧩 Autism Therapy with our V/R Coach Program
❤️ CPR Classes
🤝 Family Support Services
🌟 And many more life-changing opportunities!
Now we're inviting businesses across the Rio Grande Valley to help us reach even more families.
Become a sponsor of the Capable Kids Tastes of Texas Gala featuring celebrated Chef Larry Delgado.
Together, we can change lives—one child, one family, and one community at a time.
📧 [email protected]
📞 956-277-1776

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors for making the Capable Kids Roaring 20's Dance on August 1 in Edinburg, Texas such a memorable evening! 💛✨
A very special thank you to H-E-B, our Presenting Sponsor, for your outstanding support and commitment to our mission. Your generosity helped make this unforgettable celebration possible.
We're also incredibly grateful to:
🎶 Whataburger for sponsoring our DJ and helping provide food for our guests.
🍗 El Pollo Loco for your generous in-kind food donation.
📸 Lillies and More for donating our fun photo booth experience.
📷 Carol Watson Photography for capturing the evening with beautiful professional photos that will help preserve these special memories.
🍭 JRs Cotton Candy Cravings for treating everyone to delicious cotton candy.
🏛️ City of Edinburg for providing a generous venue discount.
✨ Elevents for your generous discount on the beautiful event décor.
💛 The Hake Family for your generous financial contribution and beautiful roses for the guests.

Because of your generosity, the Capable Kids Roaring 20's Dance provided an unforgettable evening of dancing, music, laughter, and fun for teens and young adults with disabilities. Events like these create opportunities for friendship, inclusion, self-expression, and joyful memories in a welcoming environment where everyone can celebrate together.
Thank you for believing in our mission and for investing in experiences that enrich the lives of the individuals and families we serve. Your support made this special night possible.
Creating access where barriers exist
Together, we're building a more inclusive community—one celebration at a time. 💙

🎉 Volunteers Needed! 💙

Capable Kids is looking for amazing volunteers to help at our upcoming event! If you’d like to make a difference while having fun, we’d love to have you join us.

Volunteer opportunities include:
✨ Dance Buddy
✨ Guest Check-In
✨ General Event Support
✨ Clean Up

No experience is necessary—just a positive attitude and a willingness to help create an inclusive, memorable experience for our members and their families.

If you’re interested in volunteering, please send us an email to [email protected] or text 956-292-9562 for more information. Thank you for helping us make this event special! 💙

A Mother’s testimonial

The organization Capable Kids has made such a meaningful difference in my daughter Alexzia’s life. Since being part of their program, she has truly blossomed—becoming more kind, loving, and open to expressing affection, even welcoming hugs with comfort and joy. She has also grown more confident in front of the camera, something that once felt overwhelming for her. Most importantly, Capable Kids has greatly supported her socialization skills, helping her interact more openly with others and feel more at ease in different environments. I have seen such a beautiful improvement in her development, and I am so grateful for the positive impact they have had on her journey with autism.

**What if one dinner could create opportunities for thousands of children? ❤️🍽️**

Imagine a child scoring their first goal.

Landing their first job.

Making their first friend.

Finding their confidence.

For children with disabilities across the **Rio Grande Valley**, those moments become possible because of the support of our community.

At **Capable Kids**, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, participate, and thrive. Last year alone, we proudly served **5,934 children with disabilities** through programs designed to create opportunities and strengthen families right here in the RGV.

Every dollar raised from the **Capable Kids Tastes of Texas Gala** stays local and supports children with disabilities in our community through programs including:

🏅 Adaptive Sports
🎉 Social & Recreational Programs
💼 Employment Readiness & Life Skills Training
🧩 V/R Coach-Led Therapy for Children with Autism
❤️ CPR & Safety Classes
🤝 Family Support, Resource Navigation, and so much more

Now, we invite South Texas businesses and community leaders to join us as sponsors for the **Capable Kids Tastes of Texas Gala** on **August 27, 2026**.

Enjoy an unforgettable multi-course tasting experience by renowned Chef **Larry Delgado** while making a meaningful investment in the children and families who call the Rio Grande Valley home.

# # # **Capable Kids**

# # # **Creating Access Where Barriers Exist.**

Your sponsorship is more than an event investment. It is an investment in local children, local families, and a stronger Rio Grande Valley.

📧 **[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])**
📞 **956-277-1776**

**Become a sponsor today and help us create access where barriers exist.**