Nonprofits in Ennis, Texas: the organizations serving our town and how to support them

Ennis is a town of about twenty thousand people with more than two hundred registered nonprofit organizations, which says something about how the place works. Churches, lodges, booster clubs and charities carry a lot of the load here. This guide introduces the Ennis nonprofits most residents will meet, what each one does, and how to help.

Help for families and residents in Ennis

• Greater Ennis United Way is a small-town United Way that is independent of the worldwide organization. Every dollar raised in Ennis stays here, funding agencies that serve Ennis and the surrounding area rather than individuals. Phone (972) 351-2060.
• Ennis CARES serves the community by providing assistance and resources through engagement and services, with a focus on long-term solutions for people and families in need. It began operating as an independent 501(c)(3) in January 2026.
• Unity in the Community of Ennis works to bridge gaps in access to medical services, human needs and education, offering health screenings, educational programs and outreach, especially for elderly and underprivileged residents.
• A-CROSS Ennis provides interim housing for individuals and families facing a housing crisis, giving them the chance to get back on their feet.
• Helping Hands of Ennis assists residents with food and household needs.

Students, schools and scholarships in Ennis

• CROME, the Claudio Romero Organization for Minority Empowerment, was founded in Ennis in memory of Claudio Romero, an Ennis High School graduate who earned a full scholarship to Texas A&M and dreamed of giving that support back. Today CROME gives scholarships, connects students with mentors, helps with college applications and FAFSA, and hosts the Ennis Bluebonnet Run. It also runs the free Ellis County Scholarships hub. Read what CROME does and who it is for.
• The Ennis ISD Education Foundation raises private dollars for Ennis schools, funding innovative teaching grants and grants for new teachers, and topping up programs the district cannot fully fund.
• Booster clubs and the Ennis Baseball Association keep Ennis students on fields, stages and in band halls.

Heritage, recreation and civic life

• Sokol Ennis is a nonprofit membership organization offering gymnastics, volleyball, swimming, social activities and facility rentals, part of the Czech heritage that also gives Ennis its polka festival and SPJST Lodge 25.
• Jack Lummus Memorial VFW Post 7106 serves Ennis veterans and carries the name of the town’s Medal of Honor recipient.
• Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas troops, Crime Stoppers of Ellis County and Reach Council Prevention Services all list Ennis addresses in the chamber directory.

Finding every Ennis nonprofit

The Greater Ennis Chamber of Commerce nonprofit directory lists member organizations, and the City of Ennis website points residents to Ennis CARES. For anything registered with the IRS, ProPublica’s Nonprofit Explorer and GuideStar show filings by city, which is the best way to check an organization before you give. Countywide options are in our guide to nonprofits in Ellis County.

How to support Ennis nonprofits

• Volunteer: most organizations above have a form on their website. CROME takes volunteers, tutors, mentors and sponsors through its Join us page.
• Give locally: a gift to the Greater Ennis United Way is split among Ennis agencies; a gift to CROME funds scholarships and mentorship for local students and is tax-deductible as allowed by law.
• Show up: the Bluebonnet Run each spring, the Cinco de Mayo festival and school pep rallies are where Ennis nonprofits meet the town. See what CROME has been part of.
• Sponsor: Ennis businesses sponsor the Bluebonnet Run and CROME’s programs and are recognized on our sponsors page.