Nacogdoches Hero Foundation
Who we are
Foundation Board Members
Each of our board members have a true passion for supporting our local community of Veterans, Active-Duty Military, and First Responders. Whether they have served themselves or have family members who have served, their dedication to this foundation is immeasurable.
Our Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide comprehensive support and resources to Nacogdoches County veterans, first responders, and their families; honoring their service and fostering community appreciation for their sacrifice.
Nacogdoches Hero Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
We are honored to ensure all proceeds stay in Nacogdoches County serving our local Heroes.
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Fourth Annual Banquet
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4rd Annual Hero Banquet November 6th, 2026 Nacogdoches County Exposition & Civic Center.
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There are freedoms we enjoy every day because someone else was willing to sacrifice everything for them. 🇺🇸
This Memorial Day, we remember the men and women who never made it home. The ones who missed birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, and ordinary moments so the rest of us could continue living ours in freedom.
For many families, today is not just another holiday. It is a reminder of a seat that stays empty, a voice they still wish they could hear, and a sacrifice that changed their lives forever.
We honor those who served not because history tells us to, but because their lives mattered. Their courage mattered. Their sacrifice still matters.
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18 🕊️
Today, we remember. We reflect. And we give thanks for those who carried burdens most of us will never fully understand.
#MemorialDay #HonorTheFallen #NeverForget #NacogdochesTX #EastTexas
This is what showing up looks like.
Not a speech.
Not a check.
Just hands in gloves and boots on the ground.
A local veteran needed help.
So we showed up.
We cleared it out.
We gave him his space back.
This is what the Nacogdoches Hero Foundation does. Not just at banquets, but on the ground, in the homes, in the lives of the people who've given everything to this community.
Our veterans, first responders, and active duty military deserve more than gratitude.
They deserve action.
That's us. That's you. That's NHF.
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#NacogdochesTX #SupportOurHeroes #CommunityStrong #easttexas #veteransupport #supportfirstresponders #GiveBackLocal #NacogdochesEvents #communitymatters #HEROFoundation
For 30 years, she has answered the call every single time.
This week's Hero Spotlight belongs to someone who has given her life to protecting this community, and never once asked for recognition in return ⭐
Meet Kelly Wheeler, Assistant Fire Chief and A-EMT for the Cushing Fire Department.
Since 1996, Kelly has shown up for Nacogdoches County with courage, compassion, and an unshakeable commitment to service.
Nearly three decades of running toward emergencies. Of being the steady hand in someone's worst moment. Of leading with both strength and heart; not just in the firehouse, but at home, balancing the demands of service with the love of family.
That kind of dedication doesn't just build a career. It builds a legacy.
Kelly Wheeler is exactly who the Nacogdoches Hero Foundation exists to honor, a hometown hero who gives everything to this community, day after day, year after year.
We are proud to put her in the spotlight she has more than earned.
Kelly, this one's for you. 🇺🇸❤️🔥
If Kelly's story moved you, drop a comment below and show her some love! She would mean the world to hear from the community she has spent 30 years protecting. Let her know she is seen, she is appreciated, and that Nacogdoches County is proud to call her one of our own. 👇
#HeroSpotlight #KellyWheeler #NacogdochesTX #HEROFoundation #NacogdochesHeroFoundation #cushingfiredepartment #EastTexasCommunity #localhero
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