The Sadler Community Center is in need of financial assistance or it may have to close its doors for good.
The center, which has been in operation for at least 20 years, has served its community in numerous ways. From private rentals and First Responder Christmas to karate classes and blood drives, the center has offered countless benefits to the community.
However, a series of events have led to an unfortunate possible ending for this facility. The center took a big hit during Covid. Then, it lost its 501(c)(3) status.
“We were on the verge of organizing a big event for Texas History Day,” board president Thomas McDonald said. “When we lost our 501(c)(3) status, everyone quit donating. It really devastated the Community Center.”
The center has since regained its nonprofit status (which it has maintained for a year), but the process hasn’t been easy.
“The IRS has been our biggest obstacle with their constant demands,” McDonald said. “We had to enlist the help of Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz. If it weren’t for them, there’d be no center now.”
The Sadler Community Center currently has $1,500 in savings. Its monthly expenses are $1,000.
“We have no rentals booked for now,” McDonald said. “We’re just trying to make it to the first of January.”
The board is seeking corporate funding, sponsorships and donations. Anyone who would like to contribute to this cause can reach out to Thomas McDonald at 940-391-6153.
