GIFT- Galveston Island Fundraising of Texas
501c3
Generously Giving to the LGBTQ+ Galveston Island Community
GIFT is a fundraising organization formed to assist different aspects within the LGBTQ+community,
holding fundraisers through our membership dues to help and assist local organizations
in funding for education, health and wellness food, pantry assistance, and where help may be needed.
We also raise funds for people in the LGBTQ+ community that may find themselves
in an emergency situation and need assistance.
Each board member has past experience working with other non profit organizations.
We now operate under a new 501c3 tobetter serve the local community here in Galveston.
Meet the Team
Sheila Morton
President of Gift
Sheila started fundraising on the Board of Directors with Texas United Charities Houston Chapter for nine years. In 2015, she moved to Galveston and the following year began the Galveston Chapter and served as President for six years. Late 2022, she began serving as President of Galveston Island Fundraising of Texas or “GIFT”.
“It is an honor to serve our Galveston Island LGBTQ community”. Sheila is passionate about the island and our community. Professionally she works as a Property Manager in Galveston. She has proudly held a long-time career as a Property Manager for 37 years.
Vice President
Christina Weaver
Secretary
Christina has been a Galveston County resident for nearly all of her life. Even though she lives on the mainland with her partner of 16 years and their two fur children, Christina’s heart is in Galveston where she works and “plays” the majority of the time. Christina is the General Manager of a large vacation rental management company that shares her passion for diversity, equality, and inclusion. Christina has done a little bit of work with a lot of different non-profits, and she is thrilled that this chapter of her life has provided her with the opportunity to work more closely with and for the LGBTQ+ community of Galveston - her beloved home away from home.
Jacob Goldner
Jake has been active member of the Galveston LBGTQ+ community since moving to Galveston in late 2016.He currently works as a Client Housing Advocate for Access Care of Coastal Texas. His work helps to support emergency housing for those living with HIV in the nine county greater Houston metropolitan area. When not working he devotes time to the arts, gaming and supporting his community.
Treasurer
Travis Newman
