And in no other state is philanthropy as large a part of the fabric of life as it is in Texas. With more than 18,000 nonprofit organizations in Texas guided by 450,000 board members, the scale of philanthropy and volunteerism is as outsized as the land. PAVE is a youth leadership program that augments high school community service programs. The program's objective is to help develop future leaders who have the interest, skills, vision and heart to build better communities. PAVE provides information on community service and helps prepare students for future nonprofit leadership roles.
Charity is institutionalized in America but it is far from common in other countries.
In partnership with Oscar Arias, Nobel Peace prize winner and former president of Costa Rica, Philanthropy Inc. is bringing the PAVE program to Costa Rican schools this Fall. Texas Philanthropy Hall of Fame. This annual event black-tie event is the primary fundraiser for PAVE programs. Accredited Pilot Program of PAVE in Texas. The results of the pilot will be shared with the Texas Education Agency and other interested public and private organizations.