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Men and women from the Texas Panhandle who
wish to serve in Christian ministry continue to
benefit from her generosity. The Bivins Scholars
Program provides financial support to junior and
senior level college students planning to serve
in Christian ministry as well as those attending LONG-TERM CARE
seminary. Priority is given to those who wish
to preach the Christian religion in churches, When it’s time to choose a better “home” for your
especially those in the Texas Panhandle. loved one, Bivins Pointe offers an environment of
elegance and dedicated care that will give you
peace of mind.
The Mary E. Bivins Foundation also provides
grant funds to nonprofits throughout the Texas
Panhandle, with priority given to organizations
that meet the needs of senior citizens. More than
$30 million in grant funds have been distributed
from the Foundation since 1949. An article from
the Amarillo Daily News dated February 11, 1952
sums up the philanthropic legacy of Mary E.
Bivins well: “…for a quarter of a century, (she) REHAB
had given away so much so quietly that none
knew the full extent of her philanthropy.”
Specialized therapy designed to fit each patient’s
individual needs is our specialty. Let us help your
On Christmas Eve, 1935, Mary wrote a letter loved one regain strength and mobility and be
to her five grandchildren to let them know she able to return home safe.
was setting up trusts for each of them. The letter
stated, “I hope you will use this for the betterment
of humanity and honor to yourselves.” Members
of the Bivins family have taken her wish to heart
as they continue to work toward the betterment of
those who call the Texas Panhandle home.

A TRUSTED NAME
Amarillo Daily News
Bivins has been a trusted name for senior care
in our community for more than 70 years.
Handbook of Texas Online, Judith N. McArthur, "BIVINS,
MARY ELIZABETH GILBERT," accessed April 23, 2020, Experience our standard of excellence, and we are
confident you won’t be disappointed!
http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fbi30

Touching Lives: The Lasting Legacy of the Bivins Family,
©2009 by Jeanne S. Archer

www.bivinsfoundation.org

6600 Killgore Drive | Amarillo, TX
www.bivinspointe.org
(806) 350-2200

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