Tri-County Ramp Initiative (Partner Ministry)
Tri-County Ramp Initiative is a nonprofit founded by members of Shiner First United Methodist Church. This outreach grew out of United Methodist Men and continues to reflect a strong ministry focus—serving individuals in Lavaca, DeWitt, and Gonzales counties by building accessibility ramps. The initiative partners with the Texas Ramp Project to provide funding and referrals.
Our Story
In 2019, members of our church became aware of a critical need in the community—many individuals were unable to safely access their own homes due to physical limitations. That need led to the formation of a volunteer build team working alongside the Texas Ramp Project (TRP).
Over time, the effort expanded into the Tri-County Ramp Initiative, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to continuing this important work. Even through funding challenges and growth, the mission has remained the same:
serve others by improving quality of life through practical, hands-on ministry.
How it works
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Most ramps are funded and referred through the Texas Ramp Project, a statewide nonprofit with over 40 years of experience
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Volunteers from our church and the community build ramps for qualified individuals
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Additional support has come from organizations in the community as well.
Community Impact
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Dozens of ramps are built each year across the tri-county area
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Each ramp provides safe, independent access to a home
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The program has grown into a truly community-wide effort, supported by churches, civic groups, and volunteers
Get Involved
Ways to help:
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Join a ramp build day
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Volunteer with a team
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Support through donations
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Invite your group or organization to participate
📞 For more information or to get involved:
Call Mark: 361-799-9098
📅 Upcoming Build Schedule
June:
June 27 (Sat) – Hallettsville
July:
July 11 (Sat) – Cuero
July 22 (Wed) – Victoria
July 29 (Wed) – Yoakum (Pre-Build Ramp)
August:
August 8 (Sat) – Gonzales
August 19 (Wed) – Victoria
September:
Sept 2 (Wed) – Yorktown
Sept 12 (Sat) – Victoria
Sept 26 (Sat) – Gonzales
October:
Oct 10 (Sat) – Placedo
Oct 24 (Sat) – Waelder
November:
Nov 4 (Wed) – Victoria
Nov 14 (Sat) – Shiner
Nov 28 (Sat) – Shiner
December:
Dec 9 (Wed) – Victoria
Dec 19 (Sat) – Yoakum