Community Rx Help

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  • EIN 75-2935743
  • (936) 568-0055
  • Po Box 631563 Nacogdoches TX 75963-1563 USA

 

 

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Causes: Philanthropy, Public Foundations

Mission: Assist individuals with low income in obtaining medicine.

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rbmartiniv Board Member

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02/12/2025

During the Spring of 2001, Roger Akers, a professor at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX, gave one of his graduate classes a research assignment to find out if there was any prescription assistance available for low-income people. The project resulted in the creation of the prescription assistance program known as Community Rx Help. He gathered together a group of concerned citizens, including the hospital administrators from the Medical Center and Memorial Hospital, to form a board of directors. During this time period the program was funded by a personal loan and many donations from the community. A program director was hired and in October 2021, Community Rx Help was recognized as a 501(c)(3), tax exempt organization by the Internal Revenue Service. After non-profit status was obtained, Community Rx Help was eligible to apply for United Way funds and has been receiving funds from United Way and other charitable organizations since 2002 – 2003.

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