Nacogdoches County
Building Collaboration to Improve Community Wellness
Better Together Nacogdoches serves as a backbone organization that connects people, strengthens organizations, and supports collaborative solutions to local challenges such as food insecurity, mental health, and overall community well-being.

We work alongside nonprofits, schools, healthcare providers, faith communities, businesses, and public agencies to build the relationships and systems needed to improve outcomes across our community.
We bring people and organizations together to solve complex community challenges.
Many of the challenges facing Nacogdoches County cannot be solved by a single organization alone. Better Together exists to strengthen the relationships, coordination, and shared capacity needed for organizations to work more effectively together.
Capacity Builder
We provide learning opportunities, resources, and support to strengthen local organizations.
Collaborator
We support strong foundations for cross-sector initiatives that address community needs.
Convener
We bring individuals and organizations together to identify shared priorities and opportunities for collaboration.
Strengthening collaboration across Nacogdoches County
These efforts are designed not only to support individual programs, but to strengthen the long-term capacity of organizations to work together and increase their collective impact.
$140K
invested in collaborative community projects (2025)
11
Collaboration Grants awarded
56
organizations engaged in the Collaboration Summit
120+
local leaders engaged through Education Series workshops
Our Work in Action
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Stay Connected
Receive updates about events, opportunities, and community initiatives.
Participate
Attend workshops, join coalitions, or engage in community conversations.
Lead & Collaborate
Partner on initiatives, serve in leadership roles, or contribute expertise to community efforts.
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Why this matters
Rural communities often face complex challenges with limited resources. Without strong coordination, organizations can unintentionally duplicate efforts or miss opportunities to work together. Better Together exists to strengthen the relationships and infrastructure that allow organizations to maximize their collective impact and better serve Nacogdoches County.
A community effort
Better Together works alongside a growing network of partners across Nacogdoches County who are committed to improving community wellness through collaboration and shared learning.