Facilitator Certification Training Opens Registration
SHARE is partnering with the Sibling Support Project to offer a free, two-day online Sibshop Facilitator Certification Training on October 7 and 14, 2026. This interactive training equips participants with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to support siblings of children with disabilities through engaging peer-support programs called Sibshops. Attendance on both days is required, registration is limited, and Texas residents will receive priority consideration.
SHARE and Superior HealthPlan Host Community Pool Party
SHARE and Superior HealthPlan invite local families raising children with disabilities and special needs to join us for a free community pool party on Tuesday, June 30, from 7–9 PM at Doug Russell Aquatic Center. Families will enjoy an evening of swimming, connection, and fun while meeting the SHARE team and connecting with others in the special needs community. No registration is required, and all local special needs families are welcome to attend.
Sensory Swim Makes a Splash in Midland
Families enjoyed an afternoon of fun, connection, and cooling off during our June 23rd Sensory Swim in Midland! Thank you to everyone who joined us, and a special thank you to the City of Midland for partnering with SHARE to provide a welcoming, inclusive aquatic experience for children with disabilities and special needs and their families. We look forward to seeing everyone at our upcoming Sensory Swim events throughout the summer! 💙
17th Annual 2026 SHARE Walk wraps!
That’s a WRAP on the 2026 SHARE Walk!
What an unforgettable day of community, connection, and inclusion. Because of YOU, families across the Permian Basin will continue to receive support, resources, and a place to belong. Our community truly is the heart of the Permian Basin!
Thank you to every team, sponsor, volunteer, board member, staff member, vendor, performer, and supporter who made this event truly impactful.
Stay tuned over the next few weeks for updates on total funds raised, event photos, and highlights… and of course save the date for 2027!
SHARE awarded Greewood ISD Community Grant
SHARE is incredibly honored to share that we have been selected as the recipient of the Greenwood Independent School District Students in Philanthropy Community Grant.
This group of students didn’t just give… they invested in families right here in our community. Their decision will directly support children with special needs and the families who love them, creating opportunities for connection, respite, and belonging across the Permian Basin.
To these students: thank you for seeing the heart of what we do. Thank you for choosing inclusion.
The future is in good hands.
SHARE Team - Invested in Training
Our SHARE staff and Room Leaders recently participated in CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Training, hosted by Region 18 Education Service Center this January.
We are grateful for the opportunity to strengthen our skills, deepen our understanding, and continue growing as a team.
At SHARE, we believe that when we invest in training, we invest in the families we serve.
SHARE Room Leader Accepted Early to Medical Program
We love celebrating our people! ❤️🖤
Congratulations to Ovya, one of our incredible SHARE Room Leaders, on earning early admission to UNT Health’s Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine through Midland College’s Primary Care Pathway Program! Your passion, compassion, and commitment to serving others shine both inside and outside of SHARE. We’re so proud of you!
Midland College also celebrates Ariana Blackwell and Zing Len on this outstanding achievement. This accelerated partnership helps remove barriers and prepare future physicians for careers in primary care through strong academics, clinical experience, and advising, strengthening the future healthcare workforce. Congrats, Ovya!
SHARE celebrates 20th Anniversary
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate our SHARE 20th Anniversary Celebration 9/28! It was a beautiful reminder of the power of friendship, belonging, and community. Here's to 20 incredible years—and to many more ahead.
We are deeply grateful to the following partners and volunteers who helped make this event unforgettable:
We Rock the Spectrum – Venue
Yaya's Cocina – Dessert Trays
SunTime Creations – Face Painting
Special Olympics Texas – Entertainment
Cody's Red Balloon – Balloon Décor
Odessa College Volunteers
SHARE Staff, Board, and Room Leaders
We couldn’t have done this without you. Thank you for being part of our journey and for continuing to support families raising children with special needs across West Te
Fall 2025 TOPSoccer season wraps!
The Fall 2025 TOPSoccer season wrapped up this past Sunday, and what a season it was! Smiles were everywhere as local special needs families came together to learn, play, and grow.
Our season ended with a heartwarming awards ceremony - an exciting first for many participants. These moments of celebration remind us why this program matters, plus we loved seeing so many of our own SHARE families!
To all our amazing players - keep growing, keep playing, and we’ll see you in Spring 2025!
2025 Benefit Shoot Passes Goal!
SHARE is thrilled to announce that the 2025 Shooters that SHARE Benefit Clay Shoot presented by SM Energy surpassed its $110,000 goal—raising an incredible $110,157.50, our largest post-pandemic record!
Every dollar stays right here in the Permian Basin community to support SHARE’s support programs for families raising children with special needs and disabilities.
Thank you to all the sponsors, shooters, and volunteers who made this milestone possible. Together, we are building a stronger, more inclusive community!
SAVE THE DATE: 7/17/2026
SHARE celebrates 20th Anniversary!
Did you know 2025 that marks the SHARE 20th anniversary? As part of this milestone, we are honoring all those who've helped pave the way and been instrumental in our journey.
Follow us this year on our storytelling journey as we share and reflect on where we began, where we are, and where we hope to be. We, as SHARE, are proud to have the roots we've grown as part of the Permian Basin over these past 20 years and are so honored to continue to be part of our community for years to come. Thank you for being a part of our story.
SAVE THE DATE: Celebration Event - 9/28
SHARE attends IDD Training
Members of the SHARE Team recently attended The $10,000 Management Seminar with Glenn Shepard! Continuous learning and leadership growth are key to building stronger teams, enhancing performance, and delivering exceptional results for our SHARE clients and partners. Thank you to the Odessa Chamber of Commerce for this event!
An Evening with Dr. Temple Grandin
The SHARE Team attended the Evening with Dr. Temple Grandin 11/7 and left with our hearts full! So many of our SHARE families were able to attend and hear this amazing autism pioneer speak and instill her wisdom upon our deeply connected community.
A big thank you to Frost Bank for donating a table to our families, allowing us to fill (8) additional seats!
Beacon Awards
SHARE was the recipient of the Nonprofit Management Center 2024 Beacon Award for Program Excellence!
The SHARE Team could not be prouder of this honor, this team, and this achievement! Thank you to all our supporters, the SHARE Board, families, sponsors, partners, and donors to allowing us to do what we do and connect with those who need us! We truly love our special needs community and look forward to the future!