Philanthropic Endeavors

Coats & Evans supports the aviation community through a variety of philanthropic endeavors such as:

The Houston Aeronautical Heritage Society
The Houston Aeronautical Heritage Society operates Houston's original art-deco air terminal as the 1940 Air Terminal Museum, a new civil aviation museum. The 1940 Air Terminal Museum is the centerpiece for an aggressive, creative educational outreach program sends volunteers into schools in Houston and rural Texas to use civil aviation heritage to inspire young people. The Houston Aeronautical Heritage Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation founded to research, promote and preserve the rich aeronautical heritage of Houston and Southeast Texas. Coats & Evans, P.C. is a major donor to the 1940 Air Terminal Museum. Drew Coats is the president and chairman of its board of directors. Gary Evans is a vice president and director.

The Houston Aviation Alliance
Formerly known as the Houston Aviation Advisory Council, the Houston Aviation Alliance represents all facets of the aviation industry in the Houston area. The Houston Aviation Alliance's monthly luncheon meetings are open to the public and feature first rate aviation speakers. Drew Coats is currently serving as immediate past president of the organization. Gary Evans is a former president. Coats & Evans, P.C. is proud to be a business member and supports the efforts of this organization.

Challenge Air for Kids and Friends
Challenge Air provides inspiration and motivation to disabled and disadvantaged youth around the country by introducing them to aviation. Challenge Air holds rallies at which volunteer pilots take young people and their families for flights in light aircraft. Drew Coats is a volunteer pilot for Challenge Air events in Houston.

Experimental Aircraft Association Young Eagles Program
Drew Coats is a volunteer pilot for Young Eagles events in Houston.

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