ROCKWALL, TX – December 16, 2020 — Toyota of Rockwall presented Christmas gifts in the form of two $2,500 donations to The Salvation Army of North Texas and LightHouse for New Hope charities this afternoon.
This year, Toyota of Rockwall selected four area charities and gave its staff the opportunity to read about the missions of the charities, then vote for the one they wanted to receive the Christmas donation from the dealership. When the results came in, they had two winners in The Salvation Army and LightHouse for New Hope.
Toyota of Rockwall co-owner Barbara Jackson said it was a big blessing to be able to give back to a couple of local charities who have made such a positive impact on the lives of those less fortunate — especially with the challenges brought about this year by the pandemic.
“We’ve always had such a great relationship with The Salvation Army, and this donation also allowed us to forge a new relationship with the LightHouse for New Hope,” Jackson said. “The pandemic has brought about all kinds of opportunities for New Hope to aid those it serves, but it has also brought about more needs for their ministry. I’m so excited to forge this new relationship with New Hope, and it’s all because of our great team here at Toyota who identified those needs.”
LightHouse for New Hope (2717 Motley Dr. in Mesquite, Texas) provides support for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, whether through death, divorce, separation or abandonment. The ministry offers a safe and fun environment for both children and adults to find healing from loss, complete with books, games, puppets, Lego table, Foosball table, basketball hoops, doll houses, play therapy toys, and fun activities for kids of all ages. To learn more visit www.lighthousefornewhope.org/home.
The Salvation Army of North Texas is the region’s largest social service provider, serving Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis and Tarrant counties. The nonprofit helps fight poverty, addiction and homelessness through service, love and meaningful change. For more information visit salvationarmyntx.org.
Story and photos by Austin Wells, Blue Ribbon News.
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