(ROCKWALL, TX – September 17, 2015) Heroes for Children – a Dallas-based nonprofit that provides social and financial assistance to families whose children are battling cancer – is hosting the 11th Annual Heart of Gold 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, Sept. 26. This special event is held in honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and helps […]
A Message from Lucille Bell, Executive Director, Lone Star CASA (ROCKWALL, TX – September 16, 2015) All children deserve a safe, permanent home. Since September, 2014, 61 children in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties have achieved that goal, and Lone Star CASA volunteers have been a part of their lives during that time. On Thursday, September […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – September 14, 2015) The 2nd Annual Heath Police & Fire Association Golf Tournament will be Wednesday, October 7 at Buffalo Creek Golf Club. Tee off will be at 1 p.m. Proceeds from the event benefit a local scholarship to be awarded to a Heath High School graduating senior. To learn more or […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 12, 2015) There will be a Spaghetti Dinner Benefit from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdsay, September 15 at Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care, 720 East Ralph Hall Parkway in Rockwall. The community is encouraged to attend this annual fundraising event. The cost is only $10, and proceeds will help […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 12, 2015) Getting your closets ready for winter? One Man’s Treasure, a local non-profit organization which serves the needs of formerly incarcerated men, will be collecting men’s coats during the month of November. Over 400 coats are needed for OMT’s clients this coming winter. OMT will distribute the clothing to indigent men […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 11, 2015) Rebecca Jowers is a very burdened, courageous and focused lady who “just can’t keep up with all God is doing” in her life. She is burdened for women who find themselves enslaved by the human trafficking industry, courageous because she desires to make a difference in as many of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 11, 2015) Friends of the Rockwall County Library recently held their first meeting of the 2015-2016 year. President Gloria Bishop focused on forward movement, fundraising, fun and fellowship with a hilarious presentation by Jill Rumbley Beam, newly crowned Ms Senior Texas, entitled “Growing Up Rumbley.” She opened with a flute solo “Be Our […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 9, 2015) The Rockwall Soroptimist encourage everyone to Get up and GIVE on North Texas Giving Day, September 17, when your donation of $25 or more to help women and children in Rockwall will receive BONUS FUNDS! It’s easy! On September 17, from 6am-midnight , just go to northtexasgivingday.org and type in Soroptimist International of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 9, 2015) Rockwall Pets will be featured amongst several nonprofit organizations on North Texas Giving Day, September 17. North Texas Giving Day, which runs 6 a.m. to midnight, is an online event that provides nonprofits the opportunity to gain exposure to – and start relationships with – new donors, and for North […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – September 3, 2015) The community is invited to come together to pray for our police officers during an informal “Meet at the Flagpole” event at 11 a.m. Monday, September 7 (Labor Day). Organized by Eric Bott of Rockwall and other concerned citizens, the gathering will take place around the flagpole at the […]