Cheers for CASA: Local businesses join forces to support children in Foster Care

Cheers for CASA: Local businesses join forces to support children in Foster Care

Rockwall County (November 3, 2025) – Lone Star CASA is excited to announce the 2025 Cheers for CASA fundraiser, a month-long community campaign inviting local businesses to give back in a delicious way. Throughout November, participating restaurants, cafés, and shops across Rockwall and Kaufman counties will donate a portion of sales from select menu items […]

Neighbors for a Cure: Dodie’s Give Back Night

Neighbors for a Cure: Dodie’s Give Back Night

Tuesday, November 18 from 4–10 PM at Dodie’s Cajun Diner – 25% of all dinner sales donated to Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Rockwall, TX (November 3, 2025) – Around here, community means everything. Dodie’s Rockwall has always been more than a place to eat. It’s where friends gather, families celebrate, and neighbors lend a hand. On […]

Lakeside Leaders gather to give back

Lakeside Leaders gather to give back

Grace Clinic awarded ~$10,000 donation ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 31, 2025) – 100 Business Leaders of Rockwall County, aka Lakeside Leaders, welcomed a large crowd to Culpepper Cattle Co. yesterday evening, where they gathered on the patio to shine the spotlight on local nonprofits and award a generous donation to one of those deserving organizations. Lakeside Leaders […]

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Mental Wellness Collective unlocks news path to youth support

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Mental Wellness Collective unlocks news path to youth support

New Data Reveals Success for “YES YOU CAN!” Youth Resiliency Pilot Program DALLAS, TEXAS (October 30, 2025) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas today announced empirical data that proves its youth mental health resiliency program, “YES, YOU CAN!” helps teens. The pilot program is an initiative of the Y, Metrocare Services, Momentous Institute, Grant Halliburton Foundation and […]

Shop for a Life-Changing Cause: Marley’s Miracle Community Sale scheduled for November 5-8 in Rowlett

Shop for a Life-Changing Cause: Marley’s Miracle Community Sale scheduled for November 5-8 in Rowlett

Rowlett, TX (October 29, 2025) – A weekend shopping spree could help change a life! On November 5–8, Acacia Collective will host a massive community fundraiser sale to support 12-year-old Marley Mansour, a Rowlett local fighting a rare genetic disease called NARS1. The sale is no ordinary garage sale. Think designer sample sale meets treasure hunt—3,000 square […]

Meals on Wheels Senior Services warns of impact from federal funding reductions and government shutdown

Meals on Wheels Senior Services warns of impact from federal funding reductions and government shutdown

Rockwall, TX (October 27,2025) — Meals on Wheels Senior Services (MOWSS) regrets to inform the community that recent reductions in federal funding have significantly impacted the organization’s ability to provide vital services to local seniors and individuals with disabilities. The ongoing government shutdown further jeopardizes Meals on Wheels programs through decreased federal funding, which may […]

Got good gumbo? Enter Dodie’s Gumbo Cook-Off Nov. 9 benefiting Givingmas

Got good gumbo? Enter Dodie’s Gumbo Cook-Off Nov. 9 benefiting Givingmas

Gumbo gurus to compete for cash prizes & bragging rights  Flavor fighters, register to enter here.  ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 23, 2025) – Get ready to stir the pot, North Texas! Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor (2067 Summer Lee Drive in Rockwall) is spicing things up with its First Ever Gumbo Cook-Off, set for 2–6 p.m. Sunday, November 9, […]

Rockwall County Helping Hands: Nearly 50 Years of Service

Rockwall County Helping Hands: Nearly 50 Years of Service

Rockwall, TX (October 21, 2025) – Rockwall County Helping Hands is preparing to celebrate 50 years of serving neighbors in need in 2026. The agency was founded in the mid-1970s by local churches and businesses that recognized a growing need for food and clothing among Rockwall County families. As the work expanded, it became clear […]

Last Call: Park Place Dealerships’ Season of Giving provides grants to area nonprofits

Last Call: Park Place Dealerships’ Season of Giving provides grants to area nonprofits

Applications can be submitted through Friday, October 24 – local charities are encouraged to apply. Irving, TX (October 20, 2025) – Park Place Dealerships has launched its 5th annual Season of Giving, offering up to $100,000 in grants to nonprofits making a positive impact across the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area. Beginning October 1 through October […]

Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta and Jeep Festival makes a big splash for the community

Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta and Jeep Festival makes a big splash for the community

Rockwall, TX (October 13, 2025) – This past weekend, crowds flocked to The Harbor in Rockwall for the annual Rubber Duck Regatta and Jeep Festival taking part as thousands of ducks raced towards the finish line for a good cause. Thanks to the overwhelming support of the community, this year’s event was a huge success […]