Women In Need invites participation in Adopt-a-Room Project

Women In Need invites participation in Adopt-a-Room Project

ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2021) The shelter director of Women In Need, Inc. has extended an invitation to individuals and organizations in the communities they serve to participate in the Adopt-a-Room Project. With the renewal that the season of spring brings, Women In Need’s domestic violence shelter rooms in Greenville are in need of some […]

Lone Star CASA names Volunteer of the Year, Board Member of the Year

Lone Star CASA names Volunteer of the Year, Board Member of the Year

ROCKWALL, TX (April 28, 2021) Abel Mojica was named Volunteer of the Year for 2020 with Lone Star CASA. He became a CASA volunteer in 2012 and advocated for 13 children throughout his 9 years of service, helping them achieve permanency and improving their lives. He accepted every case offered to him, and he never […]

Older Americans Month: Rockwall Meals on Wheels accepting nominations to recognize seniors and those who serve them

Older Americans Month: Rockwall Meals on Wheels accepting nominations to recognize seniors and those who serve them

ROCKWALL, TX – April 26, 2021 – In tough times, communities find strength in people—and people find strength in their communities. In the past year, we’ve seen this time and again in Rockwall County as friends, neighbors, and businesses have found new ways to support each other. In our community, older adults are a key […]

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse celebrates 30th anniversary

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse celebrates 30th anniversary

ROCKWALL, TX – April 23, 2021 – Members of the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse gathered recently to mark their 30th anniversary. State Representative Justin Holland filed a resolution in the Texas House of Representatives  commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Posse.  Representative Holland read aloud the resolution and gave each member a signed copy. Budd […]

Golf tournament May 18 to benefit Rockwall-based Poiema Foundation

Golf tournament May 18 to benefit Rockwall-based Poiema Foundation

ROCKWALL, TX – April 23, 2021 – The Bent Tree Bible Fellowship will hold their annual golf tournament Tuesday, May 18, benefiting the Rockwall-based Poiema Foundation. Founded 8 years ago by Rebecca Jowers, Poiema is a Rockwall-based Christian nonprofit that fights the widespread problem of human trafficking. Local police estimate there are about 400 minors […]

Lone Star CASA receives support from Republic Services

Lone Star CASA receives support from Republic Services

Donation to sponsor Bunco event will help further the mission of Lone Star CASA ROCKWALL TX – Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children), an organization dedicated to serving abused and neglected children in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties, recently held a Bunco fundraising event at Chandlers Landing Yacht Club, sponsored by Republic Services. […]

Desoto Fire Training Center Class #66 hosting Firefighter Fitness Fundraiser event May 1st

Desoto Fire Training Center Class #66 hosting Firefighter Fitness Fundraiser event May 1st

ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2021 — The Desoto Fire Training Center Class #66 will host a FUN-raising event May 1st to send 66 kids to Camp I-Thonka-Chi for youth burn survivors. Parkland’s burn camps allow children who have been hospitalized with burn injuries a chance to share time with others who face similar life-altering […]

Lone Star Chapter of National Charity League hosts 2021 Senior Presentation

Lone Star Chapter of National Charity League hosts 2021 Senior Presentation

ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2021 – On March 27, the Lone Star Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. honored the members of the graduating class of 2021 for their successful completion of the NCL experience and requirements along with their commitment to the organization and the community. The 27 members represent the following high […]

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