Reindhart students donate ‘Penny-Vote’ earnings to Patriot Paws

(ROCKWALL ISD-February 8, 2013) Virginia Reinhardt Elementary girls who won their school Penny-Votes on their awesome Gingerbread house, decided to give all the Penny-Vote earnings to Patriot Paws. Patriot Paws is a Rockwall-based nonprofit organization that trains and provides service dogs at no charge to disabled American veterans and other with mobile disabilities in order […]

Rockwall Walmart Neighborhood Market supports injured firefighter Devon Colbert

Rockwall Walmart Neighborhood Market supports injured firefighter Devon Colbert

(ROCKWALL-January 28, 2013) Today marked one more time that the Rockwall community stepped up to take care of one of its own.  The Rockwall Neighborhood Walmart made a generous donation to injured firefighter Devon Colbert and his family. The Rockwall and Garland Fire Department were present to receive the donation on behalf of the Colberts. […]

Dallas businessman J.E.R. ‘Bob’ Chilton donates $2.5M to Rockwall YMCA

Rockwall Y to unveil new logo, change its name to J.E.R. ‘Bob’ Chilton YMCA (Rockwall – November 29, 2012) Dallas businessman and philanthropist J.E.R. “Bob” Chilton of Heath announced today that he is donating $2.5 million to the Rockwall County YMCA. The gift is the second largest donation the Dallas Y has received in its 127-year […]

Winning big at Raising Cane’s in Rowlett

(Rowlett) September 5, 2012 – Following the July 26th opening of the first Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers restaurant in Rowlett, the company ran its “Give Back Giveaway” promotion, in which customers enter to win a $1,000 donation to his or her local charity of choice, along with free Cane’s for a year. The winner, Tina Thibodeaux, […]

AMICA’s donation to Helping Hands will provide school supplies for families in need

AMICA’s donation to Helping Hands will provide school supplies for families in need

(Rockwall) August 1, 2012 – AMICA, a non-profit group of 40 women, continues its tradition of supporting Helping Hands and its mission to assist Rockwall residents in times of crisis. AMICA’s recent gift of $5,000 to Helping Hands will be used to buy school supplies for children of families in need. Volunteering their time and […]

Raising Cane’s unveils partnership with Kidd’s Kids

CEO Todd Graves presents Kraddick crew with $10,000 check on Kidd’s Kids Dine-In Day (Irving) June 28, 2012 – Todd Graves, founder and CEO of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, recently presented a $10,000 check to the “Kidd Kraddick in the Morning” crew in the official kickoff to the company’s partnership with the Kidd’s Kids charitable […]

Women Enhancing Business presents check to Travis Mills family

W.E.B. donation to help United States Army Staff Sergeant, Travis Mills, quadruple amputee (Frisco) June 14, 2012 – Women Enhancing Business, a division of the Frisco Chamber of Commerce, regularly offers members participation in community giving opportunities.  The organization’s recent Women’s Business expo focused on highlighting vendors and women owned businesses; it was yet another […]

Hooping for Helping Hands nets donation from Cain Middle School

(Rockwall ISD) May 29, 2012 – Cain Middle School teacher/coach Ian Moreau presents an $845 donation for Helping Hands to Sherry Hamm, the non-profit agency’s Director of Assistance and Referral. Coach Moreau said Hooping for Helping Hands was a faculty vs. students basketball game divided between girl coaches and students and boy coaches and students […]

Kiwanis presents donation to Helping Hands

Michael Hunter, president of Rockwall Kiwanis, presents a check for $1,000 to Maggie Fuller for the Health Center of Helping Hands. Ms. Fuller is the center’s Practice Manager. Kiwanis also donated $2,500 to the Helping Hands Assistance and Referral program. Thanks to Judy Evans for sharing this photo. To submit your news and events, email […]

TeamConnor receives generous donation from Northwestern Mutual

Local office makes a big impact through its work in helping solve childhood cancer TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation is receiving new support, thanks to a $50,000 grant from Northwestern Mutual. Through its Foundation, Northwestern Mutual is awarding its Dallas office with the company’s 2012 Community Impact Award for its work with the TeamConnor Childhood Cancer […]