ROCKWALL, TX (March 30, 2022) Dear Neighbor, Did you know inflation affects different households in very different ways? Sometimes those with the least, get hurt the most. Globally, everyone is affected by the highest inflation rate in 40 years but those that are already lower income, really struggle to stay afloat. Helping Hands has many […]
New Cats Arrive Amidst Sanctuary’s Leanest Months for Donations WYLIE, TX (March 3, 2022) In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center has been the go-to sanctuary when it comes to rescuing big cats for decades. So when they got the call to rescue nine tigers that had been used in circuses and entertainment, the answer […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 23, 2021) Yesterday, several senior clients of Meals on Wheels were delighted to receive Thanksgiving turkeys and all the ingredients needed to prepare delicious side dishes, thanks to food donations collected by members of the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. As part of the their annual community food drive, the YMCA reached […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 16, 2021) The Rockwall County Helping Hands’ 45th Annual Christmas Toy Drive, sponsored by Texas Health Hospital Rockwall, kicked off in a big way during this past weekend’s Festival of Trees. Those wishing to donate should purchase a $20 to $25 gift appropriate for the child listed on the front of […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 13, 2021) During today’s meeting of the Rockwall Rotary Club, the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County was presented with generous donations to support their efforts to help child victims of physical and sexual abuse in Rockwall County. John Curtis, who serves as International Outreach Services chair on the Board of Directors […]
ROCKWALL, TX – February 26, 2021 — Members of Ebby Halliday Realtors’ Rockwall/Heath/Lake Ray Hubbard Office donated food, blankets and other essential items to area homebound seniors impacted by the winter storm. The agents saw the devastation that occurred to so many during the recent extreme winter-weather event, in which temperatures dropped into the teens […]
ROCKWALL, TX – February 22, 2021 — The Rockwall County Republican Men’s Club is partnering with Helping Hands to aid those who were impacted by the winter storm with a donation drive throughout the week. The drive will be accepting donations of clothing, non-perishable food items and cash at the Republican Men’s Club headquarters at […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 21, 2021 — A Helping Hands donations drop off spot will be accepting items at Towne Center Park in Heath on Saturday, Feb. 6th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The community is invited to drop off clean, gently used clothing, shoes, books, household goods and furniture. For more information contact […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 18, 2020 — With the global pandemic comes many a hardship for local small businesses and charities as they continue to do all they can to stay afloat. Those circumstances have created a need within the community that’s far greater than it ever has been before; But they have also brought […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 8, 2020 – Highland Meadows Health & Rehab, located at 1870 S. John King Blvd. in Rockwall, is collecting donations of coats through Dec. 21. All items must be bagged or boxed prior to drop-off and can be left just inside their main corridor. Highland Meadows is a privately owned and […]