Rockwall County, TX (December 11, 2024) – Rockwall County Helping Hands has installed a new refrigeration and freezers, made possible by funding a capacity- building grant from the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB). The new units significantly increased the pantry’s ability to receive and temporarily store refrigerated and frozen foods, enabling us to serve the growing […]
Rockwall, TX (December 4, 2024) – The 15th Annual Festival of Trees brought holiday cheer and community spirit to Rockwall County during its two-day event on November 22–23, 2024. Held at the Hilton, this cherished tradition featured a spectacular holiday sale, a festive luncheon and style show, and an unforgettable gala—all in support of Helping […]
Helping Hands Festival of Trees returns Nov. 22-23 Rockwall, TX (October 21, 2024) – Would you be surprised to learn that there’s a store right here in Rockwall that spends 365 days curating holiday decor items just to offer them for sale during one incredible weekend in November? Imagine finding everything from holiday décor […]
Rockwall, TX (October 8, 2024) – The 12th Annual Pink Party, hosted by Willis Fine Jewelry and Helping Hands, was an evening to remember, filled with community spirit, generosity, and heartfelt tributes. The event, held on October 3rd, saw an incredible turnout, all in support of women’s health services in Rockwall County. Guests enjoyed a […]
Rockwall, TX (September 11, 2024) – On September 6, 2024, Helping Hands hosted a spirited Ryder Cup style Golf Tournament at Buffalo Creek Golf Club, uniting the community for a day filled with golf, generosity, and camaraderie. The event was not just about competitive golf; it was about making a meaningful impact on the lives […]
Expanding services for a growing community ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 27, 2024) — Rockwall County Helping Hands is thrilled to announce the commencement of construction on their new facility, designed to expand and enhance their services in response to the rapid growth of Rockwall County. To support this vital project, Helping Hands is launching a Capital […]
In collaboration with North Texas Food Bank, the Helping Hands Food Pantry was also able to give an entire box of groceries to each family attending a back-to-school event held in partnership with FUMC and local community groups, volunteers ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 20, 2024) – Helping Hands, which has been providing back-to-school supplies to local […]
Rockwall, TX (August 15, 2024) – In 2013, Ron Dick volunteered at First United Methodist Church Rockwall’s annual back-to-school event, Shoes for Kids, and walked away from that experience moved by the smiles on the faces of the children. “Seeing those smiles made all the difference” says Ron. “My wife, Linda, and I were so […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 25, 2024) Volunteers are the heartbeat of Rockwall County Helping Hands, and so naturally, during April’s Volunteer Appreciation Month, this nonprofit took a moment to honor these amazing individuals who selflessly give their time and skills to lend a hand to our Rockwall County neighbors in need. Last year, these incredible volunteers […]
Free solar eclipse glasses for first 1,250 donors ROCKWALL, TX (April 5, 2024) Toyota of Rockwall (1250 E. I-30) welcomes the community to join them on Saturday, April 6 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for a canned food drive in partnership with the Rockwall Police Department, benefiting the Helping Hands Food Pantry. Bring 10 […]