Rockwall Toys for Tots Leadership: John Hagaman, Joshua Pendley, Jeff Skinner and Kevin Stanley ROCKWALL, TX (July 29, 2026) For many years, Rockwall Toys for Tots and Rockwall County Helping Hands have worked side by side to bring smiles to the faces of children throughout Rockwall County. What began as a shared commitment during the holiday […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 23, 2026) Team spots for the Helping Hands of Rockwall County’s 20th Annual Golf Tournament on September 11th are officially full! But local businesses, we still need YOUR help to make a huge impact. For just $250, your business gets custom signage featuring your logo and “We Support Rockwall Helping Hands” out on […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 8, 2026) — Blue Ribbon News recently received the following Letter to the Editor from Rachel Gilmore, a student in the Texas Tech K-12 program, who was encouraged to write about a charitable cause and share it with a local news source. We are pleased to publish her thoughtful message encouraging the […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 27, 2026) — When residents of Rockwall County drive past the Helping Hands Boutique and Thrift Store, they see a bustling hub of vintage finds, gently used clothing, and sturdy furniture. But behind the price tags and the display windows lies a powerful engine of local survival. For many of our […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 7, 2026) – The student body at Sharon Shannon Elementary has proven that you’re never too young to make a massive impact. Led by the Student Council and a spark of inspiration from a student named Aurora, the Shannon “Stars” successfully collected 274 boxes of cereal to help tackle local hunger. The initiative […]
Rockwall, Texas — The halls of Amy Parks Heath Elementary School were lined up with more than just backpacks and lockers this week. In a massive display of community spirit, students and faculty successfully collected 656 boxes of cereal to support local families facing food insecurity. The “Cereal Box Challenge,” encouraged healthy competition between classrooms to […]
Rockwall, TX (February 13, 2026) – Dear Rockwall Community, The snow and ice in our county have melted away, leaving hundreds of our neighbors in a state of crisis. At Helping Hands, we are seeing the impact firsthand. Over the last two weeks, the number of families reaching out for help via our website has […]
Rockwall, Texas (November 25, 2025)– Rockwall County Helping Hands, Rockwall County’s main social services agency with a dedicated community food pantry, is deeply grateful to the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) for their generous grant award. This has enabled the purchase of a new walk-in freezer and the acquisition of essential supplies to further support […]
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 […]
Rockwall, TX (August 14, 2025) – The holiday season in Rockwall County has long been defined by generosity, compassion, and the unyielding spirit of neighbors helping neighbors. That tradition will continue—and grow stronger—as the Rockwall County Toys for Tots campaign officially takes the lead on this year’s countywide Christmas toy drive, in close partnership with […]