Helping Hands Centsible Thrift Stores honor top shoppers

(ROCKWALL-February 13, 2013) Rockwall County Helping Hands Centsible Thrift Stores recently honored their 50 Top Shoppers of 2012! The celebration included a champagne toast, hors d’oeuvres from Culpepper Steak House, raffle drawings and special shopping perks for the evening. The Centsible Thrift Stores of Rockwall Helping Hands are the best kept shopping secrets in North […]

Texas Health Presbyterian Rockwall offers diabetes classes, health screenings

Hospital earns accreditation for its diabetes education program, partners with Helping Hands and other organizations to provide services (ROCKWALL-February 7, 2013) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall is pleased to announce that its diabetes education program was recently accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. This program provides residents in and around Rockwall County increased […]

Utley students step into service with shoe drive

(ROCKWALL ISD – January 16, 2013) Friends of Rachel at Utley Middle School is sponsored by counselor, Elizabeth Peters.  The students are excited to kick of a shoe drive that supports underprivileged children and adults at hospitals, orphanages, and shelters. The group will collect athletic shoes during the months of January and February. The shoe […]

MLK Day of Service at Helping Hands Jan 21

(ROCKWALL-January 15, 2013) MLK Day is a chance to start the year off right by making an impact in the Rockwall community through Rockwall County Helping Hands. Come to Rockwall Helping Hands on Monday, January 21 as they organize, clean, paint, sort items for the food pantry and more, in honor of Martin Luther King […]

‘Rockwall goes red’ at Culpepper Steakhouse

‘Rockwall goes red’ at Culpepper Steakhouse

(ROCKWALL-January 9, 2013) Join Rockwall County Helping Hands for “Rockwall Goes Red” Little Red Dress Night from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at Culpepper Steakhouse, 309 E. Interstate 30. The premier wine and cheese tasting event welcomes wine expert, Jim Leeuw of Select Wines, who will guide guests through a sampling of elite […]

Police ‘snow fight’ brings in gifts for Helping Hands toy drive

(ROCKWALL-December 27, 2012) Rockwall Police Sgt. Jeff Welch and Sherry Hamm, Director of Assistance and Referral for Helping Hands, stand beside toys that were collected for  the Annual Helping Hands Toy Drive. The toys were collected during the 1st Annual Santa Snow Fight/COPs for Kids Golf Tournament that benefited the Rockwall County nonprofit crisis agency. The tournament was […]

Grace Hartman students enjoy the gift of giving

(ROCKWALL ISD-December 20, 2012) Fourth grade students at Grace Hartman Elementary used the holiday season for a Service Learning Project. The students decided instead of bringing a book or gift for a classroom gift exchange, they wanted to help others in their community. Some students brought books for a donation to the Boys and Girls […]

Resolve to make a difference: First Presbyterian Rockwall offers many ways to serve

(December 10, 2012) Every January folks around the world sit down with pen and paper to compose their list of New Year’s resolutions. Most lists include things like eating less junk food and exercising more. That’s why gym memberships skyrocket at the first of the year, but by February the facilities are deserted. Why not […]

Old Town Shoppes to host Toy Drive December 13

(ROCKWALL – December 5, 2012) Join the First Annual Downtown Rockwall Toy Drive , hosted by the Rockwall Old Town Shoppes to benefit local children through Rockwall County Helping Hands. From 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 13, bring a new unwrapped toy and look for one of  their friendly elves to assist you with […]

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