UPDATE (Feb. 2, 2022) Due to weather conditions, this event has been rescheduled to Saturday, Feb. 12. ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 28, 2022) Rockwall County Helping Hands Thrift Store & Boutique will host Customer Appreciation Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, featuring new merchandise, music, refreshments, raffle drawings and a coupon […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 20, 2021 — The Rockwall community stocked the Rockwall ISD Administration Building Gymnasium full of toys for the 45th Annual Helping Hands Toy Drive Distribution on Dec. 11. Community members generously provided thousands of toys and stocking stuffers for the Helping Hands Toy Drive Collection which ran from Nov. 12th through […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 24, 2021 — All was merry and bright at this year’s Festival of Trees Gala as the community celebrated Rockwall County Helping Hands amongst beautifully decorated Christmas trees and a candlelight dinner at the Hilton Dallas / Rockwall Lakefront. The 12th annual event and the biggest fundraiser of the year […]
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 (Nov. 9, 2021) Please join Linda Lyon Elementary School as we celebrate the Season of Giving! Mark your calendars for our 5th Annual Carols and Cocoa for Kids. The event takes place at Linda Lyon Elementary on Tuesday, December 7th from 6-7:30 pm. Drive through our winter wonderland and enjoy the melodies of […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 26, 2021) ‘Tis the season to kick off the Rockwall County Helping Hands’ 45th Annual Christmas Toy Drive, sponsored by Texas Health Hospital Rockwall. The drive launches Friday, Nov. 12 when toy tags will be available at the Festival of Trees. Those wishing to participate in the drive should purchase a $20 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 20, 2021) Highland Meadows Health & Rehab, along with Trinity Hospice, are sponsoring a Community Food Drive benefiting Helping Hands. Food donations are needed through Nov. 18 to fill Thanksgiving food baskets for local families in need. Non-perishable items needed include: >>Dressing/Stuffing Mix >>Boxed Instant Potatoes >>Canned Cranberry Sauce >>Canned Pumpkin >>Canned […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 6, 2021) Registration is now open for the 12th Annual Festival of Trees benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands! REGISTER NOW for the Nov. 12th Luncheon at rhhluncheon.muradbid.com and/or REGISTER NOW for the Nov. 13th Gala at rhhdinner.muradbid.com The magic of the holiday season is just around the corner so be sure to brighten yours by following the Boutique of Helping Hands to […]
Great Weather, Great Course, Great Cause! ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 20, 2021) On Sept. 10, golfers helped support Rockwall County Helping Hands by participating in their Annual Golf Tournament at Buffalo Creek Golf Course chaired by Board Members Jeremy Neill and Gary Spraggins. Every year, Helping Hands raises awareness for Rockwall residents facing poverty, and the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 10, 2021) Local students recently participated in a back-to-school photo shoot with Rockwall County Helping Hands, showcasing the terrific finds available at the Helping Hands Thrift Store and Boutique. In years past, students typically shopped the thrift store, choosing outfits and posting photos of themselves on social media, but this year they […]