“At Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County, there is nothing more important than the health and safety of the vulnerable population we serve, and that of our dedicated volunteers, Board of Directors and hard-working staff,” said Margie VerHagen, MOWSS Executive Director. That is why at a time when many local businesses are re-opening, […]
Community members encouraged to submit project ideas, sign up to volunteer for a project The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2020 is hosting the largest one-day service event Rockwall County has ever seen on April 18, 2020. The goal for their class project, called The Big Event, is to amass 1,000 volunteers to participate in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 16, 2019) Lone Star CASA will host Information Sessions May 2 and May 6 for persons interested in volunteering with our program. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers are appointed by a judge to discover the best possible outcome for abused or neglected children in foster care. It is the goal of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 7, 2019) Interested in becoming a volunteer for Lone Star CASA? Come out to the information sessions hosted by CASA on Monday, Jan. 28, at the First Presbyterian Church in Forney (12433 FM 1641) and Thursday, Jan. 31, at the Lone Star CASA Office in Rockwall (108 Kenway St.). Both sessions will […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 23, 2018) CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers are appointed by a judge to discover the best possible outcome for abused or neglected children in foster care. It is the goal of the CASA volunteer that every one of these children is in a safe, permanent home in a timely manner. […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Oct. 27, 2017) Lone Star CASA volunteers are Court Appointed Special Advocates who help children in Kaufman and Rockwall Counties. They are appointed by a judge to discover the best possible outcome for abused or neglected children in foster care. It is the goal of the CASA volunteer that every one […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 25, 2016) Saturday, June 4 is #NationalTrailsDay, and volunteers are needed to help clean up Rockwall’s hike and bike trail, Squabble Creek. There is trash on the trail and debris from recent storms and high winds that needs to be cleared. For more info or to RSVP, contact Wendy Young, . Your #1 source […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Dec. 29, 2015) Many of our neighbors suffered significant loss and damage by the large tornado Saturday, December 26th. Helping Hands is collaborating with the Rockwall County Emergency Management team to support our neighbors in need by helping to provide personal essentials such as clothing, toiletries, temporary housing and food. If […]
(ROWLETT, TX – Nov. 23, 2015) The wait is over! The City of Rowlett Parks Department is ready to rebuild Kids Kingdom and they need your help volunteering to make it happen. No worries, if running a power saw isn’t your thing, they have lots of different volunteer opportunities available. When: Tuesday, December 1st – […]
ROWLETT,TX. (September 7, 2014) Volunteers of all ages are invited to join Keep Rowlett Beautiful in a citywide parks, streets and lakeshore cleanup effort on Saturday, October 11. Individuals, families, schools and groups of all types are encouraged to participate in this semi-annual event, which will begin at 9 a.m. at the Wet Zone Pavilion. All volunteers […]