(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 […]
RICHARDSON,TX. (July 21, 2014) Wednesday, July 16, Inspire Financial Group volunteered with the Community Partners of Dallas to help fill backpacks with school supplies for their Back to School Drive. In the previous year, Inspire Financial Group donated the supplies, but this year they decided to donate their time. Inspire Financial Group employee, Don […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (January 22, 2014) Meals on Wheels Senior Services recently recognized Jim Otto as Volunteer Spotlight for the month of December. “Jim is one of our super subs we see frequently, sometimes 3,4 even 5 times a week. Always professional and always with a smile even when he takes in 2 or 3 drivers […]
(ROCKWALL-May 2, 2013) Throwaway Ponies, a horse rescue and rehabilitation organization with locations in Rockwall and Farmersville, will host its annual “Play for Hay” Golf Tournament at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at Buffalo Creek Golf Course. The cost is $100 per player, which includes fees, lunch, cart and range balls. Sign-in and practice begins at […]
(ROCKWALL-April 19, 2013) A luncheon honoring volunteer drivers who deliver meals to homebound seniors and disabled clients of Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County was held on Friday, April 12. There were 67 honorees in attendance at the luncheon, which was provided by and held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints […]
High school students encouraged to apply (ROCKWALL-March 31, 2013) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall will offer a new student volunteer program this summer. The program, which provides opportunities to learn about a variety of hospital-related service lines, is open to excellent and outgoing students who are at least 16 years of age. Applications are available at […]
(ROCKWALL-February 11, 2013) Rockwall Area Habitat for Humanity is off and running on its next house that will go to the Villalobos family. Even with the cold weather, 15 volunteers braved the chilly temperatures and were able to complete 2.5 framing sides for the house. Angel Lopez with Sonic was gracious enough to donate lunch for […]