Single Moms Care and Support of Irving offers help, healing, friendship

(Irving) July 31, 2012– A new support group for single moms has formed in Irving, welcoming single moms and their children to join them for free food, fun and friendship. The kickoff meeting will be Friday, Aug. 24. Single Moms Care and Support of Irving will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the second and fourth […]

Celebration of Life: Y hosts memorial dedication for outstanding volunteer, father, coach Tony Baggett

(Rockwall) July 30, 2012 – More than 75 friends, family and community members gathered for a dedication ceremony July 21 at the Rockwall Family YMCA, to honor the memory of Tony Baggett. Tony coached nearly 1,500 games at the Y and was active in the Indian Guides/Princess program for 26 years with his six children […]

Volunteer opportunities at Helping Hands, orientation dates set

(Rockwall) May 3, 2012 – Calling all volunteers! Rockwall County Helping Hands deeply appreciates its volunteers and the valuable time they donate. To learn more about the critical assistance agency and the volunteer opportunities available, attend one of their upcoming Volunteer Orientations: Tuesday, May 8 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. OR Tuesday, May 22 from 9:30 […]

Together We Serve: McKinney kicks off Cities of Service initiative

Habitat for Humanity Builder Blitz wall-raising ceremony set for Saturday, April 28 (McKinney) April 25, 2012 – McKinney joins the national Cities of Service initiative with a collaborative housing initiative. Cities of Service is a coalition of mayors who have committed to work together to engage citizens to address pressing city needs through impact volunteerism. […]

Volunteer tutor training at Rockwall County Library

Rockwall County Library will hold volunteer tutor training on Saturday, March 24 for all interested adults who want to tutor GED or ESL in the Reading for Adults program. The GED training will be from 9 a.m. to noon. The ESL training will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; bring a sack lunch. Training […]

Volunteer GED tutors needed

(Rockwall County) The Rockwall County Library is seeking volunteer GED tutors to help from 10 a.m. to noon on Mondays and Wednesdays. English and Social Studies are areas of particular need. Those available to help on both or either of these days should contact the GED coordinator at 972-204-7705 or gbishop@rockwallcountytexas.com. The Rockwall County Library […]

‘Teen Court’ offers volunteer training, service hours

(Lewisville/ Flower Mound) Teen Court will host a volunteer training session from 8:30 a.m. to about 2:30 p.m.  Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Lewisville Municipal Annex, 1197 W. Main St. Lunch will be provided along with door prizes for attendance and participation. Youth also can earn community service hours for attending the training. Youth ages 13-17 […]

Eisemann volunteer gives back through Patriot Paws

Eisemann volunteer gives back through Patriot Paws

(Richardson) While the Charles W. Eisemann Center serves as a performing arts and corporate event venue in Richardson, Texas, it is also home to a necessary and well-established volunteer program. “The people who volunteer at the Eisemann are incredible – retirees with significant careers; people with jobs who want to serve; students with a desire […]