ROCKWALL, TX (May 13, 2014) The Rockwall County Hospital Auxiliary is a diverse and devoted group of individuals with a single purpose – to serve others. As volunteers for Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall, they provide an invaluable service to patients, their families and hospital employees. You may find them greeting family members in the […]
Spring into action ROCKWALL, TX (May 13, 2014) Become a VIP by signing up for the City of Rockwall Parks and Recreation Department Volunteers in Parks program. VIP is a great opportunity to put your talents and interests to work benefiting your hometown, said Andy Hesser, the city’s Parks & Recreation Manager. “One of our […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 25, 2014) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County recognizes volunteers Dale and Frances Stroope. Dale and Frances began their volunteer services with the Meals on Wheels about four years ago and work together as a team. Currently they are delivering to the Evergreen at Rockwall Senior Living. Dale and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 27, 2014) On March 17, 2014, six new Lone Star CASA volunteers were sworn in by Judge Brett Hall. Pictured from left to right are: Christine Davis, Erin Long, Kathy Collier, Judge Brett Hall, Mary Penn, Nancy Nurmesviita and Stacy McBride. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers are community persons who complete […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (February 10, 2014) During their recent Annual Board Meeting, Rockwall County Helping Hands honored several volunteers for their outstanding service to the nonprofit critical assistance agency in 2013. Among those honored were: • ATMOS Energy ATMOS Energy was awarded the Ethel Moss Award for distinguished service and outstanding commitment to the mission and […]
ROCKWALL (November 25, 2013) Rockwall County Meals on Wheels Senior Services recently sent out letters to 8,000 people asking for help from the community. MOWSS is a non-profit organization that counts on its volunteers and support from companies and individuals in Rockwall County. They distribute 45,000 meals per year to seniors who may, otherwise, go […]
(ROCKWALL – October 5, 2013) Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch opened with a lot of festive fanfare this morning, but Blue Ribbon News stopped by a couple of times prior to the opening to catch all the volunteers hard at work, preparing for a season that’s bound to be bigger and better than ever! PRINT & […]
(DALLAS-May 2, 2013) RebuildingDallas.org, the nation’s largest volunteer home repair organization, celebrated National Rebuilding Day on April 27 in a big way. Rebuilding Together Greater Dallas and volunteers from the Dallas community came together to revitalize ten homes, a church and the Westmoreland Heights Community Center for low-income families in West Dallas. The annual event was […]
(ROCKWALL-May 18, 2013) Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) has announced the annual banquet to honor and recognize the CASA volunteers. The banquet will be held on April 13 at the beautiful Shadow Ridge Farms located at 12198 Shadow Ridge Lane in Terrell. A silent auction will begin at 5 p.m. and features quality items […]
(ROCKWALL-March 5, 2013) Reading for Adults will hold tutor training from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23 in the literacy center at the Rockwall County Library. Tutors are needed for GED, ESL, Literacy, and Citizenship. Those interested in making a positive change in someone’s life, see Carol in the literacy center, or call […]