Rockwall County Helping Hands honors volunteers

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 […]

Meals on Wheels seeks community help to feed seniors

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 Pumpkin Patch volunteers hard at work

Rockwall Pumpkin Patch volunteers hard at work

(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 & […]

Volunteers unite to help veterans, elderly on National Rebuilding Day

Volunteers unite to help veterans, elderly on National Rebuilding Day

(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 […]

Lone Star CASA to honor volunteers at April 13 banquet

(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 […]

Tutors needed for GED, ESL, Literacy, Citizenship

(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 […]

One Man’s Treasure volunteers honored

Organization empowers men recently released from prison to re-enter society, workforce (ROCKWALL-February 23, 2013) Volunteers of One Man’s Treasure Clothes Closet, a Rockwall–based charity, were honored January 29 with a Mardi Gras-themed celebration at the home of Nancy Laspe, a four-year volunteer and a native of Louisiana. Nancy thrilled everyone with her décor, delicious king […]

Throwaway Ponies receives grant, needs volunteers

(ROCKWALL-February 14, 2013) Throwaway Ponies, a horse rescue and rehabilitation organization, received a grant from the ASPCA to improve fencing at their location in Farmersville. TaPs has over 40 horses at its Rockwall location and 25 in Farmersville. There is more property in Farmersville (27 acres), but it needs cross-fencing. So, thanks to the grant […]

Volunteers needed for Helping Hands Toy Drive distribution

Drop donations through Dec 1o at local businesses with collection bins (ROCKWALL – December 9, 2012) Santa’s helpers are at work on the annual Helping Hands Toy Drive, and your help is needed! Collection of unwrapped new toys started Dec. 1 for distribution on Saturday, Dec. 15, to less fortunate families in Rockwall County. Businesses […]

Lake Pointe Health Network honors volunteers at annual luncheon

(November 7, 2012) Lake Pointe Health Network celebrated 163 years of combined volunteer service with a Mexican fiesta-themed Hats Off to Volunteers on October 24. Volunteers and guests included family members and friends along with executive, administrative and hospital staff.  Long standing volunteer, Charlene Schwaneke, celebrated 25 years of contribution and service to LakePointe and […]