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The Agape Knitters recently donated blankets they made to the Cedar Creek Kiwanis Club to use for an upcoming project.
The Agape Knitters welcomes anyone interested in knitting to join them each Thursday from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the Living For The Brand Cowboy Church. For more information on the group contact 903-675-9177.
Pictured, from left, are Edra Shalla, Wanda Shaver, Dori McCutcheon, Dagmar Grubaugh, and Mary Goodson. (Courtesy photo)
TVEC Public Relations Representative Kari Wilmeth (right) presents a grant check to Marci Colbert from the Henderson County Performing Arts Center. The mission statement of the HCPAC is: “We Entertain. We Educate. We Change Lives.” The primary goal is to bring quality entertainment and education to the East Texas region. The grant funds will be used for the YES (Youth Excellence Onstage) Program. (Courtesy photo)
The Disciples Clinic of Athens offers basic medical and dental services for residents of Henderson County, Texas, who have no medical insurance, and who meet income and age requirements established by the Board of Directors. Applicants must work at least 20 hours per week.
The clinic is supported by donations and staffed almost completely by volunteers.
Press release
CASA of Trinity Valley announced that resource development officer Emily Heglund will replace Lee Ann Millender as the organization’s executive director.
Millender, who has served as director since 1998, is stepping down to take a position with Texas CASA, the statewide group that oversees more than 70 local CASA programs. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates.
“Lee Ann has built CASA of Trinity Valley into what it is today – a respected program that mentors volunteers who are dedicated to speaking up for abused and neglected children,” Heglund said. “She definitely leaves big shoes to fill.” Continue reading “Heglund named to lead CASA of Trinity Valley”
Press release
TERRELL, Texas – PrideRock Wildlife Sanctuary recently earned a spot on the GreatNonprofits 2016 Top-Rated List. GreatNonprofits.org is the leading platform for community-sourced stories and reviews about non-profits. PrideRock is among other great charities including Freedom Alliance, Veterans Airlift Command and Endangered Species International. Top-Rated organizations are nonprofits which are highly-rated by people who experience their work first hand: clients served, volunteers and donors.
Continue reading “Terrell wildlife refuge earns commendation”