After five years of planning and fundraising, Dogwood Trails Camp and Retreat Center in Larue broke ground on Saturday for a new lake. The camp is owned by Dogwood Trails Baptist Association, which is excited about the project and all that the Lord is doing at camp. This much anticipated addition will enhance the camp for years to come. Thanks to all who gave and participated! You can find out more at www.dogwoodtrailscamp.com.
Category: Charitable
Athens Pastor Dashes For Groceries at Brookshire’s
By Jeff Weinstein
Dave McGee, pastor of Dogwood Church in Athens, won the Brookshire’s Thanksgiving Grocery Dash fundraiser for the Athens Christian Preparatory Academy (ACPA).
As the winner, Dave earned a $50 meat gift certificate plus as many groceries as he could gather in a 90-second dash through the store.
The dash took place Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Brookshire’s in Athens. Dave completed The Dash with help from his wife, Debra.
“We had a great time,” Dave said. “I made Debra do the running, but we had a great time.”
Dave donated his groceries to the Lila Lane Outreach Ministries, a “Christian-based residential facility dedicated to helping men overcome their pasts.” Continue reading “Athens Pastor Dashes For Groceries at Brookshire’s”
TFFC Presents Checks to Local Charities
Checks for $1,000 each were presented Tuesday to representatives of the charities benefiting from Halloween at the Hatchery. From left to right are Donna Johnson, Director of Outreach for the East Texas Crisis Center; Julie Funkhauser, Office Administrator for the Rainbow Room of Henderson County; and Ellen Barton, Treasurer of the Henderson County Humane Society. Halloween at the Hatchery is sponsored by the Friends of TFFC. (Photo from the Texas Freswater Fisheries Center Facebook Page)
TVCC students Preparing to Canvass Community for Annual Food Drive
Press release
Trinity Valley Community College students have been partnering with the community in collecting canned goods around the Thanksgiving holidays for 35 years.
Your chance to be a part of this special outreach is fast approaching.
TVCC students will be out in full force to collect canned goods on Thursday, Nov. 20, beginning at 6 p.m. Students will be placed in groups of four to five and cover all major neighborhoods in Athens. Because of the long-standing tradition, the turnout among student organizations and athletic teams is strong. Continue reading “TVCC students Preparing to Canvass Community for Annual Food Drive”
Monarch Utilities to Distribute Thanksgiving Food Baskets
Press release
Monarch Utilities I, L.P., a subsidiary of SouthWest Water Company, is pleased to announce the third annual Project Wishbone-Thanksgiving basket giveaway. The program offers ready-to-cook food baskets to qualified Monarch customers who desire to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving meal this year, but may not be able to afford one.
On Thursday, Nov. 20, pre-registered Monarch customers in Henderson, Smith and Van Zandt counties will receive a box filled with everything needed to prepare a family dinner, including yams, green beans, cornbread stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, dessert and the customer’s choice of a turkey or ham.
“We are very happy to offer Project Wishbone for the third consecutive holiday season as we understand the value of sharing a Thanksgiving meal with family,” Janice Hayes, communications manager of SouthWest Water Company – Texas Utilities, said. “We enjoy giving back to the community and hope that many people will benefit from this year’s giveaway.” Continue reading “Monarch Utilities to Distribute Thanksgiving Food Baskets”