Category: Charitable

Henderson County I. M. A. helps people in need

Sis. Helen Burton (left), Eldress Mary Henderson H. C. I. M. A. financial secretary, Sis. Etta Pearl Jackson, and Michael Anglin preparing the Thanksgiving food baskets for 24 families in the community. (Courtesy photo)

By Delanda S. Johnson/ Special to HCNow

As we prepare to give thanks for all that the Lord has done for us, the Henderson County Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance turn their attention to those who are in need. For some people, Thanksgiving and Christmas are the loneliness time of the year.

However, on Monday, Nov. 20, the Henderson County I. M. A. met the needs of 24 families in Henderson County by giving them Thanksgiving baskets. The baskets contained a large hen, sweet potatoes, green bean, stuffing, etc., things to make their Thanksgiving a happy one.

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City of Athens Management Team donates turkeys

The City of Athens Management Team donated 10 turkeys to the Athens Soup Kitchen on Nov. 14. Pictured are from left: Community Services Coordinator: Adrianna Hinds, City Secretary: Bonnie Hambrick, and members of the Athens Soup Kitchen’s management and volunteer team. The Soup Kitchen will serve a traditional Thanksgiving meal on Tuesday, Nov. 21. Please contact the Athens Soup Kitchen at 903-681-2754 for more information. (Courtesy photo)

Family Peace Project says it is time to take a stand and ‘Be A Man’

Pictured are, from left, Louisa Garrett of the Family Peace Project, Jeff Weinstein, and Jon Garrett of Athens Screen Printing, which is printing the t-shirts.

DETAILS: ‘Be A Man’ shirts are on sale now through Monday, Nov. 20, and will be delivered Monday, Nov. 27. The Family Peace Project is asking men to wear their shirts Tuesday, Nov. 28, in solidarity with victims of domestic violence. Short sleeve shirts are $10 and long sleeve are $20, with larger sizes $2 extra. You can order your shirts online at http://www.familypeaceproject.org/be-a-man-campaign or at the Family Peace Project in Athens at 720 East Corsicana. Contact Louisa Garrett at [email protected] for more information.

By Michael V. Hannigan/HCNow

It’s time for men to stand up and say enough is enough when it comes to domestic violence — and the Family Peace Project has a way to start.

The FPP recently rolled out new “Be A Man” t-shirts and the organization is asking the men of Henderson and Kaufman counties to take a stand against domestic violence by purchasing one. The aim is to go after people who are guilty of having committed this heinous act but not to get people who have been falsely accused caught up in the campaign. This article shows how people in this position can get legal help and defense in court – a conviction can damage a reputation overnight which is not something an innocent person deserves.

“The goal is to create a social change,” Louisa Garrett of the Family Peace Project told me this afternoon.

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Masonic Youth donate items to the Cedar Creek Lake Friends of the Animals

The Gun Barrel City Masonic Youth Rainbow Girls donated much needed items to the Cedar Creek Lake Friends of the Animals on Saturday, Oct. 7. The girls enjoyed collecting these items and helping the animals.

The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is a service-oriented, leadership organization for girls between the ages of 11 and 20. Rainbow Girls participate in a wide array of activities, including leadership training, service projects, competitions, and annual retreats. Their younger group, the Pledges, have activities for girls ages 7 to 10. Please contact Mrs. Donna Dean at 903-345-2001 or Mrs. Tonya Currey at 903-920-5608 for more information about the Rainbow Girls or visit www.txiorg.org. The Gun Barrel City Rainbow Girls and Pledges are proudly sponsored by the Cedar Creek Lake Masonic Lodge and the Gun Barrel City Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star on Legendary Lane in Gun Barrel City.

Pictured are, from left, Heavenlee and Cailee Weldon; (back) Mrs. Tonya Currey (Mother Advisor), Laura Walters, Tara Trimmins, Mason Phillips, Emily Currey, Samantha Ramos (Worthy Advisor, and Mrs. Donna Dean (Grand Deputy). (Courtesy photo)

Family Peace Project gets $20,000 grant from The Mary Kay Foundation

Press release

Throughout Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, The Mary Kay Foundation℠ is awarding $20,000 grants to 150 domestic violence shelters across the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam for a total of $3 million. The Family Peace Project was chosen to receive one of the annual grants to further the organization’s efforts to combat domestic violence and provide rehabilitation services throughout Henderson and Kaufman counties. This year’s highly sought-after grant slate brings the total investment in The Foundation’s annual shelter grant program to nearly $42 million.

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