Why Helping When It’s Hot is Cool

If you've lived through a Texas summer, you probably have your own way of surviving the 100+ degree weather. Maybe it's taking a dip at the local pool, or making…

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Let Your Cans Inspire Before They Expire

When was the last time you checked the back of your pantry? You might find a few canned vegetables, beans, soups, or other shelf-stable foods that seemed like a good…

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Songs of Hope: Looking at the Event, Its Impact, and Its Future

1. How was it planning the 5th Annual Songs of Hope? It was definitely challenging, but also incredibly rewarding!  I started my role as the Event and Donor Relations Specialist…

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Aging into Housing Instability: The Importance of Affordable Housing for Older Adults

We are all familiar with nursing homes, retirement communities, and other facilities that care for older adults, ensuring they can live out their lives with the support they need. But…

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From Learning to Living: Why Education Outside the Classroom Is Just As Important

There are many ways to define education. It does not always look like children sitting in a classroom filled with rows of desks, stacks of textbooks, and chalkboards. Sometimes it…

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