THE REACH OF LOVE & CARE MINISTRIES IN THE BIG COUNTRY AND BEYOND Never underestimate the power of small beginnings. Thirty years ago, Mark Hewitt felt a nudge to serve the homeless. It was a small beginning that started with two men, 20 large cups of soup and the back of a pickup truck. Hewitt and his friend, Jim, would spend their Sunday afternoons driving around … [Read more...]
Volunteers with Vision: The Heart of Christmas Carousel
Every November, as Abilene begins to glow with holiday lights and the air turns crisp, the city’s Convention Center is transformed into something magical, as the Junior League of Abilene’s Christmas Carousel comes to life. One of the community’s most beloved – and impactful – events, Carousel treats visitors to an array of holiday-themed activities. Whether getting a head … [Read more...]
Straworth: A Story of Craft, Connection and Cultural Worth
FROM GRASS TO GREATNESS In West Africa, way up in the northern region of Ghana, almost to Burkina Faso, is a rural farming village on the edge of Vea Dam. The villagers are resilient despite their poverty. The men farm and the women skillfully weave baskets - a cherished tradition passed from one generation to the next. Elephant grass grows in abundance in that region, and the … [Read more...]
Empowering the Next Generation
Lutaline Fosah, known as Lulu, has a passion for mentorship. As a nurse, she loves to help others. She recognized the importance of mentorship from her childhood in Cameroon, where she was surrounded by strong women who supported her. Growing up, Lulu attended boarding school. There, each younger student was assigned an older student to be their mentor. Lulu’s mentor was a … [Read more...]
Feel Worth, Fuel Purpose, Find Hope
How Youth Voice, a Local Nonprofit, is giving back to the Abilene Community Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed individuals can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. –Margaret Mead Ben Siburt and Carin Ezzell are thoughtful and committed, and when they were faced with an opportunity to make a difference, they did. … [Read more...]