Stephanie Gallagher is now in the wig salon business, teaching others about wigs and connecting with women over hair loss. Dolly Parton, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Beyonce, Zendaya, Keira Knightley, Gwen Stefani and Kim Kardashian have a couple of things in common. They are all celebrities, and they all wear wigs. For Blossom Wigs owner Stephanie Gallagher, a … [Read more...]
Uniting for Children and Change: A Family’s Journey Through Foster Care
On a Sunday morning in October of 2019, the Boyd family did their typical Sunday routine and found themselves in the audience at Beltway Church. That Sunday, however, ended up being anything but typical for the family as they left the building feeling a nudge that couldn’t be dismissed or set aside. Jason and Megan Boyd, along with their two young children, Jay and Natalie, … [Read more...]
Council of Service
Few things come along in a child’s life that can truly be life-changing and can shape a young mind and heart enough to impact their worldview. But for Jimmy Pogue’s Cooper High School Student Council members, almost an entire generation of students have experienced just that. While many high school students spend their Spring Break sleeping late or vacationing with … [Read more...]
Abilene’s Ballgown Collection
Maegan Brest loves ballgowns. “If I could wear them grocery shopping, I would!” she said. One day, Maegan wandered into Dillard’s to look at all the pretty dresses. The glitz and the glam just called to her. As she walked through the aisles, she noticed a girl choosing dresses to try on. “I could tell she didn’t really have the funds to buy one, and it broke my heart,” Maegan … [Read more...]
Every Child Has a Chance
Most of us have a general knowledge of the foster care system, but what most people cannot fully understand is how a child feels, and how being removed from home, family and community can be traumatizing when placed in foster care. Children need a sense of security, safety, and permanence to thrive. They also need a sense of belonging and an adult they can trust who can … [Read more...]