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...]
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...]
Abilene Turkey Drive: Providing Thanksgiving Meals, Jackets and Backpacks to Those in Need
A group of friends, one idea and multiple blessings for those in need. That’s how things started one October day during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic – a time that had communities wondering if normality was a thing of the past. As families struggled with providing the basic necessities, the last thing many were thinking about was how to create a memorable … [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...]