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The Tree of Life play structure, pictured in this rendering at right, is a focal point of Franklin's first inclusive park for all abilities, Ellie G's Dreamworld, which is projected to open in 2024. (Courtesy-city of Franklin)
Nonprofits help guide creation of inclusive parks in Franklin and Brentwood
Cara Finger founded My Bag My Story to discuss the issue of foster care. (Courtesy My Bag My Story)
My Bag My Story focuses on foster care gaps
Michael Schwerin will begin serving as Community Lifeline Center's new executive director on March 23, according to a news release. (Courtesy Community Lifeline Center)
Service expansion, partnerships priorities for new executive director of Community Lifeline Center in McKinney
The city of Richardson has announced a partnership with the Network of Community Ministries and Richardson ISD to help restock supply shelves for residents in need. (Courtesy Network of Community Ministries)
Richardson, Richardson ISD partnering with Network of Community Ministries for donation effort
Tom and Cordia Harrington have been named the chairs of the 2022 Heritage Ball, the largest fundraiser for the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County. (Courtesy Heritage Foundation of Williamson County)
Franklin residents Cordia and Tom Harrington named chairs of 2022 Heritage Ball on Oct. 1
Mitchell’s Landing playground will be built in the middle of Classen-Steubing Ranch Park, which the city of San Antonio is developing in the 20000 block of Hardy Oak Boulevard across from Las Lomas Elementary School. (Courtesy city of San Antonio)
Planned all-inclusive playground at new Stone Oak park to take next big step
The Oak Cottage for Women, a transitional home for women leaving incarceration, opened at 2242 S. Berry Chapel Road on March 3. The group's two homes can accommodate 13 women at any given time who are under supervision by the Tennessee Department of Correction. (Maureen Sipperley/Community Impact Newspaper)
Oak Cottage for Women opens second Franklin transitional home
Shavano Park resident Shannon Sedgwick Davis has been awarded the World Affairs Council of San Antonio’s 2022 International Citizen of the Year. (Courtesy World Affairs Council of San Antonio)
Shavano Park resident receives global honor from San Antonio organization
Representatives of Project MEND and supporters gathered March 2 to celebrate the San Antonio nonprofit’s new headquarters at 5015 Wurzbach Road. (Courtesy Project MEND)
Project MEND opens new headquarters in North San Antonio
Case managers Charles Laws and Heather Herrera are part of the First Footing Program team and assist individuals experiencing homelessness. (Courtesy New Braunfels Housing Partners)
New Braunfels Housing Partners in search of a larger space to meet the needs of those experiencing homelessness
Steve Menchaca in the food pantry
Community Food Pantry of McKinney introduces new executive director, operations
Located at 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, Cypress Creek Christian Church's congregation initially began holding services in living rooms and school cafeterias throughout northwest Harris County, prior to securing land for its permanent home and formally organizing in March 1972. (Courtesy Cypress Creek Christian Church)
Cypress Creek Christian Church to commemorate 50th anniversary in 2022
Amplify Austin Day will begin March 2 at 6 p.m. and end March 3 at 6 p.m. (Courtesy I Live Here I Give Here)
10th annual Amplify Austin Day aims to reach 50,000 donors for Central Texas nonprofits
Women Who Rock will be held at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center March 4. (Ally Bolender/Community Impact Newspaper)
United Way plans event in The Woodlands for Women Who Rock scholarships benefiting young parents
From left: Charlene Grant, Lisa Wasiak, Lisa Welch and Cindy Weigand help lead the GTX Film Festival. (Eddie Harbour/Community Impact Newspaper)
GTX Film Festival: Local nonprofit excited for first back-to-back in-person events
Food drive
Gilbert conducting community food drive Feb. 25-26
The percent of veterans locally has increased since 2014, data shows.
Magnolia community stresses need for reopening VFW post
SA Yes Executive Director Danielle Gunter (center left) and Ancira Auto Group Vice President April Ancira (center right) take part in a Feb. 23 event in which the San Antonio-based auto dealer presented the local nonprofit with a $50,000 donation. (Courtesy SA Yes)
North San Antonio nonprofit receives $50K donation from local auto dealer
Hope Family Thrift Store storefront
Austin Disaster Relief Network to open second Hope Family Thrift Store in North Austin this May