STARS Book Clubs: 2020 Charity Champions

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STARS Book Clubs is a network of volunteer mentors that meet weekly over lunch with students to talk, eat, and practice reading books aloud. Schools with STARS Book Clubs have increased their STAAR Reading passing rates by 27%! Learn more at starsbookclubs.com.

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STARS Director Michael Jeter, Assistant Director Kenneth McAdam, and Campus Coordinator Dannielle Perez with TFNB Your Bank for Life President and CEO David Littlewood and 360 Solutions CEO Chip Wilson.

The Art Center of Waco: 2020 Charity Champions

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Recognizing the 5th Charity Champion of 2020: The Art Center of Waco! This nonprofit serves as a creative force in the community for teaching, displaying, promoting, and preserving vital, diverse visual art that enriches and inspires us all.

The Art Center of Waco is currently renovating a new headquarters on 8th Street near Downtown Waco. They could use financial pledges to support construction. PLEDGE HERE: artcenterwaco.org/new-building

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Board Member Hector Sabido tells us why supporting the arts is good for the entire community. Learn more about The Art Center’s mission at artcenterwaco.org

Legacy Family Ministries: 2020 Charity Champions

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Legacy Family Ministries deepens the roots of individuals with God’s truth so that their foundation as a married couple will be developed for the sake of the family institution. By strengthening the family they will in turn pass on God’s principles from one generation to the next.

One of the ways Legacy supports engaged couples is through their Countdown marriage preparation courses. Couple meet with mentors and peers to talk about what it means to develop a Christ-centered marriage.

Learn more about their ministry on their website, or on Facebook and Instagram.

2020 Charity Champions Announced!

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During a luncheon at Ridgewood Country Club today, TFNB Your Bank for Life and 360 Solutions welcomed the Charity Champions Class of 2020. In previous years, the bank has recognized six nonprofits each year. This year they’ve opted to recognize seven.

Your 2020 Charity Champions are:

Look for more information on each Champion as the season continues.

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No Limitations recognized at Baylor Lady Bears Game

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We recognized No Limitations at tonight’s Lady Bears Basketball Game. In addition to on-court recognition, No Limitations athletes got a chance to come out on the court a play basketball at half time! 

No Limitations offers flag football, cheer, soccer, basketball, sensory friendly holiday activities, an annual golf tournament, an annual talent show, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and more to kids with disabilities.

No Limitations consists of a large network of volunteers with a common goal: ‍‍‍the overall betterment of the lives of those who live with developmental and/or physical challenges and their families. Many of those with special needs cannot advocate for themselves publicly, and parents/caregivers don’t always have the time due to the overwhelming duties they attend to daily.

Their goals are to love, serve, and learn from this community as they help bring attention to their needs, and thus bring about opportunities, acceptance, understanding, and inclusion in the Central Texas community. Learn more on their website.

Community Healthcare Recognized at Baylor Basketball Game

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We recognized Community Healthcare of Texas at our 5th basketball game presentation of the year! Community Healthcare of Texas has been providing care for patients with serious and terminal illnesses since 1996. Providing compassionate care for those living with an illness while providing support for those caring for a loved one is the mission of Community Healthcare of Texas.