I hope everyone has had a good start to the near year so far. Besides the normal busy-ness of business, we have been pretty laid back around here. This week we are going to be out at the Ron Hoover Open House and we’re going to stop by Claton Homes anniversary celebration as well.
This is when things start getting busy for us, and you. More of you are in the Valley now that the holidays have passed. And because of that, there are more events, more reunions, and more fun for you to have.
We have gotten to see photos and more of the things you are doing, the celebrations you are having, and what you are doing for the communities you so love.
I recently came across an article on the importance of relationships and service and how they help improve your mental well-being. I can say from experience, those of you that are helping our communities, are participating in activities, and making friends, are certainly happier. Y’all are fun to be around and definitely brighten my day and often keep me smiling for days after you share what you have done.
Your parks have many things for you to participate in – dances, pickleball, quilting, billiards, R/C racing, and more. Some have yearly fundraisers for a chosen organization. Many have special things they do for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Veterans Day.
We love seeing what you are doing for the community. If you need help finding a way to help yours, there are many communities that everyone knows of – Salvation Army, Ronald McDonald House Charities, food banks, etc. Then there are lesser-known ones. One way to find something in your area is to go to www.justserve.org and enter in your city or zip code. Right now, you will see several for the LA fires, but when you scroll down, you will find places closer to you.
Just by searching up McAllen, you can find Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Mujeres Unidas/Women Together, Mercy Chefs Production Kitchen at FUMC, Food Bank of the RGV, Lasagna Love, and Take Photos of Gravestones. Many of these are ongoing – so they are always looking for volunteers.
This website is updated regularly and can be used anywhere. So be sure to check it out if you are looking for somewhere to help.
If you decide to help an organization, be sure to share what you are doing with us. We love letting our readers know what you are doing. This gives them ideas on what they can do in their community.
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