Equine therapy program to aid incarcerated non-violent veterans By Sonia Duggan Thanks to the efforts of two Collin County leaders, military veterans in the justice system now have a powerful new resource for healing and rehabilitation. Determined to leave ‘no man behind,’ Sheriff Jim Skinner …
Collin County Veteran Services By Sonia Duggan Navigating and filing paperwork for benefits available to veterans, their spouses and children can be a complex experience that can potentially overwhelm many individuals. In Plano, the small staff at Collin County Veteran Services (CCVS) work to make …
Nonprofit group advocates for legislative change, education By Sonia Duggan Eight years ago, Shannon Dion’s world was turned upside down. Her mother, once vibrant and full of life, was found lifeless in her apartment at a senior living facility, robbed of jewelry and cash, leaving …
B.I.G. Feed fights food insecurity in Wylie ISD By Sonia Duggan Driven by the urgent need to address students’ weekend hunger, the B.I.G. Feed initiative at Wylie United Methodist Church has been quietly making a significant impact on the lives of children in Wylie Independent …
By Sonia Duggan Scott Mormon is a man on a mission. Six days a week he is on the streets of Plano ministering to the homeless and disadvantaged, then working with at-risk youth in Collin County and Costa Rica, serving church ministers and ministries, conducting …
CCSO program offers educational opportunities, certifications to inmates By Sonia Duggan One year ago, Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner announced plans to reduce recidivism rates among inmates by offering a program where they can learn better life skills, improve their education and learn a trade. …
Serving Survivors of sexual violence By Sonia Duggan In a world where silence and shame can perpetuate suffering, a local nonprofit serves as a beacon of hope and support for those impacted by all forms of sexual violence. For over 40 years, The Turning Point …
Faith-based canine search and rescue team on a mission to serve By Jeremy Hallock Lone Star Search and Rescue Director Terry Benjamin often asks the question, “If not us, then who?” Search and rescue is learned by failing, he says, not being successful. His command …
Connecting the housing challenged with much-needed support By Jeremy Hallock A nonprofit founded three years ago to provide socks for the homeless has quickly expanded to include planning a million-dollar facility. City Missions Founder and Executive Director Cherie Privett, a Wylie longtime resident and employee …
Delivering hope to children at Christmastime & beyond By Sonia Duggan The holiday spirit has taken root across the nation as Santa’s elves ready for the upcoming season with a little help from a nonprofit started by the Marine Corps Reserve 76 years ago. Toys …