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Happy Hounds
Carleen Bright Arboretum
Adopt a Garden
In life, we are thrust into places, meet people & do things we never expect. When asked, “why did you choose working for Hospice” it always makes me smile. I never chose hospice, it chose me. As Volunteer Coordinator at Bluebonnet Health Services, I
In life, we are thrust into places, meet people & do things we never expect. When asked, “why did you choose working for Hospice” it always makes me smile. I never chose hospice, it chose me. As Volunteer Coordinator at Bluebonnet Health Services, I
Sweetness Desserts
Icing Smiles
Sweetness Desserts is proud to bring Icing Smiles to Waco by providing a custom birthday cake for children experiencing a critical illness. Simple things—like a special birthday celebration—are luxuries to these kids and their families. Through Ici
Sweetness Desserts is proud to bring Icing Smiles to Waco by providing a custom birthday cake for children experiencing a critical illness. Simple things—like a special birthday celebration—are luxuries to these kids and their families. Through Ici
Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children
La Fiesta Restaurant & Cantina
855bugs.com Pest & Termite of Central Texas
Pest Free Project
Pest Free Project Frees Expectant Mother From Roach Infestation After living her entire life in homes “raining with roaches,” a first-time mother and McLennan County resident will now be able to raise her baby in a pest-free home, thanks to help fro
Pest Free Project Frees Expectant Mother From Roach Infestation After living her entire life in homes “raining with roaches,” a first-time mother and McLennan County resident will now be able to raise her baby in a pest-free home, thanks to help fro
Grande Communications Networks
Grande Cares Club
Grande employees have helped distribute $3.0 million to the local Texas communities where we live and serve. Our community involvement is based on our pledge to be here for our customers and communities. As Texans, we take this pledge seriously and
Grande employees have helped distribute $3.0 million to the local Texas communities where we live and serve. Our community involvement is based on our pledge to be here for our customers and communities. As Texans, we take this pledge seriously and
Home Instead Senior Care
Home Instead Gives Back
Almost a decade ago when Brett Rhodes decided to purchase the Waco franchise to Home Instead Senior Care, there were several factors that shaped his decision, but what really got his attention was the way Home Instead was able to cultivate relationsh
Almost a decade ago when Brett Rhodes decided to purchase the Waco franchise to Home Instead Senior Care, there were several factors that shaped his decision, but what really got his attention was the way Home Instead was able to cultivate relationsh
Caritas Of Waco
Mission Waco / Mission World
Allen Samuels Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Fiat
We Love Waco!
“We love Waco! It’s one of America’s great cities and it’s getting greater every day.”That’s the way the folks at Allen Samuels Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Fiat feel about their home town. At Allen Samuels, General Manager Ted Teague wants to help mak
“We love Waco! It’s one of America’s great cities and it’s getting greater every day.”That’s the way the folks at Allen Samuels Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Fiat feel about their home town. At Allen Samuels, General Manager Ted Teague wants to help mak
Bird-Kultgen Ford
Spice Village
Sometimes Spouse
Baylor Flowers
Bear Hugs
Baylor Flowers has found a way to reach new customers and to spread the joy that comes from receiving an unexpected fresh floral arrangement
Baylor Flowers has found a way to reach new customers and to spread the joy that comes from receiving an unexpected fresh floral arrangement
Allen Samuels Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Fiat
Come By, Let's Be Friends!
"Come By, Let's Be Friends!" The slogan of Allen Samuels Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep-Ram-Fiat Alfa Romeo in Waco, Texas reaches beyond car sales. Allen Samuels has long-standing pride in their engagement with the maginificent Waco community. Along with b
"Come By, Let's Be Friends!" The slogan of Allen Samuels Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep-Ram-Fiat Alfa Romeo in Waco, Texas reaches beyond car sales. Allen Samuels has long-standing pride in their engagement with the maginificent Waco community. Along with b
Lowe's Home Improvement
Bridge Realty
Love to the Rescue
Bridge Realty’s dedication to the Love to the Rescue mission began with its Broker, Robert Barben. Robert has dedicated his life to supporting his agents, his family, and his clients. The Love to the Rescue mission is a fundraiser to support Shriner’
Bridge Realty’s dedication to the Love to the Rescue mission began with its Broker, Robert Barben. Robert has dedicated his life to supporting his agents, his family, and his clients. The Love to the Rescue mission is a fundraiser to support Shriner’
Animal Birth Control Clinic
Lake Shore Funeral Home & Crematory
Infamous Ink
Saddle Creek Dental
Saddle Creek Dentistry
Dr. Dod and Dr. Jake of Saddle Creek Dental are known for fixing and beautifying the teeth of countless Waco residents. But their dental work is famous elsewhere, too—namely, Mexico, Honduras, and the other foreign countries to which they’ve traveled
Dr. Dod and Dr. Jake of Saddle Creek Dental are known for fixing and beautifying the teeth of countless Waco residents. But their dental work is famous elsewhere, too—namely, Mexico, Honduras, and the other foreign countries to which they’ve traveled
The Salvation Army
Lawns Ltd
Lawns Ltd. Gives Back
Lawns Ltd. Donates a Complete Landscaping Makeover to Friends for Life. Waco, TX: Every year Lawns Ltd. chooses a worthy project for their "Give Back to the Community" Campaign. This year the premier landscaping company in Waco, chose Friends for Lif
Lawns Ltd. Donates a Complete Landscaping Makeover to Friends for Life. Waco, TX: Every year Lawns Ltd. chooses a worthy project for their "Give Back to the Community" Campaign. This year the premier landscaping company in Waco, chose Friends for Lif
Allen Samuels Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Fiat
Joy's School Of Dance
YMCA
YMCA of Central Texas
The YMCA of Central Texas is Waco-McLennan County’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We believe strong communities are possible only when we invest in our kids
The YMCA of Central Texas is Waco-McLennan County’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We believe strong communities are possible only when we invest in our kids
Dogtopia
Dogtopia
Dogtopia held its 11th Annual K-9 Support Charity Dog Wash on June 7th. Our local Dogtopia Waco and volunteers washed and dried dogs all day along with over 30 other Dogtopia stores across the nation. Our community brought their dogs out for a summer
Dogtopia held its 11th Annual K-9 Support Charity Dog Wash on June 7th. Our local Dogtopia Waco and volunteers washed and dried dogs all day along with over 30 other Dogtopia stores across the nation. Our community brought their dogs out for a summer
H-E-B
HEB Gives Back
Who doesn’t love their H-E-B? The grocery store chain we all know and love was started by Florence Butt in 1905. Headquartered in San Antonio, with a regional office in Waco, H-E-B is the largest privately owned company in Texas and operates 400 stor
Who doesn’t love their H-E-B? The grocery store chain we all know and love was started by Florence Butt in 1905. Headquartered in San Antonio, with a regional office in Waco, H-E-B is the largest privately owned company in Texas and operates 400 stor
Visiting Angels
Angels in Action
Angels from local homecare agency, Visiting Angels, can often be found serving and volunteering throughout the Waco community. On Wednesday afternoons during social hour, you will find Angels mixing drinks and sharing laughs with residents at The Del
Angels from local homecare agency, Visiting Angels, can often be found serving and volunteering throughout the Waco community. On Wednesday afternoons during social hour, you will find Angels mixing drinks and sharing laughs with residents at The Del
Goodwill
Your Donations Create Jobs
When you graciously choose to donate your gently used clothing and household items to your local Heart of Texas Goodwill or shop in a Goodwill retail store, you are making an impact right here in Waco and surrounding communities. Donations are resold
When you graciously choose to donate your gently used clothing and household items to your local Heart of Texas Goodwill or shop in a Goodwill retail store, you are making an impact right here in Waco and surrounding communities. Donations are resold
Caritas Of Waco
From Hunger to Hope
Caritas of Waco: From Hunger to Hope Caritas of Waco is known for the urgent support they provide to those in need in our community. Food, clothing, household items, utility assistance, prescription medication assistance, help with rent or mortgage
Caritas of Waco: From Hunger to Hope Caritas of Waco is known for the urgent support they provide to those in need in our community. Food, clothing, household items, utility assistance, prescription medication assistance, help with rent or mortgage
Coldwell Banker Apex
Food for Families
No one should go to bed hungry. Yet all too many of our neighbors do. One in 6 Americans struggles with hunger daily. And up to 30% of children locally don't know when they'll receive their next meal. What's worse, we know that families facing hunge
No one should go to bed hungry. Yet all too many of our neighbors do. One in 6 Americans struggles with hunger daily. And up to 30% of children locally don't know when they'll receive their next meal. What's worse, we know that families facing hunge
Joy's School Of Dance
Joy's School of Dance
This program was started in 2007 in collaboration with Hope Therapy to allow children with physical and mental disabilities the opportunity to experience the joy of dance. These special dancers take ballet classes once a week at the studio with thei
This program was started in 2007 in collaboration with Hope Therapy to allow children with physical and mental disabilities the opportunity to experience the joy of dance. These special dancers take ballet classes once a week at the studio with thei
Select Physical Therapy
Hope4Minds
Each year 1 out of 500 school-age children sustain a head injury severe enough to leave them hospitalized. Even more startling is that 1 in 20 people with a traumatic brain injury won’t receive the treatment they need. In an effort to help those indi
Each year 1 out of 500 school-age children sustain a head injury severe enough to leave them hospitalized. Even more startling is that 1 in 20 people with a traumatic brain injury won’t receive the treatment they need. In an effort to help those indi
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
Mattress Firm
Mattress Firm Foster Kids
The U.S. foster care system is home to over 400,000 children, many of whom have entered the system with few or no possessions of their own. Foster children are often removed from their homes unexpectedly and must leave quickly with nothing but the cl
The U.S. foster care system is home to over 400,000 children, many of whom have entered the system with few or no possessions of their own. Foster children are often removed from their homes unexpectedly and must leave quickly with nothing but the cl
English Maids
Cleaning for a Reason
Cancer patients often experience extreme exhaustion from treatment. This fatigue is especially difficult for women responsible for running a home. Thanks to English Maids and the Cleaning For A Reason Foundation, some cancer patients are getting the
Cancer patients often experience extreme exhaustion from treatment. This fatigue is especially difficult for women responsible for running a home. Thanks to English Maids and the Cleaning For A Reason Foundation, some cancer patients are getting the
Richard Kruger State Farm Insurance
Baylor Scott & White Health
Baylor Scott and White
Faith In Action Initiatives is a new program in the Baylor Scott and White’s Central Division that is helping to elevate the accessibility of healthcare to impoverished people groups, both here locally and around the world. Instead of throwing away
Faith In Action Initiatives is a new program in the Baylor Scott and White’s Central Division that is helping to elevate the accessibility of healthcare to impoverished people groups, both here locally and around the world. Instead of throwing away
Target Restoration Service
Partnership for Hunger
"I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." Target Restoration is supported by our generous community a
"I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." Target Restoration is supported by our generous community a
Terry Arp State Farm Insurance
Another Season Consignments
Another Season Gives Back
Another Season Consignments is committed to serving our community by offering a fun, unique shopping experience for customers and by providing additional income to our partnering suppliers while inspiring employees to learn and develop their skills.
Another Season Consignments is committed to serving our community by offering a fun, unique shopping experience for customers and by providing additional income to our partnering suppliers while inspiring employees to learn and develop their skills.
Bubba's 33
La Fiesta Restaurant & Cantina
Placements Unlimited
Helping people stay employed
Poppa Rollo's Pizza
Care Net of Central Texas
Mr Electric
Mr Electric & Ronald McDonald
The electricians at Mr. Electric are used to lighting up the room wherever they go—both with their electrical services and their million-watt smiles. But their favorite place to brighten is the local Ronald McDonald House, Mr. Electric’s charity of c
The electricians at Mr. Electric are used to lighting up the room wherever they go—both with their electrical services and their million-watt smiles. But their favorite place to brighten is the local Ronald McDonald House, Mr. Electric’s charity of c
Digital Media Butterfly
Communities In Schools
Communities In Schools of the Heart of Texas (“CIS”) builds relationships that empower students to stay in school and succeed in life. CIS is part of the nation’s largest dropout prevention network. CIS works directly in 19 campuses across 6 District
Communities In Schools of the Heart of Texas (“CIS”) builds relationships that empower students to stay in school and succeed in life. CIS is part of the nation’s largest dropout prevention network. CIS works directly in 19 campuses across 6 District
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