It's OK To Think Pink

By SonnyLong in Helping Hands

As someone who lost his oldest sister to breast cancer when she was only 41, I really don't need to be reminded about the horrors of the disease. That said, I also will not criticize the legitimate "pink" campaigns that ...

Eat Well, Help Others

By SonnyLong in Helping Hands

I have your menu planned for the weekend. You'll eat well and at the same time help others. On Saturday, barbecue will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Central Church of Christ, 801 E. Airline Road. It's ...

Two Years of Helping Hands

By SonnyLong in Helping Hands

Saturday's Helping Hands feature will mark the beginning of the third year we have spotlighted our area nonprofit organizations on the front page of the Crossroads section in our print product. The first Helping Hands appeared on July 25, 2009 ...

Victoria can take lead in HeartChase program

By SonnyLong in Helping Hands

Victoria has the chance to take the lead in educating the residents in the Crossroads about heart health. The American Heart Association has selected 15 cities in Texas, including Victoria, to conduct a pilot program called HeartChase. According to AHA ...

Celebrating Survival

By SonnyLong in Helping Hands

On Sunday, there will be a gathering in downtown Victoria to honor those who have survived their battle with cancer and to also remember and recognize those who have lost that fight. The Guardians of The Ribbon - South Texas ...

Thanks Volunteers!

By SonnyLong in Helping Hands

This week (April 10-16) was National Volunteer Week, time to take a moment to acknowledge and thank those who give of themselves to help our area organizations complete their missions. Countless dollars are saved, staff work hours redirected and other ...

Charity Trifecta This Weekend

By SonnyLong in Helping Hands

I've got the perfect plan if you like exercise, good music and helping nonprofit organizations. I call it the Charity Trifecta. Starting Friday, grab your golf clubs and take part in the National Alliance on Mental Illness-Victoria Celebrity Golf Tournament ...

Fun Fundraisers

By SonnyLong in Helping Hands

I was fortunate to be able to attend the Food Bank's Sweetheart Charity Ball fundraiser on Valentine's Day and to take part last Friday in the Rotary Clubs of Victoria Knowledge Bowl benefiting the Victoria Adult Literacy Council. What great ...

Buy a bowl

By SonnyLong in Helping Hands

On Sunday you can help some great local causes by simply buying a bowl and breaking some bread. Victoria College will have its 7th annual Empty Bowls Project in the Student Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Victoria College ...

Red Cross needs us, too

By SonnyLong in Helping Hands

So often we think of the Red Cross responding to disasters like tornadoes, hurricanes or house fires with assistance for families who have lost clothes, furniture or more. But winter weather like the extreme cold of the last few days ...