By Debbie Fry | Meetup
At the October Meetup…Our group met at the Christian Science Reading Room to discuss the vetting process we will use in our help, how to increase our membership, and a general discussion of how to proceed with our mission.Our speaker, Jeannie Mansill, helped all of us see the necessity for Need It Now Funds in […]
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At the September Meetup…Movie Time! This meetup has passed. Meetup Details When: Sunday, September 22 from 2:00 – 4:30Where: The Queen Theatre 110 S Main St, Bryan, Texas 77803 You’re invited to the Queen Theatre to see RAISE HELL: THE LIFE & TIMES OF MOLLY IVINS on Sunday, September 22 at 2 PM and meet afterward […]
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At the August Meetup…Attendees welcomed Angie Shell, Twin City Mission Shelter and Homeless Services Manager. Ms. Shell gave an overview of the five areas of need that The Mission serves in pursuing its Vision for… “A world in which all individuals and families have opportunity for hope, acceptance, and stability in a safe and caring environment.”She elaborated […]
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Simplify your lifeApplication and awards for the Community Builder Grants are granted each year. The application becomes available via the United Way of the Brazos Valley website in the 1st quarter. These grant applications are part of United Way of the Brazos Valley’s Youth Leadership Cabinet. Agencies selected for funding were announced in May. Our […]
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At the May Meetup…Meet Up in May was a hands-on assist to give a fresh start to a young single mom and her infant daughter. An empty new apartment, return to employment, and first time mothering all impacted the need for additional support and some Need-It-Now help. Members present filled a large wicker laundry basket with […]
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Women Healing the World was at the Conscious Cooperative of the Brazos Valley’s Holistic Fair on April 13, 2019. There was tremendous turnout, met some nice people and we’re looking forward to participating in next year’s fair!
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At the April Meetup…Mr. Dan Kiniry of the Tiny Hope Village spoke to us about reducing homelessness in Bryan/College Station.A Real Grass Roots StoryAn Aggie, who stayed around Byan/College Station after graduating and started a career and a family here, Dan Kiniry gave his story of wanting to serve the poor and needy he’d encountered, […]
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At the March Meetup…Storytelling for empowerment, inspiration, and healing! Today we asked this question; “When was the last time you have brought assistance and healing support to someone in need?” Individuals present shared their stories. Announcements:1. Conscious Cooperation Holistic Fair – Saturday, April 13 at the Brazos Center, Bryan, TX. | 10:00 am -2:00 pm2. Motherless Daughters […]
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At the February Meetup…Brazos Valley women heard Kate Masón, Director of Advocate Operations at Voices for Children Brazos Valley, share her story of 18 years experience of helping to start three 501-3C non-profit organizations in Bryan/College Station. She was a founding Board member in 2000 of Voices for Children, an advocacy organization of trained volunteers […]
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We’re taking a break for a little while and will resume our meetings in January 2019. In the meantime, please share ideas on new programs of interest to our group, whether it’s a movie or special speaker or whatever will inspire us to go forward with plans to help those in need now. You can […]
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