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Checkers teams up with hometown hero Slim Thug to provide college students with a prize pack for fall 2023
By Press Release | Jun 23, 2023
For over 3 years, rapper Slim Thug has partnered with America's #1 French Fry restaurant, Checkers, to bring the Houston community various events ranging from collecting gifts during the holidays for local organizations, providing lunch for HBCU students during the Final Four Weekend, feeding families at Cuney homes and more.
Houston wealth management advisor wins 2023 Community Service Award, Northwestern Mutual Foundation president: 'It is inspiring to see the impact'
By Houston Daily Report | May 30, 2023
A Northwestern Mutual wealth management advisor in Houston was honored for his service at a local nonprofit, which provides a healing community for children with life-threatening illnesses, by his employer's foundation.
'He’s my guardian angel now': Family remembers man who perished rescuing children from Brays Bayou
By Houston Daily Report | May 22, 2023
The family of a man who perished while rescuing two boys in Brays Bayou remembered him as a hero, according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
Houston Humane Society on Taylor Swift-inspired promotion: 'We are so happy that 41 cats were adopted and are now in their fur-ever home'
By John Suayan | Apr 27, 2023
One of the biggest musical acts in the world bears responsibility for the Houston Humane Society (HHS) experiencing success with one of its adoption drives.
Local ice cream shop seeks to help special needs youth prepare for the workforce with career readiness fair on May 6
By Press Release | Apr 26, 2023
Eager to extend the same support to the community, Howdy Homemade Ice Cream is hosting a Career Readiness Fair on Saturday, May 6th at 11am at their Katy location.
GoFundMe for man killed following Swift concert nets multiple $13 donations: 'Swifties stick together'
By John Suayan | Apr 25, 2023
It’s common knowledge among Swifties, or the most devoted fans of Taylor Swift, that the pop superstar’s lucky number is 13.
University of Houston-Downtown alum on donating old graduation regalia: 'I’m so appreciative of this project'
By John Suayan | Apr 5, 2023
The commencement ceremony is a once in a lifetime moment, yet most students slated to earn their degrees from University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) are making the heartbreaking decision to skip graduation because of inflation.
Savannah Bananas player on Texas Children's Hospital visit: 'We got to connect on a lot of cool things'
By John Suayan | Mar 21, 2023
The Savannah Bananas baseball team, which is famous for putting a comedic and carefree twist to America’s Pastime, took time out of the Houston leg of its Banana Ball World Tour on Saturday to visit the young patients at Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH).
TAMU student on saving rodeo attendee's life: 'I just do exactly what training taught me'
By John Suayan | Mar 21, 2023
A Texas A&M University (TAMU) student performed an act of heroism during the just concluded Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR), according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
I'MarE Boutique owner announces new non-profit I'MarE Cares dedicated to providing financial assistance and opportunities to single mothers
By Press Release | Mar 13, 2023
I'MarE Boutique owner, Martha E Berry, is no stranger helping her community, whether in her hometown of Franklin, Louisiana or Houston, TX where she currently resides.
Woman on reuniting TSU bus driver with lost championship rings: 'He didn't think he'd ever see them again'
By John Suayan | Mar 3, 2023
A Houston man felt relief and gratitude last month when a stranger reunited him with his prized possessions.
Sugar Land man hopes Kilimanjaro climb attempt inspires 'ripple' in organ donation
By John Suayan | Mar 1, 2023
For Sugar Land resident Tom O’Driscoll, March 9 is a day he hopes to achieve what some 14,000 people have done: Reach the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Mother on delivery driver's heroism after alleged carjacking: 'I hope God blesses him in every single way'
By John Suayan | Feb 16, 2023
A Houston mother is grateful toward a delivery driver for helping her following a carjacking, per a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
Proprietor on helping families pay light bills: 'This is a way of me giving back to the community'
By John Suayan | Feb 7, 2023
The generosity of a nightspot owner is helping the families of a northeast Houston high school keep the lights on at their homes, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
Texas Children's Hospital on annual Christmastime event: 'There’s nothing like seeing the joy on our patients’ faces'
By John Suayan | Dec 20, 2022
Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH) brought Christmastime cheer to its patients on Friday, with some guests on respite from the nonstop hubbub at Santa’s Workshop on the North Pole lending a helping hand, according to Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Resident on assistance from Interfaith Ministries: 'They bring us food, as sometimes we can’t afford it. It helps a lot'
By John Suayan | Dec 9, 2022
Inflation has prompted non-profit organizations such as Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston to step up their efforts during the holiday season, according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
Costa Rican mother reflects on heart procedure for newborn in Houston: 'We didn’t have the money, but we wanted to save our baby'
By John Suayan | Dec 6, 2022
Thanksgiving may have been a couple of weeks ago, but a couple from Costa Rica is counting their blessings that their infant son has been given a second lease on life, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
Burns Original Bar-B-Que, 1501 Certified Ent., Slim Thug & The BossLife Foundation provided over 1,000 free Thanksgiving meals to the community
By Press Release | Nov 28, 2022
For decades The Burns' family has given out free hot Thanksgiving dinners to the community on the Monday of Thanksgiving week.
The Salvation Army's Doria: 'Each kettle will need to raise $5,434 during the season to reach the goal'
By John Suayan | Nov 28, 2022
The Salvation Army Galveston County is turning to technology in order to have a successful Red Kettle campaign this holiday season, according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
Couple seeks to brighten youth's Christmas through annual program: 'We wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the help of the community through The Salvation Army'
By John Suayan | Nov 17, 2022
A beautifully decorated tree, multi-colored lights and Santa Claus are constants around Christmastime – and so are The Salvation Army.