Posts by Barbara Yoder
FEMA funds available for Johnson County programs
Johnson County has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. Johnson County has been chosen to receive $68,013 for emergency food and shelter funding. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by…
Read MoreCFD hosts Disaster Response Volunteer Expo
On Oct. 13, Cleburne Fire Department hosted a Disaster Response Volunteer Expo. Local police, fire and other volunteer disaster response programs attended. They showcased the different response resources that are available for the community. Salvation Army’s Cleburne Service Center Director Elizabeth Aranguren, center, is pictured with Cleburne Police Chief Rob Severance, left, and Cleburne Fire…
Read MoreHeros in Johnson County
We at United Way of Johnson County are awestruck daily by the self-less good all around us! Pictured: Children at Nola Dunn Academy in Burleson learning yoga for self-care. A weekly practice in conjunction with Graditude Journals.
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5th Annual United Way of Johnson County Educator’s Roundtable Update 20 Educators and Speakers met on July 22 to network about adolesent mental health in Johnson County. Speakers and collaborators brought information concerning Youth Suicide Prevention, ID and support for Homeless Youth, Ask a Question, Save a Life and other community resources. A big thank…
Read MoreSept 7th Meeting
Johnson County Hunger Coalition next quarterly meeting is September 7th. More info to follow Meal Planning Challenge: Pot Luck Highlights Please bring a pot luck dish and recipe to share at this meeting. Feature – main items sourced from a recent Mobile Pantry &/or Brick & Mortar pantry such as Operation Blessing, Promises, Helping Hands…
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