By Emily Miller, Austin Stake Communication Director MANOR, Texas — Yesterday, members of the Austin Texas Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints attended an open house and fundraiser for Manor Disaster Relief in Manor, Texas. The event was attended by a variety of interfaith and opinion leaders from the Manor community, including the mayor, the mayor pro … [Read more...] about Disaster relief unites
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Austin metro area Latter-day Saints volunteer to sew face masks
by Emily Miller, Austin Stake Communication Director AUSTIN, Texas — Betsy Lowe worked in the hospitality industry, but unexpectedly lost her job in March after the SXSW festival was canceled. Lowe, of the Round Rock Texas Stake, found herself with extra time on her hands. Her reaction was, “I thought I could use my time to help other people.” Lowe’s daughter is a … [Read more...] about Austin metro area Latter-day Saints volunteer to sew face masks
Extra supplies from Hurricane Harvey relief donated to support COVID-19 medical workers
by Shannon Pleasant, Austin Oak Hills Stake Communication Director AUSTIN, Texas — Hundreds of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Austin area participated in Hurricane Harvey clean up, using a variety of protective supplies as they assisted and moved debris in the affected areas. When the COVID-19 health crisis struck, Austin area Latter-day … [Read more...] about Extra supplies from Hurricane Harvey relief donated to support COVID-19 medical workers