AUSTIN, Texas — Girl Scout troops and youth groups in south Austin from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been keeping busy this summer taking care of their neighbors. Due to their hard work and creativity, there are nearly 2,200 "kindness kits" ready to be sewn into masks for those in need. A kindness kit includes preparing the materials to make 60 masks and … [Read more...] about Tie-dye and shoelaces, youth pitch in to help make masks
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A 41,000 pound truckload arrives at Central Texas Food Bank
by Kelly J. Larson, Media Specialist, Austin Area Coordinating Council AUSTIN, Texas — A semi truck filled with food pallets from the Bishops’ Central Storehouse in Salt Lake City, Utah, arrived at the Central Texas Food Bank on July 8, the second such donation since October 2019. In March, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began sending out 15 … [Read more...] about A 41,000 pound truckload arrives at Central Texas Food Bank
Filling tummies and pantries, Church donates thousands of canned goods
AUSTIN, Texas — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in south Austin delivered about 5,000 non-perishable canned goods to help organizations providing outreach to vulnerable people in the area. Donations were delivered on May 19 to Mobile Loaves and Fishes to support the residents of the Community First! Village and Junior League of Austin to benefit their Food … [Read more...] about Filling tummies and pantries, Church donates thousands of canned goods
Congregations in south Austin recognize contributions of high school teachers
by Shannon Pleasant, Austin Oak Hills Stake Communication Director AUSTIN, Texas -- Congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in south Austin gave recognition to high school teachers, coaches and counselors across six school districts with Crystal Apple Awards. High school seniors each nominated an individual of high moral character who had a positive … [Read more...] about Congregations in south Austin recognize contributions of high school teachers
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in south Austin sew 7,500 PPE masks in three weeks
AUSTIN, Texas -- In a great example of community collaboration, dozens of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in south Austin worked with local partners to provide 7,500 masks in three weeks to support frontline health workers. The project was led by furniture maker Austin Couch Potatoes, which switched their factory to making masks when the owners … [Read more...] about Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in south Austin sew 7,500 PPE masks in three weeks