The East Texas Alliance of Hope is hosting its inaugural dinner Sunday to honor cancer survivors and those in treatment or remission from around Angelina County.
Some local nonprofit organizations have entered into the American State Bank Charitable Change contest to win up to $1,000 before Christmas.
The winner will receive $1,000 while four runners up will receive $250 from the American State Bank, according to an informational email provided by the bank.
The other organizations are: We Care Too, Texas Wounded Warrior Foundation, Sisterhood of the Traveling Dress, Childrenâs Advocacy Center of Smith County, iServe365, Timpson Food for Thought, Community Christian Services-CCS Food Pantry, Boos Battle Support, Lindale Education Foundation and For the Silent.
Winnie Berry is a no-kill shelter that housed 182 animals in Angelina County, facilitated 170 adoptions and provided for 555 spay or neuter surgeries in 2019, according to their annual report.