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H-E-B Family: Meet Lead Volunteer, Princess Najuma-Dawkins
After moving from Jamaica with her family to start a new life, Princess never expected to become a single stay at home mom. Despite the challenges, Princess knew she wanted to be a part of her community in a special way. Princess joined a local church, Meadow Creek Baptist, where she reached out to her…
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Reflections On My First Year at 6 Stones
Dear Friend, As the new Executive Director at 6 Stones, I’ve had the privilege of seeing our programs for the first time this year. The excitement of a soccer championship game. The bright smile on homeowners’ faces as they watch a group of people working diligently to make their home beautiful. The squeal of a…
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Our Prayer For You This Thanksgiving
There’s something special about the way things come together at Thanksgiving. Whether your family are travelers or stay-at-homers. Artisan chefs or keep-it-simple cooks. The beauty of Thanksgiving is that it reminds us all of the things that connect us. That “old family recipe” you made uses ingredients from all over the place: harvested in the…
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6 Stones: An Oral History
As we celebrate our first decade, the staff at 6 Stones felt that we ought to reflect on the history of our organization and programs. We invited key figures from the early days of this nonprofit to share their memories of the process by which we became the organization we are today. What follows is…
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A Banker Explains What Families Need (Beyond Money)
Paul Baccus has always wanted to help people. Growing up, he thought that meant becoming a doctor, a dentist, or a lawyer. Now, 14 years into a banking career, he’s discovered that anyone can help people. In fact, it’s part of his job to make sure they get the chance. As a Tarrant County Co-Chair…
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