Category Archives: Volunteers

Protesting Trump because we can

Posted on April 16, 2016 by amarilloalternativenews

  (Photo by Scott Lynch/ Gothamist) It’s been an interesting week in New York. People are tired of things and still protesting things. They’re tired of corruption, they’re tired of closed primaries, they’re tired of lies. Few American cities feel the … Continue reading →

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More U.S. Cities are Making it Harder to Feed the Homeless

Posted on December 1, 2014 by amarilloalternativenews

An increasing number of American cities are making it harder to feed the homeless. Is it because human generosity is less profitable for cities nowadays? “The new rules, ostensibly to protect those getting the food from any illnesses from poorly … Continue reading →

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A way to help single moms serve Thanksgiving Dinner to their families

Posted on October 20, 2014 by amarilloalternativenews

Scary Mommy is an internet community for “imperfect parents.” It’s a resourceful site that was started by a mother a few years ago. Three years ago, a Thanksgiving initiative started to help feed families on Thanksgiving. It helped feed a … Continue reading →

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Oldest known 9/11 Search Dog is Still Working Today at a Texas Elementary School

Posted on September 11, 2014 by amarilloalternativenews

Her first deployment was to look for humans and/ or remains in the rubble at Ground Zero. Bretagne is now 93 in dog years, but she still loves to work. She helps special needs children at an elementary school in … Continue reading →

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Catholic Charities Aids Refugee / Immigrant Women and Children in Texas

Posted on August 15, 2014 by amarilloalternativenews

Congressional Delegation Women and Children Refugee Press Release. “Increasing numbers of unaccompanied immigrant women and children from Central America have flooded across the Texas-Mexico border in recent weeks.  These refugees are fleeing violence and poverty in the homeland and seek … Continue reading →

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More ways to help Fritch, Texas after wildfires

Posted on May 15, 2014 by amarilloalternativenews

–St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Amarillo -Fritch Fire Volunteers — please note! The address for the multi-agency resource center — MARC — has changed. The new address is 308 Ridgeland, Fritch TX 79030. Please follow the Red Cross signs. –Toot’n Totum … Continue reading →

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Fritch Wildfire Benefit Show -June 7 @ Spud’s in Borger

Posted on May 15, 2014 by amarilloalternativenews

A benefit show with live music to help rebuild Fritch, Texas and help the victims after the wildfires that ravaged the town and over 150 homes is in the works. Details are being ironed out, but please refer to the … Continue reading →

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From ProNews7: “As of 5:20p.m., the following stats have been released from the National Weather Service: Consumed 2,583 acres;Destroyed 131 structures – 89 of which were homes;The one fatality during the fire is not directly related to the fire;1300 homes and … Continue reading →

Posted on May 12, 2014 by amarilloalternativenews | Leave a comment