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Established by country music legend Dolly Parton, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is an international program that mails free books monthly to children from birth to the age of 5.  United Way of the Concho Valley is thrilled to bring Dolly…

Posted: Thu, 12/14/2023 - 12:00pm

Men’s Health Month, celebrated throughout the month of June, aims to encourage men of all ages to take charge of their overall health by continuing to live a healthy lifestyle, receive proper care, and continue to be aware of health risks.

Posted: Fri, 07/01/2022 - 12:32am

During Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week, May 1st – 7th, we focus on the importance of this shift from awareness to acceptance. This year’s theme “Be a Mental Health Hero: Share your Superpower.” This annual campaign is a way to shine a…

Posted: Sat, 05/07/2022 - 3:52pm

Alcohol Awareness Month

Alcohol Awareness Month is highlighted each year in April. Started in 1987, by the National Council of Alcoholism and Drug Dependence to spread awareness and educate the public…

Posted: Wed, 04/27/2022 - 4:10pm

April 27th marks Denim Day. Today is a day when people all around the world wear denim with a purpose, support survivors, and educated themselves and others about all forms of sexual violence.

The first Denim Day was held in 1999 but…

Posted: Wed, 04/27/2022 - 9:30am

Have you ever heard of ALICE? ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. This week we are focusing on the children growing up in the United States under increasing financial hardships. According to United For ALICE in…

Posted: Wed, 04/20/2022 - 12:52pm