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‘Recognition for Accomplishments Presented to Judy Moore, Retiring Director of Hopkins County Community Chest
Mar04

‘Recognition for Accomplishments Presented to Judy Moore, Retiring Director of Hopkins County Community Chest

Judy Moore, Mayor John Sellers, Councilmen H.B. Nash and Ron Smedley In 2009, following three decades of military service, Judy Moore came on board the Hopkins County Community Chest as Director. Since that time, Moore has implemented needed changes a little at a time as the county’s population has grown and the community has evolved. Through constant networking and seeking avenues to expand services, Moore’s diligent and...

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Hopkins County Community Chest Closed Until January 18, 2022
Jan04

Hopkins County Community Chest Closed Until January 18, 2022

According to the Director of the Hopkins County Community Chest, the temporary closure the next two weeks is due to Covid-19. Heather White became the local Community Chest Director in April 2021, and her job has continued an important local role filled previously by Judy Moore. In an e-mail to KSST, White stated that the 217 Linda Drive facility will re-open as planned on January 18, 2022.  “We ask that clients come to...

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H C Community Chest Resumes Food Distribution Normal Schedule August 31
Aug29

H C Community Chest Resumes Food Distribution Normal Schedule August 31

According to the Director of the Hopkins County Community Chest, the temporary closure through part of August 2021 due to staffing has ended, and starting Tuesday August 31, normal weekly food distributions will resume. Heather White became the local Community Chest Director in April 2021, and her job has continued an important local role filled previously by Judy Moore. In an e-mail to KSST, White stated that the 217 Linda Drive...

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Meet New Director of Hopkins County Community Chest
Apr29

Meet New Director of Hopkins County Community Chest

During April 2021, Heather White stepped into the capable shoes of outgoing Director Judy Moore who had successfully led Hopkins County Community Chest for eight years. White is not a new face to Hopkins County, nor to the work that Community Chest does for local residents. Heather is originally from Saltillo and a 2002 graduate of Como-Pickton CISD, then following a 15-year career in Lowe’s management, she made a career change....

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National Guard To Help Local Community Chest
Apr05

National Guard To Help Local Community Chest

Local Food Bank Getting Needed Help,  Late Saturday evening, Judy Moore, the Executive Director of the Community Chest, announced that the local food bank will receive much needed assistance from the National Guard. Judy said, “It has been a challenge to keep the food bank doors open in recent weeks.  We’ve only had five people and volunteers who have being carrying the weight of our...

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Community Chest Changing Food Bank Service Dates
Mar31

Community Chest Changing Food Bank Service Dates

Effective April 1st, the Hopkins County Community Chest “Food Pantry” will only be open for drive-in assistance on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  The change will allow the staff to better assist clients.  “Unlike businesses and stores who have closed,  our intent is to continue operating through the  COVID-19 pandemic. We recognize that these times are exactly when our clients need us most. We ask for your patience as we...

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Community Chest Wins North Texas Food Bank “Excellence in Innovation” Award for REACHOut Program
Oct26

Community Chest Wins North Texas Food Bank “Excellence in Innovation” Award for REACHOut Program

As Executive Director of  Community Chest, Judy Moore is always trying to come up with better ways to assist the needs of the low-income population in Hopkins County.  While studying a 2016 list of Community Chest clients, she noticed that most had in-town Sulphur Springs addresses. She developed an idea to offer the services of Community Chest to the outlying areas of Hopkins County to see how it was accepted. It has turned out to be...

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TXU, Community Chest Partner To Assist Those in Crisis
Oct20

TXU, Community Chest Partner To Assist Those in Crisis

TXU Energy Aid has partnered with Hopkins County Community Chest to enable assistance for those in crisis to pay utility bills. A check presentation took place Tuesday morning at Community Chest on Linda Drive. Kim Campbell, with TXU, said they would partner with Community Chest following changes made in local agencies who serve those in need. TXU chose to partner with Community Chest because the agency is not tied to those with low...

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GSC Golf Tournament Benefits Local Organizations
Nov04

GSC Golf Tournament Benefits Local Organizations

On November 1, 2021, GSC Enterprises, Inc. held it’s 33rd annual charity golf tournament at Golf Clubs at The Tribute in The Colony, TX. The event raised $90,000.00 that was presented to six local and regional charities. These charities included Morgan’s Mercy Mansion, Lake Country CASA, Child Advocacy Center, Community Chest, Heart of Hope and SSISD Education Foundation. Represented:Heart of Hope: Mandi Kennedy, Steve & Pat...

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Tira News – April 9, 2020
Apr09

Tira News – April 9, 2020

By Jan Vaughn Tira resident Judy Moore, director of Hopkins County Community Chest, and her son, Gene, lost their house to fire on Tuesday, April 7. Their neighbor, Janie Lewis, reported that firefighters from Tira, North Hopkins, Sulphur Bluff, Dike, Klondike, Hopkins County, and Delta County fire departments came to fight the destructive fire. She adds that a lot of other people stopped by to help and shared that the Salvation Army...

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