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Westminster Presbyterian Church Food Box Distribution Event

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Odessa, Texas/July 30, 2023-On Saturday, July 29th, Westminster Presbyterian Church in Odessa held its monthly food distribution event. Cars began lining up at 7:30am from the Church’s west parking lot around Tanglewood street. Westminster Presbyterian Church provides this service to those in need within the city and county. 

(John Wamsley, Pastor-Westminster Presbyterian Church/Odessa, Texas) 

The food distribution event is scheduled on the last Saturday of the month with the exception for Thanksgiving and Christmas, food boxes are given out prior to the holidays. The boxes are loaded up on Thursday prior to the event. 

(John Wamsley, Pastor-Westminster Presbyterian Church/Odessa, Texas) 

Westminster Presbyterian Church members and volunteers from across the community that included a former University president, educators and employees from the local school district came out to help with the food box distribution event. 

(Lesia Young, Volunteer-Westminster Presbyterian Church Food Box Distribution Event/Odessa, Texas) 

(Barbie Dunston, Volunteer-Westminster Presbyterian Church Food Box Distribution Event/Odessa, Texas) 

There is a registration form process that includes providing an ID and income status that can be taken while in the line. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hosts 2nd Annual Jingle Mixer

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Midland, Texas/December 13, 2022-The Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently hosted their 2nd Annual Jingle Mixer. The entry fee for large and small businesses and guests was a toy or warm blanket. Toys were donated to TOYS FOR TOTS, and the blankets were donated to the seniors at SeniorLife. 

(Samantha Hughes, Vice Chair of Marketing-Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce) 

The Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce currently has over 100 members. The Jingle Mixer was also a membership drive for individuals and businesses. 

(Samantha Hughes, Vice Chair of Marketing-Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce) 

Members of the Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce got to hold and pet an exotic creature, which is the venue’s mascot. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.  

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(042222)-ODESSA FAMILY YMCA TO OPEN HYGIENE CLOSET

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Odessa, Texas/April 22, 2022-The Odessa Family YMCA and Superior HealthPlan announced a partnership between both organizations in opening a HYGIENE CLOSET for the community. This closet will be open to the public on the first Friday of every month, beginning May 6th. Following the presentation, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held with representatives of the Odessa Family YMCA and Superior HealthPlan 

(Crissy Medina, CEO/President-Odessa Family YMCA) 

The $5 thousand dollar grant provides basic hygiene products for families and individuals such as: deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes and other items, as well laundry soap and cleaning supplies. These items will be stocked in the hygiene closet located inside the Odessa Family YMCA. 

(Jonathan Edwards, Chairman-Odessa Family YMCA) 

(Gerardo Arzate, Board member-Odessa Family YMCA) 

Anyone who needs assistant with hygiene or cleaning supplies come to the Odessa Family YMCA and fill out a form provided by the Y. 

(Crissy Medina, CEO/President-Odessa Family YMCA) 

For more information or if you have questions regarding this community outreach program, contact the Odessa Family YMCA at 432-362-4301. 

For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera.