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Odessa Family YMCA’s 2nd Annual “Pulling For Our Cause” Clay Shoot Fundraiser

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Odessa, Texas/August 24, 2024-The Odessa Family YMCA is holding its 2nd Annual Pulling for Our Cause. The Glay Shoot Fundraiser is set for Friday, August 30th from 8am to 2pm at Jake’s Clays in Midland. 

(Tara Crouch, Community Relations Director-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

 The Odessa Family YMCA Glay Shoot Fundraiser will provide much needed funds for youth program scholarships and other program scholarships like child daycare. 

(Tara Crouch, Community Relations Director-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

There is still time to sign up to participate in the Odessa Family YMCA’s Clay Shoot Fundraiser. 

(Tara Crouch, Community Relations Director-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

(Odessa Family YMCA 3001 E. University Blvd./Odessa, Texas-www.odessaymca.org/ (432) 362-4301) 

The Odessa Family YMCA’s 2nd Annual Pulling for Our Cause Glay Shoot Fundraiser Friday, August 30th from 8am to 2pm at Jake’s Clays in Midland. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

 

 

OPD AND ECSO HOLD “BURGERS FOR BADGES” AT 2 WHATABURGER LOCATIONS

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Odessa, Texas/March 23, 2024-The Odessa Police Department held their Burgers for Badges fundraiser event at the Whataburger located at the corner of 42nd and JBS Parkway. Burgers for Badges kicks off the annual Bustin for Badges clay shoot event. 

(Cpl. Steve LeSueur, Public Information Officer-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

This year’s Bustin for Badges Clay Shoot event offers a wide selection of Prizes. 

(Cpl. Steve LeSueur, Public Information Officer-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas)   

The Ector County Sheriff’s Office held their Burgers for Badges event at the Whataburger on Andrews High close to East 42nd Street. 

(Lt. Richard Dickson, ECSO Canine Unit- Ector County Sheriff’s Office-Odessa, Texas) 

Deputies sold Bustin’ for Badges raffle tickets for a chance to win great prizes, while children were able to see the armored personnel carrier, and demonstrations by the Ector County Sheriff’s Office Canine Unit. 

(Lt. Richard Dickson, ECSO Canine Unit- Ector County Sheriff’s Office-Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

A Match Made in Heaven, A Match Made on Earth

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Odessa, Texas/January 11, 2024-The Odessa Family YMCA staff and administrations along with several Y members and invited guests held a special luncheon and fundraiser to help a longtime YMCA trainer. 

(Crissy Medina, CEO-Odessa Family Odessa/Odessa, Texas) 

Judie Porras, a Personal Trainer, who has been with the Odessa Family YMCA for many years is donating her kidney to her husband Javier Aguirre after doctors in the ER revealed kidney failure. 

(Judie Porras, Personal Trainer-Odessa Family YMCA/Donating Her Kidney to Her Husband Javier) 

The Odessa Family YMCA will be selling T-shirts and accepting donations for Judie Porras and Javier Aguirre to help with medical costs. 

(Crissy Medina, CEO-Odessa Family Odessa/Odessa, Texas) 

Judie, her husband Javier their family are trusting in God to help them through this medical crisis. 

(Judie Porras, Personal Trainer-Odessa Family YMCA/Donating Her Kidney to Her Husband Javier) 

You can also make a financial donation directly to Judie Porras on the CASH APP and PAY PAL. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

14th Annual Robert E Williams Golf Tournament Hosted by the Black Chamber of Commerce Permian Basin

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Odessa, Texas/July 16, 2023-The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin held its 14th annual Robert E. Williams Golf Tournament at the Sunset Golf Course. The purpose of the golf tournament is to raise funds to provide scholarships to qualified High School Seniors graduating in 2024. 

(Darleen Mays, Member-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

This year, the Robert E. Williams Golf Tournament had 22 teams of 4 players, that included business owners, City of Odessa representatives, Ector County Commissioner, Pct. 2 Greg Simmons and other VIP’S. Some of the funds raised come from sponsorships and banner sponsors. 

(Darleen Mays, Member-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin is very grateful and blessed for the continued support from sponsors and donors for making the Robert E. Williams Sr. Golf Tournament so successful for 14 years. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

6th Annual Knights of Columbus Council 3203 Golf Tournament-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Odessa, Texas/October 8, 2022-The Knights of Columbus Council 3203 held their 6th Annual Golf Tournament at the Sunset Country Club in Odessa, Texas. 31 teams and title sponsors participated in the tournament. This tourney is scheduled during the weekend before Columbus Day. 

(Kevin Fikes, Grand Knight-Council 3203/Odessa, Texas) 

In an effort to bring back golfers and sponsors for next year, event organizers make the tournament an exciting and fun event for the participants. Several of the title sponsors provided food stands in various locations around the golf course with a wide variety of grilled meats and beverages as well as assorted candies to golfers throughout the tournament. The funds raised benefit the Knights of Columbers, Council 3203 for projects and donations to non-profit organizations. 

(Willie Balerio, Knights of Columbus, Council 3203-St. Mary’s Catholic Church) 

The Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament concluded with an awards ceremony. 

(Kevin Fikes, Grand Knight-Council 3203/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

Aisles of Smiles for MDA United Supermarket-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Odessa, Texas/September 2, 2022-Throughout the month of September, United Family locations across Texas and New Mexico began raising funds and spreading awareness about muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular disease. United Supermarkets and Market Street in Odessa kicked-off the fundraising event. 

(John Jameson, Regional Vice-President for Midland-Odessa & Eastern New Mexico-United Family of Supermarkets) 

Tazzie Barba, the adopted son of Marcie and Tazz Barba, was diagnosed with one of many forms of muscular dystrophy. 

(Marcie Barba, Mother of Tazzie Barba) 

(Tazz Barba, Father of Tazzie Barba) 

Guests at the United Supermarkets and at Market Street can make monetary donations at the register or purchase specific grocery items with specially marked tags. 

(Peter Flores, Outside Sales Representation) 

Funds from the Aisles of Smiles also benefit MDA’s advocacy efforts to provide access to healthcare, travel and education. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.