A long-time activist and community advocate, Rodd Gray is a powerhouse fundraiser and devoted volunteer to the Resource Centre of Dallas. Along with two other Texans, Gray received this year's AARP Texas Andrus Award for Community Service.
George Barnette is an eager leader, giver and organizer, and has been involved in an impressive litany of projects. Along with two other Texans, Barnette received the 2020 AARP Texas Andrus Award for Community Service.
It began as a virtual substitute for their summer picnic, and the card-making project for nursing home residents morphed into bringing cheer to veterans, too. Next up: Christmas cards for lonely seniors. Remote-learning grandkids got in on the action, too!
Mrs. Jacky’s Soldiers, a dedicated group of volunteers, have collected, packed and shipped nearly 6,500 boxes of food, toiletries, games, books and playing cards to some 280 service members overseas.