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KWTX: RG3 & FFL

December 16, 2011

KWTX did a story about Robert Griffin III and his volunteer work with Friends for Life.

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Congratulations, Robert Griffin III

December 12, 2011

Congratulations to Robert Griffin III, Baylor University quarterback and Friends for Life volunteer, for winning the Heisman trophy! We appreciate your hard work on and off the field. God bless you for your hard work and generosity.

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Friends for Life helps honor Robert Griffin, III

November 7, 2011

Baylor University’s quarterback, Robert Griffin, III was surprised with an award today by Grant Teaff recognizing Robert for what he has done ‘off the field’ through volunteering with Friends for Life and the Special Olympics.  We had a chance to thank him for volunteering in our Adult Day Care Center and taking time to spend [...]

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Ready to Praise!

March 30, 2011

Friends for Life is now ready to share prayers and praises. While this is little more than an initial message to share our excitement about a new resource that we can share with you, we are happy that you are reading this and hope that you will keep coming back. Thank you for your time, [...]

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Happy Endings

March 18, 2011

We have a 27 year old client who was abandoned by his momma when he was very young.  He has cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities and juvenile diabetes.  Recently we moved him in with a family that has a foster care home for adults with disabilities.  They are very caring and nurturing.  He was so happy [...]

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They are not Forgotten

February 14, 2011

After discovering that many of the veterans living in nursing homes never get to enjoy the celebrations of Veteran’s Day or be recognized, we decided to let them know that they are not forgotten and are special also. Friends for Life partnered with the We Care Team of Dyess AFB and the LSF Foundation to [...]

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Looking for a Home

February 13, 2011

We are looking for a donation of office space for our San Antonio office.  We plan to move our office there in just a few weeks.   Do you know anyone in San Antonio who might help us out?

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Secret Santa Claus

January 5, 2011

Bill works in our Money Management Program and one of the people he helps is a frail, elderly lady.  He has been helping her for several years.  She lives alone.  Her income is tiny, but he makes it work for her.  She doesn’t have many bills except for the ambulances.  Each time her health failed, [...]

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FRIENDS FOR THANKSGIVING

November 29, 2010

Friends for Life volunteers gathered early Thanksgiving morning to package dinners.  Then volunteers delivered Thanksgiving Dinners to 332 homebound elderly and people with disabilities.  We are so thankful for all the people who come together to help us remember these folks each year! Megan Willome wrote a wonderful story about what our Friends for Thanksgiving [...]

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Gifts for Grannies (and Grandpas too)

November 17, 2010

The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, Friends for Life, and Big 95-KBGO, have teamed up for the ‘Big Texas Christmas Present’ to benefit Gifts for Grannies & Grandpas Too.

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