by Patty Machin | Aug 6, 2023 | Giving Stories
GIVE When You’re Young By Zoe Lawhorn The Women’s Fund of Smith County believes that “together is better.” In our mission statement, we describe our goals as a collective giving circle. We want to transform our community by enriching the lives of women and children,... by Patty Machin | Apr 4, 2023 | Giving Stories
By Lisa Ellis “Educate a woman and you educate her family. Educate a girl and you change the future.” Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan. In the early 1990s, I heard Queen Noor of Jordan quote something very similar during one of her many speeches. I vividly remember... by Patty Machin | Oct 31, 2022 | Giving Stories
As the holiday season approaches, I become more keenly aware of the many blessings that have been bestowed upon my family and friends over the past year. The weather change, beautiful fall leaves, good food, fun parties, and gift exchanges serve as reminders of how... by brandon@brandmentors.com | Jul 3, 2022 | Giving Stories
By Zoe Lawhorn I’m reading a book by Becca Stevens called “Practically Divine,” and in the first paragraph of the introduction, she said writes a simple phrase that resonates so strongly with me in this era of division and animosity. “Experience is nine-tenths of...