September

Located in Elgin, Texas, Simple Promise Farms provides treatment to those recovering from addiction. It is nearing 350 people passing through its program.

 Growing up as a gay teen in Northern Ireland, Lyra McKee had her share of disagreements with the Church and, as a journalist in her 20s, found herself estranged from religious institutions. 

The Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry has been hit hard this year, seeing a 30% increase in calls for food and support services. The pantry has served a record number of people in a six-month period.