Belonging starts with participation.
The Better Together Campaign helps Wood County residents, newcomers, businesses, and organizations find simple ways to give time, resources, skills, and support where they matter most.
Choose Your Path
No matter who you are or what you have to offer, there's a way for you to give here.
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Find simple ways to connect, meet people, and give back.
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Give as a family
Support local kids, schools, parks, and family-focused causes.
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Volunteer your time
Find opportunities that fit your schedule and ability level.
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Support a local project
Help with one-day projects or places that shaped the community.
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Partner as a business
Sponsor, donate, or volunteer as a team.
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Share the movement
Get flyers, social posts, and resources to share.
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See what giving looks like in Wood County
Shady Characters Turn Trash into Skateparks
A group of volunteers is collecting trash, creating one-of-a-kind lamps, and turning them into treasure. The lamps are sold, and the proceeds are used to help fund
Over 100 Community Members Paint Mural in Mineola
The Unity Mural in Mineola wasn’t just a statement; it served as a real example of community collaboration. Renowned muralist Luis Valle came to Wood County
Skater Brings Bible Study to the Skatepark
Austen Arnold has been skateboarding for most of his life. When he and his wife moved to Mineola, he wanted a way to plug into the
There's more than one way to give in Wood County.
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Start With One Simple Step
Here are some low-pressure ways to begin giving in Wood County
Give locally in under 2 minutes
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Volunteer for one day
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Featured Needs & Opportunities
Ways to give happening right now
Learn to Turn Trash into Treasure with Shady Characters
Conservation
Location: Quitman, Tx
Time: 2 hours
Volunteers Needed for Skate Church
Youth Sports & Activities
Location: Mineola, Tx
Time: 4 hours
Donate to Repair the Caboose Interior
Parks & Public Spaces
Location: Mineola, Tx
Fundraising Goal: $3,650/$10,000 raised