For Henderson

01/12/2024

Stay safe and warm! ❄️

01/12/2024

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Community Baptist Church has planted another Blessing Box (thank you, Roger Culver and Sybil Keach) and will serve those in need in partnership with The Presbyterian Church (thank you, Rev Eric Hoey!) in the downtown area. The box is in front of Presbyterian Church at the corner of Main and Washington St. The days ahead will definitely impact the homeless population in that area. If you want to help, you can bring supplies to restock the box and make a huge difference in the lives of people right here in our hometown. Please bring only individual servings that do not require refrigeration, and are easy to open without tools (pop-top cans or packs of tuna for example). We are "Being the presence of Christ, serving a world in need."

12/25/2023

A For Henderson Christmas story from some of your Henderson County Colonels.

In the spirit of the season, one of our Henderson County High School advisory classes has decided to embody the true meaning of Christmas by giving back to Henderson in a heartwarming way. This tight-knit group, more family than classmates at this point, will spend four years together in their Advisory class with Mrs. Nunn, growing and learning not just academically but in life's biggest lessons of compassion and service and building a great city.

"Our little family wanted to help give back to our community, as we believe that is what Christmas is all about," shared one student, reflecting on the group's idea behind their Christmas project. More than just a class project, though, it's a testament to their desire to spread joy and love to Henderson this Christmas.

Students Abbie and Jaila, and advisory teacher Mrs. Nunn, fueled by the Christmas spirit, wanted to answer the question: How do we live out what really matters during Christmas? It wasn't long before the whole class rallied around the idea of donating to Harbor House, the local men's shelter serving Henderson's East End, despite experiencing a devastating tragedy last year. The choice was heartfelt, recognizing the shelter's openness to their support and the immediate impact they could make.

What's truly inspiring is the class's hope for the outcome. "Our biggest hope for these donations is to see genuine smiles from all of the gentlemen there," they said. It's more than just the physical goods they're donating; it's about the message of hope, care, and community. For these students, the joy of Christmas is in the giving, the shared moments of happiness, and the sense of being part of something bigger in their city.

As they prepared their donations, they packed their items with love and the hope that they would bring warmth and cheer to the men at Harbor House. These Colonels are a shining example of the next generation stepping up, showing that the spirit of Christmas is alive and well, and most importantly, that it's about bringing hope to others.

This Christmas, as we celebrate, let's take a page out of these students' book, and remember that being FOR Henderson means loving and serving others, spreading joy, and making our city a little brighter, one kind action at a time.

Happy Holidays, Henderson, and here's to learning from our next generation as they teach us the true meaning of Christmas!

11/25/2023

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11/23/2023

Meet Marcos, owner and founder of Tacoholic’s. Tacoholic’s has been offering free traditional Thanksgiving meals to Henderson families since 2018. Marcos is FOR Henderson. Here’s how:

🌟 It all started with a simple, powerful belief: "Donde come uno comen dos" - where there is enough for one, there is enough for two. This philosophy of sharing, one Marcos and his wife learned from childhood, has become the heartbeat of their journey. Sharing food with those less fortunate, even when they didn’t have a lot, was something Marcos’s mother modeled for him at an early age, and a tradition that's now a big part of his family’s lives.

🍁 Thanksgiving isn’t celebrated in Mexico, but experiencing the joy of celebrating with his daughter’s preschool class, sharing a traditional meal with friends and sharing what they were thankful for, was enough to make it a family fixture. That was the first year the Nicolas family began having a traditional Thanksgiving meal at home.

🏡 Marcos and his family have built lifelong relationships with the Henderson community, and have truly made a home here. Marcos said, “People in Henderson are genuinely kind, and they look out for one another. The Henderson community comes together in times of need, but they also celebrate each other’s victories, and that is something you don’t see everywhere.”

🌮 Life threw some curveballs at Marcos and Tacoholics after opening in 2016. With tough winters and a failed expansion, they even considered closing for the winter months. However, with a chance meeting and a new opportunity that Marcos called “an answer to prayers,” Tacoholic’s had a new location and a fresh start! To give back to the community that rallied behind them, they began serving free Thanksgiving meals in 2018. What began as a small gesture of thanks turned into an annual tradition, bringing the community together, one Thanksgiving meal at a time.

💕 For the Tacoholics family, Thanksgiving is all about bonding and giving back. They all start cooking bright and early, then enjoy a brunch with their team before family meals begin. It’s a day filled with laughter, love, and the spirit of giving. When reflecting on favorite memories over the years, Marcos shared this: “A grandma drove up to pick up meals. She mentioned they were staying in a hotel, and were not going to be able to cook a Thanksgiving Dinner, but now they were going to be able to enjoy a traditional meal with each other.”

Thanksgiving isn’t just about the food; it’s about bringing people together, sharing joy, and remembering that in a sometimes crazy world, there’s always a place for kindness and community. 🌟👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🦃

11/22/2023

What is For Henderson...?

Simply put...YOU are.

No matter who you are, where you’re from, what organization you’re with...if you would describe yourself as someone who simply wants our city and our people to thrive, then you’re part of the movement. You’re with us. You’re for us. You truly are FOR Henderson!

For Henderson is NOT someone or something, but rather a movement...a collaboration. For Henderson is a platform to celebrate, inspire, and empower every business, non-profit, club, church, school, or anyone else who would say, “Yes. I’m for Henderson,” to roll up their sleeves, work together, and advocate for the thriving and success of our wonderful city and its amazing people!

So…? What IS For Henderson…?

11/22/2023

What is For Henderson...?

Simply put...YOU are.

No matter who you are, where you’re from, what organization you’re with...if you would describe yourself as someone who simply wants our city and our people to thrive, then you’re part of the movement. You’re with us. You’re for us. You truly are FOR Henderson!

For Henderson is NOT someone or something, but rather a movement...a collaboration. For Henderson is a platform to celebrate, inspire, and empower every business, non-profit, club, church, school, or anyone else who would say, “Yes. I’m for Henderson,” to roll up their sleeves, work together, and advocate for the thriving and success of our wonderful city and its amazing people!

So…? What IS For Henderson…?