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Read with OC: Our Staff’s Favorite Books
Few things are as enjoyable as curling up beside a fire and diving into a good book. Many people enjoy a slightly slower pace during the holidays, so our team
Rural & Remote
By Kade Wilcox Rural & Remote helps connect people in rural communities to remote jobs as a way to stay home or come home. To see how we do this,
Carrying On After “Hootie”
By Daniel Colunga (OC Community Intern) Mike Juarez on the job ready to go! Mike Juarez was an amazing human being and a hero in our community (Silverton, TX). As
Increasing Access to Healthy Food for Everyone
By Sarah Castro (Lubbock, TX) We all hear messages that an essential component to overall health is a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. And we know these are
Taking Steps Towards A RURAL IDEAL
By Alice Kay Hill (Luray, KS) In Luray, KS – a true food desert with no groceries closer than 30+ miles – two farm wives are making a difference. Krista
Holding Everything As One
By Darryl Birkenfeld (OC Executive Director) A logo in today’s world is synonymous with a trademark or a company’s brand. Nearly all nonprofit organizations have a logo that evokes their
Finding Paths Away from Addiction
By Tiana Suazo Addictions come in many forms: extreme sports, food, bad habits, drugs–any continuous habit that is detrimental to your health. No matter how one looks at addiction, I
A Legacy That Shall Endure
by Darryl Birkenfeld A trio of amazing Directors departed OC’s Board this month. Their service over the years has been exemplary, and yet their time seemed to pass quickly. Surely
Defining Ogallala Commons
By: Bobby Gierisch (Former OC Board President and Board Member, 2010-2016) Prepping for a group photo, 2016 OC Orientation Retreat at Talon Point Retreat Center near Dumas, TX At
Seeds That Grow Your Financial Wealth
By Delissa Villa (Tulia, TX) To take serious action on managing your financial wealth, begin by looking at your mindset. What do your conversations about money sound like–to you and
Hope: A Cord of Three Strands
By John Wittler (Vilas, Colorado) A few years ago, I came across the work of C. R. Snyder, a well-known psychologist (Hope Theory: Rainbows in the Mind). According to Snyder,
My Deep Dive into Work Experience
By Savannah Jack (Tulia, TX) My name is Savannah Jack, I am 16 years old and before last summer I had never had a job. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve
Boots I Have Walked In
By Chris Dyer My name is Christopher Steven Dyer–named after the great story character Christopher Robin. I was born in Lubbock Texas. My life started on a small farm, and
