Summer is in full swing here in the Brazos Valley, and as we all know, the Texas heat can be downright dangerous. Families across our community frequently struggle to stay safe and comfortable during this season. That’s why our ongoing Summer Heat Drive, led by the Community Action Network (CAN),...
Summer is here. As we all know too well, the Texas heat isn’t just uncomfortable, it can be downright dangerous. While many of us can easily retreat indoors to the comfort of air conditioning, countless families across our community struggle to stay cool during these brutal months. The risk of...
Good morning, Acorns! We’ve got a brand-new initiative here at Sweet Oak Collaborative, and the community response so far has been absolutely incredible. We recently had a wonderful idea for a grassroots way we can all look out for our unsheltered neighbors here in the Bryan/College Station area, and we...
When we talk about hunger in our community, we often think about a lack of food. But more often than not, the real barrier is a gap in logistics, not in resources. According to the Brazos Valley Food Bank, 1 in 7 households in our region experiences food insecurity. In...
Hey B/CS community! If there’s one thing we know how to do in the Brazos Valley, it’s take care of our neighbors. Back in February, when the winter freeze set in, we came together to run our Emergency Warming Centers. You showed up, you volunteered, and you kept our community...
Here at Sweet Oak Collaborative, our mission to address unmet needs and fill in the gaps for our neighbors has always been fueled by the incredible support of this community. As a volunteer-run organization, every milestone we reach is a shared victory. Today, we have a particularly exciting milestone to...
