We here at Sweet Oak Collaborative recently received some incredibly exciting news from our friends at Texas A&M University. The student chapter of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) recently competed in the Intercollegiate Bowl (ICBA) at the centennial Texas City Management Association (TCMA) annual conference in Arlington. What’s more,...
We are always thankful when compassionate community members tag Sweet Oak Collaborative on a Facebook or Nextdoor post to get our attention, hoping we can assist with an urgent need. Sometimes we can, especially if it is a request for food or clothing. But often, it is a request for...
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...
There is something undeniably magical about First Friday in Downtown Bryan. The vibrant energy, the local music, the bustling sidewalks, and the deep sense of neighborhood pride make it the perfect reflection of the community we love so dearly. This past weekend, the Sweet Oak Collaborative team crossed a major...
Sometimes, our most defining moments are born out of absolute necessity. As we prepared to share this flashback video with you, we found ourselves reflecting on where we were just a few short months ago; and how far our community has come since. Last November, a sudden government shutdown sent...
As we enjoy the warmer days of May, it’s easy to forget just how challenging the winter months can be. But looking back at the seasons behind us reminds us of why we do what we do at Sweet Oak Collaborative, and how incredible our community is when we all...
