Local Services

Nonprofit of the Month

A Place to Belong: GallantFew Connects NTX Veterans to Community Article by Nichole Archer & Karl Monger | Photography by Photography Courtesy of GallantFew After his military service, post-traumatic stress closed down Nate's world. He isolated. Ordinary social interactions felt daunting, often impossible. When he saw a GallantFew social media post about climbing, he was intrigued, but reaching out was more than he could manage. His wife made the call instead to Army Ranger Karl Monger...

Finance + Legal Services

A Prepared Legacy

Ivy & Owl Law is grateful to turn estate planning into an enduring act of love. Article by Jessica Crandall Lawrence | Photography by Macy Alex Photography Brett Bussan grew up in the rural stillness of a dairy farm in southwestern Wisconsin. His family rose early to milk cows. It was an idyllic childhood that instilled a staunch work ethic and appreciation for family.  When Bussan was only three years old, his father died, leaving his family at a crossroads all too often faced by loved...

Professional Services

Before the Day You Need It

Prepare for life’s unexpected moments with coverage that provides protection and peace of mind. Article by Ken G. Crawford | Photography by Macy Alex Photography Gratitude often begins with an ordinary conversation about what could go wrong and what will matter if the worst happens. However, we may not recognize it as gratitude at the time. Over the years, Ruth Shannon has taken calls from homeowners with burst pipes, business owners facing major losses, and families navigating life-altering...

Local Services

A Reason to Be Thankful

Finding care, compassion, and a home at Teresa’s House. Article by Michele Bergh | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Teresa’s House Thankfulness can take on an entirely different meaning when someone you love is living with dementia. For one family, gratitude today means seeing their father smile again. It means watching him walk, talk, laugh, and dance. Most of all, it means knowing that when they aren’t there, he is surrounded by people who genuinely know him, care about him, and love...