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Doug's House: your help enables their help
By Sandy Bartlett, Fri., Aug. 12, 2005
The original house was never large enough, nor was it built to be a hospice. Somehow, the staff and volunteers always managed to make do, and their warmth and kindness kept Doug's House a welcoming and comfortable place, as thousands of surviving friends and families can attest.
I felt a twinge of nostalgia on my last visit, knowing the present building would soon disappear. Then, last Saturday we were driving down their north-central street, and wow! The old house was gone, and another simple, attractive structure was already nearing exterior completion, thanks to Main Street Homes.
Main Street is Central Texas' largest locally owned builder specializing in homes for first-time buyers. Owners Steve and Michelle Bartholomew's gift of a new building is remarkable in its generosity and an inspiring testament to the place that Doug's House holds in the community's heart.
Now it's your turn! Steve and Michelle started the ball rolling, but there's still much to be done, inside and out. Money and volunteers, the life-blood of all our treasured organizations, are needed to complete the project. You can donate, whether it's cash or time, or even better, both: Call 454-8646 today. You'll be proud you did!