Meet The Family: David Pope

David Pope first became involved with Family Promise of Greater New Braunfels through the First Baptist Church of New Braunfels. Now a prominent corporate sponsor, his family has also served meals to Family Promise guests, helped to move the FPGNB trailer at the close of the week, and stayed overnight with the guests in the church. David loves how the programs help to restore people and their families to dignity. He says, “Bringing housing, food, and administrative help to families is all the more sweeter when delivered with the love of Christ.” In the future, he wishes to see FPGNB “strengthen their partnerships with God’s people, the church, [and] to do even more to restore people both physically and spiritually.” Outside of FPGNB work, David works with a fantastic group of people in serving the residents and business community at Barnard Donegan Insurance.

Thank you, David Pope, for your work and dedication to FPGNB!

Meet The Family: Desiree Moultrie

Desiree Moultrie started as a regular board member at Family Promise of Greater New Braunfels. About 6 months into her term, she became the treasurer on the board. Desiree had been a monetary contributor for a few years. Then one day Melissa Elizondo, a previous board member, reached out and asked if she would be interested in being on the board. She jumped at the opportunity to take a more active role in helping homeless families.

There are many things that Desiree loves about FPGNB including that we work to help homeless families find sustainable housing and that they teach the guests skills to help them hopefully not end up in a homeless situation again. She also loves how they support families even after graduation.

As for future dreams for FPGNB, Desiree would like to see Family Promise grow to the point where they own some transitional housing. She says, “It would also be nice to have some space and recreational equipment for the children to play on.”

When she is not doing work for FPGNB, Desiree works with other non-profit organizations, runs a small business, and cares for her family.

Thank you, Desiree Moultrie, for your hard work and dedication to FPGNB!

Summertime in New Braunfels!

It’s summertime! What do you have planned? How are you going to keep your kids occupied? If you are in New Braunfels, you are lucky. There is no shortage of fun things to do. Below is a shortlist of fun, free activities for the whole family to enjoy.

New Braunfels Railroad Museum

302 W. San Antonio St.

For the train lovers in your life, this free museum is a must. There guides available who can explain the history behind the model train collections. A toy train table and coloring pages are available for younger kiddos while older kids can take a look at vintage train memorabilia in glass cases. You can explore real rail cars with interiors that have been preserved to capture what it was like to ride these trains in their prime. Fun for all!

Fischer Park

1935 Hilltop Summit Road

Home to the Fischer Park Nature Education Center, two fully stocked fish ponds and a Monarch butterfly station are located on the property, as well as a sandbox where budding archeologists can dig for dinosaur bones. The outdoor amphitheater has live music and performances throughout the year. A splash pad and spray park on the park grounds is the perfect place for kids to play while cooling off in the Texas heat. The park also features more than two miles of hiking and biking trails, a playground area, and multiple picnic spots making it the perfect place for the entire family to explore.

Landa Park

164 Landa Park Drive

Landa Park has it all. Three exciting playscapes for kids of all ages, picnic tables, and a walking trail complete with historical markers. Don’t forget to visit the massive, old oak tree. After you and your crew get hot and sweaty, take a dip in the spring-fed wading pool to cool off. Panther Canyon hiking trail is a great way to sneak in a quick escape into nature without a long drive. Feed the ducks and look for fish and other wildlife in the Lake. There are other activities available for a small fee such as mini-golf, a train ride around the park, paddle boats, and even access to the aquatic center that boasts both chlorine and spring-fed pools. This park could keep your kiddos entertained for many days!

For more happenings around town, check out the many amazing activities sponsored by the New Braunfels Public Library. The library offers classes, camps, and activities for people of all ages. The New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Department hosts many wonderful recreational activities - from sports to STEM.

We are so blessed to have so many options when it comes to summer fun.