her life to inspire her to always make things even bigger and better than she ever thought they could be.” A 2020 graduate of Deer Creek High School, Trigler will attend the University of Oklahoma this fall, majoring in environmental engineering. But she plans to continue her work with Angels through its new Norman office. She also dreams of one day starting her own nonprofit. “I’m so thankful to Angels for opening my eyes to the idea of community service for young people,” she said. “I’m thankful for the chance to grow personally while also helping my community and being constantly inspired to serve others.” Editor’s note: Kristy Blosch, MBA is a former marketing and communications director and current stay-at-home mom to two boys, Noah (4) and Judah (2). She is married to Cody, and together their family can usually be found traveling, hiking, camping, cooking and cheering on the OSU Cowboys.
The lasting lessons of mentorship Trigler said writing this grant was one of many impactful ways she got to glimpse behind-the-scenes efforts of the nonprofit’s team. “I saw how important it was to have a really strong plan, to be able to put that plan into words concisely and creatively, then to put it into action,” said Trigler. “Being a part of this board has given me such valuable experience to see first-hand how a nonprofit is run and has given me insight that will make me more effective at serving my community.” Much of what Trigler learned through this experience was thanks to Abney’s guidance and mentorship. “I think it’s important to take the time to be a good mentor, and it’s refreshing and rewarding to work alongside young people,” said Abney. “They often have a confidence and energy that is so inspiring. Hopefully Grace’s experience with Angels is something she can carry with her throughout
Changing Lives– One Dog at a Time
Thirteen-year-old Caleb White volunteers every weekend at Oklahoma City Animal Welfare. Whether it’s featuring a dog for #FreeMeFriday, taking pets to events for potential adoption, or playing ball with a furry friend for an afternoon, his passion for animal rescue is a prime example of why we’re inspired by kids like Caleb. At Kimray, our mission is to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. Caleb exemplifies this by living out that mission in the service he provides to his community. And that’s The Kimray Way.
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