🌱 Local Man Quits Job To Help Ukraine + $100K Goal For SAFE Alliance

Good morning, people of Cedar Park-Leander! Rose Mendez here with the latest Cedar Park-Leander Daily.

First, today's weather:

Clouds and sun with a shower. High: 84 Low: 71.

Here are the top three stories today in Cedar Park-Leander:

1. A local man quit his job in Cedar Park to help the people of Ukraine. 44-year-old Graham Dale, a Marine veteran with experience responding to natural disasters across the country, felt compelled to help in any way he could after seeing images of war on TV. Graham recently arrived in Poland and met up with a team of military veterans who will deliver humanitarian aid to those in need. (KXAN.com)
2. Texas-based iHaulJunk, Inc. has announced its latest community goal: raising $100,000 to benefit The SAFE Alliance (Stop Abuse For Everyone). The junk hauling company serves several areas throughout the Austin Metropolitan Area, including Cedar Park and Leander. iHaulJunk has launched a GoFundme campaign to benefit The SAFE Alliance; anyone who would like to contribute is asked to do so here. (PR Newswire)
3. Looking for greener pastures career-wise? Start your search with Patch's latest roundup of job listings in and around the Cedar Park-Leander area. Click the link for the full list of open positions, which include full-time, part-time, and temp-to-hire roles. (Cedar Park-Leander Patch)

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Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• Breakfast Networking At Wilco Workspaces (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Fancy yourself an artist? Leander Public Art Commission is seeking artists to create sculptures and art benches for the Sculpture Garden Trail at Lakewood Park. Click here for eligibility and requirements. (Facebook)
• A friendly reminder to all Cedar Park residents: yard trimmings recycling ends this Friday, May 6. The service will resume in the fall. (Facebook)

That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!