Melanie Toups

The energy was high and the competition fierce as teams gathered for the 2026 SOUPer Bowl at Danos. What began as a friendly culinary showdown quickly turned into a championship moment, with teams bringing creativity, pride and teamwork to every pot. Judges and tasters sampled each entry, sparking conversation, laughter and friendly rivalry across departments. From bold flavors like New Orleans Style Yakamein to traditional favorites like beef and vegetable soup, the competition reflected...

As we step into a new year, I find myself reflecting with deep gratitude on what The Seeds of Giving  accomplished together in 2025. Stewardship is more than numbers on a page. It’s about honoring the trust, generosity and shared purpose that connect us as a community. And in 2025, those connections produced beautiful fruit. Because of your faithfulness and generosity, lives were changed. Families were strengthened. Needs were met with dignity and compassion. In 2025: 90   employees served...

Every act of giving begins as a seed… small, hopeful and full of possibility. When you choose to give, you might never see where that seed lands or how it blossoms. But here’s the truth: your generosity is alive and growing, often in ways you can’t imagine. Meet “Ruben”, a 30-year-old single father of two girls ages ten and eight years old. The biggest challenge he faced was to get his girls their own beds. His paycheck was only enough to cover the rent and bills. Because of the Danos GIVES...