Our Commitment to Community Impact
Welcome to our Community Involvement page! At Children's Dentistry of Abilene, giving back is at the heart of everything we do. Dr. Poorman and his wife are passionate about supporting causes that make a real difference—locally and beyond. Their deep commitment to community service is reflected in their active participation in a variety of charitable organizations, volunteer programs, and outreach initiatives. Here, we’re proud to share the meaningful work they support and the organizations that inspire them.
TheOne Kafé
TheOne Kafé is a purpose-driven coffee company dedicated to fostering transparency, sustainability, and community empowerment. Sourcing premium coffee from smallholder producers in Guatemala, particularly from Finca San Antonio in Fraijanes, the company emphasizes traceability from farm to cup. Through a partnership with United Rescue Alliance (URA), TheOne Kafé contributes 10% of its profits to support initiatives in disaster preparedness, education, and community resilience in Guatemala. Their collaboration includes building a sustainability-focused wet mill to process coffee cherries efficiently. By choosing TheOne Kafé, consumers not only enjoy high-quality coffee but also support meaningful social impact and environmental stewardship.
Camp Barkeley Training & Equipping Center
Camp Barkeley Training & Equipping Center is a transformative facility located on 1,000 acres of the historic World War II U.S. Army training base in Abilene, Texas. Established by Norm and Angel Poorman, the center serves as a hub for education, retreat, networking, and preservation. It offers a range of programs, including missions training, disaster preparedness, and leadership development, all aimed at equipping individuals and communities for sustainable impact. The center also houses the United Rescue Alliance, an organization dedicated to disaster relief and community resilience. In addition to its training programs, Camp Barkeley hosts events, retreats, and provides venue rentals, making it a versatile space for various gatherings.
United Rescue Alliance
United Rescue Alliance (URA) is a faith-based disaster and crisis response organization dedicated to equipping and mobilizing specialty-trained teams to save lives and provide hope during emergencies. Their mission focuses on empowering communities through disaster preparedness, response, and transformation, emphasizing community resiliency and sustainable solutions. URA's initiatives include offering virtual training programs such as Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Mental, Emotional, Social, and Spiritual Health (MESSH) courses. Additionally, they engage in global outreach efforts, including disaster response in regions like California, Israel, and Guatemala. Through partnerships with organizations like Watts of Love and Good360, URA distributes essential resources like solar lights and cleaning supplies to support affected communities. Their holistic approach integrates physical aid with emotional and spiritual support, aiming to restore and transform lives impacted by crises.
Community Connections Through Service
In the News
Restoring Hope, One Home at a Time: Honoring Johnny’s Story in Kerrville
Today we had the incredible honor of working alongside Johnny, a lifelong Kerrville resident, to begin restoring his generational family home. He welcomed us in, gave us a tour of the property, and trusted us to start washing away the dirt from so many family treasures. Moments like these remind us why we show up—because every home holds a story, and every neighbor deserves hope. 👉 You can champion this mission by sharing our story. 👉 You can invite others to pray, serve, and stand with us. 👉 And you can invest in hope by donating today to help us continue this vital work. Every gift fuels real impact. 💛
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Big Country volunteers aid Central Texas flood victims
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As Central Texas faces one of its worst flooding events in recent history, Abilene-based organizations are stepping up.
Relief teams from the Big Country, including the United Rescue Alliance (URA), have mobilized in Kerrville—managing donation centers, distributing supplies, and providing emotional support. URA is leading efforts by coordinating with local agencies and setting up donation warehouses.
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How Amazon is helping flood-impacted communities across central Texas
We are working closely with first responders, nonprofit organizations, and relief agencies to support communities affected by the flooding.
Amazon is partnering with over a dozen organizations to deliver emergency relief to the grieving communities of Central Texas, where devastating flash floods on July 4 claimed more than 130 lives in Kerrville and surrounding areas.
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