Showing Up Matters: Keren and Anthony’s Steady Support Strengthens Community

After eight years of support, Keren and Anthony recently visited our Plano Health Center for the very first time. They were filled with pride seeing firsthand the impact of their contributions.

Both work in software and consulting, but neither comes from affluence. Keren grew up in a lower-middle-class home; Anthony was raised by a single mother. They’ve lived the realities of tight budgets, chronic conditions, and the stress of finding care when the stakes are high. Anthony manages diabetes. Keren has endured years-long searches for diagnoses. “Personal outcomes matter,” she said. “You don’t know who that person is to their family or community. Getting them the right care changes far more than one life.”

Years ago, Anthony searched for a healthcare organization driven by purpose, not profit, one they could trust to steward consistent support. That search led them to Health Services of North Texas. Even before HSNT opened the Plano pediatric and family practice, their decision to give was centered on mission and trust.

Keren and Anthony believe in supporting local initiatives as good neighbors, though they would never call themselves philanthropists. Their philosophy is simple: show up consistently for what you believe in.

“You don’t have to be a well-known name to make an impact,” Keren said. “Quiet, regular contributions ripple farther than you’ll ever see.”

Monthly giving is their way of strengthening the community and empowering others to do what they’re called to do. “I don’t have medical skills,” Anthony added. “But I can empower the people who do.”

On their tour, Keren noticed the waiting room wasn’t overflowing, a hopeful sign that patients were being seen quickly, without hours of waiting. “Prevention is hard to prioritize when life is busy,” Anthony added. “But when a health center makes it easy and dignified, families get stronger. That’s how you keep people whole.”

At home, Keren and Anthony care for a deaf son with invisible needs and two lively Jack Russell terriers. Their lives, like most, are full and demanding. But they’ve built a practice of showing up in ways that fit their capacity. “Sometimes showing up is rolling out of bed, putting on your slippers, and asking, What can I do?” Keren said. “It isn’t always money. It’s consistency.”

For those considering a gift, their encouragement is simple: start. “Give once, or try monthly,” Anthony said. “You’ll be part of bringing hope to people who need it now, not someday. Health is what lets families give their best to one another.”

Keren adds a practical nudge:

“Think of it like good financial advice. Small, regular investments add up. Only here, the ‘interest’ is measured in healthier days and stronger communities.”

Thank you, Keren and Anthony, for your quiet leadership, faithful partnership, and for reminding us that the most powerful gift is often the simplest one: showing up.