According to the North Texas Food Bank President and CEO Trisha Cunningham, “This North Texas Giving Day, the community can help us ‘Nurture the Future’ by empowering North Texans facing hunger to reach their potential and build brighter tomorrows. “No one deserves to be hungry, but unfortunately, across the 13 counties served by the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB), … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: North Texas Food Bank
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2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Friends Investing In Foster Kids
According to Friends Investing In Foster Kids Board of Directors Chair Michelle Williams, “Upon learning about the second specialty court in Texas, the Dallas County Child Protection and Permanency Court, I began volunteering to assist the Court and Judge Delia Gonzales. As the Dallas community became aware of the Court, businesses and individuals also began to volunteer and … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Friends Investing In Foster Kids
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Audubon Texas
According to Audubon Texas Center Assistant for Trinity River Audubon Center Keegan Hassett, “North Texans in search of a dose of nature don’t have to look far. North Texas is home to not one, but two Audubon education centers: Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center in Cedar Hill, TX and Trinity River Audubon Center in Dallas, TX. Though less than 20 miles apart, each center offers … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Audubon Texas
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Senior Source
According to The Senior Source President and CEO Stacey Malcolmson, “What do you do if you are a senior caring for two teenage granddaughters by yourself due to illness in the family and you are not technically literate? That’s the situation Dallas resident and former Foster Grandparent volunteer Mary Williams was in. For some, lack of computer and technology skills … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Senior Source
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Forest Forward
According to Forest Forward Chief Development Officer Alicia Peoples, “For residents represented by ZIP code 75215, in the neighborhood known as 'South Dallas,' the current life expectancy is 67 years. In this era of modern medicine that is a shockingly low-life expectancy. For Dallas residents just two miles north, an additional 16 years of life are expected. “With this … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Forest Forward
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Hope Clinic Of McKinney
According to Hope Clinic of McKinney Executive Director of Development Vicki Northcutt, “The lack of health insurance keeps many from seeking health care services and preventive care. People who are uninsured or underinsured are more than twice as likely to report going without needed care because of costs. Additionally, data shows that roughly 30% of emergency room visits … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Hope Clinic Of McKinney
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Raise Your Game
According to Raise Your Game Founder Mikel Ray, “While everyone is different, Raise Your Game recognizes that each person has God-given abilities. Raise Your Game believes all children should receive the encouragement, guidance, and leadership needed to realize their dreams. Basketball is our tool. The mission of Raise Your Game is to make a positive difference in the … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Raise Your Game
2023 North Texas Giving Day Boosters: Family Compass
According to Family Compass Communications Manager Kyla Lynch, “Family Compass is the largest agency in North Texas solely dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Our vision is a world where all children are safe in their homes and communities. Over 57,000 children and parents have benefitted from Family Compass’ free and voluntary services, offered … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Boosters: Family Compass
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Big Hearts Day Habilitation Center
According to Big Hearts Day Habilitation Center Executive Director Ellen Robinson, “High school graduation is an exciting time, representing the transition of a child to a young adult. Universities visited, career choices determined, and a new independence from family begins. “For a student with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), the path is much … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Big Hearts Day Habilitation Center
MySweetOpportunity: YMCA Of Metropolitan Dallas
According to YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas’ Board Chair and Chief Volunteer Officer Felix J. Lozano III, “A brand new Park South Family YMCA is coming to South Dallas. For more than 55 years, the branch has served and operated out of the historic Queen City district. This is the YMCA’s third facility in the past 12 months that will begin major construction as part of its … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: YMCA Of Metropolitan Dallas
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Partnership With Native Americans
According to Partnership With Native Americans (PWNA) President and CEO Joshua Arce, “Most people living in our community and our country know little about the challenges facing Native Americans every day. This is especially true for Native students who face unique barriers to education both before and during college. While Native students dream of going to college like many … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Partnership With Native Americans