According to Artists Enclave Of Denton County Board Of Governors Past President Susan Carol Davis, “I enjoy driving down less traveled roads en route to a vacation destination. There is much to see that holds my attention longer than a billboard would like wildflowers, native plants, a fruit stand, grazing animals and usually, several boarded up wooden buildings almost … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Artists Enclave Of Denton County
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North Texas Giving Day Booster: SouthFair Community Development Corporation
According to SouthFair Community Development Corporation Assistant Hope Director Grace Feyisetan, “Last year, on North Texas Giving Day, SouthFair sent a message to our donors that said, ‘We take dirt and turn it into homes/We take visions and turn them into realities/We take donations and revitalize South Dallas.’ It was true then, and it rings true now as we celebrate 30 … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: SouthFair Community Development Corporation
North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Storehouse Of Collin County
According to The Storehouse of Collin County’s Project Hope Director Jackie Welchman, “Most neighbors in North Texas know The Storehouse of Collin County for our Seven Loaves Food Pantry. After all, Seven Loaves is our program with the greatest reach - serving over 1,600 families monthly. For many neighbors facing food insecurity, our pantry serves as a safety net and a … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Storehouse Of Collin County
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Southwest Transplant Alliance Foundation
According to Southwest Transplant Alliance Foundation Marketing Communications and Foundation VP Kirsten Gappelberg, “The Southwest Transplant Alliance Foundation was established to help fulfill the mission of Southwest Transplant Alliance (STA). And to put it simply, we save lives. Our Foundation supports organ donor families with programming and care as they join our … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Southwest Transplant Alliance Foundation
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Celebrate Forever Families
According to Celebrate Forever Families volunteer Shelby Fry, “Celebrate Forever Families (aka Forever Families) is a non-profit non-denominational ministry that provides a no cost residential program for women and children who are in crisis and has been helping to restore lives since 2015. They primarily serve families from North Texas; however, women have traveled from … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Celebrate Forever Families
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Young Leaders Strong City
According to Young Leaders Strong City Co-Founder/Executive Director Amber Sims, “’I loved the fact that we were all able to speak our minds without being judged and looked at a certain type of way’ shared a student who recently attended one of our Young Leaders, Strong City summits. “Founded in 2014, the mission for Young Leaders Strong City (YLSC) is to equip a network … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Young Leaders Strong City
North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Hopeful Theatre Project
According to The Hopeful Theatre Project Co-Founder/President Jessica Cope, “The Hopeful Theatre Project began as a dream in the fall of 2018 when a group of actors decided they wanted to use their talents to give back to the community. We opened our first production, ‘Two Acts of Love’ on February 16, 2019, to benefit The Ronald McDonald House Charities, expecting it to be … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Hopeful Theatre Project
North Texas Giving Day Boosters: Poiema Foundation
According to Poiema Foundation Development Director Rod Vestal, “Where giving thrives, communities thrive!” We are delighted to say, Poiema continues to thrive in our sixth year of North Texas Giving Day. Because of the generosity of NTGD donors, Poiema has received a total of $100,000 to help us in the fight against human trafficking in our communities. Here are some … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Boosters: Poiema Foundation
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Cancer Strongher
According to Cancer Strongher Founder Heidi Slansky, “I am Heidi Slansky, founder of Cancer Strongher, a volunteer-run nonprofit started in 2018. I am also breast cancer survivor, so overseeing a nonprofit that helps keep female cancer survivors ‘fight ready’ is a cause literally near and dear to my heart. “Cancer Strongher allows female survivors of all cancers to take … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Cancer Strongher
North Texas Giving Day Booster: The GEMS Camp
According to The Gems Camp (Girls interested in Engineering, Mathematics, and Science) Founder/Executive Director Saki Milton, “Looking back at the devastation and isolation of 2020 brings mixed emotions for me. For the first time since I was 15 years old, I experienced the loss of a friend and a loved one. Although 2020 was one of the toughest years of my life, light came … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: The GEMS Camp
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Community For Permanent Supported Housing
According to Community For Permanent Supported Housing Board Member Jocelyn Chafouleas, “The thought of my adult son being homeless terrifies me! “Thanks to modern medicine, people with Down syndrome and Autism and other intellectual difficulties are living longer. It’s very likely that my son with disabilities will outlive me, or my ability to run interference for him … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Community For Permanent Supported Housing