When a crisis hits, the Moody Foundation has shown its true Texas colors of philanthropy
The Foundation’s philanthropy is legendary when times are good. But when a crisis like Hurricane Harvey and the COVID-19 pandemic hits the Lone Star State, the Foundation doesn’t hesitate to step to the front of the line to help Texans.
With the state thawing out from Winter Storm Uri, the Foundation has “pledged more than $3 million in grants to 45 organizations across Texas – with $995,000 dedicated to 15 nonprofits in North Texas – to deliver critical supplies and immediate services to Texans impacted by Winter Storm Uri.”
The 15 North Texas recipients of the Foundation’s generosity are:
- Red Cross of Texas
- Salvation Army of North Texas
- Shelter Ministries of Dallas/Genesis Women’s Center
- The Family Place
- Brighter Tomorrows
- Children’s Advocacy Center for Denton County
- Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center
- Bridge Steps
- CitySquare
- Visiting Nurse Association of TX/Meals on Wheels
- North Texas Food Bank
- Crossroads Community Services
- St. Philips School
- Jubilee Park
- For Oak Cliff
According to Moody Foundation Chair/Executive Director Francie Moody-Dahlberg, “The Moody Foundation exists to serve our fellow Texans. We’ve witnessed and personally experienced the havoc that was wreaked by this winter storm. Many Texans still need help, and we’re honored to partner with local nonprofits to get care to those who need it most. We’re inspired by stories of neighbors helping neighbors. Texans are resilient, and we will overcome this crisis, just any other, together.”
Since being established in 1942 by the late W.L. Moody Jr. and Libbie Shearn Moody, the Foundation “has pledged and awarded more than $1.8B in grants throughout the state to organizations that have educated, healed, nurtured and inspired generations of Texans.” Today, the Foundation’s board is made up of Moody great-grandchildren Francie Moody-Dahlberg and Ross Moody and great-great-granddaughter Elizabeth “Elle” Moody.