According to Camp Summit’s Marketing and Public Relations Manager Marissa Hoiles, “Well, it’s oh-fish-ial, Camp Summit has participated in North Texas Giving Day since it began in 2009. NTGD has helped Camp Summit raise over $300,000 in the last 12 years. This has made camp possible for campers of all ages, and disabilities! It helped bring new programs like pickleball and … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Camp Summit
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North Texas Giving Day Booster: City Year Dallas
According to City Year Dallas Executive Director Heather Holland, “While serving as a principal in Dallas ISD, I knew that despite the hard work and dedication of teachers and principals across Dallas, schools are often unable to fully provide for the needs of their students. That’s why after a decade as an educator, I joined City Year Dallas where I lead our efforts to … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: City Year Dallas
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Book Drive For Kids
According to Book Drive for Kids’ Co-Founder/ Executive Director Michelle Cook, “Do you remember the anticipation of your elementary school book fair? The excitement of finding the ‘perfect’ book? The thrill of selecting a book, knowing it could be yours forever? “For thousands of children in North Texas, this anticipation is replaced with disappointment because there is … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Book Drive For Kids
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Living With Zachary
According to Living for Zachary Marketing and Communications Manager Kendra Briscoe, “Each year in the United States, thousands of young people with their entire lives and futures ahead have their dreams cut short due to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). This silent killer affects seemingly healthy children of all ages and backgrounds, and is reported by Parent Heart Watch as the … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Living With Zachary
North Texas Giving Day Booster: University Of North Texas Health Science Center Foundation
According to University of North Texas Health Science Center Foundation Relations Manager Zoe Metcalf, “The University of North Texas Health Science Center (HSC) has been part of the Fort Worth community for more than 50 years and yet, many don’t realize we’re here or aren’t familiar with our work. HSC is one of the nation’s most distinguished academic health centers, … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: University Of North Texas Health Science Center Foundation
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Family Compass
According to Family Compass Marketing and Outreach Coordinator Kyla Lynch, “Family Compass is the largest agency in North Texas solely dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. We aim to build healthy families and a strong North Texas community through this critical work. Our vision is a world where all children are safe in their homes and communities … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Family Compass
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Champion Of Children Dinner And Concert
According to Dallas CASA Board Member Linda Swartz, “At Dallas CASA, we’ve been re-envisioning the role of our agency and volunteers in the community. How can we best serve children who have experienced abuse or neglect? What are their greatest needs? And how can we and our community better stand up for them? We’re proud of the new mission statement that came from this … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Champion Of Children Dinner And Concert
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Children’s Health
According to Plano Ace Hardware owner Mansoor “Max” Ali, “Through Ace Hardware, I’m supporting the resources I want to ensure are available for my children and every child in our community. My family is Ismaili Muslim, and in our faith, we prioritize unity and goodwill. It’s important for us to help others live a better quality of life. I’m very fortunate to have kids who … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Children’s Health
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Educational First Steps
According to Educational First Steps Communications and Events Manager Savannah Espiritu, “By the age of three, there is a 30-million-word gap between children from communities with little access to affordable early education, and their peers from more affluent neighborhoods. High-quality early childhood education is vital to a child’s social, emotional, and academic … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Educational First Steps
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Leukemia And Lymphoma Society North Texas
According to the Leukemia And Lymphoma Society North Texas Executive Director Leah Swanson, “At just one month old, Max Hinojosa was diagnosed with an extremely rare form of Leukemia called Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML). After weeks of treatments, transfusions, surgeries, and procedures, Max’s medical team decided to try a drug that had been funded by LLS. Max … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Leukemia And Lymphoma Society North Texas
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Chick Lit Luncheon
According to 2022 Chick Lit Luncheon Co-Chairs Errika Flood-Moultrie and Renita Joyce Smith, “We cannot wait for the community to join us for our 16th annual Chick Lit Luncheon, presented by Dr. Robert and Lara Tafel, on Friday, September 30, at the Hilton Anatole Dallas. “This year’s luncheon will feature entrepreneur, supermodel and Emmy Award-winner Tyra Banks. … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Chick Lit Luncheon