In addition to today being Cinco De Mayo, it’s also the long awaited North Texas Giving Tuesday Now. Since the gates officially opened at 6 a.m., more than $5.75M has been donated for more than 3,000 nonprofits. Some nonprofits even have matching fund challenges! Topping the leader board is North Texas Food Bank with a whopping $895,369 thanks to 2,366 gifts. As a … [Read more...] about Celebrate Cinco De Mayo By Toasting North Texas Giving Tuesday Now With A Donation Of Time And/Or Money
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JUST IN: The Meadows Foundation Offers $100K Match Challenge To Support BSWHealth’s Caregivers
Despite the daily count of cases and deaths resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the countless number of fearless healthcare professionals is both remarkable and inspiring. Not only are these frontliners providing the needed resources for patients to recover, they are also offering the emotional support in place of families who are prevented from being present due to health … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Meadows Foundation Offers $100K Match Challenge To Support BSWHealth’s Caregivers
Get Up And Get Doing: The Big Bang
If you can’t read this post, it may not be your eyesight. It may be your bangs that are now at tip-of-the-nose level thanks to your "social distancing" from your hairdresser. But what are your options? They’re long enough to be a bother, but not so long that you can sweep them over to the side without using a chip-bag clip. You could let them continue their march to the south … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: The Big Bang
March 25 Updates On Cancellations And A Hopeful Virtual Rescheduling
North Texan nonprofits are continuing to take major hits thanks to the evolving coronavirus. The latest batch of developments includes only cancellations and a hopeful virtual auction. Canceled Nexus Recovery Center Auxiliary’s Luncheon scheduled for Monday, April 6 Family Compass’ 2020 North Star Luncheon scheduled for Monday, April 27 Fort Worth’s Mayfest … [Read more...] about March 25 Updates On Cancellations And A Hopeful Virtual Rescheduling
North Texans Are “Investing” In Small Businesses With Gift Cards
You’ve got to hand it to North Texans. They’re not going to let others crater because of some nasty little bug. Word has just arrived that people are buying gift cards from local shops and services that are fearful of suspending operations in the future. As one person put it, “I’m simply investing in their future. They don't know what lies ahead, and I want to ease their … [Read more...] about North Texans Are “Investing” In Small Businesses With Gift Cards
Downtown Dallas Street Closures Announced For New Year’s Eve
North Texas is preparing for the start of a new decade with loads of entertainment and fireworks Tuesday night. Two of the top celebrations will be taking place in downtown Dallas — Reunion Tower Over the Top Fireworks Show and Dallas NYE Party on the Plaza. Needless to say, it’s gonna be a big turnout. For those taking mass transit, DART and Coors Light are partnering up to … [Read more...] about Downtown Dallas Street Closures Announced For New Year’s Eve
Monday Is Going To Be A Confusing Holiday/Non-Holiday
Monday is a bit of a confusing holiday/non-holiday. Not just because of its being called Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day, but because it is a federal holiday but not a state, city nor county holiday. In other words, all non-essential federal government offices (i.e., U.S. Postal Service, Social Security Office, passport office, federal courtooms, etc.) will be … [Read more...] about Monday Is Going To Be A Confusing Holiday/Non-Holiday
2019 Fur Ball Was A Purr-fect Tail-Wagging Success For The SPCA Of Texas
SPCA of Texas' black-tie guests immediately knew they were in the right place when they beheld the Hyatt Regency Canine Ambassador Leo, all dressed up and welcoming tummy rubs at the head of the escalator on Saturday, September 21, for the 2019 Fur Ball. And that was just the beginning of the night for humans to raise funds for critters in need of adoption and rescue. Here's a … [Read more...] about 2019 Fur Ball Was A Purr-fect Tail-Wagging Success For The SPCA Of Texas
2019 North Texas Giving Day Final Results
Once again North Texas rose to the occasion and showed the world that nonprofits are a priority in these parts. At 11:10 p.m., the North Texas Giving Day 18-hour fundraising passed its 2018 total of $48M. By COB at midnight, NTGD Ringleader Susan Swan Smith and her Communities Foundation of Texas team breathed a very heavy sigh of relief when the final count was $50,319,756, … [Read more...] about 2019 North Texas Giving Day Final Results
North Texas Giving Day 6 P.M. Update
Just six hours are left for 2019 North Texas Giving Day numbers to surge. More than 2,900 organizations are collectively holding their nonprofit breaths that the funds will keep coming in. As of 6 p.m., the NTGD Leaderboard reported that $29.5M had been raised by 124,110 donations. In order to top last year’s record-breaking $48M total, they'll need to haul in more than … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day 6 P.M. Update
North Texas Giving Day Noontime Update
North Texas Giving Day is one third of the way through its marathon march to break its previous record of $48M. At noontime more than 79,000 donations have hauled in $17.5M+ for 2,824 organizations. And to add to the topping on the fundraising cake, over 7,993 folks have pledged 332,071 volunteer hours. There are still 12 more hours to be part of the mega-giving day. So even … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Noontime Update