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UPDATE: North Texas Giving Tuesday Now Has Just Six More Hours To Help Area Nonprofits

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The final push is on for today's North Texas Giving Tuesday Now with just six hours to go. Yipes! Having raised $13.5M for area nonprofits, this first ever and very needed 18-hour marathon is for organizations that have been victims of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as those on the frontline battling the virus. The North Texas Food Bank that has been put to the test in the … [Read more...] about UPDATE: North Texas Giving Tuesday Now Has Just Six More Hours To Help Area Nonprofits

Get Up And Get Doing: Preparing For North Texas Giving Tuesday Now

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Now is the time to start rummaging through your coat pockets and between the cushions of your couch for money to participate in Tuesday's North Texas Giving Tuesday Now. With more than 3,000 North Texas nonprofits crossing their fingers to rally donors to their programs, they're literally banking on your sending in some money during the big day that runs from 6 a.m. to … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: Preparing For North Texas Giving Tuesday Now

MySweetKindness: Glenn Hunter

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According to Glenn Hunter, The doorbell rings and it's Mark, holding up a plastic grocery bag with a GladWare container inside. "How 'bout some p'sketti"? he asks with a smile, using his shorthand slang for "spaghetti." Like many in our East Dallas community, we've kept up a passing acquaintance over the years with a few of our neighbors, trading pleasantries on … [Read more...] about MySweetKindness: Glenn Hunter

March 30 Updates On Cancellations, Reschedules And Postponements

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Earlier this year April looked like the big fundraising month of the year. However, the coronavirus forced event planners to either shift gears to future dates or to cancel their fundraisers. From today’s notices, it appears that April’s highlights will only be Palm Sunday, Passover and Easter. Here’s today’s rundown: Cancellations Salvation Army D/FW Command’s … [Read more...] about March 30 Updates On Cancellations, Reschedules And Postponements

North Texas Cares Brings Together Local Foundations And United Ways For Area Nonprofits

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While some folks had hoped yesterday’s “Thinking Globally, Acting Locally, Philanthropy Responds” online panel would provide instant solutions for the disasters hitting their nonprofits, a true gem was discussed — North Texas Cares. Since the coronavirus swept area fundraising efforts into oblivion, Communities Foundation of Texas and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, … [Read more...] about North Texas Cares Brings Together Local Foundations And United Ways For Area Nonprofits

Get Up and Get Doing: Morning Eye Opener

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Before brewing that first cup of coffee or even brushing your teeth, take your temperature. If it’s normal, you just told yourself that you're symptom-free. But if you do have a fever, you should check for other symptoms (i.e., cough, tiredness, shortness of breath) as well. If some are present, contact your area’s hotline: Collin County: 211, select option 6 … [Read more...] about Get Up and Get Doing: Morning Eye Opener

MySweetKindness: Lisa And Clay Cooley

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According to Lisa Cooley, Clay and I never could’ve imagined that we would be where we are now. I don’t know about you, but I am still trying to wrap my mind around all that has gone on in our community the last few weeks. While I know times are uncertain and we are all scared and unsure, the one thing I have always been certain of, is the inherent goodness in people. I know … [Read more...] about MySweetKindness: Lisa And Clay Cooley

JUST IN: Dallas County Launches Shelter-In-Place Status Starting Monday At 11:59 P.M.

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Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins just announced that Dallas County will adjust into shelter-in-place (“SIP”) starting Monday, March 23, at 11:59 p.m. The order basically bans people from leaving their residences for anything but an "essential" activity. What does that mean? The word “essential” is the word that determines your world. What you may consider important to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas County Launches Shelter-In-Place Status Starting Monday At 11:59 P.M.

MySweetCharity To Launch The MySweetKindness Series With Your Help

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If you are feeling anxious and/or a sense of confusion, you’re not alone. We are all dealing with a situation that is new and evolving. However, if we allow ourselves to be saturated with bad news, those fears will only grow. To provide a source of relief from the situation, MySweetCharity is undertaking a new series — MySweetKindness. Plans call for by-lined articles by … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity To Launch The MySweetKindness Series With Your Help

JUST IN: Moody Foundation Commits $1M For COVID-19 Relief Funds For North Texas Nonprofits

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The sun may not be shining much today, but the Moody Foundation is. Once again, Foundation Chair/Executive Director Francie Moody-Dahlberg, Ross Moody and Elizabeth Moody have shown leadership and compassion in helping the people of North Texas. To assist North Texans during this time, Francie just sent word that the foundation is making an initial $1M commitment for … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Moody Foundation Commits $1M For COVID-19 Relief Funds For North Texas Nonprofits