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2020 North Texas Giving Day Leaderboard Is Busting With More than $42M Thanks To 145,000 Generous Donors

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With the final six hours still to go, North Texas Giving Day is continuing its march to show the world that despite COVID-19 North Texas generosity is a global success story. At 6 p.m. the NTGD tally was passing the $42M marker benefiting more than 3,000 nonprofits. If you haven’t checked the Leaderboard, you’ve missed some changes among the leaders. Folks, this is … [Read more...] about 2020 North Texas Giving Day Leaderboard Is Busting With More than $42M Thanks To 145,000 Generous Donors

The Katy Trail’s Capital Campaign Enters Its Public Phase To Cross Its $8M Finish Line

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While the Katy Trail has been the spot for walking, running and cycling for years, the arrival of COVID-19 since March has turned it into the most popular place to shake off the anxieties of the day. Even before the virus changed our way of life, the Trail was having more than 1M users annually. Since March that usage has increased 20%. Luckily, the Friends of the Katy … [Read more...] about The Katy Trail’s Capital Campaign Enters Its Public Phase To Cross Its $8M Finish Line

Giddy Up To Pendery’s For Father’s Day Gifts Benefiting The Equest Ponies

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It seems that Father’s Day had sneaked up on kids throughout the area. The typical pop insists that he doesn’t need a thing except for some peace and quiet. Still the old man deserves something, and this year is a real challenge with professional sports being limited in fan attendance. Luckily, Equest and Pendery’s have come up with an idea that will help in the gift … [Read more...] about Giddy Up To Pendery’s For Father’s Day Gifts Benefiting The Equest Ponies

JUST IN: Amazon Delivers $100,000 to North Texas Food Bank To Support COVID-19 Response

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Some of the busiest people in North Texas have been Amazon’s fulfillment workers and delivery folks. They have been true game changers for many who couldn’t get out during the weeks of COVID-19 shelter-in-place. Now the Amazon crew has made a huge delivery to the North Texas Food Bank — $100,000. That amount will result in 300,000 healthy nutritious meals being provided … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Amazon Delivers $100,000 to North Texas Food Bank To Support COVID-19 Response

MySweetWishList Clayton Dabney For Kids With Cancer

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According to Clayton Dabney for Kids with Cancer Board Chair Jenny Saphier, “Clayton Dabney was a very courageous boy who, at the age of six, lost his battle with cancer. Clayton’s unique spirit and legacy live on through our organization, thanks to generous donors and sponsors who promote our cause to help less-fortunate families who struggle with the devastation and grief … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList Clayton Dabney For Kids With Cancer

JUST IN: Santa Breaks His Previous Records Of Gift Giving And Elves Head To Lake Como

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Santa and his reindeer team are back home at the North Pole. While Rudolph and his pals are enjoying hoof massages, Santa is regaling Mrs. Claus with what he saw and the chimneys that he squeezed down. The entire highlight of the 24-hour tour of the world was how many presents he left at homes. It was a whopping 7,574,576,003 thanks to the help of his staff of elves, both at … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Santa Breaks His Previous Records Of Gift Giving And Elves Head To Lake Como

MySweetWishList: Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support

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According to Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support Alliance Board President Keana Meyer, “At Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support, our mission year-round is to provide safety, shelter and support for women who have experienced domestic violence. One way we do this is by providing our clients with gift cards. These empower our clients by allowing them to fill up their … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support

MySweetWishList: Friends Of Dallas Animal Services Kurandas

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According to Friends of Dallas Animal Services Executive Director Wendy Reiner, “I’m so excited to represent a brand new non-profit, Friends of Dallas Animal Services (DAS), as both its Executive Director and as a long-term DAS volunteer. We founded Friends of DAS earlier this year to help bridge the gap between DAS’ funding needs and what it receives from the city … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Friends Of Dallas Animal Services Kurandas

MySweetWishList Series Kicks Off Earlier Than Usual

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The MySweetWishList series is having a slight change of plans this year. Instead of kicking off on the Monday after Thanksgiving, it will take place on the Monday before turkey day. The reason is due to Thanksgiving’s taking place later in November than usual. For newcomers, the series’ goal/hope is to provide North Texans with the chance to learn about nonprofits and their … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList Series Kicks Off Earlier Than Usual

Children’s Super Heroes And Dream Team Are Joined By ER Reimagination Campaign Champs

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Children's Health has had more fantastic superheroes/heroines than a convention of Marvel Comic characters lately. Just last month the Children's Dream Team (Troy Aikman, Clayton Kershaw, Dirk Nowitzki and Jordan Spieth) joined forces to promote the Children's story. And last Thursday, a heap of Super Heroes in red capes were floating around Children’s Health’s Plano and Dallas … [Read more...] about Children’s Super Heroes And Dream Team Are Joined By ER Reimagination Campaign Champs