Late Monday morning, a spanking new Hyundai was parked in front of Children's Medical Center Dallas. But there was something different about this white Santa Fe. It was covered with colorful hand prints ... and not just any hand prints. They belonged to kids like Clayton, Amairy, Ricky, Preston and Cameron, who had benefited from the research and treatments resulting … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Hyundai Hope On Wheels “Hands Over” $400K To Children’s For Pediatric Cancer Research
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Communities Foundation Of Texas Welcomes Aboard Orchid And Village Giving Circles With $50,000 Match
If “giving circle” is new to some, the words are a “growing global movement.” As Philanthropy Together reported, “There are now more than 2,500 active circles around the world giving intentionally and thoughtfully. Giving circles bring together people with shared values to collectively discuss and decide where to make pooled gifts. Giving circle [members] support with their … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Welcomes Aboard Orchid And Village Giving Circles With $50,000 Match
JUST IN: TACA’s Catalyst Grant Funding $670,000 Results In 2023-2024 Total Arts Investment Of $1M+
After yesterday's great news about about a North Texas non-profit's collaboration's success, let's keep the good news rolling with an announcement from TACA. Word arrived that the arts-loving organization will "share $670,000 thanks to its 2024 Catalyst Grant funding." That brings a "total investment in the arts to over $1 million in 2023-2024" by TACA. With its awards … [Read more...] about JUST IN: TACA’s Catalyst Grant Funding $670,000 Results In 2023-2024 Total Arts Investment Of $1M+
Operation Kindness’ Lifesaving Partnership Hub Is A Collaborative Oasis For Animal Rescue Groups
There is a remarkable brilliance that takes place as a result of a collaboration. So after days of rain, thunder, lightning and wind knocking trees topsy-turvy, the results of such collaboration took place on Thursday, June 6. As the North Texas sun shone a spotlight on the corner of 1771 Terre Colony and I-30's frontage road — between Dallas Animal … [Read more...] about Operation Kindness’ Lifesaving Partnership Hub Is A Collaborative Oasis For Animal Rescue Groups
Network Of Community Ministries To Provide Mental Health Services Thanks To Ruth Ann Marmion Fund And Richardson
Mental health has been the scourge of all parts of today's world. While it's not limited to any socio or economic group, it's still a "stigma that prevents individuals, families and close ones from seeking help." According to Network of Community Ministries, "In Texas, 3.3 million adults have a diagnosed mental health condition. 55% of adults with mental health conditions do … [Read more...] about Network Of Community Ministries To Provide Mental Health Services Thanks To Ruth Ann Marmion Fund And Richardson
JUST IN: The Rees-Jones Foundation Awards $4M For Operation Kindness’ Lifesaving Partnership Hub
When the Operation Kindness crew announced its plans on Saturday, September 16, to reconfigure a car facility on I-30 into the Lifesaving Partnerships Hub to provide animal services, animal transport and forensics for animal cruelty, there was an especially interesting couple in the crowd. Even if you didn’t know them, you could still tell they were animal lovers. Well, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Rees-Jones Foundation Awards $4M For Operation Kindness’ Lifesaving Partnership Hub
Three Giving Circles At Texas Women’s Foundation Provided $707,688 For 69 Non-Profits In 2023
It’s been a very busy year for Texas Women’s Foundation’s three giving circles — Orchid Giving Circle, The Village Giving Circle and Hispanic 100 (H100) Latina Giving Circle. All three combined had contributed $707,688 in grants for 69 non-profits in 2023 alone! Since being established at Texas Women's Foundation, the three circles combined have provided $3.55M in … [Read more...] about Three Giving Circles At Texas Women’s Foundation Provided $707,688 For 69 Non-Profits In 2023
JUST IN: Park Place Cares’ Season Of Giving Benefits 18 Area Non-Profits To The Tune Of $100K
This morning 18 North Texas non-profits woke up as very happy campers because yesterday they received early holiday gifts courtesy of Park Place Dealerships' Park Place Cares' Third Annual Season of Giving (aka World Kindness Day). The presents in the form of checks were hand-delivered by Park Place Dealerships Members and totaled $100,000. With more than 400 area … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Park Place Cares’ Season Of Giving Benefits 18 Area Non-Profits To The Tune Of $100K
The Cary Council To Celebrate UT Southwestern Early Research Trio At “An Evening With DocStars”
The Cary Council may not be familiar to all, but it's a dedicated group of Southwestern Medical Foundation (SW Medical Foundation) that supports "the advancement of early research at UT Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) in partnership with SW Medical Foundation." Its fundraising event, "An Evening With DocStars," is aptly named as it recognizes members of the UT … [Read more...] about The Cary Council To Celebrate UT Southwestern Early Research Trio At “An Evening With DocStars”
Cotton Bowl And College Football Playoff Foundations Provide $200K Grants For Four Area Non-Profits
It was a decade ago that Heisman Trophy winner/Pro Football Hall of Famer Tim Brown returned to his childhood school, Mount Auburn STEAM Academy, to help the College Football Playoff Foundation "launch and banner program" in order to "support and uplift teachers by focusing on four major areas: recognition, resources, professional development and recruitment … [Read more...] about Cotton Bowl And College Football Playoff Foundations Provide $200K Grants For Four Area Non-Profits
JUST IN: Bank Of America Provides $1M For The National Juneteenth Museum’s Becoming Reality
A woman with determination can shake things up. Whether it was Nellie Bly's shining a light on the treatment of the mentally ill in the late 1800s, or former first lady Betty Ford's bringing to light the issues of alcohol addiction and breast cancer, women throughout the ages have left their traditional roles to take on causes in need of attention. And so it also was when … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Bank Of America Provides $1M For The National Juneteenth Museum’s Becoming Reality