According to Dogs Matter volunteer online marketing and foster operations leader Taylor Stensrud, “Founded in 2014 by Stephen Knight, Dogs Matter is the only dog fostering program in the country that helps to temporarily house dogs during the owner’s stay at treatment for alcohol and drug addiction. Finding a temporary home for your dog while going to treatment is an issue … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dogs Matter
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North Texas Giving Day Booster: Celebrate Forever Families
According to Celebrate Forever Families volunteer Shelby Fry, “Celebrate Forever Families (aka Forever Families) is a non-profit non-denominational ministry that provides a no cost residential program for women and children who are in crisis and has been helping to restore lives since 2015. They primarily serve families from North Texas; however, women have traveled from … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Celebrate Forever Families
Mavs Foundation’s Dedication And Scottish Rite For Children’s Treasure Street Events Postponed
A couple of postponement notices were just sent in about North Texas events. In addition to today’s dedication of the newest basketball court at My Health My Resources Youth Recovery Campus hosted by the Mavs Foundation in partnership with Coca-Cola being postponed to “a future date,” Scottish Rite for Children’s Treasure Street 2021 scheduled for Thursday, October 7, has been … [Read more...] about Mavs Foundation’s Dedication And Scottish Rite For Children’s Treasure Street Events Postponed
Austin Street Center’s Turning Dirt Celebrated A Major Step In Helping The Homeless
Across the street from the Austin Street Chapel, an earth mover sat quietly in what appeared to be a huge vacant lot. Only it was totally empty Thursday. On the northwest side was a tent with chairs in rows facing a podium. Behind it were 13 shining shovels in stands and topped with equally shiny hardhats. It was the setting for the 11 a.m. groundbreaking for the new Austin … [Read more...] about Austin Street Center’s Turning Dirt Celebrated A Major Step In Helping The Homeless
The Magdalen House Officially Put Out The Welcome Mat Thursday At Maggie’s House
Built in 1910, the two-story, red-brick house at 4513 Gaston had been built during the turn-of-the-century glory days of East Dallas when Swiss Avenue was the showplace boulevard just blocks away. Over the years, both the house and the neighborhood had their ups and downs. Like other family homes in the area, 4513 evolved into a boarding house that was in need of some love and … [Read more...] about The Magdalen House Officially Put Out The Welcome Mat Thursday At Maggie’s House
JUST IN: The Auxiliary Of Nexus Is Popping Up With A Mother’s Day Gift Solution
Not even a global pandemic can stop Mother’s Day from happening. Whether it’s an online “thank you” or a family get-together, it’s a day that is perfectly made for the month of May. Over the years of celebrating mothers on this special day, the tradition has been brunch and/or bouquets of flowers. The Auxiliary of Nexus has come up with a two-for-one answer to your … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Auxiliary Of Nexus Is Popping Up With A Mother’s Day Gift Solution
The Upswing Fund For Adolescent Mental Health Awards $100K Grant To Phoenix House Texas
The old saying goes that, “If March comes in like a lion, it goes out like a lamb.” But Texas-based Phoenix House Texas switched up the saying, going out of March with a lion’s share of a grant — $100,000 to be exact, thanks to The Upswing Fund for Adolescent Mental Health. And the timing couldn’t have been better. As Phoenix House Texas CEO Bart Loewen explained, … [Read more...] about The Upswing Fund For Adolescent Mental Health Awards $100K Grant To Phoenix House Texas
March 3 Update: Cancellation, Postponement And Rescheduled
While the Texas governor is reopening the state and local officials are wary, the North Texas nonprofits are still juggling dates for the good of their organizations, supporters, staffs and vendors. Here is the latest group of changes for fundraising calendars: Cancellation Auxiliary of Nexus' Spring Luncheon scheduled for Friday, May 21 Postponed The Dallas … [Read more...] about March 3 Update: Cancellation, Postponement And Rescheduled
JUST IN: Nexus Spring Luncheon Canceled, But The 50 For 50 Anniversary Campaign Continues
After months of planning and COVID-19 caused postponements of its Spring Lunch featuring Mackenzie Phillips, The Auxiliary of Nexus fundraiser was on the calendar for an in-person event at the Hilton Anatole on Friday, May 21. But despite the best efforts of Auxiliary President Janina Solomon and Luncheon Chair Elizabeth Minahan, it was decided that it still wasn’t the right … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Nexus Spring Luncheon Canceled, But The 50 For 50 Anniversary Campaign Continues
JUST IN: Metrocare Receives $3,999,992 Grant To Expand Its Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Program
There’s a lot of celebrating today over at Metrocare Services. North Texas' largest provider of mental health services was just awarded a $3,999,992 grant by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) with the goal of expanding its services to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Metrocare Receives $3,999,992 Grant To Expand Its Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Program
JUST IN: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball’s Goal of $5,391,091 Announced To Benefit Eight Dallas Children’s Nonprofits
After going through the grueling vetting process of the Crystal Charity Ball, any beneficiary will admit that an IRS audit would be a welcome relief. Thursday, after weeks of interviewing, presentations, checking and still more checking of the submissions by countless worthy organizations, the decision was made at a general meeting of the CCB membership about which Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball’s Goal of $5,391,091 Announced To Benefit Eight Dallas Children’s Nonprofits