According to Founder And CEO Of The One Heart Project Steve Riach, “The One Heart Project is thrilled to participate in our first North Texas Giving Day. Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day represents an opportunity to enhance and expand our initiatives in Rockwall. “This funding will support youth like Mack, a One Heart graduate who, after growing up … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: The One Heart Project
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2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Traffick911
According to Traffick911’s Mission Engagement Coordinator Hannah Adeoye, “We’ve all seen them—the heart-pounding movies, the scary headlines, and the social media shares. It’s likely that the words ‘child sex trafficking’ conjure up images of kids trapped in a dusty room somewhere—somewhere, ‘over there,’ right? But child sex trafficking is not just an ‘over there’ issue. … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Traffick911
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Youth With Faces
According to Youth With Faces’ CEO Chris Quadri, “Teens have one thing in common: they all make mistakes. Regrettably, not all get to learn from them. For hundreds of kids in our community, the risk-taking and boundary-testing of the teen years leads them to the confines of the juvenile justice system. While youth referrals declined during the pandemic, there has been a … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Youth With Faces
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: STEPS With Horses
According to STEPS With Horses’ Executive Director Dr. Hallie Sheade, “When life's challenges become overwhelming and conventional means offer little relief, it can feel isolating and discouraging. Now, picture stepping into a serene pasture, greeted by the gentle nuzzle of a therapy horse. At STEPS with Horses, this is the experience we offer. Here, individuals find a … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: STEPS With Horses
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: WeBUILT DFW
According to WeBUILT DFW’s Senior Vice-President Lindsay Langton, “The statistics are staggering, yet virtually unknown to the general population. Many have heard of the meteoric rise in autism rates, but few have heard of the housing crisis affecting this population. For instance, of adults with autism, only a small percentage (19%) live outside their parent’s home. The … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: WeBUILT DFW
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Laughter League
According to Laughter League’s Co-Founder and CEO Tiffany Riley, “One of the most magical moments for Laughter League is when a busload of burn survivors arrives at Camp John Marc for a week of summer camp. The kids exit the bus in long sleeves and hoodies, covering their scars and feeling self-conscious about how they look. By the end of the first day, they are all wearing … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Laughter League
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: North Texas Disability Chamber
According to North Texas Disability Chamber’s President And CEO Dylan M. Rafaty, “In today’s world, it does not adapt to the disability community but instead we must adapt to the world. The disability community is often overlooked and has faced difficult challenges. Some of these include the lack of prioritizing accessibility in physical and digital settings, promoting … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: North Texas Disability Chamber
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: New Life Cat Rescue
According to New Life Cat Rescue’s Foster Coordinator and Medical Director Christy Gann, “Artie was a beautiful orange cat who loved to roam the streets of his neighborhood, chasing birds and basking in the sun. One fateful day, as he was crossing the road, a speeding car came out of nowhere and struck him, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. “Fortunately, a … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: New Life Cat Rescue
Celebrating Women Invitations Had Volunteers Handy With Pens To Address Envelopes
Despite not knowing the speaker for the Celebrating Women's 25th Anniversary Silver Jubilee Luncheon, both former chairs (Laura Downing, Margo Goodwin and Carol Seay) and volunteers like (Carol Dalton, Angie Kadesky, Pat McCall, Pam McCallum and Connie Yates), gathered around Felicia Powell's dinner table on Thursday, August 1. With pen in hand, the gals addressed envelopes for … [Read more...] about Celebrating Women Invitations Had Volunteers Handy With Pens To Address Envelopes
2024 Callier Listening Camp Was Filled With The Laughter Of Children Playing Hokey Pokey
While the world seemed overwhelmed with politics, there was nothing like the laughter of free-for-all play of children. But on this occasion it was even more so at the Callier Listening Camp at Cross Creek Ranch on Wednesday, July 31. That's where dozens of youngsters 11 years and younger had a day of climbing a rock tower, sliding down a low-up slide and just racing … [Read more...] about 2024 Callier Listening Camp Was Filled With The Laughter Of Children Playing Hokey Pokey
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Legacy Cares
According to Legacy Cares Director of Development Jennifer Firmin, “Imagine you are sitting in a doctor’s office, and you just received a diagnosis that will change your life forever. A diagnosis that is so stigmatized by society that you would regret it if other people found out. And then you begin to spiral, thinking about what treatment is going to cost and who will be in … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Legacy Cares