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: 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: 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
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: North Texas Wildlife Center
According to North Texas Wildlife Center President Rebecca Hamlin, “Each year, hundreds of north Texas residents encounter the unexpected - a wildlife emergency. Ranging from walking to your car and finding an injured, pink baby squirrel, an opossum attacked by a dog with babies in her pouch, to an entangled North Texas Wildlife Center (NTXWC) steps in. “North … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: North Texas Wildlife Center
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Café Momentum
According to Café Momentum’s Sr. Manager of Marketing and Events Laura Beth Lopez, “The skillet is hot and the flames are high, but the young chefs in the Café Momentum kitchen are keeping it cool. Our innovative non-profit restaurant in the heart of downtown Dallas provides more than just casual fine dining for foodies. It’s completely run by justice-involved youth … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Café Momentum
MySweetSchoolDaze: Nexus Family Recovery Center’s First Annual Duck Derby
According to Nexus Family Recovery Center's First Annual Duck Derby Co-Chairs and sisters Liv Tracy and Sam Tracy, “Nexus Family Recovery Center’s is excited to announce its First Annual Duck Derby, a unique fundraising event that combines community spirit with playful competition. Scheduled for Tuesday, August 27, from 5-7 p.m., the event will take place at a beautiful home … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: Nexus Family Recovery Center’s First Annual Duck Derby
MySweetOpportunity: New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy
According to New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy Board Member and volunteer Kathleen Beisly, “We have built a community from all walks of life; our participants vary in age from the very young to over 90! Our program participants struggle with a wide range of disabilities, but find freedom, confidence, control and feelings of success when working with our horses. The majority … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy
JUST IN: Project Transformation National CEO Steps Down To Assume Equest Leadership
Back in 1998, Sarah Wilke and Dr. Leighton K. Farrell came up with Project Transformation (PT) over lunch one day. The idea was to create a program that would “address three unique challenges: 1) how to meet the academic, physical, social-emotional and spiritual needs of children; 2) how to provide meaningful ways for college-age young adults to explore ministry opportunities … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Project Transformation National CEO Steps Down To Assume Equest Leadership