According to Eagle Oak Retreat Foundation volunteer Dennise Watanabe, “In 2021, my retired in-laws, Lillian and Steve Watanabe, embarked on a mission to give back to our nation’s heroes. They established a local non-profit organization, the Eagle Oak Retreat Foundation, whose mission is to provide combat veterans and first responders with the skills necessary to overcome … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Eagle Oak Retreat Foundation
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MySweetWithList: Texas Health Resources Foundation’s THRIVE
According to Texas Health Resources Foundation President Laura McWhorter, "Children have a very special place in our hearts. Nothing can compare to the way a child’s smile lights up a room, or the way a little one’s giggle can make your day. "However, joy quickly turns to heartbreak in situations where children don’t have what they need – particularly food and mental … [Read more...] about MySweetWithList: Texas Health Resources Foundation’s THRIVE
Sons Of The Flag’s Ten-Year Anniversary To Raise Funds Especially For Local Burn Care Programs
It was ten years ago that Sons of the Flag was created by Ryan “Birdman” Parrot in Dallas to support just one man who had suffered severe burns while serving his country. Ryan’s efforts were the result of his “learning of minimal advancements in burn care advancements since the Vietnam Era.” Soon it became evident that in addition to other vets with similar … [Read more...] about Sons Of The Flag’s Ten-Year Anniversary To Raise Funds Especially For Local Burn Care Programs
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support
According to Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support Senior Director of Development Amy Norton, “We cannot break the generational cycle of violence without first meeting the physical and emotional needs of each and every child who arrives to Genesis. “At Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support, we know that abuse is not just physical. It is financial, spiritual, emotional and … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support
North Texas Giving Day Booster: SONshine Center
According to SONshine Center Assistant Director Jaime Gough, “Ensuring that special needs adults have a safe and fun environment to learn, participate in a variety of activities, and socialize is of vital importance to help them gain independence, feel valued and reach their full potential! The SONshine Center is a Monday – Friday day program for adults with special needs. … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: SONshine Center
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Family Compass
According to Family Compass Marketing and Outreach Coordinator Kyla Lynch, “Family Compass is the largest agency in North Texas solely dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. We aim to build healthy families and a strong North Texas community through this critical work. Our vision is a world where all children are safe in their homes and communities … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Family Compass
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Mosaic Family Services
According to Mosaic Family Services Development Director Momtaz Begum, “At Mosaic Family Services, we believe freedom, dignity, and justice are human rights. Since our inception in 1993, Mosaic has been a beacon for underrepresented refugee and immigrant communities of North Texas. Mosaic has grown significantly since then and is now a comprehensive service provider that … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Mosaic Family Services
JUST IN: Metrocare Gets A $1.7M SAMHSA Grant To Implement ITCT Program For Five Years
Dallas’ Metrocare has scored a $1.7M grant from the United States’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The funds will be used for the "implementation of the nationally recognized Integrative Treatment for Complex Trauma (ITCT), an evidence-based trauma program for children and adolescents in Dallas County.” The five-year program will “focus on … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Metrocare Gets A $1.7M SAMHSA Grant To Implement ITCT Program For Five Years
Texas Bar Foundation Awards $10,000 To Support Poetic’s Helping Young Women In The Juvenile Justice System
Since launching its program in 2017, Poetic has “provided 24/7 access to evidence-based trauma therapy, art therapy, an on-site school and paid internships for girls (aged 12-18+) with a history of complex trauma.” According to Poetic Co-Founder/CEO Dr. HaeSung Han, “Juvenile justice-involved girls who have experienced complex trauma are most vulnerable to re-victimization … [Read more...] about Texas Bar Foundation Awards $10,000 To Support Poetic’s Helping Young Women In The Juvenile Justice System
The Women’s Center Of Tarrant County Is Turning April Into A Teal Fundraising Experience
When folks think of April, they consider it to be a breath of fresh air with the cold days of winter officially in the rearview mirror and fields of bluebonnets sprouting everywhere. But what most don’t realize that it’s also Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Usually it's the time when The Women's Center of Tarrant County held its … [Read more...] about The Women’s Center Of Tarrant County Is Turning April Into A Teal Fundraising Experience
Dallas Animal Services Continues To Turn Things Around Even During “Ruff” Times
North Texans take pride in being in the top ten when it counts. Why, Dallas alone is the ninth largest city in the U.S., the third largest in Texas, has the tallest cowboy in Texas (52’ Big Tex), the tallest indoor Christmas tree in the U.S. (at the Galleria), the largest urban arts district in the U.S., the largest metropolitan area in the nation not on a navigable body of … [Read more...] about Dallas Animal Services Continues To Turn Things Around Even During “Ruff” Times