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
Mentors
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: Thinkatorium
According to Thinkatorium’s President Kate Van Dellen, "It just takes one moment to turn the light bulb of hope on for a student. I teach at University of Texas at Arlington and hear time and time again from my first-generation college students that a special field trip or cool event ignited their passion for problem-solving. They became lifelong learners. “Thinkatorium … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Thinkatorium
MySweetOpportunity: After-School All-Stars North Texas
According to After-School All-Stars North Texas (ASASNT) Advocate Gina Betts, “After-School All-Stars presence continues to grow in North Texas. As a former board member, advocate of the charity, I, along with the dedicated community leaders who have been honored by the organization, are eager to demonstrate the need for the programming that After School All Stars provides. … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: After-School All-Stars North Texas
MySweetOpportunity: Boys And Girls Club Of Greater Dallas
According to Boys And Girls Clubs Of Greater Dallas Anniversary Advisors and Advocates Gina and Ken Betts, “Imagine a place where who you are, where you are from or the circumstances that surround you don’t determine your access to experiences or opportunities. Through your support, Boys And Girls Clubs are making that vision a reality — in your community and communities … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Boys And Girls Club Of Greater Dallas
TXWF Leadership Forum And Awards Celebration Details Announced With ABC’s Deborah Roberts Moderating
Texas Women’s Foundation’s 2024 Leadership Forum and Awards Celebration Co-Chairs Sakina Rasheed Foster and Veronica Torres Hazley have just revealed the speaker, the 2024 Maura Women Helping Women and Young Leader awardees and the program for the annual fundraiser. First, let’s drop the impressive names who will be featured at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about TXWF Leadership Forum And Awards Celebration Details Announced With ABC’s Deborah Roberts Moderating
Coach Ken Carter Is Bringing His Message Of Mentoring Disadvantage Youth To Pot Of Gold Luncheon
For the 26th Annual Pot of Gold Luncheon, Event Co-Chairs Brittany and Caleb Bachelor have arranged to have "celebrated author, philanthropist and powerhouse speaker" Coach Ken Carter to be the keynote speaker for the Rainbow Days fundraiser. The subject of the hit movie, "Coach Carter," that starred Samuel L. Jackson, Ken made national news for "suspending his … [Read more...] about Coach Ken Carter Is Bringing His Message Of Mentoring Disadvantage Youth To Pot Of Gold Luncheon
Big Thought Is Thinking Big For Its 2023 Big Night Fundraiser At The Factory
Big Thought’s “Big Night 2023” is less than a month away and all the big elements are in place. Taking place at The Factory in Deep Ellum on Saturday, March 4, the fundraiser boasts leadership including Event Co-Chairs Lynn and Allan McBee and Christa and Ketric Sanford with Honorary Co-Chairs Sasha and DeMarcus Lawrence and Donna Wilhelm. Serving as host for the night … [Read more...] about Big Thought Is Thinking Big For Its 2023 Big Night Fundraiser At The Factory
JUST IN: Doswell Foundation Provides $548,931 For Dallas CASA Post-Case Mentoring Pilot Program
With so many children in foster care, a growing issue is the problem of youngsters “aging out” of the program, as well as “the formal relationship with their Dallas CASA volunteer ending.” These young adults find themselves vulnerable to a world of risks including “homelessness, unemployment, incarceration, human trafficking and many other challenges as they move into … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Doswell Foundation Provides $548,931 For Dallas CASA Post-Case Mentoring Pilot Program
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Rosa Es Rojo
According to Rosa Es Rojo Co-Founder Laura Mendivil, “Information is power; access to education changes lives, especially when talking about people's health and well-being. When people feel informed, heard, and in community, they make better decisions for themselves and their families, regardless of socioeconomic status. “Rosa Es Rojo makes wellness and cancer prevention … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Rosa Es Rojo
North Texas Giving Day Booster: National Black MBA Association – DFW Chapter
According to National Black MBA Association – DFW Chapter Community Relations Chair Jared Fitzpatrick, “The National Black MBA® Association was created in 1970 to help African-Americans coming into the corporate sector, largely for the first time, share experiences and insights to help make the journey easier. By nurturing these new professionals, our nonprofit helped early … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: National Black MBA Association – DFW Chapter