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
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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
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Youth Equipped To Succeed
According to Youth Equipped to Succeed (YES) Director of Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Rayshannette Trotter, “As we see in daily headlines, there has been a dramatic increase in mental illness, anxiety, depression, and suicide among youth. Students today are facing significant cultural pressures and a barrage of negative messages that generations before them have never experienced. … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Youth Equipped To Succeed
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Code Pink Productions Inc.
According to Code Pink Productions Inc. Founder/President Monique J Muhammad, “We do better as a community through our selfless acts for others! “That’s true everywhere, as in North Texas, where Code Pink Productions Inc. operates. This philosophy motivates our many efforts to provide opportunities to our fellow human beings, including fundraising events and mentorship … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Code Pink Productions Inc.
North Texas Giving Day Booster: BEST Of Texas Robotics
According to BEST of Texas Robotics, Executive Director Johannes Starks, “BEST of Texas Robotics Helps Students be their BEST! “Katelyn Klein is now working on her master’s degree in Psychology at Pepperdine University and BEST helped her get there. “BEST was an amazing experience that taught me many life skills that I use today such as working with a team, critical … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: BEST Of Texas Robotics
North Texas Giving Day Booster Series Kicks Off Monday
According to Communities Foundation of Texas Senior VP, Chief Giving and Community Impact Officer Monica Christopher, “It is almost that time of year in North Texas – North Texas Giving Day season! We are so excited that Communities Foundation of Texas’ 14th annual North Texas Giving Day is back, beginning with early giving in just a few weeks on Thursday, September … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster Series Kicks Off Monday
JUST IN: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas’ Women Of Distinction Luncheon Honorees And Details Announced
The Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX) already has an all-star lineup to be honored at its 18th annual Women of Distinction Luncheon on Friday, October 28. Luncheon Co-Chairs/Girl Scout vets Nickoria Johnson and Teresa Lin have put together a program with the goal of “recognizing this year’s honorees and bringing together hundreds of people in North Texas to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas’ Women Of Distinction Luncheon Honorees And Details Announced
Just Say YES Celebration Debuted New Name, Touching Awards And An Inspiring Keynote Address
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Just Say YES provided a night of surprises for its "Celebration! A Night Of Hope And Connection" at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Thursday, April 28. From a name refreshening, a surprise award, swag bags for guests and a memorable talk by keynote speaker Mike Singletary, the night was a memory maker ... and a money maker, thanks to a $50,000 … [Read more...] about Just Say YES Celebration Debuted New Name, Touching Awards And An Inspiring Keynote Address
Scottie Joe’s Is Brewing Up Hands-On Experience For Highland Park High School Students
Starbucks and Drip may not be aware, but there’s a new coffee shop in North Texas. It’s called Scottie Joe’s and is the result of a partnership of Highland Park High School and Credit Union of Texas (CUTX). This student-run coffee shop is an interesting undertaking allowing juniors and seniors to have a hands-on experience of running a business. While students in the … [Read more...] about Scottie Joe’s Is Brewing Up Hands-On Experience For Highland Park High School Students
Just Say YES Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Football Icon Mike Singletary As Keynote Speaker
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Just Say YES is going full force with an in-person “Celebration – A Night Of Hope And Connection” at the Omni Hotel Dallas on Thursday, April 28. After netting a whopping $379,423.02 from last year’s hybrid event, Just Say Yes Founder/President Dan Bailey and his team have ramped up their goal to haul in a record-breaking … [Read more...] about Just Say YES Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Football Icon Mike Singletary As Keynote Speaker