The Dallas Independent School District has suffered through all types of challenges in recent years. From tornadoes ravaging schools and COVID-19 stymying traditional classes to February’s Winter Storm URI, students and faculty have tried to maintain their studies. To help them through these especially tough times has been United To Learn, which works in 47 DISD … [Read more...] about United To Learn’s Community Campus Day Needs Hands And Funds For Transformational Projects
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Canceled Event SOS – Dallas Afterschool’s Recess
According to Dallas Afterschool CEO Christina Hanger, Recess, the signature fundraising event for Dallas Afterschool was cancelled due to concerns over COVID-19. This unique fundraiser designed to help adults “return to the playground” was scheduled for March 27th at The Empire Room where we were expecting over 300 attendees. Proceeds from Recess benefit our work … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS – Dallas Afterschool’s Recess
Could-We-Use-The-Help-And-How: Wags & Waves
"Wags and Waves gives families the opportunity to 'show-off' a very important member of their family – their dogs. The fun-filled event includes Canine Contests, Entertainment and Demonstrations, Celebrity Emcees and a Doggie Mall featuring unique vendors and crafts along with the opportunity to surf in the Wave Pool, do the dog-paddle in the Fountain Pool or just float in the … [Read more...] about Could-We-Use-The-Help-And-How: Wags & Waves
Could-We-Use-The-Help-And-How: American Red Cross
"As a disaster relief agency that responds to someone’s worst day 24/7/365, we live and breathe by volunteers. Lucky for us, we have a good roster of committed people who willingly get out of bed in the middle of the night to respond to home fires, tornadoes or work around the clock in hurricane evacuation shelters. But the reality is this, the Red Cross needs more volunteers. … [Read more...] about Could-We-Use-The-Help-And-How: American Red Cross
Could-We-Use-The-Help-And-How: Human Rights Initiative
"Human Rights Initiative depends on volunteers to assist our clients and our organization in a variety of ways. HRI provides free legal representation to victims of human rights abuses seeking asylum in the United States, victims of human trafficking, victims of spousal or child abuse at the hands of a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, immigrant children who flee from … [Read more...] about Could-We-Use-The-Help-And-How: Human Rights Initiative
Could-We-Use-The-Help-And-How: Attitudes & Attire
"Attitudes & Attire™ is a nonprofit agency dedicated to promoting personal growth for women seeking self-sufficiency. The agency’s program provides the tools that raise self-esteem, promote ethics, and build the confidence necessary to succeed in the workplace. The agency’s Hopeful Smiles Program provides much-needed dental care to women whose smiles have been damaged by … [Read more...] about Could-We-Use-The-Help-And-How: Attitudes & Attire
Could-We-Use-The-Help-And-How: The Senior Source
"From young to old and everyone in between, The Senior Source is always in need of some great volunteers. People turn to us for help with job searches, nursing home advocacy, money management and general aging issues, so our volunteer opportunities run the gambit. What makes it great is that volunteers have plenty of different types of experiences to choose from. Here are some … [Read more...] about Could-We-Use-The-Help-And-How: The Senior Source
Could-We-Use-The-Help-And-How: Equest
"If Equest had 25 new volunteers, we could station them around our beautiful property to help our special needs riders play fabulous mounted games on their trail ride quest at our annual fun day and fundraiser, Ridefest- The Quest! scheduled for all day Saturday, October 22nd in Wylie. They would help these inspiring youngsters battle dragons, 'joust' the rings, recover the … [Read more...] about Could-We-Use-The-Help-And-How: Equest
Could-We-Use-The-Help-And-How: New Friends New Life
"At New Friends New Life, volunteers add value!"Every week volunteers feed, counsel, teach, pray and care for all the women and children of NFNL. Throughout the year volunteers plan and implement special events that support us financially. It would be impossible to do the work we do without volunteers."Volunteer in one of these areas:Administrative/Office TasksBudget … [Read more...] about Could-We-Use-The-Help-And-How: New Friends New Life
Could-We-Use-The-Help-And-How: Groundwork Dallas
Groundwork Dallas"Groundwork Dallas was originally founded in 2005 as a nonprofit organization and is one of 18 approved Local Trusts in the Groundwork USA network. We are dedicated to improving access to the Great Trinity Forest in Dallas by planning, constructing and maintaining nature trails, multi-use recreational trails and trail amenities in the Great Trinity Forest. We … [Read more...] about Could-We-Use-The-Help-And-How: Groundwork Dallas
Could-We-Use-The-Help-And-How: March Of Dimes
"The March of Dimes Dallas and Fort Worth divisions are preparing for a busy fall slate. Both cities will host its annual fundraising galas, the Signature Chefs Auction, showcasing the culinary talents of top local chefs, while premium wine tasting and exclusive live auction and Big Board items are also included."The Signature Chefs Auction of Fort Worth will kick off the … [Read more...] about Could-We-Use-The-Help-And-How: March Of Dimes