While North Texas Giving Day was heading to the final hours of its 2021 fundraiser on Thursday, September 23, the 2021 Chick Lit Luncheon patrons were getting revved up for the next day’s fundraiser for Community Partners of Dallas. As luxury vehicles were in the conga line at Korshak’s valet, Korshak owner Crawford Brock was manning the door and greeting guests like … [Read more...] about Korshak’s Crawford Brock Was Back From The High Seas To Host Chick Lit Patron Party
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SPCA Patron Party Was A Howling Success As Animal Lovers Prepared For North Texas Giving Day And Fur Ball
Another outdoor gathering on the evening of Wednesday, September 22, that lucked out when it came to perfect weather conditions was the SPCA of Texas' patron party at Mimi and Bill Vanderstraaten's home. While four-legged friends were taking the night off, two-legged best friends of the animals were getting charged up for the next day's North Texas Giving Day (that ended up … [Read more...] about SPCA Patron Party Was A Howling Success As Animal Lovers Prepared For North Texas Giving Day And Fur Ball
2021 North Texas Giving Day Crossed The Fundraising Finish Line Busting All Previous Records
Just around 9 p.m., the 2021 North Texas Giving Day campaign passed last year’s goal of $58M+ and was heading to hit new heights despite claims that North Texans were worn out after 21 months of pandemic fundraising. Oh, those silly naysayers! Little did they know that with the finish line in sight, it was going to be a rush to break records big time. And that’s exactly … [Read more...] about 2021 North Texas Giving Day Crossed The Fundraising Finish Line Busting All Previous Records
UPDATE: 2021 North Texas Giving Day Just Passed The $48M Mark
With a little more than six hours to go, 2021 North Texas Giving Day just whipped past the $48.6M point. Now, the nail biting is underway as North Texas non-profits and the Communities Foundation of Texas team sprint to the midnight finish line. It's better than reality TV. Will they make it past 2020's $58M goal? If they do, will they squeak by or will they stampede ahead? … [Read more...] about UPDATE: 2021 North Texas Giving Day Just Passed The $48M Mark
North Texas Giving Day Update: $34M Donated and 11,800+ Volunteers Pledged
Just six hours into 2021 North Texas Giving Day and emailboxes are filling up with reminders that the big fundraising day has arrived. And folks are responding with moolah and volunteer hours. The latest report is that more than $34M has been donated and 11,800+ volunteers have signed up. According to the MySweetCharity abacus, that translates into $5M+ and nearly 2,000 … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Update: $34M Donated and 11,800+ Volunteers Pledged
2021 North Texas Giving Day Is Off And Running With $21.4M Already Raised
Only two hours into North Texas Giving Day and the Leadership board is already whirling past the $21.4M mark for more than 2,900 organizations thank to 88,000+ donations. At the head of the board is the North Texas Food Bank that has $624,500+, followed by Children’s Medical Center Foundation at $441,500+, Both Ends Believing at $345,500+, Denison Forum $281,00+ and The … [Read more...] about 2021 North Texas Giving Day Is Off And Running With $21.4M Already Raised
2021 North Texas Giving Day Is Putting The Fun Into Fundraising For Area Non-Profits
If your emailbox has had a surge of notes from your non-profit friends encouraging you to get onboard with them for North Texas Giving Day, the big day is just hours away. Starting at 6 a.m. Thursday, the 2021 NTGD will start its 18-hour march to raise funds for non-profits in 20 North Texas counties. Unlike last year, when the P-word (aka pandemic) forced most activities … [Read more...] about 2021 North Texas Giving Day Is Putting The Fun Into Fundraising For Area Non-Profits
North Texas Giving Day Booster: For The Love Of Sunshine
According to For The Love Of Sunshine Founder Akeisha Shipman, “When you get sick what do you do? You probably make an appointment with your doctor, hop in your car, and try to arrive on time. For the homeless, showing up for an appointment on time, getting to class and maintaining a job becomes almost impossible without a reliable means of transportation of their … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: For The Love Of Sunshine
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas Pets Alive
According to Dallas Pets Alive Founder/Executive Director Leslie Sans, "Is your adorable pet next to you right now? Maybe laying by your side or your lap, begging for a head scratch or a belly rub. Now think for a moment about being put into such a dire life situation where you have to consider giving your companion up and surrendering them to a shelter. Can you imagine what … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas Pets Alive
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Explorium Denton Children’s Museum
According to Explorium Denton Children's Museum Executive Director Dinora Padilla-Avina, “One play date at a time is the best investment for the mental health of the future of our tiniest citizens! Explorium Denton provides opportunities for children and families to play and learn together as our effort to maintain children’s mental health. As we all know, the pandemic … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Explorium Denton Children’s Museum
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dogs Matter
According to Dogs Matter volunteer online marketing and foster operations leader Taylor Stensrud, “Founded in 2014 by Stephen Knight, Dogs Matter is the only dog fostering program in the country that helps to temporarily house dogs during the owner’s stay at treatment for alcohol and drug addiction. Finding a temporary home for your dog while going to treatment is an issue … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dogs Matter