According to Resource Center Youth First member Brandon Fontenot, Every year, North Texas Giving Day helps Resource Center raise critical funds for Youth First, Resource Center’s community program serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) youth ages 12-18. The only program of its kind in Dallas, Youth First addresses the challenges LGBTQ … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Resource Center
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North Texas Giving Day Booster: Visible Unity Inc.
According to Visible Unity Inc. President Pam Fields, Visible Unity has been around only a short time, which is why it is important to partner with organizations who help to increase our reach, exposure, and financial capacity. North Texas Giving Day is one such partner. Through our participation in NTXGD, we have increased our visibility (no pun intended!) across the … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Visible Unity Inc.
North Texas Giving Day Booster: ReInspire
According to ReInspire Executive Director Charise Olson, North Texas Giving Day changes lives. Because of the support organizations will receive from your giving on Thursday, September 17, lives will be changed. Organizations throughout our communities will be able to continue their work to make lives better. For small organizations like ReInspire, the change can be … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: ReInspire
North Texas Giving Day Booster: After8toEducate
According to After8toEducate Project Coordinator Lydia Dubose, With only three days’ notice, Han needed to find another place to live when COVID-19 closures affected her university. In a recent panel discussion on COVID-19 and youth homelessness, a group of formerly homeless students reflected on their experiences and the unique difficulties that young people face during … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: After8toEducate
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Lone Star Wheelers
According to Lone Star Wheelers President/Executive Director Shannon Catalano, Mike was like a little kid as we rode the specialized red and grey bike ‘round and ‘round the circle in front of DaySpring Senior Living in Plano. Quickly feeling safe and secure, Mike was game for going all the way around the building. A cheering squad at the entrance greeted us with each … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Lone Star Wheelers
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas-Fort Worth Urban League Young Professionals
According to Dallas-Fort Worth Urban League Young Professionals Executive Board Member Jessica Rhodes, The mission of the Dallas-Fort Worth Urban League Young Professionals movement is to enable African Americans and other under-served groups to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights. DFWULYP is comprised of Committees with Initiatives that center … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas-Fort Worth Urban League Young Professionals
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Passport For Paws
According to Passport For Paws marketing and social media coordinator Haley Dillon, The overpopulation of dogs and cats is a sad fact of life in North Texas despite the herculean efforts of local shelters and rescue organizations. There are simply more animals in need than available homes, and those in charge of city shelters face heart-wrenching decisions when there is … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Passport For Paws
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Opening Doors For Women In Need
According to Opening Doors For Women In Need supporter Onika S. Brisco, Nonprofit organization, Opening Doors For Women In Need, will enhance self-esteem, build confidence, empower women, and help them realize that “when one door closes another one opens”. And this could not have been all the truer during the pandemic COVID-19. With its corporate office in the Como … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Opening Doors For Women In Need
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Southwestern Medical Foundation
According to Southwestern Medical Foundation President/CEO Kathleen M. Gibson, North Texas Giving Day (NTGD) has become an effective and visible rallying cry, attracting those who wish to make our region the best it can be. It serves as a reminder and encouragement that each of us can do something which - added with the collective contributions of others - makes a … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Southwestern Medical Foundation
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Border Collie Save and Rescue
According to Border Collie Save And Rescue alumnus Colt King, Hello, my name is Colt and I am an alum from BCSAVE. They are a Border Collie rescue that helped me find my furever home. I knew they were my friends as soon as we met, and never doubted they would take care of me. However, I never realized that complete strangers helped me as well. People just like you who … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Border Collie Save and Rescue
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Families To Freedom
According to Families To Freedom Founder/Executive Director Sarah Nejdl, It’s nearly midnight. Judy is driving on a small dark the highway. The mom, her client named Kayla, has dozed off. Her children are already asleep under blankets leaned on top of each other. Even the dog’s tail has stopping thumping in the crate. One window has tiny fingerprint drawings that will … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Families To Freedom