According to Communities Foundation of Texas CEO/President Wayne White, "After tallying up the totals once donations closed at midnight, Communities Foundation of Texas’ 15th annual North Texas Giving Day, presented by Amazon, raised $63.9 million for our community from 97,000 donors. This surpasses last year’s fundraising efforts of $62.6 million raised. "While … [Read more...] about CFT CEO/President Wayne White Shares His Gratitude For North Texas Giving Day Donors
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2023 North Texas Giving Day Continues To Drive Leaderboards With Just Six Hours To Go
In just 12 hours North Texans have provided more than $46,469,047 for 3,192 non-profits thanks to 74,051 donors who have provided 197,343 donations for the 2023 North Texas Giving Day juggernaut presented by Amazon. But the momentum needs to keep going because there are charities still in need to reach their goals and match challenges still a-wanting. What has been … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Continues To Drive Leaderboards With Just Six Hours To Go
2023 North Texas Giving Day Is Also Volunteer Raising For 177 Non-Profits As It Passes $35.6K Raised
The Communities Foundation of Texas team is making a complete full-court press for 2023 North Texas Giving Day with everything including radio and TV coverage, special events and, of course, social media. The day of massive fundraising isn’t halfway to its midnight end and the tote board has just passed $35,680,519, thanks to 148,758 donations by 57,551 donors for 3,124 … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Is Also Volunteer Raising For 177 Non-Profits As It Passes $35.6K Raised
2023 North Texas Giving Day’s “Give With A Purpose” Hauls In $20M Before It Even Opens
2023 North Texas Giving Day has gotten off to a great start. When it officially opened this morning at 6 a.m., the early bird giving efforts had already hauled in $20M thanks to 32,000 donors for 2,831 area nonprofits. It had also topped last year’s opening number of $16M. In the past 3½ hours, the total has hit the $24,807,681 mark thanks to 103,952 donations by 41,674 … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day’s “Give With A Purpose” Hauls In $20M Before It Even Opens
2023 North Texas Giving Day Kicks Off 18 Hours Of Holy Cow! Fundraising For 3,383 Non-Profits At 6 a.m.
For the past month, MySweetCharity has provided its North Texas Giving Day Booster series featuring 37 area non-profits that will be part of tomorrow’s 2023 North Texas Giving Day. Some were familiar, with new programs to support. Others were little hidden gems working to make the North Texas community better. Those posts may have seemed like a lot, but when one settles back … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Kicks Off 18 Hours Of Holy Cow! Fundraising For 3,383 Non-Profits At 6 a.m.
MySweetOpportunity: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball
According to 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Angie Kadesky, “Since 1952, Crystal Charity has been a driving force for positive change in the lives of children in Dallas County. The organization’s mission has remained unchanged for 71 years and that is to be a beacon of hope to underserved children in our community by funding projects in a variety of areas, including … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball
Mabee Foundation Issues A Match Challenge To Raise Funds For Park South Family YMCA Renovation
The Park South Family YMCA has been a shining star in Dallas’ Queen City district for more than 55 years with a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Its very existence was due to Mayor Erik Jonsson issuing a million-dollar challenge grant to the businesses and citizens of South Dallas to build the Park South YMCA. It was then that … [Read more...] about Mabee Foundation Issues A Match Challenge To Raise Funds For Park South Family YMCA Renovation
MySweetOpportunity: Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s Luminary Dinner
According to Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s Luminary Dinner Chair Pam Busbee, ‘Since 1903, Turtle Creek Park has been a natural oasis for Dallas residents and visitors, providing a sense of place and peace. Twenty acres of natural beauty in the heart of the city offer a serene retreat for walks, picnics, special events and simply contemplating nature. As a native Dallasite, … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s Luminary Dinner
JUST IN: Take 5 Donates $1,000,000 For Children’s Medical Center Plano Expansion
Believe it or not, fundraising doesn’t take a break in the summer. Need proof? Well, Children’s Medical Center Foundation just scored a $1M donation to support the expansion at Children’s Medical Center Plano. The donation came from Take 5 Oil Change and Take 5 Car Wash, part of Driven Brands, the largest automotive services company in North America. In recognition of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Take 5 Donates $1,000,000 For Children’s Medical Center Plano Expansion
Animal-Rescue Lovers Christie And Elbert Choi Are Co-Chairing Fur Ball’s “50 Shades Of Purple”
After a rough year, the SPCA of Texas is gearing up for its annual Fur Ball fundraiser. So, what was so tough? In addition to its announcement that the SPCA would no longer be able to perform the forensics work, the shutting down of its low-cost veterinary clinic in southern Dallas after 17 years and a major donor requesting to have her name removed from the Dallas Animal … [Read more...] about Animal-Rescue Lovers Christie And Elbert Choi Are Co-Chairing Fur Ball’s “50 Shades Of Purple”
Crystal Charity Ball Ma’ams Were Honored At A Supper In A Marvelous “Crow”‘s Nest
It was a gathering of the Crystal Charity Ball "Ma'ams," as they're called. Once a woman chairs the Dallas County children's non-profit fundraiser, she automatically becomes a Ma'am. For the 2023 Ma'ams dinner, 22 were at Barbara Hunt Crow's fabulous home overlooking Hackberry Creek on Wednesday, May 17. While Barbara had so wanted to have the seated supper in her … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Ma’ams Were Honored At A Supper In A Marvelous “Crow”‘s Nest