According Don’t Forget To Feed Me Operations Manager Maria Koegl, “Don’t Forget to Feed Me envisions a community in which all pet owners can feed their pets. “The American Pet Products Association reports that 67% of American households own a pet. According to Feeding America, one in seven Texans struggle with hunger. Tarrant County’s food insecurity is 18.1%, which is … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Don’t Forget To Feed Me
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North Texas Giving Day Booster: Friends Of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy
According Friends of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy Executive Director Dexter D. Evans, “With over 3,200 local nonprofits participating in Communities Foundation of Texas’ annual North Texas Giving Day event, it can be quite a challenge for our cause-minded friends in North Texas to decide where to allocate their investments to make the greatest impact. “The Friends … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Friends Of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy
North Texas Giving Day Booster: After8toEducate
According After8toEducate Executive Director Ara Grimaldo Saintus, “It has often been noted that collaboration is key to the success of any organization, and this has been the case at After8toEducate. After8toEducate is the umbrella organization that has brought together various partner organizations, community organizations, philanthropists, foundations, and volunteers to … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: After8toEducate
A Gentle Reminder: Let The School Supply Shopping Commence For Tax-Free Weekend
If you’re one of the new residents from other parts of the country, you’re gonna learn that one of the favorite activities in North Texas is shopping. And starting today through Sunday, August 8, is when credit and debit cards nearly melt from the annual Tax-Free Weekend. But before you go making a quickie appointment at Chanel to grab that adorable Flap Bag, wake up to … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Let The School Supply Shopping Commence For Tax-Free Weekend
MySweetSchoolDaze: 30th Annual Rainbow Days’ Back-To-School Celebration
According to Rainbow Days Development Director Justin Eatherly, “Just one year after the pandemic forced school districts to close campuses, delay the start of the new school year and shift to remote learning, students are now preparing to return to the classroom. However, children’s experiences during the pandemic and their needs upon returning to school — academically … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: 30th Annual Rainbow Days’ Back-To-School Celebration
MySweetSchoolDaze: Kroger’s Backpack Boosters
According to Kroger Dallas Division Corporate Affairs Manager April Martin, "Kroger Dallas division is hosting our annual Backpack Boosters school supply drive, which benefits underserved students in independent school districts in DFW, East Texas and Northwest Louisiana. “Now through Thursday, July 29, Kroger customers will have the opportunity to purchase a '$8.99 … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: Kroger’s Backpack Boosters
MySweetSchoolDaze: For Oak Cliff’s Back-To-School Festival
According to For Oak Cliff Development Associate Cimajie Best, “For Oak Cliff is proud to announce our 7th annual Back To School Festival on Saturday, August 14. “In 2014, Taylor Toynes began teaching at Bushman Elementary in his neighborhood of South Oak Cliff. While in the classroom, Taylor saw that a majority of his students did not have school supplies, an issue … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: For Oak Cliff’s Back-To-School Festival
MySweetSchoolDaze: Wilkinson Center’s Carlin Morris Back-To-School Drive
According to Wilkinson Center Engagement Manager Laura Ingrim, "For the past 35 years, the Carlin Morris Back-to-School Drive through Wilkinson Center has provided shoes and school supplies to thousands of families in Dallas County. "This year, Wilkinson Center will provide shoe vouchers from Shoe Carnival for 600 children and backpacks full of school supplies for … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: Wilkinson Center’s Carlin Morris Back-To-School Drive
MySweetSchool Daze – United To Learn’s Learning Launch Back To School Bash
According to United To Learn’s Learning Launch Fiesta 2021 Co-Chair Lindsay Billingsley, "Well, Dallas, you did it! You finished this school year like no other in history! Despite recent news focusing on test scores and data, I want to take a moment to give our educators a round of applause. I am so proud of the administrators, teachers, and students across the city who rose … [Read more...] about MySweetSchool Daze – United To Learn’s Learning Launch Back To School Bash
MySweetSchoolDaze: Community Partners Of Dallas Back To School 2021
According to Community Partners of Dallas President/CEO Paige McDaniel, "At Community Partners of Dallas, the abused and neglected kids we serve are not approaching the start of school with excitement and support, knowing they may not have the supplies needed for them to succeed. “That’s why supporting our 28th annual Back to School Drive not only ensures that our … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: Community Partners Of Dallas Back To School 2021
The Family Place’s Sally’s House Is Rededicated To Help The Healing For Domestic Violence Victims
Five months ago Valentine’s Day was a real downer for The Family Place. In addition to struggling through a year of challenges presented by the pandemic, Winter Storm Uri had not just give an frigid cold shoulder to North Texas, it had sent TFP’s Sally’s House reeling. The 21-year-old Safe Campus where 52 women and 71 children had sought shelter from domestic abuse had itself … [Read more...] about The Family Place’s Sally’s House Is Rededicated To Help The Healing For Domestic Violence Victims