With nine hours down and nine to go, 2024 North Texas Giving Day is whooping it up for thousands of area charities to the tune of $42M+. Yes, emailboxes are being slammed by non-profit reminders that now is the time to donate. But the shout-outs are working, thanks to the generosity of all types of donations. Everything from $1 to ... While Westlake Academy Foundation … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 North Texas Giving Day Hits The Halfway Mark With $42M+ And Prizes Being Awarded
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CFT President/CEO Wayne White Kicks Off 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster Series
According to Communities Foundation of Texas President and CEO Wayne White, “As I reflect on my first year as President and CEO at Communities Foundation of Texas and as a Dallas resident, I’ve learned that nothing compares to the generosity of North Texans, and CFT’s North Texas Giving Day is a true testament to this. The philanthropic scene here in North Texas is truly … [Read more...] about CFT President/CEO Wayne White Kicks Off 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster Series
JUST IN: Sign Up Now To Be Considered To Be Part Of MSC 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster Series
While countless area non-profits are already on board for the 2024 North Texas Giving Day, others are hemming and hawing about the possibility because it's summertime. They're probably thinking, "It's not until Thursday, September 19." However, there's a real incentive to sign up for the mega fundraiser ASAP. While registration is open until Friday, August 9, early birds … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Sign Up Now To Be Considered To Be Part Of MSC 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster Series
CFT CEO/President Wayne White Shares His Gratitude For North Texas Giving Day Donors
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
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
Equest Residents Need High-Velocity Fans To Stall Away Staggering Summer Temperatures
Unlike San Carlos de Bariloche, where the day’s high is 34 degrees, North Texas is continuing to swelter. One can’t help but wonder how the early residents handled summer heat before air conditioning came along. But not everyone has air conditioning, swimming pools or even fans to deal with the stagnant temperatures and humidity. While The Senior Source is still trying to … [Read more...] about Equest Residents Need High-Velocity Fans To Stall Away Staggering Summer Temperatures
JUST IN: Amazon Delivers As First-Ever Presenting Sponsor Of North Texas Giving Day
The Communities Foundation of Texas team has just announced plans for the 2021 North Texas Giving Day and, boy, are they “delivering” with big news! For the first time in its 12-year history, the mega-fundraiser for North Texas non-profits that has provided more than $375M for thousands of local charities has a presenting sponsor and it’s Amazon! Yup, you read that right. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Amazon Delivers As First-Ever Presenting Sponsor Of North Texas Giving Day
JUST IN: Amazon Delivers $100,000 to North Texas Food Bank To Support COVID-19 Response
Some of the busiest people in North Texas have been Amazon’s fulfillment workers and delivery folks. They have been true game changers for many who couldn’t get out during the weeks of COVID-19 shelter-in-place. Now the Amazon crew has made a huge delivery to the North Texas Food Bank — $100,000. That amount will result in 300,000 healthy nutritious meals being provided … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Amazon Delivers $100,000 to North Texas Food Bank To Support COVID-19 Response
JUST IN: Family Gateway Awarded A Whopping $2.75M Grant From Bezos Day One Fund
The Bezos Day One Fund may be new to some folks. It was launched by Amazon’s MacKenzie and Jeff Bezos in November 2018 focusing on two areas: funding local nonprofits to help homeless families, and creating a network of new, nonprofit tier-one preschools in low-income communities. To achieve this mission, a commitment of $2B was made. It was just announced that North … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Family Gateway Awarded A Whopping $2.75M Grant From Bezos Day One Fund