According to Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support Senior Director of Development Amy Norton, “We cannot break the generational cycle of violence without first meeting the physical and emotional needs of each and every child who arrives to Genesis. “At Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support, we know that abuse is not just physical. It is financial, spiritual, emotional and … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support
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North Texas Giving Day Booster: Wildlife On The Move
According to Wildlife On The Move President/Program Presenter Eric Brittingham, “North Texas Giving Day has been the driving force and main fundraising campaign that has provided additional annual support to their Animal Care Fund and Live Animal Educational Programming that has reached an audience of 450,000 people and traversed more than 300,000 miles. Over the past seven … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Wildlife On The Move
North Texas Giving Day Booster: North Texas Food Bank
According to the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) President/CEO Trisha Cunningham, “No one deserves to be hungry, but unfortunately, across the 13 counties served by the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB), nearly 700,000 people are experiencing hunger – including one in five children who do not know where their next meal will come from. The area served by NTFB has the 5th highest … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: North Texas Food Bank
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Rosa Es Rojo
According to Rosa Es Rojo Co-Founder Laura Mendivil, “Information is power; access to education changes lives, especially when talking about people's health and well-being. When people feel informed, heard, and in community, they make better decisions for themselves and their families, regardless of socioeconomic status. “Rosa Es Rojo makes wellness and cancer prevention … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Rosa Es Rojo
North Texas Giving Day Booster: National Black MBA Association – DFW Chapter
According to National Black MBA Association – DFW Chapter Community Relations Chair Jared Fitzpatrick, “The National Black MBA® Association was created in 1970 to help African-Americans coming into the corporate sector, largely for the first time, share experiences and insights to help make the journey easier. By nurturing these new professionals, our nonprofit helped early … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: National Black MBA Association – DFW Chapter
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Coalition For Aging LGBT
According to Coalition for Aging LGBT Board of Directors Chair Chris Wallace, “The critical work of improving and protecting the quality of life of older LGBT adults in North Texas begins with the Coalition for aging LGBT. “According to the Texas Demographic Center, one in five Texans will be 65 years of age and older by the year 2030. Research in North Texas … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Coalition For Aging LGBT
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Youth Equipped To Succeed
According to Youth Equipped to Succeed (YES) Director of Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Rayshannette Trotter, “As we see in daily headlines, there has been a dramatic increase in mental illness, anxiety, depression, and suicide among youth. Students today are facing significant cultural pressures and a barrage of negative messages that generations before them have never experienced. … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Youth Equipped To Succeed
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Mothers Of Murdered Angels
According to Mothers Of Murdered Angels (MOMA) Founder Melinda Hamilton: “Mothers of Murdered Angels (MOMA) supports survivors and their families through the aftermath of a crime involving a firearms. Our Foundation eases the financial impact placed upon survivors as a result of gun violence. Gun violence in America is ever-present and shows no prejudice. Survivors often … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Mothers Of Murdered Angels
North Texas Giving Day Booster: SONshine Center
According to SONshine Center Assistant Director Jaime Gough, “Ensuring that special needs adults have a safe and fun environment to learn, participate in a variety of activities, and socialize is of vital importance to help them gain independence, feel valued and reach their full potential! The SONshine Center is a Monday – Friday day program for adults with special needs. … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: SONshine Center
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Living With Zachary
According to Living for Zachary Marketing and Communications Manager Kendra Briscoe, “Each year in the United States, thousands of young people with their entire lives and futures ahead have their dreams cut short due to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). This silent killer affects seemingly healthy children of all ages and backgrounds, and is reported by Parent Heart Watch as the … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Living With Zachary
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Promise Of Peace
According to Promise of Peace Founding Director Elizabeth Dry, “Promise of Peace (POP) Gardens establishes urban food gardens in neighborhoods and schools to give community members access to quality Earth to Table education and nutritious locally grown food. Over the past 13 years, we have established 12 food gardens across North Texas, and delivered high quality education … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Promise Of Peace