Newlywed MacKenzie Scott has been on a spending spree. As Forbes put it, she “is giving away her $46 billion fortune faster than anyone in history.” Why last year she donated $2.74 billion to 286 organizations. And the great news is that North Texas non-profits are on the receiving end of her incredible generosity. Last month she sent checks for $3.3M to each of the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Gifts Unrestricted $9M To Dallas Area Habitat For Humanity
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JUST IN: Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Gifts Three Area Communities In Schools Affiliates With $3.3M Each
Despite the very cold shoulder that Winter Storm Landon has given North Texas, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has warmed three Communities In Schools affiliates (Dallas, North Texas and Tarrant County) with gifts of $3.3M each. Yup, you read that right — $3.3M (aka $9.9M)! The monies will support each CIS's unique program. According to CIS North Texas CEO Ann Pape Wilson, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Gifts Three Area Communities In Schools Affiliates With $3.3M Each
North Texas Food Bank’s Harvest Is Reaping Format Changes Adding Claire Babineaux-Fontenot To The Menu
After a monumental 18 months of overwhelming challenges, North Texas Food Bank is ramping up its annual Harvest fundraiser. Instead of a graze-around evening at an open-air venue, 2021 Co-Chairs Kathryn and Craig Hall and Honorary Chair Liz Minyard are thinking big with a message for a couple of reasons. First, NTFB’s incredible work during the pandemic continues. … [Read more...] about North Texas Food Bank’s Harvest Is Reaping Format Changes Adding Claire Babineaux-Fontenot To The Menu