According to My Possibilities Marketing and Communications Manager Rhys Wolf, “My Possibilities (MP) is a nonprofit organization based in North Texas that addresses the challenge of providing educational and vocational opportunities for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). As a widely underserved community, MP aims to enhance the overall … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: My Possibilities
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JUST IN: Bank Of America Invests $1.3M+ In 43 North Texas Non-Profits For Economic Opportunity And Social Progress
There’s nothing better than ending the last week of July with a seven-figure show of philanthropy. OK, so maybe it would be nice if there was a cold front accompanied with a nice rain shower. But Bank of America is stepping in with $1,318,800 for 43 North Texas non-profits with the goal of advancing long-term economic success. The timing of the grants is perfectly planned … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Bank Of America Invests $1.3M+ In 43 North Texas Non-Profits For Economic Opportunity And Social Progress
TWU And My Possibilities Receive $267,477 For “Planning For Autism In Communities And Schools”
While strides have been made in addressing the issues facing those with autism, there are still major challenges. According to a collaboration between Texas Woman’s University School of Occupational Therapy and My Possibilities, “the current outcomes for autistic adolescents and adults often include social isolation and stressful/difficult attempts at participation in community … [Read more...] about TWU And My Possibilities Receive $267,477 For “Planning For Autism In Communities And Schools”
Karen Wald To Succeed My Possibilities Board Of Directors Chair Charmaine Solomon
It was back in 2008 when Charmaine Solomon and two other mothers with youngsters “graduating” from high school discovered that there “was nothing in North Texas that provided quality, full-time continued education for their children’s unique needs." Thanks to the moms rallying the community, My Possibilities was established in June 2008 to help adults with intellectual … [Read more...] about Karen Wald To Succeed My Possibilities Board Of Directors Chair Charmaine Solomon
Bank Of America Supports 36 Local Non-Profits With Grants Totaling $1.5M
The thinking behind Bank of America’s grant program is “our non-profits have not only risen to meet the everyday needs of the community, but also to meet the increased, urgent demands brought on by the pandemic.” To support the company’s appreciation and support of non-profits, it has awarded more than $1.5M to 36 Dallas-Fort Worth area non-profits dealing with … [Read more...] about Bank Of America Supports 36 Local Non-Profits With Grants Totaling $1.5M
Communities Foundation Of Texas Gave Susan Swan Smith An Outdoor Send-Off As She Moves To Head Up My Possibilities Foundation
As North Texas is slowly opening up, today marked the officially closing of the books for Communities Foundation of Texas’ Chief Giving Day Officer Susan Swan Smith. After a decade of rallying her North Texas Giving Day team to provide an astonishing $342M+ for North Texas non-profits, plus creating a pop-up effort that garnered nearly $80M for non-profits impacted by COVID-19, … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Gave Susan Swan Smith An Outdoor Send-Off As She Moves To Head Up My Possibilities Foundation
We’ve Rescheduled! – My Possibilities’ A Very Special Evening With Wayne Brady
According to My Possibilities Executive Director Michael Thomas, My Possibilities’ mission is to courageously and relentlessly pursue the full, untapped possibilities of our Hugely Important People, HIPsters, making every day count. Our special events help us raise the necessary funds to provide educational and vocational programming for our HIPsters. When COVID-19 put … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – My Possibilities’ A Very Special Evening With Wayne Brady
March 16 Updates On Cancellations, Postponements, Reschedulings And Temporary Closures
Since yesterday, more North Texas nonprofits have made painful decisions to cancel, postpone, reschedule or temporarily close operations for the well-being of clients, staff members, guests and volunteers. Here are the latest groups reporting: Rescheduled University Christian Church’s Alive at the Bass scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, at the Bass is rescheduled for … [Read more...] about March 16 Updates On Cancellations, Postponements, Reschedulings And Temporary Closures
JUST IN: LaunchAbility And My Possibilities Merge Thanks To Assistance From The Better Together Fund
There’s been a lot of chatter about groups with similar goals and programs partnering up. As a result, the Better Together Fund was created on June 7, 2017, to assist in nonprofits coming together. On Monday, January 15, such a merger officially took place between My Possibilities and LaunchAbility. Made perfect sense. My Possibilities has been “a pioneer in vocational … [Read more...] about JUST IN: LaunchAbility And My Possibilities Merge Thanks To Assistance From The Better Together Fund
North Texas Giving Day Booster: My Possibilities
“According to recent census figures, more than 230,000 individuals with a cognitive disability reside in the DFW Metropolitan area. Representing a population that is roughly the size of the entire city of Plano, adults with special needs have very few educational opportunities available once they age out of the public school system. “At My Possibilities (MP) we seek to … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: My Possibilities
North Texas Great Santa Run Provides Fun And Funds For M(an)y Possibilities
There’s so much running around this time of year. Head to the grocery for what you forgot on the previous trip. Rush to the shopping center for that pair of something you absolutely need. Lickety-split to three casual holiday parties that you just have to attend. Whew! All that pitter-patting around can be frightful. How about adding a run-around to your list, where you’re … [Read more...] about North Texas Great Santa Run Provides Fun And Funds For M(an)y Possibilities