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January Launches A New MySweetCharity Series: “A Simple Thank You To…”

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Every now and then, it’s good to shake things up a bit. Not too much, don’t you know! In years past, January has been the time when MySweetCharity has offered the MySweetGoals for the year to come. However, it was realized that as great as goals are, the first month of the year is also a time to say “Thank you” to those who helped the countless nonprofits and people who provide … [Read more...] about January Launches A New MySweetCharity Series: “A Simple Thank You To…”

North Texas Giving Day Booster: Helping Restore Ability

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Helping Restore Ability has been serving the North Texas region for 41 years. As a long time participant in North Texas Giving Day, we understand the benefit of a single day on which North Texans engage and support each other. It is this same culture of giving that is seen in the attendants that serve our disabled clients every day. Helping Restore Ability provides in-home … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Helping Restore Ability

North Texas Giving Day Booster: Good Samaritan Society – Denton Village And Lake Forest Village

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The mission of Good Samaritan Society is to share God’s love in word and deed by providing shelter and supportive services to older persons and others in need, believing that In Christ’s love, everyone is someone.At Good Samaritan Society, one of the supportive services provided is transportation.  By supporting this cause, you are supporting much more than basic … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Good Samaritan Society – Denton Village And Lake Forest Village

North Texas Giving Day Booster: Just Say Yes

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My alarm goes off at 5:50 a.m. I get dressed for school, wake up my siblings, make breakfast and then ask my older sister to drive me to school.I attend Lakeview Centennial HS, the only high school in Garland ISD that is a College & Career Magnet. The students are friendly; however, there are days when fights happen and some kids often misbehave. What makes Lakeview … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Just Say Yes

North Texas Giving Day Booster: Mommies In Need Inc.

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I learned about North Texas Giving Day when Mommies In Need was a young organization. I was new to the non-profit world- in fact I often joke that I “accidentally” started a non-profit!I was a stay-at-home mom to twin toddlers when I went through a series of health problems including 5 major surgeries and a cancer diagnosis. As I recovered, a friend was diagnosed with colon … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Mommies In Need Inc.

North Texas Giving Day Booster: Trinity Habitat For Humanity

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Hundreds of individual donors join together to raise $85,000 on North Texas Giving Day to help Rachel Williams build a Habitat home for herself and her four grandchildren.In 2014, Rachel became the primary caregiver for her four grandchildren. “It was a transition going from fun Nana to disciplinarian,” Rachel recalls. “I was living in a two-bedroom apartment at the … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Trinity Habitat For Humanity

North Texas Giving Day Booster: Heroes On The Water

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Can you imagine the bittersweet emotion warriors feel after returning home from deployment? The joy of seeing their child for the first time, and knowing that child does not recognize them? Reconnecting with a spouse while struggling with reintegrating into civilian life? The pressure to “return to normal” while battling symptoms of post-traumatic stress? It can be an … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Heroes On The Water

North Texas Giving Day Booster: Our Friends Place

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The Communities Foundation of Texas 10th annual North Texas Giving Day impacts Our Friends Place (OFP) in outstanding ways. Gifts to OFP empower young women to go from being homeless to being self-reliant and independent. The young women in the program must work, go to school, and attend weekly life skills sessions. They have a safe place to live, a place to heal, and a place … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Our Friends Place

North Texas Giving Day Booster: Stars And Strides

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We do not know if there are enough words to express the amount of impact North Texas Giving Day has had on our organization. We started with North Texas Giving Days and the Communities Foundation of Texas about three years and as we became more involved, we watched our contributions increase dramatically.Our equine assisted therapy program touches the lives of children … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Stars And Strides

North Texas Giving Day Booster: Children’s Craniofacial Association

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Michael may only be 3-feet-tall, but he is a mighty force with his motivated momma by his side. Children’s Craniofacial Association (CCA) Family, The Brown’s – Brittany, Michael, and sister Allison - are making a big splash in our DFW schools with a message to students to always choose kind.The Browns are taking the positive message of acceptance to the students and … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Children’s Craniofacial Association

North Texas Giving Day Booster: Spark!

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Camilla F., a 14-year-old DISD student said, “The only creative thing I did in middle school was doodle on the sides of my papers. Now, after discovering my passion for sculpting during Dallas Spark! Summer Camps, I can further develop my creativity at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.”Teachers rave about the creative educational … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Spark!