According to The Clubhouse of Special Needs Founder Darlene Hollingsworth, The Clubhouse for Special Needs [The Clubhouse] was founded 2006. Throughout the past six years, North Texas Giving Day through their on-line giving event has provided the opportunity for people across the globe to help The Clubhouse with their operating expenses as well their expansion program. … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Clubhouse For Special Needs
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North Texas Giving Day Booster: Denton Community Chorus
According to Denton Community Chorus Director Tim McGaugh, The Community Chorus was first organized by the Cultural Affairs Division of the Denton Chamber of Commerce in 1967. During the early years of the chorus, concerts were limited to an annual December performance of Handel’s Messiah and a spring performance at the Fine Arts Festival. By 1970 the chorus was … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Denton Community Chorus
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dwell With Dignity
According to Dwell With Dignity Communications Manager and Thrift Studio Manager Caitlin Miller, This year, the importance of “home” has become undeniable. As 2020 has us spending more and more time inside our dwellings, a functional and comfortable living environment is an essential, basic need. Dwell with Dignity provides this and so much more to families who may … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dwell With Dignity
North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Storehouse Of Collin County
According to The Storehouse of Collin County Director Of Communications And Culture Benjamin Skye, When you think of Collin County, perhaps Toyota or The Star or Legacy West come to mind as representations of a flourishing community. However, one in six households (16.1%) and one in five children (21.6%) are impacted by food insecurity in Collin County, and COVID-19 … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Storehouse Of Collin County
North Texas Giving Day Booster: St. Philip’s School And Community Center
According to St. Philip’s School And Community Center Individual and Alumni Giving Manager Breanna Turnley, For nearly 75 years, St. Philip’s School And Community Center has been an agent for positive change in South Dallas. We have participated in North Texas Giving Day for ten years, and each year the campaign continues to be a vessel for our ministry to flourish and … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: St. Philip’s School And Community Center
North Texas Givings Day Booster: Unbound Fort Worth
According to Unbound Fort Worth Director of Youth Prevention Sonya Brooks, Children like Maddie** are the reason we fight human trafficking and ignite hope. Your support is the reason we can. In the last year since North Texas Giving Day 2019, I have trained over 7,000 students relative to how they can protect against and prevent future exploitation for themselves and … [Read more...] about North Texas Givings Day Booster: Unbound Fort Worth
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Resource Center
According to Resource Center Youth First member Brandon Fontenot, Every year, North Texas Giving Day helps Resource Center raise critical funds for Youth First, Resource Center’s community program serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) youth ages 12-18. The only program of its kind in Dallas, Youth First addresses the challenges LGBTQ … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Resource Center
North Texas Giving Day Booster: ReInspire
According to ReInspire Executive Director Charise Olson, North Texas Giving Day changes lives. Because of the support organizations will receive from your giving on Thursday, September 17, lives will be changed. Organizations throughout our communities will be able to continue their work to make lives better. For small organizations like ReInspire, the change can be … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: ReInspire
North Texas Giving Day Booster: After8toEducate
According to After8toEducate Project Coordinator Lydia Dubose, With only three days’ notice, Han needed to find another place to live when COVID-19 closures affected her university. In a recent panel discussion on COVID-19 and youth homelessness, a group of formerly homeless students reflected on their experiences and the unique difficulties that young people face during … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: After8toEducate
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Lone Star Wheelers
According to Lone Star Wheelers President/Executive Director Shannon Catalano, Mike was like a little kid as we rode the specialized red and grey bike ‘round and ‘round the circle in front of DaySpring Senior Living in Plano. Quickly feeling safe and secure, Mike was game for going all the way around the building. A cheering squad at the entrance greeted us with each … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Lone Star Wheelers
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas-Fort Worth Urban League Young Professionals
According to Dallas-Fort Worth Urban League Young Professionals Executive Board Member Jessica Rhodes, The mission of the Dallas-Fort Worth Urban League Young Professionals movement is to enable African Americans and other under-served groups to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights. DFWULYP is comprised of Committees with Initiatives that center … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas-Fort Worth Urban League Young Professionals