According Don’t Forget To Feed Me Operations Manager Maria Koegl, “Don’t Forget to Feed Me envisions a community in which all pet owners can feed their pets. “The American Pet Products Association reports that 67% of American households own a pet. According to Feeding America, one in seven Texans struggle with hunger. Tarrant County’s food insecurity is 18.1%, which is … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Don’t Forget To Feed Me
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North Texas Giving Day Booster: Friends Of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy
According Friends of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy Executive Director Dexter D. Evans, “With over 3,200 local nonprofits participating in Communities Foundation of Texas’ annual North Texas Giving Day event, it can be quite a challenge for our cause-minded friends in North Texas to decide where to allocate their investments to make the greatest impact. “The Friends … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Friends Of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Allies In Youth Development
According Allies in Youth Development Social Media Manager/Development Associate Frederick Tran, “In a recent visit this summer to an orphanage Allies in Youth Development serves in Ukraine, our volunteer team abroad provided a masterclass in hot dog making. Orphans are often left to fend for themselves once they age out of an orphanage at the age of sixteen so our mentoring … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Allies In Youth Development
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Friends Of Tri-City Animal Shelter
According Friends of Tri-City Animal Shelter Executive Director Brandy Moriah Wicker, “Sometimes an animal’s story is obvious—like Diesel, the large puppy dropped off at the Tri-City Animal Shelter and Adoption Center in May with 19 individually-shot pellets lodged in his back legs. Some stories are less clear but still heartbreaking, such as Reeses, a cat needing a front … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Friends Of Tri-City Animal Shelter
North Texas Giving Day Booster: House Of Shine
According House of Shine Founder/Executive Director Dr. Claudia Beeny, “Tis the season for eye patches, pirate garb, and a treasure trove of support from North Texas Giving Day! “House of Shine hosts an annual pirate-themed 'Loot-a-thon' on North Texas Giving Day, and the 18-hour online giving event makes it easy for supporters to donate booty. Dressed like pirates and … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: House Of Shine
North Texas Giving Day Booster: After8toEducate
According After8toEducate Executive Director Ara Grimaldo Saintus, “It has often been noted that collaboration is key to the success of any organization, and this has been the case at After8toEducate. After8toEducate is the umbrella organization that has brought together various partner organizations, community organizations, philanthropists, foundations, and volunteers to … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: After8toEducate
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Plano Civic Chorus
According Plano Civic Chorus Board of Directors Marketing Chair Mandie McCurdie, “Founded in 1973, Plano Civic Chorus has been a presence in the arts community of North Texas for almost 50 years. The organization has persevered and even thrived amidst the challenges presented throughout the last half-century, but like the rest of the world, PCC was not prepared for the … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Plano Civic Chorus
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Bold Idea
According Bold Idea Founder Robyn Brown, “Technology runs the world! More than ever, it is imperative that our students learn how the world around us works. As important, students must learn how to create and interact with the technologies we depend upon daily – especially computer code, the building block for all technology. “Knowing how to code puts students at the … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Bold Idea
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Osteosarcoma Institute
According to Osteosarcoma Institute Development Manager Vivian Laws, “When Highland Park High School alum Willie Tichenor was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in 2003, he asked his parents to help find new and less-toxic treatments for others fighting the most common form of childhood bone cancer. “Sadly, new treatments didn’t come soon enough for Willie, and he passed away in … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Osteosarcoma Institute
North Texas Giving Day Booster: For Oak Cliff
According For Oak Cliff Teen Intern Jade Mitchell, “For Oak Cliff is a non-profit organization that advocates and helps the Oak Cliff community. For Oak Cliff has opened a community center in order to fulfill the goal of helping out the community in as many ways as possible. The main goal is to liberate Oak Cliff from systemic oppression. This is so important because the zip … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: For Oak Cliff
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Artists Enclave Of Denton County
According to Artists Enclave Of Denton County Board Of Governors Past President Susan Carol Davis, “I enjoy driving down less traveled roads en route to a vacation destination. There is much to see that holds my attention longer than a billboard would like wildflowers, native plants, a fruit stand, grazing animals and usually, several boarded up wooden buildings almost … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Artists Enclave Of Denton County