It was less than five weeks ago that Texas was in a deep freeze thanks to Winter Storm Uri. As the state thawed out, the devastation left in the storm's wake had been mind boggling. To help nonprofits face the daunting challenge of recovery, Reliant has been ramping up efforts to help. In addition to co-sponsoring/co-founding Camila and Matthew McConaughey’s “We’re Texas” … [Read more...] about North Texas Nonprofits Recovering From February Storm Receive Help From Reliant’s And NRG Energy’s $10M Texas Commitment
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JUST IN: Pandemic-Born Get Shift Done To Receive Wilkinson Center’s 2021 Can Do! Award
The recipient of the Wilkinson Center’s 2021 Can Do! Award has been announced and it’s a timely one. 2021 Can Do Luncheon Chair Jan Worrall has just revealed that the award will be presented to Get Shift Done. If Get Shift Done is new on your North Texas nonprofit list, it was birthed as a result of the past year’s pandemic. Founded by Patrick Brandt and Anurag Jain, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Pandemic-Born Get Shift Done To Receive Wilkinson Center’s 2021 Can Do! Award
Samsung Comes Through With A $250K Check Help North Texas Food Bank Deal With Snovid 21 Recovery
As if the pandemic hadn’t challenged the North Texas Food Bank to the max, three weeks ago Mother Nature’s Winter Storm Uri only presented a whole new set of problems. Grocery store shelves were bare and thanks to the electrical outages refrigerators had run out of juice to keep food safe. Most organizations would have been punch-drunk by all these developments. But NTFB had … [Read more...] about Samsung Comes Through With A $250K Check Help North Texas Food Bank Deal With Snovid 21 Recovery
JUST IN: Moody Foundation Provides $995,000 For 15 North Texas Nonprofits For Winter Storm Uri Recovery
When a crisis hits, the Moody Foundation has shown its true Texas colors of philanthropy The Foundation’s philanthropy is legendary when times are good. But when a crisis like Hurricane Harvey and the COVID-19 pandemic hits the Lone Star State, the Foundation doesn’t hesitate to step to the front of the line to help Texans. With the state thawing out from Winter Storm … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Moody Foundation Provides $995,000 For 15 North Texas Nonprofits For Winter Storm Uri Recovery
North Texas Food Bank Needs Help To Share A Major Donation Of Hello Fresh Meals
Ah, come on and admit it — you’re suffering a real case of cabin fever. That’s perfectly understandable after days of hibernating in a place that would make a Sub-Zero frig look like a convection oven. You deserve to break out and be part of the real world and, boy, here is an opportunity for you. Not only will you be out and about, but you’ll have a gratifying purpose for … [Read more...] about North Texas Food Bank Needs Help To Share A Major Donation Of Hello Fresh Meals
North Texas Food Bank’s 22nd Annual Empty Bowls Is Transitioning Into A Drive-Thru Food Fest
After months of orchestrating drive-thru food distributions to thousands of people in need, the North Texas Food Bank has become the ultimate operation for all others to follow. Having perfected the program, it was only natural that the NTFB-ers would use such expertise for their annual 22nd Empty Bowls fundraiser presented by Kroger on Thursday, February 25. Instead of … [Read more...] about North Texas Food Bank’s 22nd Annual Empty Bowls Is Transitioning Into A Drive-Thru Food Fest
MySweetWishList: Kroger Dallas’ Community Care Hunger
According Kroger Dallas Division Corporate Affairs Manager April Martin, “This holiday I hope the community will join Kroger Dallas Division and the Kroger Co. Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation by supporting our inaugural Community Care Hunger Program, with a goal to provide 5 million meals in partnership with five area food banks, including North Texas Food Bank, Tarrant … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Kroger Dallas’ Community Care Hunger
Now’s The Time To Get Your Donation Doubled For North Texas Food Bank
For folks who want to double their donation, the time has come. North Texas Food Bank President/CEO Trisha Cunningham just sent word that the good people at Sammons Enterprises and the Beaumont Foundation of America are “doubling every gift you make through the end of the year — up to $200,000!” BTW, if you’re totally wiped out of funds for giving, consider volunteering … [Read more...] about Now’s The Time To Get Your Donation Doubled For North Texas Food Bank
Crystal Charity Ball’s 2020 Online Silent Auction Has Gone Live and Lively
Just minutes after Crystal Charity Ball’s 2020 silent auction online bidding opened this morning at 9 a.m., the virtual paddles were being raised. From early looks, it appears that the jewelry items are glittering with bids with travel packages coming in second. Evidently folks want to twinkle and to get away for a break. And while the bidding is online until 5 p.m. … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball’s 2020 Online Silent Auction Has Gone Live and Lively
Ebby Halliday’s Inspiration Continues To “Do Something For Someone Every Day”
The late Ebby Halliday may have been the North Texas queen of residential real estate, but she was also a legend when it came to philanthropy. Her mission was simple — “Do something for someone every day.” Despite her death five years ago and her original company Ebby Halliday Realtors including Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate and Williams Trew being part of Berkshire … [Read more...] about Ebby Halliday’s Inspiration Continues To “Do Something For Someone Every Day”
Roll-Out Plans For 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Raffle And Online Silent Auction Items Announced
While the 2020 Crystal Charity Ball will not be filling the Hilton Anatole Chantilly Ballroom on Saturday, December 5, with a bevy of beautiful people in couture gowns and custom-made tuxedos, there will still be plenty of fundraising action for manicured nails. Thanks to shifting directions, 2020 CCB committee of 100 has arranged to have the silent auction of more than 500 … [Read more...] about Roll-Out Plans For 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Raffle And Online Silent Auction Items Announced