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North Texas Giving Day

Korshak’s Crawford Brock Was Back From The High Seas To Host Chick Lit Patron Party

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While North Texas Giving Day was heading to the final hours of its 2021 fundraiser on Thursday, September 23, the 2021 Chick Lit Luncheon patrons were getting revved up for the next day’s fundraiser for Community Partners of Dallas. As luxury vehicles were in the conga line at Korshak’s valet, Korshak owner Crawford Brock was manning the door and greeting guests like … [Read more...] about Korshak’s Crawford Brock Was Back From The High Seas To Host Chick Lit Patron Party

SPCA Patron Party Was A Howling Success As Animal Lovers Prepared For North Texas Giving Day And Fur Ball

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Another outdoor gathering on the evening of Wednesday, September 22, that lucked out when it came to perfect weather conditions was the SPCA of Texas' patron party at Mimi and Bill Vanderstraaten's home. While four-legged friends were taking the night off, two-legged best friends of the animals were getting charged up for the next day's North Texas Giving Day (that ended up … [Read more...] about SPCA Patron Party Was A Howling Success As Animal Lovers Prepared For North Texas Giving Day And Fur Ball

2021 North Texas Giving Day Is Off And Running With $21.4M Already Raised

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Only two hours into North Texas Giving Day and the Leadership board is already whirling past the $21.4M mark for more than 2,900 organizations thank to 88,000+ donations. At the head of the board is the North Texas Food Bank that has $624,500+, followed by Children’s Medical Center Foundation at $441,500+, Both Ends Believing at $345,500+, Denison Forum $281,00+ and The … [Read more...] about 2021 North Texas Giving Day Is Off And Running With $21.4M Already Raised

2021 North Texas Giving Day Is Putting The Fun Into Fundraising For Area Non-Profits

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If your emailbox has had a surge of notes from your non-profit friends encouraging you to get onboard with them for North Texas Giving Day, the big day is just hours away. Starting at 6 a.m. Thursday, the 2021 NTGD will start its 18-hour march to raise funds for non-profits in 20 North Texas counties. Unlike last year, when the P-word (aka pandemic) forced most activities … [Read more...] about 2021 North Texas Giving Day Is Putting The Fun Into Fundraising For Area Non-Profits

North Texas Giving Day Booster: For The Love Of Sunshine

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According to For The Love Of Sunshine Founder Akeisha Shipman, “When you get sick what do you do? You probably make an appointment with your doctor, hop in your car, and try to arrive on time. For the homeless, showing up for an appointment on time, getting to class and maintaining a job becomes almost impossible without a reliable means of transportation of their … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: For The Love Of Sunshine

North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas Pets Alive

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According to Dallas Pets Alive Founder/Executive Director Leslie Sans, "Is your adorable pet next to you right now? Maybe laying by your side or your lap, begging for a head scratch or a belly rub. Now think for a moment about being put into such a dire life situation where you have to consider giving your companion up and surrendering them to a shelter. Can you imagine what … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas Pets Alive

North Texas Giving Day Booster: Explorium Denton Children’s Museum

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According to Explorium Denton Children's Museum Executive Director Dinora Padilla-Avina, “One play date at a time is the best investment for the mental health of the future of our tiniest citizens! Explorium Denton provides opportunities for children and families to play and learn together as our effort to maintain children’s mental health. As we all know, the pandemic … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Explorium Denton Children’s Museum

North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dogs Matter

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According to Dogs Matter volunteer online marketing and foster operations leader Taylor Stensrud, “Founded in 2014 by Stephen Knight, Dogs Matter is the only dog fostering program in the country that helps to temporarily house dogs during the owner’s stay at treatment for alcohol and drug addiction. Finding a temporary home for your dog while going to treatment is an issue … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dogs Matter

North Texas Giving Day Booster: Hope Restored Missions

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According to Hope Restored Missions Board Member and volunteer Kathy Smith, “Hope Restored Missions was formally formed in the spring of 2019. Our mission is to restore hope for those experiencing homelessness and those facing housing insecurities in our community and throughout the world. We perform a street outreach each month to distribute toiletry items, information … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Hope Restored Missions

North Texas Giving Day Booster: ExplorTech

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According to ExplorTech Executive Director Gary E. Sullivan, Ed.D., “'Necessity [purpose] is the mother of invention.' An invention is an idea, that’s all.  But an idea can be driven by vision, and vision, in turn, can be driven by hope. This is the beauty of combining the hope of an educator with the curiosity and purpose of an inventor.  It is my hope that our remarkable … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: ExplorTech

North Texas Giving Day Booster: Parkinson Voice Project

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According to Parkinson Voice Project Continuing Education And Digital Media Coordinator Katy Graves, “An estimated 12,000 individuals are living with Parkinson's Disease in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and ninety percent are likely to experience difficulty with speaking. Left untreated, speech issues can develop into life-threatening swallowing complications. “Parkinson … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Parkinson Voice Project