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North Texas Giving Day

Communities Foundation Of Texas Opens An Office In Frisco To Accommodate Collin County’s Growing Philanthropy

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With more and more philanthropic endeavors taking place north of the Bush Turnpike, Communities of Texas Foundation expanded its availability to provide resources by opening an office at 2401 Internet Blvd., Suite 101, Hall Park G1, in Frisco on Tuesday, February 12. With more than 200 including present CFT trustees and Collin County resident, the celebration was highlighted by … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Opens An Office In Frisco To Accommodate Collin County’s Growing Philanthropy

A Simple Thank You To … North Texas Giving Day

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From Dallas United Crew Board Member Lisa Miller,“Our vision is now a reality. After years of loading and unloading boats from trailers in a bumpy gravel parking lot, we now have a roof over our boats and a fully-paved, ADA-compliant concrete parking lot to serve the community with rowing and dragon boating programs for people of all ages and abilities.“North Texas … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To … North Texas Giving Day

JUST IN: 2018 North Texas Giving Is Halfway Home With $25M+ And More Than 278,457 Pledged Hours

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It's been nine hours since the marathon North Texas Giving Day got underway and the thousands of nonprofits are halfway through the 19-hour effort to raise funds... and hours. If you don't have a penny to spare, you can always donate hours to help the charitable program of your choice. More than 7,500 donors have already pledged 280,936 hours!Any nonprofiteer will … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 North Texas Giving Is Halfway Home With $25M+ And More Than 278,457 Pledged Hours

JUST IN: 2018 North Texas Giving Day Is One-Third The Way Through Hitting The $17M Mark

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Six hours into 2018 North Texas Giving Day the numbers* are coming in with 72,000 donations coming in for more than 2,500 organizations.In addition to 225,098 volunteer hours being pledged by 6,100 folks, it appears that the efforts powered by Communities Foundation of Texas have resulted in $17M being provided for area nonprofits with The Salvation Army DFW Command and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 North Texas Giving Day Is One-Third The Way Through Hitting The $17M Mark

2018 North Texas Giving Day Is About To Get Underway

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You’ve waited all year long. Your email box has been slammed with reminders. You have learned about nonprofits that have made this community outstanding. Now, within minutes ... 6 a.m. to be exact... North Texas Giving Day will kick off an 18-hour marathon of fundraising that has amazed the rest of the country.Just last year $39,379,446 was provided to North Texas … [Read more...] about 2018 North Texas Giving Day Is About To Get Underway

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