The first of the five North Texas Giving Day Kick-Off get togethers just took place at Collin College’s Conference Center in McKinney. And, boy, do they know how to kick things off! In addition to revealing the ins and outs of the monster money-thon on Thursday, September 20, the Communities Foundation of Texas team announced that former First Lady Laura Bush will be the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Former First Lady Laura Bush To Serve As 2018 North Texas Giving Day’s Honorary Chair
North Texas Giving Day
You Did It Again: North Texas Giving Day Busts Previous Records With A Whopping $37,307,196 For 2,518 Nonprofits Thanks To 142,892 Gifts
Well, dang it! Once again Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day broke all past records hauling in $37,307,196. Gee, don’t you just love the 142,892 North Texas givers who made it happen? Whether its multi-million-dollar buckeroos or the legions of $25 donors, this neighborhood shines in the world of giving.You simply can’t even fathom the appreciation … [Read more...] about You Did It Again: North Texas Giving Day Busts Previous Records With A Whopping $37,307,196 For 2,518 Nonprofits Thanks To 142,892 Gifts
From The Pop-Up Stands To The Mega-Events, North Texas Giving Day Is Raising Awareness and Millions For Area Nonprofits
By 3 p.m. today the North Texas Giving Day tote board was busting with more than $18.5 M and over 74,000 gifts. Throughout the region all types of activities are also busting loose thanks to Communities Foundation of Texas!Over at Highland Park Village NTGD flags were waving and at Starbucks, Just Say Yes!’s Celia Weitzel and Lindsay Moreau were womaning a table for … [Read more...] about From The Pop-Up Stands To The Mega-Events, North Texas Giving Day Is Raising Awareness and Millions For Area Nonprofits
North Texas Giving Day Is Underway With More Than $6M In Less Than Four Hours
At 6 a.m., did you discover that you were the most popular person in the world when your emailbox filled with “Today’s the day” type missives? Yup. You were warned. North Texas Giving Day has become the Olympics of area fundraising with nonprofits promoting their causes via all types of means — emails, TV, print media and carrier pigeons. Okay, so maybe not carrier pigeons, but … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Is Underway With More Than $6M In Less Than Four Hours
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Imagination Fort Worth
“Imagination Fort Worth is proud to have served the Fort Worth and Statewide community since 1989, by filling an important need-access to quality, educational, enriching arts programs that not only enhance children's knowledge of the arts, but all the major academic subjects as well. Our programs are strengthening student's school engagement, school achievement, social … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Imagination Fort Worth
North Texas Giving Day Booster: OurCalling
“Nonprofits fighting poverty in North Texas are facing an uphill battle. With one of the highest poverty rates in the country and a rapidly growing population, this recipe yields a growing mass of people struggling to survive. On top of that, nonprofits are strapped for resources to meet these growing challenges.“It's in this desert of resources that the North Texas Giving … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: OurCalling
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Volunteer McKinney
“Volunteer McKinney is unique in that the ‘clients’ we serve are 120 local nonprofits who are located in and around Collin County. We host nonprofit and volunteer management trainings, networking events and large scale volunteer events all in an effort to build the capacity of local nonprofits and increase the efficiency of volunteers who serve them. It is sometimes hard for … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Volunteer McKinney
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Friends Of The Mansfield Public Library
“When Ingrid Villar decided to stay home to raise her three children, one of her girlfriends told her, ‘You’ve got to find a library. You’ll be amazed to see how many things they offer for kids.’ So Villar did, and now she wishes everyone was aware of what a gem the Mansfield Public Library is.“’I don’t think people realize how much the library offers,’ said Ingrid, a … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Friends Of The Mansfield Public Library
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Wings
“Can you feel the buzz? That’s the sound of excitement in the air as thousands of nonprofits gear up for North Texas Giving Day on Thursday, September 22.“Over the years countless women and men around the country have stepped up to give millions of dollars to nonprofits across North Texas. It’s a terrific tribute to philanthropy and its impact on our community. Even more, … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Wings
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dancing Classrooms North Texas
“Dancing Classrooms North Texas’ mission is to build social awareness, confidence and self-esteem in children through the practice of social dance. Our vision is to help create schools and communities where every child is connected, respected, and provided a safe environment in which to thrive. Dancing Classrooms North Texas (DCNT) began as a program of the Tarrant County Youth … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dancing Classrooms North Texas
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dogs Of Hilltown
“Dogs of Hilltown (DOH) firmly believes that the only way to end the cycle of unwanted dogs is to start with medical outreach, owner education and spay and neuter efforts. We are committed to spaying, neutering and vaccinating every owned and stray dog in an isolated area called Hilltown.“Hilltown is an unincorporated community, and thus lacks many municipal services. … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dogs Of Hilltown