According to Coalition for Aging LGBT Board of Directors Chair Chris Wallace, “The critical work of improving and protecting the quality of life of older LGBT adults in North Texas begins with the Coalition for aging LGBT. “According to the Texas Demographic Center, one in five Texans will be 65 years of age and older by the year 2030. Research in North Texas … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Coalition For Aging LGBT
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North Texas Giving Day Booster: Youth Equipped To Succeed
According to Youth Equipped to Succeed (YES) Director of Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Rayshannette Trotter, “As we see in daily headlines, there has been a dramatic increase in mental illness, anxiety, depression, and suicide among youth. Students today are facing significant cultural pressures and a barrage of negative messages that generations before them have never experienced. … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Youth Equipped To Succeed
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Mothers Of Murdered Angels
According to Mothers Of Murdered Angels (MOMA) Founder Melinda Hamilton: “Mothers of Murdered Angels (MOMA) supports survivors and their families through the aftermath of a crime involving a firearms. Our Foundation eases the financial impact placed upon survivors as a result of gun violence. Gun violence in America is ever-present and shows no prejudice. Survivors often … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Mothers Of Murdered Angels
North Texas Giving Day Booster: SONshine Center
According to SONshine Center Assistant Director Jaime Gough, “Ensuring that special needs adults have a safe and fun environment to learn, participate in a variety of activities, and socialize is of vital importance to help them gain independence, feel valued and reach their full potential! The SONshine Center is a Monday – Friday day program for adults with special needs. … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: SONshine Center
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Living With Zachary
According to Living for Zachary Marketing and Communications Manager Kendra Briscoe, “Each year in the United States, thousands of young people with their entire lives and futures ahead have their dreams cut short due to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). This silent killer affects seemingly healthy children of all ages and backgrounds, and is reported by Parent Heart Watch as the … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Living With Zachary
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Promise Of Peace
According to Promise of Peace Founding Director Elizabeth Dry, “Promise of Peace (POP) Gardens establishes urban food gardens in neighborhoods and schools to give community members access to quality Earth to Table education and nutritious locally grown food. Over the past 13 years, we have established 12 food gardens across North Texas, and delivered high quality education … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Promise Of Peace
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Shelter2Rescue Coalition Inc.
According to Shelter2Rescue Coalition Inc. Director Louisa Bennett, “'Just one more day, is what we hope for every day' — we are in the business of buying more time. Shelter2Rescue assists in photographing the cats and dogs, to help with better exposure, transports to a foster/rescue/vet, medicines, and mostly a huge amount of networking from our amazing Shelter2Rescue … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Shelter2Rescue Coalition Inc.
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Frankford Preservation Foundation
According to Frankford Preservation Foundation President Kathy Wells Power, “In 2010, during a careful restoration of the Old Frankford Church in North Dallas, landscape architect Rosa Finsley discovered some native plants in a three-acre field between the historic church and adjacent cemetery. We stopped mowing that area and in a short time native plants like big blue stem, … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Frankford Preservation Foundation
North Texas Giving Day Booster: University Of North Texas Health Science Center Foundation
According to University of North Texas Health Science Center Foundation Relations Manager Zoe Metcalf, “The University of North Texas Health Science Center (HSC) has been part of the Fort Worth community for more than 50 years and yet, many don’t realize we’re here or aren’t familiar with our work. HSC is one of the nation’s most distinguished academic health centers, … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: University Of North Texas Health Science Center Foundation
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Family Compass
According to Family Compass Marketing and Outreach Coordinator Kyla Lynch, “Family Compass is the largest agency in North Texas solely dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. We aim to build healthy families and a strong North Texas community through this critical work. Our vision is a world where all children are safe in their homes and communities … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Family Compass
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Wellspring Counseling Center
According to Wellspring Counseling Center Board Chair Rev. Alice Coder, “Good mental health is a critical element in strong families, sound workplaces and resilient friendships. Stress, anxiety and other mental health issues have an enormous impact on a person’s physical health as well as their ability to function whether at home, work, or play. Wellspring enables persons … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Wellspring Counseling Center