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
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North Texas Giving Day Booster: Heroes On The Water
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
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Our Friends Place
The Communities Foundation of Texas 10th annual North Texas Giving Day impacts Our Friends Place (OFP) in outstanding ways. Gifts to OFP empower young women to go from being homeless to being self-reliant and independent. The young women in the program must work, go to school, and attend weekly life skills sessions. They have a safe place to live, a place to heal, and a place … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Our Friends Place
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Stars And Strides
We do not know if there are enough words to express the amount of impact North Texas Giving Day has had on our organization. We started with North Texas Giving Days and the Communities Foundation of Texas about three years and as we became more involved, we watched our contributions increase dramatically.Our equine assisted therapy program touches the lives of children … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Stars And Strides
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Children’s Craniofacial Association
Michael may only be 3-feet-tall, but he is a mighty force with his motivated momma by his side. Children’s Craniofacial Association (CCA) Family, The Brown’s – Brittany, Michael, and sister Allison - are making a big splash in our DFW schools with a message to students to always choose kind.The Browns are taking the positive message of acceptance to the students and … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Children’s Craniofacial Association
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Spark!
Camilla F., a 14-year-old DISD student said, “The only creative thing I did in middle school was doodle on the sides of my papers. Now, after discovering my passion for sculpting during Dallas Spark! Summer Camps, I can further develop my creativity at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.”Teachers rave about the creative educational … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Spark!
2018 North Texas Giving Day Countdown Continues With The Family Festival And Nonprofit Extravaganza And Surge Of MSC Posts
The rumbling has been building over the days. North Texas Giving Day is nearly upon every non-profit organization in these surroundings. Of course, proof is needed. This past Sunday, the uber-luxury retailing center NorthPark Center … not mall, please! ... was the gathering of NTGD supporters and newbies for The Family Festival and Nonprofit Extravaganza.As adorable … [Read more...] about 2018 North Texas Giving Day Countdown Continues With The Family Festival And Nonprofit Extravaganza And Surge Of MSC Posts
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Blue Caboose Children’s Fund
In November of 2017, I had the privilege of taking over the position of Executive Director of Blue Caboose Children’s Fund. Blue Caboose has been a nonprofit in Dallas for the past six years and this year we are excited to be participating in our first North Texas Giving Day. We have been told by so many of our nonprofit peers that this event is the event of the … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Blue Caboose Children’s Fund
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Hearts For Homes
The photos included here illustrate just one of the 80 stories of senior homeowners in Denton County that Hearts for Homes (H4H) serves. Her name is Ann Mathiasch, age 80, living on $1,178/month in social security. Ann is just a delightful, faith-filled woman with an infectious laugh and sunny outlook. She is a widow, grandma, mom and had served as a caregiver for others in … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Hearts For Homes
North Texas Giving Day Booster: International Rescue Committee
For over 40 years, the International Rescue Committee in Dallas (IRC) is proud to have brought thousands of refugees from harm to home in North Texas.With the promise of new beginnings, safety, and hope, refugees from over 65 nations have begun their lives again as our neighbors and friends. The North Texas community has continuously stood hand-in-hand with the IRC in … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: International Rescue Committee
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Get Briefed
Every 98 seconds. That is how often sexual assault occurs in America. Every minute and a half, someone is being attacked and violated in a way that will impact them for the rest of their life. Statistics show that every 1 in 6 women have been sexually assaulted, so the odds are that there is someone that you love who has been, or will be affected by this epidemic. Our founder, … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Get Briefed