According Bold Idea Founder Robyn Brown, “Technology runs the world! More than ever, it is imperative that our students learn how the world around us works. As important, students must learn how to create and interact with the technologies we depend upon daily – especially computer code, the building block for all technology. “Knowing how to code puts students at the … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Bold Idea
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North Texas Giving Day Booster: Osteosarcoma Institute
According to Osteosarcoma Institute Development Manager Vivian Laws, “When Highland Park High School alum Willie Tichenor was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in 2003, he asked his parents to help find new and less-toxic treatments for others fighting the most common form of childhood bone cancer. “Sadly, new treatments didn’t come soon enough for Willie, and he passed away in … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Osteosarcoma Institute
North Texas Giving Day Booster: For Oak Cliff
According For Oak Cliff Teen Intern Jade Mitchell, “For Oak Cliff is a non-profit organization that advocates and helps the Oak Cliff community. For Oak Cliff has opened a community center in order to fulfill the goal of helping out the community in as many ways as possible. The main goal is to liberate Oak Cliff from systemic oppression. This is so important because the zip … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: For Oak Cliff
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Artists Enclave Of Denton County
According to Artists Enclave Of Denton County Board Of Governors Past President Susan Carol Davis, “I enjoy driving down less traveled roads en route to a vacation destination. There is much to see that holds my attention longer than a billboard would like wildflowers, native plants, a fruit stand, grazing animals and usually, several boarded up wooden buildings almost … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Artists Enclave Of Denton County
North Texas Giving Day Booster: SouthFair Community Development Corporation
According to SouthFair Community Development Corporation Assistant Hope Director Grace Feyisetan, “Last year, on North Texas Giving Day, SouthFair sent a message to our donors that said, ‘We take dirt and turn it into homes/We take visions and turn them into realities/We take donations and revitalize South Dallas.’ It was true then, and it rings true now as we celebrate 30 … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: SouthFair Community Development Corporation
North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Storehouse Of Collin County
According to The Storehouse of Collin County’s Project Hope Director Jackie Welchman, “Most neighbors in North Texas know The Storehouse of Collin County for our Seven Loaves Food Pantry. After all, Seven Loaves is our program with the greatest reach - serving over 1,600 families monthly. For many neighbors facing food insecurity, our pantry serves as a safety net and a … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Storehouse Of Collin County
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Southwest Transplant Alliance Foundation
According to Southwest Transplant Alliance Foundation Marketing Communications and Foundation VP Kirsten Gappelberg, “The Southwest Transplant Alliance Foundation was established to help fulfill the mission of Southwest Transplant Alliance (STA). And to put it simply, we save lives. Our Foundation supports organ donor families with programming and care as they join our … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Southwest Transplant Alliance Foundation
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Celebrate Forever Families
According to Celebrate Forever Families volunteer Shelby Fry, “Celebrate Forever Families (aka Forever Families) is a non-profit non-denominational ministry that provides a no cost residential program for women and children who are in crisis and has been helping to restore lives since 2015. They primarily serve families from North Texas; however, women have traveled from … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Celebrate Forever Families
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Young Leaders Strong City
According to Young Leaders Strong City Co-Founder/Executive Director Amber Sims, “’I loved the fact that we were all able to speak our minds without being judged and looked at a certain type of way’ shared a student who recently attended one of our Young Leaders, Strong City summits. “Founded in 2014, the mission for Young Leaders Strong City (YLSC) is to equip a network … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Young Leaders Strong City
North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Hopeful Theatre Project
According to The Hopeful Theatre Project Co-Founder/President Jessica Cope, “The Hopeful Theatre Project began as a dream in the fall of 2018 when a group of actors decided they wanted to use their talents to give back to the community. We opened our first production, ‘Two Acts of Love’ on February 16, 2019, to benefit The Ronald McDonald House Charities, expecting it to be … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Hopeful Theatre Project
North Texas Giving Day Boosters: Poiema Foundation
According to Poiema Foundation Development Director Rod Vestal, “Where giving thrives, communities thrive!” We are delighted to say, Poiema continues to thrive in our sixth year of North Texas Giving Day. Because of the generosity of NTGD donors, Poiema has received a total of $100,000 to help us in the fight against human trafficking in our communities. Here are some … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Boosters: Poiema Foundation