Community
Supporting the Dallas County metro area community and news about donation events that will be beneficial to the local residents
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Financial struggles force The Uvalde Foundation For Kids to cease operations
Dallas, Texas – In the aftermath of the heartrending incident of school violence that occurred in Uvalde, Texas, in May 2022, a benevolent entity surfaced under the moniker of The Uvalde Foundation For Kids. Financial struggles force the Uvalde Foundation For Kids to cease operations As a 501c3 nonprofit, this…
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Plano Police and Fire-Rescue Departments go head-to-head in 19th annual Battle of the Badges blood drive
Plano, Texas – The prestigious “Battle of the Badges,” now marking its 19th annual recurrence, has once again stirred the civic spirit within the Plano Police and Plano Fire-Rescue departments. As these gallant entities jostle for the cherished right to claim superiority, they simultaneously participate in an enterprise of lifesaving…
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Arlington based nonprofit is trying to help children who are considered food insecure and depend on school breakfast and lunch for nutrition
Arlington, Texas – In the sprawling expanse of the Dallas metropolitan area, a somber statistic prevails – an alarming 700,000 families are grappling with food insecurity, as per the latest data from United Way Metropolitan Dallas. The issue turns critical during school vacations when sustenance from school-provided breakfast and lunch…
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The City of Plano Parks and Recreation launches “Where Community Grows” contest
Plano, Texas – In a vivid illustration of the community spirit embodied by the “Where Community Grows” theme of this year’s National Park and Recreation Month, Plano Parks and Recreation has issued a clarion call to artists. Emphasizing that talent knows no bounds, the organization is encouraging artists, regardless of…
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‘Summer of Safety’ initiative: City of Dallas is giving away up to 10,000 all-access passes for free to teenagers
Dallas, Texas – In a proactive endeavor to ensure the safety and engagement of teenagers during the sun-soaked, potentially troublesome summer months, Dallas city officials are ardently encouraging families to participate in their innovative summer program. A unique initiative, it proposes to distribute up to 10,000 all-encompassing admission passes, granting…
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Playground Park Joya: One-of-a-kind family experience is coming to Dallas County
Dallas, Texas – In a novel addition to its already expansive array of family entertainment, North Texas embraces a fresh, luminescent venture. The Parks and Recreation Department of Farmers Branch recently disclosed the inauguration of the nation’s pioneering glow-in-the-dark playground on Monday that will be located in Farmers Branch. The…
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City of Mesquite to host 17th Annual Doggie Splash Day
Mesquite, Texas – Calling all pups and their people to splash and play at the City of Mesquite’s 17th Annual Doggie Splash Day. The event will be held from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5, at Vanston Pool, 2913 Oates Dr. in Mesquite. City of Mesquite to host 17th…
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Study: Plano ranks second in the entire country for best places to rent in 2023
Plano, Texas – In a comprehensive study that brought together a raft of diverse metrics, Plano emerged as the second most desirable city in the United States for rental accommodation in 2023, demonstrating its robust appeal among discerning tenants across the nation. RentCafe study involved 136 cities, each possessing at…
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Arlington City Manager Trey Yelverton has appointed Bret Stidham as new fire chief and director of emergency management
Arlington, Texas – In a decisive move demonstrating progressive urban governance, Arlington City Manager, Trey Yelverton, announced the appointment of Bret Stidham, a seasoned firefighter boasting 30 years of experience with Dallas Fire-Rescue, as the new Chief of the Fire Department and Director of Emergency Management. Bret Stidham is experienced…
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Non-profit Taste Project, active since 2017, will soon expand their services in Arlington
Arlington, Texas – Imbued with a robust faith and an unyielding commitment to combating food insecurity, the non-profit Taste Project has carved out a unique niche in the Texan landscape of Fort Worth. Their ingenious culinary endeavor, a pay-as-you-feel community eatery tucked away on South Main Street, close to the…