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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City orders closure, but hope prevails and Dallas’ “The People’s Fridge” is now operational again
Dallas, Texas – The widely renowned Oak Cliff bookstore has reinitiated operations of its community fridge, known colloquially as “The People’s Fridge,” after initially being ordered to cease operations by the City of Dallas on the 10th of July. The City of Dallas told Pan-African Connection’s owner to immediately stop…
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Medical City Lewisville expands services with reopening of ER facility in Flower Mound
Flower Mound, Texas – Medical City Lewisville, an esteemed medical institution, has broadened its footprint to include emergency services for Flower Mound and adjacent communities. Medical City ER Flower Mound reopened its doors on July 13 Medical City ER Flower Mound, functioning as an extension of Medical City Lewisville, opened…
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After the temporary closure in March 2020, Medical City ER Stonebridge in McKinney reopened this week
McKinney, Texas – Re-inaugurating its doors on July 10th, Medical City ER Stonebridge, a subsidiary of Medical City McKinney, has resumed its crucial mission to deliver comprehensive emergency care for infants, children, and adults residing in McKinney and adjacent areas. Medical City ER Stonebridge donated $5,000 to the Department of…
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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…