September 6, 2020 – FWD>DFW
Mission statement:
The Dallas Morning News Charities funds 23 North Texas organizations that help our neighbors who are homeless and hungry. It provides food, shelter, clothing and emergency services for children, families, veterans and the elderly.
2020–2021 goals:
The Dallas Morning News Charities hopes to raise $1.5 million for its 23 nonprofit partners. It works closely with each nonprofit to establish best practices that optimize services and provide nutritious food to those in need in North Texas.
Areas served:
The Dallas Morning News Charities serves those in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Hunt, Kaufman, Lamar, Navarro, Rockwall, and Tarrant counties.
Its 23 nonprofit partners are All Community Outreach, Arlington Life Shelter, Austin Street Center, Brother Bill’s Helping Hand, Cedar Hill Shares, City House, Cornerstone CDC, Crossroads Community Services, Dallas Life, Duncanville Outreach Ministry, Family Gateway, Frisco Family Services, Harmony CDC, Lifeline for Families, Mission Oak Cliff, Network of Community Ministries, North Texas Food Bank, OurCalling, Our Daily Bread, Promise House, Sharing Life, The Bridge and The Stewpot.
Fundraising events:
North Texas Giving Day: September 17, 2020
Fall Campaign: November 12, 2020–January 31, 2021
Kids’ Summer Feeding Campaign: May 12, 2021–June 30, 2021
Volunteer opportunities:
The Dallas Morning News Charities partners are always in need of compassionate volunteers. If you are interested in serving at any one of the 23 nonprofits, go to vomo.org/org/fwddfw. Thank you for volunteering your time, energy and skills.
Donation opportunities:
Donations may be made year-round and are gratefully appreciated at all levels. A gift of $25 can provide food and hope to an individual in need. A gift of $100 can help move a family into transitional housing. Donations help put a person or family back on the road to independence. When you give to The Dallas Morning News Charities, 100% of your donation goes directly to the nonprofits for food, shelter, emergency services and job training. The Dallas Morning News pays administrative costs.
For more information and to make a donation for North Texas Giving Day, go to cftexas.org/dmncharities.
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