All posts tagged "philanthropy"
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1.1KLocal NewsA new effort to house homeless female veterans in Collin County
Thanks to the efforts of Collin County’s Extreme Green Homes and 200-plus volunteers, several have an awesome new house At the request...
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1.6KLocal NewsCity of Plano ends their debate over The Turning Point Rape Crisis Center’s funding
August 12 It was closer to one a.m. than 12 a.m. on the August 12 Plano City Council meeting when the last...
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1.2KCommunityWish Upon a Wedding grants couple free ceremony in Plano
On November 11, Stephanie Dennis and Darryl Woods celebrated their nuptials at Historic Downtown Plano’s event1013. The wedding was granted by Wish...
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1.5KLongformCheryl “Action” Jackson, considers the true meaning of life
Cheryl “Action” Jackson is the founder of Minnie’s Food Pantry in Plano. Over the last 10 years, Minnie’s Food Pantry has served over...
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2.1KCommunityPlano’s Faces of Hunger: Meet the people who rely on Minnie’s Food Pantry
Minnie’s Food Pantry, founded right in the heart of Plano by Cheryl “Action” Jackson, has distributed more than seven million meals in...
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2.2KFeaturesHow Grace to Change changes lives with little houses
There’s a plot of land in North Texas that has a curious future. Right now, the natural, grassy slopes are waiting to...
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2.7KCommunity1.3 million things we learned from Oprah Winfrey at the Feed Just One Gala
Oprah Winfrey came to Plano last night for the 10th Annual Feed Just One Gala presented by Minnie’s Food Pantry. Everyone who...
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1.5KNonprofitHow Ranch Hand Rescue saves lives
Bob Williams opened Ranch Hand Rescue in 2008 and it’s one of the most unique nonprofits in Denton County. The mission is...
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9.9KFeaturesThe Human Market
In December 2016 the University of Texas estimated that there are 79,000 minor and youth victims of sex trafficking and 234,000 workers...
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1.6KFoodChef John Tesar and Friends Host Dinner Benefiting Feed The Children
On Wednesday, September 27, Chef John Tesar will host a dinner benefiting Feed The Children, featuring a reception and seated dinner, and...
