After caring for his uncle with Down syndrome, author and illustrator Jordan Burk published a children’s book to teach kids about the genetic disorder.
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How Minnie’s Food Pantry Is Making A Difference
Collin County’s leading food pantry is celebrating its 12th anniversary this month.
How Girls On the Run DFW is Inspiring Young Women
This organization is using running to inspire confidence and perseverance in girls around DFW.
How A Friendship Inspired Nonprofit Mommies in Need
After her own health crisis, Natalie Boyle “accidentally” created Mommies In Need to provide child care for a friend with cancer.
How Megan Mitchell’s Students Learn Beyond Classroom Walls
Some schools aren’t able to provide as many field trips these days, but this Dallas teacher keeps those experiences going.
How AEYL Is Making a Difference in Collin County Students’ Lives
Read about how this McKinney organization is teaching kids about leadership and accountability.
The Lookouts: A Study in Friendship
When Samu was diagnosed with epilepsy, his friends stepped up to watch out for him at school. It’s a responsibility that’s changed the way they see the world.
Helping Hands for Single Moms: How the New Dallas Chapter is Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
Executive Director Noelle LeVeaux says the nonprofit is doing more than treating the symptoms of poverty.
A Little Twist on Toy Drives with DCAC’s Holiday of Hope
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Kids Inspiring Kids: Candy Man Sammy
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A Motivating Love On Supporting Collin County Moms
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Cedar Hill Kidpreneur Ti’Ani Mitchell Plans To Help Homeless Families
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Kids Inspiring Kids: Love Babies Tennis
Cale Balusek, 18, started this tennis tournament just two years ago to raise money for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Baylor Scott & White Health in Grapevine.
How Natalia Padilla Is Changing Immigrants’ Lives Through Art
Padilla used her graphic design background and love for education to help children in Vickery Meadow become part of a bigger grant project: a class-illustrated book with resources for immigrants.
Advocating for Art: Sitting Down With Plano Art Teacher Ms. Q
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Kendra Scott’s Beauty With A Cause
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How I Pour Life Texas Helps Homeless Youth in North Texas
Life coaches are helping at-risk students graduate, get their driver’s licenses and rewrite their life stories.
Dallas Author, Illustrator and Down Syndrome Advocate Teaches Kids About Inclusivity
After caring for his uncle with Down syndrome, author and illustrator Jordan Burk published a children’s book to teach kids about the genetic disorder.
How City House Is Breaking The Homeless Cycle In Collin County
When we think of people who are homeless, we often picture adults. But back in the ’80s, Nancy Boyd and Kay Goodman caught on to a silent population in Collin County’s homeless community. As employees of Plano Independent School…
How FISD And Frisco Public Library Are Coming Together To Help The IDD Community
When the FRISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY partnered with Frisco Independent School District’s special education program a year ago, it was clear…
How Mission Possible Kids Is Serving Communities Nationwide
A Q&A with Kathy Meadows, founder of Mission Possible Kids