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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10 Ways to Help Veterans and Their Families
In honor of Veterans Day here are 10 simple ways you and the kids can partner with local and national organizations to support military families.
Meet Mimi Sterling, CEO of The Family Place
Helping vulnerable North Texans create new beginnings free from domestic violence, Mimi Sterling is living out her purpose to be “a good person”—and she’s never been more fulfilled.
Why Every Child Needs a Mentor
Mentors can benefit kids of any age and background. Here’s how to find a role model your kid can look up to.
Paper For Water’s Isabelle and Katherine Adams
Isabelle and Katherine Adams are the Dallas sisters behind Paper For Water, their nonprofit funding clean water systems worldwide through the sale of origami ornaments.
The Benefits of Equine Therapy
We spoke to Hallie Sheade, co-founder of S.T.E.P.S. With Horses about equine therapy and their work with children and adults from Dallas-Fort Worth.
How iLookLikeLove is Serving New Moms in Need
We spoke to iLookLikeLove’s Philippa Williams about how the organization is making a difference in the community and the challenges during COVID.
How HOPE Farm Is Developing Leaders
A Fort Worth organization called HOPE Farm—designed to support boys and their single moms—is working hard to continue its mission.
How Bed Start in Collin County is Providing Rest
Mid-pandemic, Bed Start continues its mission of making sure everyone has a place to rest—because having a bed can do more than just provide sleep.
To Be Like Me: Building Empathy for People With Disabilities
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to navigate the world with a disability? The Dallas nonprofit To Be Like Me is breaking down barriers to create a more empathetic society.
Girls and STEM: How This Club Is Bringing On the Opportunities
Meet 17-year-old Kate, SMARTgirls founder, and others behind this Wylie-based organization.
Astronomy for All: How Plano’s John Wagoner Is Bringing Science to Underserved Kids
One slideshow at a time, John Wagoner is teaching kids about space, fighting sexism in STEM and giving kids the confidence to pursue science.
Learn About—and Love—the Outdoors with Families in Nature
Kids bored inside? This group helps them learn about—and love—nature.
How Little Helpers of Dallas/Fort Worth is Getting Kids To Volunteer
We chatted with Michelle Carter, who established Little Helpers of Dallas/Fort Worth, about her organization and how to get kids involved in doing good.
Learn How Foster Kids Charity is Helping Some of Texas’ Most Vulnerable
Michelle Brown started the Foster Kids Charity 10 years ago with the mission to meet various needs of foster kids across the state.
How Project Hope is Helping Women Out of Poverty and Violent Situations
The Storehouse of Collin County’s Project Hope is working to get women out of poverty and violent home situations.
Check Out Bonton Farms’ Newest Endeavors
After bringing an end to a food desert in South Dallas, Bonton Farms continues to cultivate change.
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 the Nonprofit Mommies In Need
After her own health crisis, Natalie Boyle “accidentally” created the Dallas-based nonprofit 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.