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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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 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
‘Tis the season for holiday toy drives! Toy drives are a great way to give back and brighten a local…
Kids Inspiring Kids: Candy Man Sammy
Have you ever met a child who seems more like an adult than a kid? A child who is so…
A Motivating Love On Supporting Collin County Moms
When you’re at the end of your day, sometimes it feels like you’re at the end of your rope too. After giving all your energy to…
Cedar Hill Kidpreneur Ti’Ani Mitchell Plans To Help Homeless Families
Today, Rostinn and Ti’Ani Mitchell woke up around 5am and headed out the door for some walking and jogging. Starting every day with a clear mind is important for this…
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.