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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…
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 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.
Advocating for Art: Sitting Down With Plano Art Teacher Ms. Q
Ms. Q is a fighter, for art and for her own health after a recent cancer diagnosis, and she is facing both battles with vigor.
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.
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…
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…
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…
10 Ways to Help Veterans
Here are ten simple ways to support military families in honor of Veterans Day.
Volunteer Opportunities For Kids in Dallas-Fort Worth
Teach kids that giving is always important—whether it’s giving time, talent or goods—with these 10 local volunteer opportunities.
10 Minutes with Tarell Brown
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Meet the Man Helping Collin County’s Homeless Get Clean
Meet Lance Olinski, founder and CEO of Streetside Showers, a mobile service that provides homeless people with free showers and hygiene products.
Helping Collin County’s Homeless Get Clean
We may laugh about going a few days without a shower (thank goodness for dry shampoo!), but for Collin County’s homeless people, staying clean…
Community Garden Kitchen Wants To End Hunger in Collin County
The seeds for the Community Garden Kitchen were planted in 2014 when the project’s president, Angela Poen, and friends came together over the…
Golfing for Good
At just 10 years old, McKinney’s Avery Zweig has won over 160 golf tournaments and is currently ranked the No….
Meet the McKinney Firefighters who are Teaching Kids About Life and Fire Safety
Retired McKinney firefighter Brent Rollins certainly puts a new spin on the term “send in the clowns.” In 1993, he…
This Plano Dad Is Helping Kids—and Adults—Be More Grateful
John Israel founded the Mr. Thank You Project to add a little more gratitude to the world, and it’s easy to get involved.
How Lovepacs is Feeding Kids During School Breaks
It costs around $234,000 to raise a child from birth to age 17, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…
Dallas Mom Soudary Kittivong-Greenbaum Welcomes Refugee Kids With Open Arms
Last year alone, more than 1,700 people arrived in Texas seeking refuge, according to the U.S. Department of State. And…
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