Help your kids appreciate all they have by encouraging them to help the less fortunate. Read on to learn about charities around Dallas County where your kids—and you!—can lend a helping hand.
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SLANT45: Volunteerism in Fort Worth
It’s always a good lesson to learn to give of yourself, or to help those who are sick or less…
Every Little Bit Helps
When you can do good just by buying a toy, that’s a win-win. But what about other ways to give…
Feeding Plano's Chronically Hungry Kids
Did you know almost 30 percent of Plano ISD elementary kids are eligible for free or reduced lunch? Help put a dent in hunger by volunteering to pack backpacks full of food for Plano schoolkids.
Charitable Birthday Party Ideas
How to put a philanthropic twist on your child’s next birthday party
Party With Purpose
How to put a philanthropic twist on your child’s next birthday party
Volunteer With Your Kids Over the Holidays
Do some good this Christmas and deliver Meals on Wheels with Wee Volunteer.
Special Delivery
Do some good this Christmas and deliver Meals on Wheels with Wee Volunteer.
30 Minutes with Pat Smith
Mom, philanthropist and breast cancer awareness advocate Pat Smith dishes on a cause close to her heart.
Raising Awareness for Preeclampsia
Christine Lara began to feel “off” 29 weeks in to her first pregnancy. She left work and called her doctor,…
Charity Birthday Parties
Transforming birthday parties into charity events are a trend towards community service sweeping North Texas.
Ways to Give Back as a Family During the Holidays
Your family can support Giving Tuesday by donating to charities in Dallas-Fort Worth and around the world.
Giving Back During the Holidays
Somewhere on your shopping list between nieces, nephews, little cousins and – oh yeah, your own kids – make room…
Give and Play Birthday
Throw a soccer party for a cause with inspiration from Patti and son Grayson
Teaching Your Children to Save the World
When my kids talk about what they’re thankful for, they often mention our house. It isn’t because our house is…
Cause and Positive Effect
A roof over our heads may be a necessity, but for some, it’s an unaffordable luxury. Morgann Davis and her…
Kiddie Litter
It seems like something anyone could do—pick up trash. But how many of us actually put the gloves to work?…
SLANT45: The Simple Things
SLANT 45, which stands for Service Learning in North Texas, was a community project program that aimed to involve children…
Volunteer at: Habitat for Humanity of South Collin County
In the well-kept neighborhoods of Collin County, it’s hard to imagine there are families in need of a more suitable…
Reader Rewards
Books nourish young minds. But, books can be expensive—especially when your child can consume three to four books in one…