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United Way of Tarrant County has established the “Rebuild Tarrant County Fund” to provide long-term assistance to the community as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. The new fund replaces the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund and represents the organization’s shift from emergency response to ongoing recovery efforts. Donations can be made online ...

NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 are excited to encourage young students to read through our program, Reading With You, along with our partners, Reading Partners North Texas and the Alice J. Puente Reading Initiative. Reading Partners North Texas has compiled an exciting book list for grades kindergarten through fifth grade to read. These books are fun and r...

Amid the COVID-19 Coronavirus crisis, many of our local non-profit agencies have responded to the increased needs of our community. As a result of this amplified effort, many are in need of our support in many ways including financial contributions. Here is a list of local organizations working around the clock to help during this emergency. Americ...

American Red CrossGet Help: https://www.redcross.org/local/texas/north-texas/get-help.htmlDonate Funds: https://www.redcross.org/donate/cm/nbc5-pub.html/Donate Blood: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/coronavirus/red-cross-announces-severe-blood-shortage-donors-urgently-needed-amid-coronavirus/2332230/The American Red Cross offers disaster relief and rec...

Discussing how Minnie’s Food Pantry in Plano has been fighting hunger for over 12 years with Cheryl Jackson, the CEO and the founder of Minnie’s Food Pantry. For more info, visit www.MinniesFoodPantry.org.

Discussing the Salvation Army Angel Tree with Major Bethany Hawks, Area Commander of The Salvation Army of North Texas. Adopt an angel online today through December 1 at www.salvationarmynorthtexas.org.

In our Salute to First Responders, we speak with Lt. Robert Borse. He is the Administrative Lieutenant of Dallas Fire-Rescue and the Chair of The Dallas EMS Council. Learn more at www.DallasCityHall.com.

Discussing a very special holiday catalog is unveiled in our community with gift ideas for those of us who are looking for ways to give back with Christine Jones,Executive Director of The Greatest Gift Catalog Ever. Learn more at www.tgge.org.

Discussing all the good works BAPS Charities has been doing for the community with Dr. Sheetal Patel. She is a bariatric surgeon by profession and an outreach volunteer for BAPS Charities. To learn more, visit www.bapscharities.org.

Discussing economic equity and the importance it has in our community with Devoyd Jennings, President of the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce. To learn more about the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce, visit www.fwmbcc.org.

The Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC) is connecting workers displaced by the COVID-19 crisis to thousands of available jobs in the Dallas Region. Emmitt Smith, NFL Hall-of-Famer and all-time leading rusher and DRC board member, will serve as the chief spokesman for the DRC’s “Connecting Displaced Workers to Jobs” platform. The online portal can be acce...

When students fail to read during summer months, it can negatively impact their learning when they return to school in the fall. Educators often call this “summer slide.”

The Warren Center, for children with developmental differences is offering virtual therapy sessions.  The Warren Center is a nonprofit organization providing therapy services to children impacted by developmental delays and disabilities. On average, the agency serves over 1200 children every week and provides critical resources to their family...