Child Welfare Grant Cycle Awards $40K to 8 Local Agencies
Children are a vulnerable population, and sadly many kids in Texas are not safe even in their own homes. In 2014, Tarrant County had more confirmed cases of abuse and neglect than any other jurisdiction in the state. The North Texas Community Foundation’s Martin H. and Helen M. Wikierak Memorial Fund for Abused Children is […]
It’s time for Texas to Step Up and Fund a Better System for Foster Care Children
BY RALPH D. HEATH AND C.W. “DUB” STOCKER III Special to the Star-Telegram The Texas foster care system is in crisis. Texans of all political persuasions are clamoring for reform. For more than a year, we have been promised action. The governor, lieutenant governor and speaker of the House have publicly proclaimed support for broad […]
What’s WORTH It? #NextGenPhilanthropy
Recently, the North Texas Community Foundation launched year two of the WORTH: The Next Generation of Philanthropists on Thursday, October 13. More than 60 young professionals showed up to mingle with new and existing WORTH members and learn more about philanthropy while enjoying complimentary wine, beer, and appetizers. The Community Foundation launched WORTH in October 2015 […]
