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North Texas Giving Day breaks records, raises $66MM for local nonprofits

North Texas Giving Day closed last night with record breaking donations totalling over 66 million for nonprofits across North Texas.
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These 10 faith-based nonprofits are making a difference in North Texas - and you can, too!

Faith-based nonprofits not only support the community by addressing the needs of individuals going through hardships, but they also seek to inspire hope by helping people incorporate their faith into their daily lives in a meaningful way.
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These 10 wellness and health nonprofits are making a difference in North Texas- and you can, too!

These 10 wellness and health nonprofits are making a difference in North Texas- and you can, too!

For some, health and wellness services can be hard to come by. Thanks to these organizations, all individuals throughout Collin County and North Texas can gain access to health and wellness services.
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Safety First - How can you be safe from money laundering schemes?

Safety First - How can you be safe from money laundering schemes?

Local Profile has partnered with Plano Police ‘s crime prevention officer Chris Bianez to bring you important information on safety in Collin County. We will cover a different topic every week.
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These North Texas cities are honoring 9/11 victims and responders, 20 years after the tragedy

These North Texas cities are honoring 9/11 victims and responders, 20 years after the tragedy

On Saturday, the nation remembers.
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Safety First – How can you be terrorism aware?

Safety First – How can you be terrorism aware?

From the recent Plano Police Department shooting, to the 20th anniversary of 9/11, terrorist threats are still prevalent. A Plano police officer shows us how to detect and report threats of terrorism.
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These 10 volunteer nonprofits are making a difference in Collin County - and you can help!

Volunteers are vital to making a difference in the community as they dedicate their valuable time and skills to help serve those in need. Almost all nonprofits depend on selfless volunteers to support their mission and advance their work.
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Safety First - How can YOU stay safe during an active threat?

Safety First - How can YOU stay safe during an active threat?

There's been stabbing in the Colony and two shootings in Plano this week. A Plano police officer shows us how to stay safe during an active threat.
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It's been a difficult week in Afghanistan. Here are 4 resources for Collin County veterans struggling with the news.

It's been a difficult week in Afghanistan. Here are 4 resources for Collin County veterans struggling with the news.

On August 15, 2021 -- right after Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani left the country -- the Taliban took over the city of Kabul.
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Stray bullets spark urgent gun control conversation in North Texas

Stray bullets spark urgent gun control conversation in North Texas

This story on this North Texas county's gun control fight amid sporadic gunfire in the neighborhood originally appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of Local Profile . Every morning, Rachel gets up and prays "Lord, don't let me get shot today.
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