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How Ranch Hand Rescue saves lives

How Ranch Hand Rescue saves lives

Bob Williams opened Ranch Hand Rescue in 2008 and it’s one of the most unique nonprofits in Denton County. The mission is simple: animals helping people and people helping animals. “I believe that all life is precious,” Bob explains.
Experience the Great Depression at Plano's Heritage Farmstead Museum

Experience the Great Depression at Plano's Heritage Farmstead Museum

Heritage Farmstead Museum of Plano recently opened a new exhibit in the museum’s Farrell-Wilson house themed “Down But Not Out,” which offers a look at Blackland Prairie life during the Great Depression.
My Possibilities and LaunchAbility merge

My Possibilities and LaunchAbility merge

There’s big news from My Possibilities and LaunchAbility today. These two nonprofits are both huge local advocates for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).
Agape Resource & Assistance Center Hosts 2nd Annual Gala

Agape Resource & Assistance Center Hosts 2nd Annual Gala

Timeless Love Gala 2017 Best Dressed Winner | Courtesy of Agape Agape Resource & Assistance Center works to house homeless women and children living day to day in search of a place to sleep.
Unwelcome Home

Unwelcome Home

Three months in America Hassan arrived in Texas on a hot May afternoon. It had been a long journey: 15 years growing up in Myanmar—Hassan uses Burma—followed by 17 in Malaysia, all to finally settle in Plano.
Oprah Winfrey is coming to Plano for the Feed Just One Gala

Oprah Winfrey is coming to Plano for the Feed Just One Gala

Oprah Winfrey Guys, this is no joke. Oprah Winfrey is really coming to Plano for Minnie’s Food Pantry’s 10th annual Feed Just One Gala on April 3. Minnie’s Food Pantry is run by the indomitable force of nature, Cheryl “Action” Jackson.
The Plano Food Pantry quietly serves local families

The Plano Food Pantry quietly serves local families

Inside a little building next to Holy Nativity Episcopal Church in east Plano, one or two volunteers at a time fill orders at the Plano Food Pantry.
The Business of Charities

The Business of Charities

When everybody is trying to raise money for a good cause, nonprofits have to stand out.
Frito-Lay and PepsiCo volunteer for United Way Day of Caring 2017

Frito-Lay and PepsiCo volunteer for United Way Day of Caring 2017

This year, for the 8th year in a row, Frito-Lay and PepsiCo associates spent United Way’s Day of Caring in the community, for one of the largest corporate United Way Day of Caring events in North Texas.
'Neath the Wreath 2017 at the Plano Centre

'Neath the Wreath 2017 at the Plano Centre

Plan ahead for holiday shopping with Junior League of Collin County’s annual ‘Neath the Wreath gift market! Join over 12,000 shoppers for a five-day shopping extravaganza at the Plano Centre.