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Recap of the 2016 Texas Nonprofit Summit Series

This summer I had the pleasure of participating in the 2016 Texas Nonprofit Summit Series. The series consisted of three summits in three different pa

Helping our neighbors in Louisiana

The tradition of neighbors helping neighbors is something that is inherent in us as Texans. And With the recent devastating flooding, our neighbors in

Texanthropy Spotlight: 2016 Texas Nonprofit Summit Series

I want to tell you about an exciting project that I am truly honored to be participating in: the 2016 Texas Nonprofit Summit Series. Co-hosted by the

Guest Post: 4 Ways to Keep Texas Kids Safer this Summer

Below is a guest post from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Texas Regional Office: Summer time brings adventures at summer

Texanthropy Spotlight: Central Texas Food Bank

The Central Texas Food Bank – formerly known as the Capital Area Food Bank – is located right here in Austin, and we are lucky to have the

Texas Prepares for Hurricane Season!

Howdy! I’m Nim Kidd, Chief of the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) at the Texas Department of Public Safety. I want to thank Texas

Texanthropy Spotlight: Mace Massingill, Hunger Fighter

Mace Massingill proves that no matter your age or your size, anyone has the ability to make a huge difference in the lives of many. Mace is only 

Important Reminder from the Texas Dept. of Public Safety: Leaving Children in Vehicles Can Be Deadly

With the summer temperatures already reaching the high 90s and even 100s, I wanted to share the following very important message sent out by the Texas