Charities and Nonprofits Can’t Fill Government Spending Gaps
Charities and Nonprofits Can’t Fill Government Spending Gaps AUSTIN, Texas - Charitable giving is on the rise, but it's still far from pre-recession levels. While some see government budget shortfalls...
View ArticleNew Report: Texas Hunger-Risk Rate 2nd Worst in Nation
New Report: Texas Hunger-Risk Rate 2nd Worst in Nation FORT WORTH, Texas - Texas ranks second worst in the nation in "food security," according to a new U.S. Department of Agriculture report which says...
View ArticleNew Texas Efforts to Help Victims of Identity Theft
New Texas Efforts to Help Victims of Identity Theft AUSTIN, Texas - Victims of identity theft often feel overwhelmed - not only by the challenges of cleaning up the damages, but by the emotional trauma...
View ArticleTexas Suicide Awareness Walks Begin Tomorrow
Texas Suicide Awareness Walks Begin Tomorrow SAN ANTONIO - A nationwide suicide-prevention campaign comes to Texas starting Saturday morning with a pledge walk in San Antonio. Funds raised will be used...
View ArticleDon't Get Scammed in Year-End Giving
Don't Get Scammed in Year-End Giving AUSTIN, Texas - Many people donate big chunks of money to their favorite causes at year's end because of the tax advantages. Scam artists know that - so they're out...
View Article¿Está compitiendo el Estado por las donaciones caritativas de la...
¿Está compitiendo el Estado por las donaciones caritativas de la temporada de fiests? AUSTIN, Texas – La temporada navideña es cuando tradicionalmente los estadounidenses abren un poco más sus...
View ArticleIs the State Competing for Holiday-Season Charity Donations?
Is the State Competing for Holiday-Season Charity Donations? AUSTIN, Texas - The holiday season is traditionally the time Americans open their hearts and wallets a little wider for the needy. While...
View ArticleReport: More Texas Kids Growing up in Poor Neighborhoods
Report: More Texas Kids Growing up in Poor Neighborhoods AUSTIN, Texas - The number of Texas children living in communities with high concentrations of poverty increased by 43 percent during the last...
View ArticleTexas Company Helps Customers Contribute to “Earth Month”
Texas Company Helps Customers Contribute to “Earth Month” SAN ANTONIO, Texas - April is "Earth Month," when the environment gets more of the spotlight than usual. One major Texas retailer is hoping its...
View ArticleNation’s Leading Juvenile-Justice Reformers Gather in Texas
Nation’s Leading Juvenile-Justice Reformers Gather in Texas HOUSTON - Some 700 of the nation's top juvenile-justice reformers are gathering in Texas this week to share strategies for reducing the...
View Article¿Pagos retrasados del impuesto a la propiedad en Texas? Cuídese de...
¿Pagos retrasados del impuesto a la propiedad en Texas? Cuídese de la ‘Ayuda’ SAN JUAN, Texas - Los abogados de la vivienda previenen a los tejanos que estén retrasados en el pago de impuestos sobre la...
View ArticleBlack Friday, Cyber Monday... Now #GivingTuesday?
Black Friday, Cyber Monday... Now #GivingTuesday? AUSTIN, Texas - The idea was hatched just a few weeks ago around a simple observation: Americans have one day for giving thanks - Thanksgiving - and...
View ArticleReport: Megabanks Give Less than 1% to Charity
Report: Megabanks Give Less than 1% to Charity AUSTIN, Texas - In an effort to rebuild their tarnished reputations, the nation's biggest banks are touting their charitable contributions and community...
View ArticleStock Market Reaches New High, But More Investing Locally
Stock Market Reaches New High, But More Investing Locally AUSTIN, Texas - With technology meaning an ever-connected world, the options for investing these days are nearly unlimited, but a growing trend...
View ArticleLa mayor campaña alimentaria de los EEUU busca Acabar con el Hambre
La mayor campaña alimentaria de los EEUU busca Acabar con el Hambre AUSTIN, Texas – Los carteros de todo el estado y del país recogerán este sábado las donaciones de alimentos que les dejen cerca de...
View ArticleAmerica's Largest Food Drive Looks to Stamp Out Hunger
America's Largest Food Drive Looks to Stamp Out Hunger AUSTIN, Texas – What is known as America's largest one-day food drive is set for Saturday. Carmel Perez Snyder, associate state director for...
View ArticleSaving Lives: Improvements in Dallas Heart Attack Care
Saving Lives: Improvements in Dallas Heart Attack Care DALLAS - In a heart attack, minutes can make the difference between life and death - and in Dallas County, more people are surviving thanks to a...
View ArticleThe "Unselfie" Introduced for 2nd Annual Giving Tuesday
The "Unselfie" Introduced for 2nd Annual Giving Tuesday AUSTIN, Texas – With Black Friday and Cyber Monday now in the books, people around the state and nation are being asked to think of others on...
View ArticleGrowing Number of Texas Lawyers are Banking on Justice
Growing Number of Texas Lawyers are Banking on Justice AUSTIN, Texas - The Prime Partner program, which provides funds for vulnerable Texans seeking justice, is gaining momentum. Prime Partner banks...
View ArticleFuture Texas Success Linked Heavily to Success of Hispanic Children
Future Texas Success Linked Heavily to Success of Hispanic Children AUSTIN, Texas - As the face of Texas continues to change, a new report says the state has a lot of ground to cover to ensure that all...
View ArticleAnother Supreme Court Decision Favors Big Political Spenders
Another Supreme Court Decision Favors Big Political Spenders AUSTIN, Texas – Another important campaign finance decision handed down Wednesday by the U.S. Supreme Court is provoking both celebration...
View ArticleRetaining Texas Justice: $500 Million in Free Legal Help
Retaining Texas Justice: $500 Million in Free Legal Help AUSTIN, Texas - This is National Pro Bono Week, and while it will soon come to a close, the dramatic need for affordable legal services in Texas...
View Article"Operation Santa" Responds to Texas Kids' Letters
"Operation Santa" Responds to Texas Kids' Letters AUSTIN, Texas - At a time when "goodwill toward men" may seem to be in short supply, many kids across Texas and the nation will have their holiday...
View ArticleSurvey: Texas Ranks Near Bottom for Charitable Giving
Survey: Texas Ranks Near Bottom for Charitable Giving AUSTIN, Texas – Today is Giving Tuesday, when people are encouraged to donate to their favorite charity. And while Texas is one of the largest and...
View ArticleBe Sure Charities are Legitimate Before Taking Tax Deduction
Be Sure Charities are Legitimate Before Taking Tax Deduction DALLAS - There are more than 1.5 million charitable organizations in the United States, so it can be tough to figure out which ones to...
View ArticleStudy Finds Long Road to Recovery for Hurricane Harvey Victims
Study Finds Long Road to Recovery for Hurricane Harvey Victims BEAUMONT, Texas -- Three months after Hurricane Harvey hit southeast Texas, nearly half of the residents affected by the storm say they...
View Article$10 Million Going Toward Health Services in TX
$10 Million Going Toward Health Services in TX HOUSTON – Texas has the highest rate of uninsured people in the nation, according to census data. So one nonprofit is launching a big effort to try to get...
View ArticleCOVID-19: Defensores de Adultos Mayores en Texas se enfocan en Centros de...
COVID-19: Defensores de Adultos Mayores en Texas se enfocan en Centros de Atención a Largo Plazo AUSTIN, Texas -- Los adultos mayores han sido los más vulnerables a enfermedades y decesos por la...
View ArticleTexans Get Preview of Potential High Court Changes to Roe v. Wade
Texans Get Preview of Potential High Court Changes to Roe v. Wade AUSTIN, Texas -- New Mexico and Colorado are likely to become major destinations for Texas women seeking an abortion if the...
View ArticleEducators Hope to Boost Flagging College Enrollment Post-Pandemic
Educators Hope to Boost Flagging College Enrollment Post-Pandemic HOUSTON -- Many young people, especially those of color, are avoiding college enrollment, perhaps anticipating a post-pandemic job...
View ArticleTexas Benefits from Post-Disaster Philanthropy
Texas Benefits from Post-Disaster Philanthropy HOUSTON - When the unexpected winter storm hit Texas in February, foundations, corporations and individual donors stepped up to help communities recover....
View Article"Your Shot Texas" Boosts Vaccinations with Nonprofit Grant Money
"Your Shot Texas" Boosts Vaccinations with Nonprofit Grant Money AUSTIN, Texas -- "Your Shot Texas" is set to give additional nonprofit, community-based organizations money for programs that increase...
View ArticleSupreme Court Bows Out, White House Wades into TX Abortion Battle
Supreme Court Bows Out, White House Wades into TX Abortion Battle AUSTIN, Texas -- President Joe Biden stepped into the abortion battle in Texas Thursday, tasking federal agencies to see what steps can...
View Article"Buy Nothing" Movement Gains Pandemic Momentum
"Buy Nothing" Movement Gains Pandemic Momentum AUSTIN, Texas -- Supply chain delays have some holiday shoppers stressed that gifts won't be on store shelves on this "Black Friday," or won't arrive in...
View ArticleSOAR Fund Lifts Up Small Businesses Hit by Pandemic
SOAR Fund Lifts Up Small Businesses Hit by Pandemic HOUSTON, Texas -- Minority-owned businesses across the South are benefitting from a program designed to help them get back on their feet...
View ArticleTX Survey: Hispanics Suffer Greatest Financial Hardship from COVID-19
TX Survey: Hispanics Suffer Greatest Financial Hardship from COVID-19 Half of Texas residents say COVID-19 has caused them financial hardship, and Hispanic families faced the most severe consequences,...
View ArticleNonprofits Hope for Holiday Charitable Giving Boost Despite Inflation
Nonprofits Hope for Holiday Charitable Giving Boost Despite Inflation Economic uncertainly created by the pandemic did not stop Americans from boosting charitable donations to record numbers in 2020...
View ArticleThe Texas Observer Lives to See Another Print Run
The Texas Observer Lives to See Another Print Run The Texas Observer, a nonprofit news organization known for its liberal, independent reporting and cultural criticism, will continue publishing, after...
View ArticleNew Philanthropy Fund Helps With Tornado Recovery
New Philanthropy Fund Helps With Tornado Recovery A record number of tornadoes struck U.S. communities in the first three months of this year, prompting the Center for Disaster Philanthropy to...
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