Community Council of Greater Dallas

???? Happy Thanksgiving from the Community Council of Greater Dallas! ???? This Thanksgiving, we are filled with gratitude for our community, supporters, and partners who make our mission possible. Together, we are making North Texas stronger by supporting neighbors in need through 2-1-1 services, the Dallas Area Agency on Aging, wellness programs, and economic mobility initiatives. As we gather with loved ones today, let’s remember the power of giving back and helping others. Whether it’s through volunteering, donating, or spreading kindness, we all play a role in creating a brighter future for our community. Thank you for being a part of our journey. Wishing you and your family a day filled with joy, love, and gratitude. ?? With thanks, Community Council of Greater Dallas ?? #ThankfulForOurCommunity #StrongerTogether #Thanksgiving #NorthTexasCommunity

?? ?? We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a $50,000 grant from Texas Mutual Insurance Company as part of their $4.5 million funding initiative to support workforce development and safety training across Texas! This generous grant will enable us to strengthen our efforts in workforce development, helping individuals in our community gain the skills and training needed for in-demand, middle-skill jobs while emphasizing safe workplace practices. Together, we are building pathways for success and creating lasting opportunities for working families in North Texas. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Texas Mutual for recognizing and supporting our mission to improve lives, empower communities, and foster economic mobility. Sharla Myers Jafferali Jamal O. Samanda Gronstal Tina Holt, MBA Anga Sanders Myron Watkins John Cuellar Augustine Jalomo To learn more about this impactful initiative, visit: https://lnkd.in/gNZpsEGp #CommunityCouncilDallas #WorkforceDevelopment #GrantAward #ThankYouTexasMutual #BuildingStrongCommunities

??????Register Now for the Health Equity Summit! We’re excited to invite you to the Health Equity Summit: Removing Barriers for North Texans. Join us for a powerful half-day of discussions, insights, and solutions aimed at breaking down barriers to health equity in our community. Event Details: ?? Date: November 21, 2024 ?? Time: 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM ?? Location: Renaissance Dallas Market Hall, 2222 North Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207 ??Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors: McKesson Metrocare Services UT Southwestern Medical Center Pfizer Come connect with healthcare leaders and community advocates working to make a difference. Let’s collaborate to create a healthier and more equitable future for all North Texans. Secure your spot today and be part of the change! Link: https://lnkd.in/gy9YtGVJ #HealthEquity #NorthTexas #CommunityHealth #HealthcareForAll #RegisterNow

??? 10 DAYS AWAY! TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE!!! Join Us for a Night of Impact and Celebration! ?? The Community Council of Greater Dallas invites you to our 2024 Founders Awards Dinner on October 17th at the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Dallas Hotel! This special evening will highlight the inspiring work we do in the North Texas community and honor those who make it possible. ? Keynote Speaker: Former Mayor Mike Rawlings ?? Emcee: NBC 5 Anchor Meredith Land ?? Date: October 17, 2024 ?? Time: 6:00 PM ?? Location: Fairmont Dallas Hotel Enjoy a complimentary cocktail hour, a silent auction, and a memorable evening celebrating those who create a positive impact every day. ?? Corporate tables, sponsorships, and individual tickets are available now—let’s make this our most successful event yet, raising critical funds to support our programs in aging services, economic mobility, and community wellness. ?? Secure your tickets or sponsor a table today! Sharla Myers Jafferali Jamal Anga Sanders Sean Reed Cristin Illes John Cuellar O. Samanda Gronstal Denise Gomez Augustine Jalomo Gaby Rawlings Veronica Shanklin Myron Watkins Jimmy Gaston Mark D Cooks Michael Meadows Lisa M. Ong, PCC, CPA Visit: https://lnkd.in/gRfzQk-x to learn more and purchase tickets #CommunityImpact #DallasEvents #Nonprofit #Fundraiser #FoundersAwardsDinner #SupportLocal

Dallas community, we invite you to cast your ? vote for our Can-Do Spirit Awards as we support our illustrious Board Chair, Anga Sanders! She exemplifies that CAN-DO SPIRIT! Vote here for Anga: https://bit.ly/47x58TR. The Awards showcase the best and brightest in our community – local visionaries and game-changers who embody the Maverick, Can-Do Spirit that sets Dallas apart – or as we lovingly call them, Can-Doers! Find more information about each nominee here: https://bit.ly/47x58TR. Anga Sanders John Cuellar Sharla Myers Jafferali Jamal Tina Holt, MBA Doris Soler O. Samanda Gronstal Julianna Jackel Cristin Illes Denise Gomez Augustine Jalomo Sean Reed Gaby Rawlings Veronica Shanklin Myron Watkins

?? A huge THANK YOU to Charles Schwab Bank for their generous $15,000 donation to the Community Council of Greater Dallas on North Texas Giving Day!? ? Your support will go a long way in helping us continue our vital programs, including empowering our Economic Mobility clients as they work towards financial stability and brighter futures. Together, we are making a real difference in the lives of so many in North Texas! ?? ? ?? We are truly grateful for partners like you! Sharla Myers Jafferali Jamal Tina Holt, MBA O. Samanda Gronstal Anga Sanders John Cuellar Augustine Jalomo Sean Reed #NTxGivingDay #CharlesSchwabBank #CommunityCouncilDallas

???? NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY wraps up TONIGHT! This is a critical time for the Community Council as we seek to raise funds to support our essential programs serving North Texas. This year, we have several meaningful ways for you to get involved and make an impact:?*First*, we are asking if you will purchase a Ticket(s) to Our Founders Awards Dinner! Our annual Founders Awards Dinner is Oct. 17th at 6 pm at the Fairmont Dallas Hotel. Join us for an evening featuring Former Mayor Mike Rawlings as our keynote speaker and NBC 5 News Anchor Meredith Land as our Emcee. By purchasing a ticket, you'll help us celebrate our work while raising crucial funds for our programs. Here is the ticket link: https://lnkd.in/gExEHyYW *Second*, you can SPONSOR A CLIENT TICKET for this event; this will allow our clients who face homelessness, unemployment, or health issues to attend the dinner and enjoy a night of celebration and hope. Buy tickets here:?https://lnkd.in/gExEHyYW; *Third* option, is to Donate Any Amount at the same link, large or small. It will go a long way in supporting our programs and the individuals and families we serve. Every dollar makes a difference in the lives of those who rely on our services. Examples: ?$100 could buy an emergency gift card for necessities for a family in need. ?$200 could provide transportation assistance for several trips for a client to get to their job. Or help a senior get to their doctor appointments. ?$300 could pay utility bills for a family in need or buy Christmas gifts and food for a low-income family with children. ?$400 could buy groceries for a family for multiple weeks. ?$500 could pay for four days of respite for a caregiver taking care of a family member with Alzheimer's. ?$600 could pay for an emergency week-long hotel stay for a flood victim or newly homeless person trying to find housing; or materials for 10 participants in a chronic disease, fall prevention, or diabetes self-management class. ?$800 could pay electric and water bills for two months for a family in crisis. ?$1000 could provide rental assistance for an older adult or pay tuition tor a low income person to get training for a better job. ?$2000 could provide rental assistance for the family of a client (with children) while they are training for living wage job. We invite you to visit our website to make your donation during this period of giving or on the day itself. Your support will help us continue our mission to improve lives and strengthen our community. Thank you for standing with us. We greatly appreciate your generosity and commitment to the work we do together. We look forward to your participation in making a difference in our community. ?#northtexasgivingday #northtexasgivingdaynow #NorthTexasGivingDay2024 #northtexasgivingday2024 #northtexasgivingday

???? NORTH TEXAS GIVING is now thru on September 19th! This is a critical time for the Community Council as we seek to raise funds to support our essential programs serving North Texas. This year, we have several meaningful ways for you to get involved and make an impact: *First*, we are asking if you will purchase a Ticket(s) to Our Founders Awards Dinner! Our annual Founders Awards Dinner is Oct. 17th at 6 pm at the Fairmont Dallas Hotel. Join us for an evening featuring Former Mayor Mike Rawlings as our keynote speaker and NBC 5 News Anchor Meredith Land as our Emcee. By purchasing a ticket, you'll help us celebrate our work while raising crucial funds for our programs. Here is the ticket link: https://lnkd.in/gExEHyYW *Second*, you can SPONSOR A CLIENT TICKET for this event; this will allow our clients who face homelessness, unemployment, or health issues to attend the dinner and enjoy a night of celebration and hope. Buy tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gExEHyYW; *Third* option, is to Donate Any Amount at the same link, large or small. It will go a long way in supporting our programs and the individuals and families we serve. Every dollar makes a difference in the lives of those who rely on our services. Examples: ?$100 could buy an emergency gift card for necessities for a family in need. ?$200 could provide transportation assistance for several trips for a client to get to their job. Or help a senior get to their doctor appointments. ?$300 could pay utility bills for a family in need or buy Christmas gifts and food for a low-income family with children. ?$400 could buy groceries for a family for multiple weeks. ?$500 could pay for four days of respite for a caregiver taking care of a family member with Alzheimer's. ?$600 could pay for an emergency week-long hotel stay for a flood victim or newly homeless person trying to find housing; or materials for 10 participants in a chronic disease, fall prevention, or diabetes self-management class. ?$800 could pay electric and water bills for two months for a family in crisis. ?$1000 could provide rental assistance for an older adult or pay tuition tor a low income person to get training for a better job. ?$2000 could provide rental assistance for the family of a client (with children) while they are training for living wage job. We invite you to visit our website to make your donation during this period of giving or on the day itself. Your support will help us continue our mission to improve lives and strengthen our community. Thank you for standing with us. We greatly appreciate your generosity and commitment to the work we do together. We look forward to your participation in making a difference in our community. Sharla Myers John Cuellar Anga Sanders Tina Holt, MBA O. Samanda Gronstal Doris Soler Veronica Shanklin #northtexasgivingday #northtexasgivingdaynow #NorthTexasGivingDay2024 #northtexasgivingday2024 #NorthTexasGivingDay

???? NORTH TEXAS GIVING is now thru on September 19th! This is a critical time for the Community Council as we seek to raise funds to support our essential programs serving North Texas. This year, we have several meaningful ways for you to get involved and make an impact: *First*, we are asking if you will purchase a Ticket(s) to Our Founders Awards Dinner! Our annual Founders Awards Dinner is Oct. 17th at 6 pm at the Fairmont Dallas Hotel. Join us for an evening featuring Former Mayor Mike Rawlings as our keynote speaker and NBC 5 News Anchor Meredith Land as our Emcee. By purchasing a ticket, you'll help us celebrate our work while raising crucial funds for our programs. Here is the ticket link: https://lnkd.in/gExEHyYW *Second*, you can SPONSOR A CLIENT TICKET for this event; this will allow our clients who face homelessness, unemployment, or health issues to attend the dinner and enjoy a night of celebration and hope. Buy tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gExEHyYW; *Third* option, is to Donate Any Amount at the same link, large or small. It will go a long way in supporting our programs and the individuals and families we serve. Every dollar makes a difference in the lives of those who rely on our services. Examples: ?$100 could buy an emergency gift card for necessities for a family in need. ?$200 could provide transportation assistance for several trips for a client to get to their job. Or help a senior get to their doctor appointments. ?$300 could pay utility bills for a family in need or buy Christmas gifts and food for a low-income family with children. ?$400 could buy groceries for a family for multiple weeks. ?$500 could pay for four days of respite for a caregiver taking care of a family member with Alzheimer's. ?$600 could pay for an emergency week-long hotel stay for a flood victim or newly homeless person trying to find housing; or materials for 10 participants in a chronic disease, fall prevention, or diabetes self-management class. ?$800 could pay electric and water bills for two months for a family in crisis. ?$1000 could provide rental assistance for an older adult or pay tuition tor a low income person to get training for a better job. ?$2000 could provide rental assistance for the family of a client (with children) while they are training for living wage job. We invite you to visit our website to make your donation during this period of giving or on the day itself. Your support will help us continue our mission to improve lives and strengthen our community. Thank you for standing with us. We greatly appreciate your generosity and commitment to the work we do together. We look forward to your participation in making a difference in our community. Sharla Myers John Cuellar Anga Sanders Veronica Shanklin Cristin Illes Jafferali Jamal Gaby Rawlings Sean Reed Myron Watkins Keith Thode Augustine Jalomo O. #northtexasgivingday #northtexasgivingdaynow #NorthTexasGivingDay2024 #northtexasgivingday2024 #NorthTexasGivingDay

Today, we celebrate the hardworking individuals who contribute to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our community. Whether you're a frontline worker, a community advocate, a small business owner, or a dedicated volunteer, your efforts make our neighborhoods thrive. At the Community Council, we're committed to supporting North Texas by providing essential services, resources, and opportunities that uplift our workforce and empower our community. Let's take this day to rest, reflect, and recognize the vital role that labor plays in shaping our future. Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing Labor Day! ????? #LaborDay #CommunityCouncilDallas #NorthTexas #ThankYouWorkers