Today is North Texas Giving Day, when Communities Foundation of Texas encourages locals to donate and help one or several of the many nonprofits in the area that are working to strengthen the community.
There are 85 nonprofits in McKinney receiving donations through the online portal. A list is below along with a short summary of each group’s goals:
3e United looks to engage members of the community to spread the Gospel of Christianity to the under-resourced.
A Motivating Love helps support women find their inner strength with educational events.
ALERT Ministries Inc. works to spread the love of Christ to incarcerated youth and their families.
Alliance of Elite Youth Leadership works with diverse young people to cultivate perspective of community.
Baby Booties Diaper Bank provides diapers and other products to under-resourced families in Collin County.
Beautiful Lives Project works to give people with disabilities the chance to participate in activities previously not available to them.
Blue Caboose Children’s Fund helps families live with cystic fibrosis.
Braving Infertility Together attempts to normalize the infertility process by providing support.
Bridge 2913 Inc. brings ministry efforts to public schools.
Caldwell Elementary Parent Teacher Organization promotes community at school with efforts including a dual-language program.
CASA of Collin County Inc. advocates for children affected by abuse or neglect.
Chestnut Square Historic Village works to preserve history and celebrate its community.
Citychurch Youth Outreach McKinney is committed to transforming neighborhoods.
Collin College Foundation works to support and enhance Collin College with support for scholarships and other needs.
Community Garden Kitchen of Collin County serves healthy meals to people in need.
Community Health Clinic of McKinney promotes healthy community with compassionate care for under-served people in Collin County.
Community Lifeline Center helps residents in crisis get back to self-sufficiency.
Cornerstone Ranch seeks to empower adults with special needs.
Crape Myrtle Trails of McKinney Foundation works to elevate the beauty of McKinney by showcasing the flowering plant.
Daughters of the American Revolution — John Abston, McKinney Chapter looks to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism.
Delighted to Doula Birth Services works to reduce maternal and infant mortality in under-served communities.
Direction 61:3 helps young adults transitioning out of foster care.
Education Unbound builds STEAM in education to help bolster the young workforce.
ELEVATE Young Adult Ministry works with local churches to provide young leaders.
Embrace Texas connects locals with children in foster, adoptive and kinship care.
Emmanuel Labor looks to model the love of Jesus Christ to address needs of those affected by homelessness.
Especially Needed builds community for individuals with special needs.
Fellowship of Freethought Dallas seeks to provide a community that values a freethinking life.
The Freestyle Foundation educates the community about substance misuse.
Friends of Imagine International Academy of North Texas raises funds for students at the school.
Gift of Adoption — Texas Chapter provides grants for adoptions of vulnerable children.
Grace to Change works to help those looking to recover and comply with court and probation requirements.
Habitat for Humanity of Collin County builds homes for those in need of housing.
The Haven Marriage Center works to promote better marriages which lead to better communities.
Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary Inc. promotes a love of nature and the environment.
Hope Clinic of McKinney provides a medical clinic for uninsured patients.
Hope For The Warriors looks to assist post-9/11 veterans successfully transition to civilian life.
Hope Restored Missions works with those experiencing housing insecurity.
Hope Women’s Center encourages Christ-centered decisions and provides services to women with unplanned pregnancies.
Hugs Cafe Inc. provides training and employment to adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities and brain injuries.
Huntington’s Disease Society of America seeks to improve the lives of everyone affected by Huntington’s Disease.
It’s Your Time to Shine looks to bring joy and hope to women in crisis looking to rebuild.
Kindred Box Inc. is dedicated to improving the lives of people with ostomies.
Kingdom Builders Global Women’s Ministry works to raise awareness in young women about psychological abuse.
Legacy Humane Society assists dogs who have been abused, neglected and/or abandoned.
Lifepath Systems Foundation works to raise funds for individuals and families affected by behavioral health, intellectual and developmental challenges in Collin County.
Love Life Foundation promotes awareness of the struggles at-risk women and children in the community are experiencing.
Man in the Mirror — North Central Texas provides discipleship strategies for all men in a church.
Manda Strong Foundation works to provide a Christ-centered support system for mothers battling cancer while also raising children.
ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship helps those with disabilities experience the healing power of a horse.
McKinney Christian School supports the school, which encourages students to live Biblically.
McKinney Community Band is an all-volunteer music group providing performances in the area for no cost.
McKinney Education Foundation helps inspire and assist McKinney ISD students and teachers.
McKinney Gifted & Talented Alliance provides support for McKinney ISD’s Gifted and Talented program.
McKinney Little Free Pantry operates 11 locations to share resources with those in need in the community.
McKinney Repertory Theatre presents live productions to culturally educate the community.
McKinney Roots works to provide children and families with access to fresh, healthy produce.
McKinney Young Life introduces adolescents to Jesus Christ.
Meals on Wheels Collin County works to combat hunger and isolation in disabled and older adults.
MillHouse Foundation provides women artists and entrepreneurs meaningful connections and activities.
Minuteman Disaster Response looks to save lives and provide assistance after a disaster.
Mission Regan collects medical supplies and sends them to those in need locally and abroad.
Mutts & Mayhem Emergency Search and Rescue seeks to coordinate search and rescue efforts after vehicle collisions or accidents involving animals.
NHBW,Inc., North Central Chapter works to improve the lives of families through the arts, culture, health, education and human service programs.
North Texas Cat Rescue provides adoption and placement of rescued cats and kittens.
North Texas United Spinal Association seeks to become an information hub for people in North Texas with spinal cord injury.
Outreach Israel Ministries Incorporated provides Christian outreach to Israel.
Parkinson’s Foundation works to make life better for people with Parkinson’s disease.
Rare Village empowers rare disease families to pursue timely treatment of rare genetic childhood disease.
Reach Out Honduras looks to provide education opportunities for families in the La Mosquitia region of the country.
The Samaritan Inn works with the homeless population, seeking to help people gain dignity and independence.
The Seed Project Foundation funds educational, agricultural, and community initiatives that support sustainability.
Shiloh Place McKinney works to help single mothers achieve financial independence.
Smiles Charity puts on concerts and raises funds to build homes for wounded veterans.
SRS Raise the Roof Foundation gives back to the community by helping veterans and assisting with disaster relief.
Streetside Showers provides showers and personal hygiene care for the homeless community.
Tango 31 Aero Clube introduces local teenagers to aviation.
Vaulted The Lady General Foundation works with young women from ages 9-19 to create the next generation of female leaders.
Volunteer McKinney connects people to organizations where they will be passionate about volunteering.
The Warriors Keep helps veterans through the use of Outdoor Adventure Therapy.
We Defy Foundation works with combat veterans through the use of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and fitness training.
Wounded No More Ministries, Inc seeks to provide Bible-based counseling.
Young Actors Guild McKinney trains and educates members of the community in all aspects of theatre production.
Young Adults of Worth Ministries works to keep adults 18-30 in the Christian church.
Young At Art Children’s Creative Center seeks to inspire children to trust their creativity and establish values like self-worth.
