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North Texas Giving Day is already underway and culminates Thursday, September 17. This week\u2019s activities include a free downtown Dallas gathering Monday and an opportunity to double the impact of donations to Children\u2019s Health through a $210,000 challenge match.<\/p>\n
Organized by Communities Foundation of Texas, the annual fundraiser connects donors with organizations providing health care, food, housing, education and other community services.<\/p>\n
The foundation says the initiative supports nonprofits across 20 North Texas counties and more than 25 cause areas, with 100%<\/a> of each donation going to nonprofits.<\/p>\n Free Downtown Dallas Event Happens Monday<\/p>\n North Texans can get an early start on giving at the free Downtown Dallas Day of Giving on Monday, September 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Pegasus Plaza, 1500 Main St<\/a>.<\/p>\n According to the North Texas Giving Day event listing<\/a>, attendees can meet representatives from local nonprofits, learn about their work, and support participating causes. The midday gathering gives downtown workers and visitors a chance to participate during the workday.<\/p>\n From 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on September 14, Communities Foundation of Texas will match the first $1,000 of each eligible online donation to participating nonprofits, until the $25,000 matching pool is exhausted. Donors can find eligible organizations on the Downtown Dallas Day of Giving page<\/a>. Participating nonprofits are selected by Downtown Dallas, Inc. from organizations registered for North Texas Giving Day 2026.<\/p>\n Children\u2019s Health Offers Matching Opportunity<\/p>\n The Children\u2019s Health Foundation\u2019s 2026 campaign<\/a> features a $210,000 challenge match from North Peak Capital. The foundation says the offer allows supporters to double their impact during North Texas Giving Day.<\/p>\n The campaign highlights two 7-year-old patients, Emma and Octavia, whose experiences show the care behind the fundraising effort.<\/p>\n Emma was born with a rare congenital condition and shares a special salute with the surgeon who has treated her since infancy. Octavia, who was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, celebrated the end of treatment by ringing a bell.<\/p>\n Children\u2019s Health says charitable gifts support research, programs, treatments and campus improvements.<\/p>\n The North Peak Capital offer applies specifically to the Children\u2019s Health campaign. Matching opportunities at other organizations depend on their individual campaigns.<\/p>\n Helping Families Put Food On The Table<\/p>\n Catholic Charities Dallas is using its \u201cThe Next Chapter\u201d campaign<\/a> to share accounts from people receiving help through its hunger, housing, and senior services.<\/p>\n One featured participant, Cynthia Ross, sought<\/a> assistance while unemployed and caring for seven children, including five foster children. The organization connected her with the Jan Pruitt Community Pantry, where she could select groceries for her household.<\/p>\n \u201cNot having to worry about where our next meal would come from was truly a gift,\u201d Ross said in the organization\u2019s published account.<\/p>\n According to Catholic Charities Dallas, the grocery assistance allowed Ross to devote more of her limited income to other household needs. The organization says she has received support for more than seven years.<\/p>\n Community Events Bring Giving Offline<\/p>\n Stomping Ground Comedy will host<\/a> a North Texas Giving Day Celebration on Thursday, September 17, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Triumphs Espresso & Whiskey in Dallas.<\/p>\n The patio gathering will support the nonprofit\u2019s $20,000 Scholarship Fund goal. Stomping Ground will provide light appetizers, with drinks available for purchase. Its event page includes a ticket link.<\/p>\n Another participating nonprofit, Fort Worth\u2019s Rivertree Academy, will hold<\/a> its annual Dinner Under the Stars on Wednesday, September 16, at Cullen Yards. The school says the event is sold out, but supporters can still contribute.<\/p>\n The evening will feature Rivertree Head of School Dr. Justina Jenkins and special guest Colt McCoy. Proceeds support the school\u2019s Christ-centered education and student programs.<\/p>\n Readers can also check the North Texas Giving Day events page<\/a> for community gatherings and consult organizers for registration details and availability.<\/p>\n Building On Last Year\u2019s Giving<\/p>\n North Texas Giving Day began in 2009 and has become Communities Foundation of Texas\u2019 largest community investment initiative.<\/p>\n