It wouldn’t be too much of a stretch to say that 2020 is the worst year of this century so far. Between a once in a century pandemic sweeping through, unusually high amounts of social unrest and an incredibly contentious presidential election, Americans are pretty worn out after this year. Stressors have greeted us at every turn it seems, and some of us have been able to weather through these hard times better than others. Still, we recognize that just the ability to give what we have and offer a hand to those in need can often help us return to a feeling of normalcy. That is why we have taken the time to highlight a few events in the Dallas area where you can help out your fellow Texans.
Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign
Most Americans are familiar with the Red Kettle Campaign that is hosted by the Salvation Army each holiday season, and many of you have donated to a kettle manned by a volunteer in front of one of your favorite stores. But many in our country probably don’t know that our very own Dallas Cowboys and the Jones family, who owns the franchise, are big proponents of this fundraiser. Football fans in the Dallas/Fort Worth area are well aware that each year the Red Kettle Campaign kicks off during the halftime show of the Dallas Cowboys game on Thanksgiving Day and runs through Christmas Eve. But did you know that last year this fundraiser, which is the oldest and longest running of its kind, raised over $140 million to help support shelter and meals for the homeless and hungry, toys for children at Christmastime and social service programs for millions of people in need? SO as you are out doing your Christmas shopping at Galleria Dallas (13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240) or NorthPark Center (8687 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225) and hear the cheerful bells of the Red Kettle Volunteers, exercise your Dallas pride and make a donation!
Giving Tuesday
Additionally, the North Texas Food Bank in Plano has its Giving Tuesday event taking place on December 1st, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. If you are opting out of in person shopping this holiday season, you can still help out our community by participating in Giving Tuesday. This is a global push to offer help to those in need, but the food bank is an excellent way to keep it local. To make this event even better, Hunger Miato is partnering with the food bank and is going to match up to $100,000 worth of donations!
We have all been hit hard this year but many of us still have a bit to give, and just that small amount really begins to build up when our community comes together to help those in need! At PMI Alliance, community is what our work is all about. We love to foster tightknit communities within the home owners associations we work with and help them maintain a beautiful place to live. Likewise, we want to help build up Dallas as a happy and healthy place for all of the members of our community to be able to thrive!