Texas Local Nonprofit News, Events and Chat for Thursday - May 26
The latest local Houston/Dallas/Austin/San Antonio area nonprofit news to help power your network, strengthen your organization and keep you involved with your professional peers, funders, competitors and cohorts!
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From new reports to upcoming events, you don't want to miss today's newsletter from our Executive Director! Catch up here: https://texascje.salsalabs.org/may-2022-newsletter
Ways to support Uvalde, Texas in the wake of the school shooting at Robb Elementary - https://mailchi.mp/cftexas.org/support-uvalde
While the 9 to 5: The Musical tour has been postponed, we're excited to bring you ON YOUR FEET! based on the story & music of @gloriaestefan and @emilioestefanjr! @nytimes raves, “The very air in the room seems to vibrate in this undeniably crowd-pleasing musical!” Mar 2-4, 2023!
Our hearts are heavy with the news of the Uvalde tragedy. Our support is with the children, families, teachers, and the community who are forever impacted. This is another reminder of the work that needs to be done, both on the awareness of mental illness and family violence.
Join us at Circle C on Saturday, June 4th, to improve the health and beauty of this park's trees by mulching newly-planted beds. See the link below for more information and to register to volunteer!
https://bit.ly/39O36op
At the next Dad2Dad on June 7, Lance Sumpter, director of Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, will discuss the impact of the fentanyl crisis and how parents can talk to their teens about this new drug. Learn more and RSVP at http://granthalliburton.org/dad2dad.
TAKE ACTION
A 🧵 below on ways to take action against gun violence & the NRA convention in #Houston this weekend.
You can also have your organization or business, sign on to this letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SaZxNo3Fl2dM9Aq39bFLTNFdze4N51QvM9rb68Ag3Yw/edit
Individual sign-on: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/cancel-nra-convention-in-houston
It's time to make some arepas! A dish traditional to Columbian and Venezuelan cuisines, arepas are a yummy and versatile option for any occasion. Stuff with whatever filling you like and enjoy!
Find the recipe on our website at https://bit.ly/38jZ1b7
Those aren't fuzzy red caterpillars in this photo from the Corner of Curiosity; they're female inflorescences of Acalypha hispida (chenille plant). This tropical shrub thrives in hot, humid summer climates & produces flowers any time temps are warm enough (which is often in HOU).
Our hearts are broken for the victims and families of the tragedy in Uvalde. If you are struggling, we encourage you to reach out for support, whether that be with The Council or elsewhere. No one should suffer alone – we heal in community.
George Floyd, son, father, brother, friend, & mentor, should be alive today. We stand with all those across the country who have experienced police brutality or lost a loved one to police violence.
We must pass the #GeorgeFloyd Justice in Policing Act
Asian American groups to march for racial justice at National Mall next month https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/asian-american-groups-march-racial-justice-national-mall-month-rcna28745 via @nbcnews
At Wells Fargo, a Quest to Increase Diversity Leads to Fake Job Interviews https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/19/business/wells-fargo-fake-interviews.html?smid=tw-share
Is it possible that fb, insta, tikytok, & these tweet things can help #nonprofits get #grants? We learn more from @Grants4goodNow on tomorrow's (Thurs) show.
It will be quite a social gathering!
9:30am PT 11:30am CT 12:30pm ET
Get a Showtime reminder: https://bit.ly/3flGKrJ
