BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Dallas Doing Good - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Dallas Doing Good X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dallasdoinggood.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Dallas Doing Good REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T150000 DTSTAMP:20260721T070951 CREATED:20231121T141417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T141417Z UID:10005019-1784628000-1784646000@dallasdoinggood.com SUMMARY:Job Training for Adults with Special Needs DESCRIPTION:Shaping the Future in Cedar Hill: C.H.A.T. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 17\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Makenna Bomke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Story by Makenna Bomke. Photos by Jedarrian Jones \n \n \n \n The focus of North Texas Giving Day will be on groups that are influencing their communities’ futures. The Cedar Hill Action Team (C.H.A.T.)\, under the direction of Executive Director Clara McGinnis\, is one of them. By providing educational\, recreational\, and wellness opportunities that foster growth and a sense of belonging\, C.H.A.T. enhances Cedar Hill’s fabric through programs for both young people and senior individuals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This project has a very personal core. Clara remembers the night a young boy knocked on her door after 10:30 p.m. in search of food. She was aware of the difficulties families encounter in meeting basic needs because she was a working single parent. “God showed me that I had to do something for the kids in the community\,” she says. Out of that moment came a calling—and the foundation for C.H.A.T. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In Cedar Hill\, Texas\, the nonprofit now provides services to both young people and the elderly. C.H.A.T. offers educational support\, mentorship\, recreation\, meals\, and wellness resources through collaborations with the Cedar Hill Independent School District\, an active presence at the Alan E. Sims Recreation Center\, and participation in neighborhood events. In addition to providing for immediate needs\, their initiatives create connections within the community and pave the road for long-term success. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n North Texas Giving Day offers C.H.A.T. exposure\, interaction\, and the opportunity to increase impact. Donations support the nonprofit’s operating expenses\, enabling them to continue meaningfully serving Cedar Hill’s youth and seniors through matching gifts and increased community awareness. Contributions this year will directly support C.H.A.T.’s purpose of community cohesion and personal growth\, whether it be through senior wellness programming\, academic mentoring\, or recreation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit C.H.A.T.’s website and social media pages to find out more or to get involved in helping to create a more resilient Cedar Hill for future generations. cedarhillactionteam.org facebook.com/chtxchat instagram.com/cedarhillactionteam https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5a8_ux5-qkB9L5TRYsJAtw125% \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PrevPreviousAngie’s Friends URL:https://dallasdoinggood.com/event/job-training-for-adults-with-special-needs/2026-07-21/ LOCATION:11830 Webb Chapel Rd #1200 Dallas\, TX 75234\, 11830 Webb Chapel Rd #1200\, Dallas\, 75234 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dallasdoinggood.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-11-20-at-3.03.14-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T153000 DTSTAMP:20260721T070951 CREATED:20251016T172240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T172240Z UID:10013438-1784714400-1784734200@dallasdoinggood.com SUMMARY:Food Distribution DESCRIPTION:Shaping the Future in Cedar Hill: C.H.A.T. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 17\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Makenna Bomke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Story by Makenna Bomke. Photos by Jedarrian Jones \n \n \n \n The focus of North Texas Giving Day will be on groups that are influencing their communities’ futures. The Cedar Hill Action Team (C.H.A.T.)\, under the direction of Executive Director Clara McGinnis\, is one of them. By providing educational\, recreational\, and wellness opportunities that foster growth and a sense of belonging\, C.H.A.T. enhances Cedar Hill’s fabric through programs for both young people and senior individuals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This project has a very personal core. Clara remembers the night a young boy knocked on her door after 10:30 p.m. in search of food. She was aware of the difficulties families encounter in meeting basic needs because she was a working single parent. “God showed me that I had to do something for the kids in the community\,” she says. Out of that moment came a calling—and the foundation for C.H.A.T. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In Cedar Hill\, Texas\, the nonprofit now provides services to both young people and the elderly. C.H.A.T. offers educational support\, mentorship\, recreation\, meals\, and wellness resources through collaborations with the Cedar Hill Independent School District\, an active presence at the Alan E. Sims Recreation Center\, and participation in neighborhood events. In addition to providing for immediate needs\, their initiatives create connections within the community and pave the road for long-term success. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n North Texas Giving Day offers C.H.A.T. exposure\, interaction\, and the opportunity to increase impact. Donations support the nonprofit’s operating expenses\, enabling them to continue meaningfully serving Cedar Hill’s youth and seniors through matching gifts and increased community awareness. Contributions this year will directly support C.H.A.T.’s purpose of community cohesion and personal growth\, whether it be through senior wellness programming\, academic mentoring\, or recreation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit C.H.A.T.’s website and social media pages to find out more or to get involved in helping to create a more resilient Cedar Hill for future generations. cedarhillactionteam.org facebook.com/chtxchat instagram.com/cedarhillactionteam https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5a8_ux5-qkB9L5TRYsJAtw125% \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PrevPreviousAngie’s Friends URL:https://dallasdoinggood.com/event/food-distribution/2026-07-22/ LOCATION:Cedar Hill Shares Food Pantry\, 403 Houston St\, Cedar Hill\, TX\, 75104 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dallasdoinggood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Food-Pantry-Logo-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T150000 DTSTAMP:20260721T070951 CREATED:20231121T141417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T141417Z UID:10005020-1784800800-1784818800@dallasdoinggood.com SUMMARY:Job Training for Adults with Special Needs DESCRIPTION:Shaping the Future in Cedar Hill: C.H.A.T. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 17\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Makenna Bomke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Story by Makenna Bomke. Photos by Jedarrian Jones \n \n \n \n The focus of North Texas Giving Day will be on groups that are influencing their communities’ futures. The Cedar Hill Action Team (C.H.A.T.)\, under the direction of Executive Director Clara McGinnis\, is one of them. By providing educational\, recreational\, and wellness opportunities that foster growth and a sense of belonging\, C.H.A.T. enhances Cedar Hill’s fabric through programs for both young people and senior individuals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This project has a very personal core. Clara remembers the night a young boy knocked on her door after 10:30 p.m. in search of food. She was aware of the difficulties families encounter in meeting basic needs because she was a working single parent. “God showed me that I had to do something for the kids in the community\,” she says. Out of that moment came a calling—and the foundation for C.H.A.T. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In Cedar Hill\, Texas\, the nonprofit now provides services to both young people and the elderly. C.H.A.T. offers educational support\, mentorship\, recreation\, meals\, and wellness resources through collaborations with the Cedar Hill Independent School District\, an active presence at the Alan E. Sims Recreation Center\, and participation in neighborhood events. In addition to providing for immediate needs\, their initiatives create connections within the community and pave the road for long-term success. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n North Texas Giving Day offers C.H.A.T. exposure\, interaction\, and the opportunity to increase impact. Donations support the nonprofit’s operating expenses\, enabling them to continue meaningfully serving Cedar Hill’s youth and seniors through matching gifts and increased community awareness. Contributions this year will directly support C.H.A.T.’s purpose of community cohesion and personal growth\, whether it be through senior wellness programming\, academic mentoring\, or recreation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit C.H.A.T.’s website and social media pages to find out more or to get involved in helping to create a more resilient Cedar Hill for future generations. cedarhillactionteam.org facebook.com/chtxchat instagram.com/cedarhillactionteam https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5a8_ux5-qkB9L5TRYsJAtw125% \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PrevPreviousAngie’s Friends URL:https://dallasdoinggood.com/event/job-training-for-adults-with-special-needs/2026-07-23/ LOCATION:11830 Webb Chapel Rd #1200 Dallas\, TX 75234\, 11830 Webb Chapel Rd #1200\, Dallas\, 75234 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dallasdoinggood.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-11-20-at-3.03.14-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T090000 DTSTAMP:20260721T070951 CREATED:20240828T140052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T140052Z UID:10009734-1784962800-1784970000@dallasdoinggood.com SUMMARY:Body & Soul Homeless Program DESCRIPTION:Shaping the Future in Cedar Hill: C.H.A.T. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 17\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Makenna Bomke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Story by Makenna Bomke. Photos by Jedarrian Jones \n \n \n \n The focus of North Texas Giving Day will be on groups that are influencing their communities’ futures. The Cedar Hill Action Team (C.H.A.T.)\, under the direction of Executive Director Clara McGinnis\, is one of them. By providing educational\, recreational\, and wellness opportunities that foster growth and a sense of belonging\, C.H.A.T. enhances Cedar Hill’s fabric through programs for both young people and senior individuals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This project has a very personal core. Clara remembers the night a young boy knocked on her door after 10:30 p.m. in search of food. She was aware of the difficulties families encounter in meeting basic needs because she was a working single parent. “God showed me that I had to do something for the kids in the community\,” she says. Out of that moment came a calling—and the foundation for C.H.A.T. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In Cedar Hill\, Texas\, the nonprofit now provides services to both young people and the elderly. C.H.A.T. offers educational support\, mentorship\, recreation\, meals\, and wellness resources through collaborations with the Cedar Hill Independent School District\, an active presence at the Alan E. Sims Recreation Center\, and participation in neighborhood events. In addition to providing for immediate needs\, their initiatives create connections within the community and pave the road for long-term success. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n North Texas Giving Day offers C.H.A.T. exposure\, interaction\, and the opportunity to increase impact. Donations support the nonprofit’s operating expenses\, enabling them to continue meaningfully serving Cedar Hill’s youth and seniors through matching gifts and increased community awareness. Contributions this year will directly support C.H.A.T.’s purpose of community cohesion and personal growth\, whether it be through senior wellness programming\, academic mentoring\, or recreation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit C.H.A.T.’s website and social media pages to find out more or to get involved in helping to create a more resilient Cedar Hill for future generations. cedarhillactionteam.org facebook.com/chtxchat instagram.com/cedarhillactionteam https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5a8_ux5-qkB9L5TRYsJAtw125% \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PrevPreviousAngie’s Friends URL:https://dallasdoinggood.com/event/body-soul-homeless-program/2026-07-25/ LOCATION:Body & Soul Homeless Program\, 1816 Routh Street\, Dallas\, TX\, TX\, 75252\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dallasdoinggood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/unnamed.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T100000 DTSTAMP:20260721T070951 CREATED:20231229T181745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T181746Z UID:10000743-1784966400-1784973600@dallasdoinggood.com SUMMARY:Feed the City - Irving\, TX DESCRIPTION:Shaping the Future in Cedar Hill: C.H.A.T. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 17\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Makenna Bomke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Story by Makenna Bomke. Photos by Jedarrian Jones \n \n \n \n The focus of North Texas Giving Day will be on groups that are influencing their communities’ futures. The Cedar Hill Action Team (C.H.A.T.)\, under the direction of Executive Director Clara McGinnis\, is one of them. By providing educational\, recreational\, and wellness opportunities that foster growth and a sense of belonging\, C.H.A.T. enhances Cedar Hill’s fabric through programs for both young people and senior individuals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This project has a very personal core. Clara remembers the night a young boy knocked on her door after 10:30 p.m. in search of food. She was aware of the difficulties families encounter in meeting basic needs because she was a working single parent. “God showed me that I had to do something for the kids in the community\,” she says. Out of that moment came a calling—and the foundation for C.H.A.T. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In Cedar Hill\, Texas\, the nonprofit now provides services to both young people and the elderly. C.H.A.T. offers educational support\, mentorship\, recreation\, meals\, and wellness resources through collaborations with the Cedar Hill Independent School District\, an active presence at the Alan E. Sims Recreation Center\, and participation in neighborhood events. In addition to providing for immediate needs\, their initiatives create connections within the community and pave the road for long-term success. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n North Texas Giving Day offers C.H.A.T. exposure\, interaction\, and the opportunity to increase impact. Donations support the nonprofit’s operating expenses\, enabling them to continue meaningfully serving Cedar Hill’s youth and seniors through matching gifts and increased community awareness. Contributions this year will directly support C.H.A.T.’s purpose of community cohesion and personal growth\, whether it be through senior wellness programming\, academic mentoring\, or recreation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit C.H.A.T.’s website and social media pages to find out more or to get involved in helping to create a more resilient Cedar Hill for future generations. cedarhillactionteam.org facebook.com/chtxchat instagram.com/cedarhillactionteam https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5a8_ux5-qkB9L5TRYsJAtw125% \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PrevPreviousAngie’s Friends URL:https://dallasdoinggood.com/event/feed-the-city-irving-tx-2-2/2026-07-25/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dallasdoinggood.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Feed-the-City-Irving-TX.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T120000 DTSTAMP:20260721T070951 CREATED:20231130T221642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T221642Z UID:10007129-1784973600-1784980800@dallasdoinggood.com SUMMARY:Mantra Recovery’s Dāna: Cultivating Generosity in Dallas\, TX DESCRIPTION:Shaping the Future in Cedar Hill: C.H.A.T. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 17\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Makenna Bomke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Story by Makenna Bomke. Photos by Jedarrian Jones \n \n \n \n The focus of North Texas Giving Day will be on groups that are influencing their communities’ futures. The Cedar Hill Action Team (C.H.A.T.)\, under the direction of Executive Director Clara McGinnis\, is one of them. By providing educational\, recreational\, and wellness opportunities that foster growth and a sense of belonging\, C.H.A.T. enhances Cedar Hill’s fabric through programs for both young people and senior individuals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This project has a very personal core. Clara remembers the night a young boy knocked on her door after 10:30 p.m. in search of food. She was aware of the difficulties families encounter in meeting basic needs because she was a working single parent. “God showed me that I had to do something for the kids in the community\,” she says. Out of that moment came a calling—and the foundation for C.H.A.T. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In Cedar Hill\, Texas\, the nonprofit now provides services to both young people and the elderly. C.H.A.T. offers educational support\, mentorship\, recreation\, meals\, and wellness resources through collaborations with the Cedar Hill Independent School District\, an active presence at the Alan E. Sims Recreation Center\, and participation in neighborhood events. In addition to providing for immediate needs\, their initiatives create connections within the community and pave the road for long-term success. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n North Texas Giving Day offers C.H.A.T. exposure\, interaction\, and the opportunity to increase impact. Donations support the nonprofit’s operating expenses\, enabling them to continue meaningfully serving Cedar Hill’s youth and seniors through matching gifts and increased community awareness. Contributions this year will directly support C.H.A.T.’s purpose of community cohesion and personal growth\, whether it be through senior wellness programming\, academic mentoring\, or recreation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit C.H.A.T.’s website and social media pages to find out more or to get involved in helping to create a more resilient Cedar Hill for future generations. cedarhillactionteam.org facebook.com/chtxchat instagram.com/cedarhillactionteam https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5a8_ux5-qkB9L5TRYsJAtw125% \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PrevPreviousAngie’s Friends URL:https://dallasdoinggood.com/event/mantra-recoverys-dana-cultivating-generosity-in-dallas-tx/2026-07-25/ LOCATION:16\, 1634 Corsicana St\, Dallas\, 75201 CATEGORIES:Good Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dallasdoinggood.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5784.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T153000 DTSTAMP:20260721T070951 CREATED:20251016T172240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T172240Z UID:10013439-1785146400-1785166200@dallasdoinggood.com SUMMARY:Food Distribution DESCRIPTION:Shaping the Future in Cedar Hill: C.H.A.T. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 17\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Makenna Bomke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Story by Makenna Bomke. Photos by Jedarrian Jones \n \n \n \n The focus of North Texas Giving Day will be on groups that are influencing their communities’ futures. The Cedar Hill Action Team (C.H.A.T.)\, under the direction of Executive Director Clara McGinnis\, is one of them. By providing educational\, recreational\, and wellness opportunities that foster growth and a sense of belonging\, C.H.A.T. enhances Cedar Hill’s fabric through programs for both young people and senior individuals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This project has a very personal core. Clara remembers the night a young boy knocked on her door after 10:30 p.m. in search of food. She was aware of the difficulties families encounter in meeting basic needs because she was a working single parent. “God showed me that I had to do something for the kids in the community\,” she says. Out of that moment came a calling—and the foundation for C.H.A.T. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In Cedar Hill\, Texas\, the nonprofit now provides services to both young people and the elderly. C.H.A.T. offers educational support\, mentorship\, recreation\, meals\, and wellness resources through collaborations with the Cedar Hill Independent School District\, an active presence at the Alan E. Sims Recreation Center\, and participation in neighborhood events. In addition to providing for immediate needs\, their initiatives create connections within the community and pave the road for long-term success. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n North Texas Giving Day offers C.H.A.T. exposure\, interaction\, and the opportunity to increase impact. Donations support the nonprofit’s operating expenses\, enabling them to continue meaningfully serving Cedar Hill’s youth and seniors through matching gifts and increased community awareness. Contributions this year will directly support C.H.A.T.’s purpose of community cohesion and personal growth\, whether it be through senior wellness programming\, academic mentoring\, or recreation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit C.H.A.T.’s website and social media pages to find out more or to get involved in helping to create a more resilient Cedar Hill for future generations. cedarhillactionteam.org facebook.com/chtxchat instagram.com/cedarhillactionteam https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5a8_ux5-qkB9L5TRYsJAtw125% \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PrevPreviousAngie’s Friends URL:https://dallasdoinggood.com/event/food-distribution/2026-07-27/ LOCATION:Cedar Hill Shares Food Pantry\, 403 Houston St\, Cedar Hill\, TX\, 75104 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dallasdoinggood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Food-Pantry-Logo-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T150000 DTSTAMP:20260721T070951 CREATED:20231121T141417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T141417Z UID:10005021-1785232800-1785250800@dallasdoinggood.com SUMMARY:Job Training for Adults with Special Needs DESCRIPTION:Shaping the Future in Cedar Hill: C.H.A.T. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 17\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Makenna Bomke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Story by Makenna Bomke. Photos by Jedarrian Jones \n \n \n \n The focus of North Texas Giving Day will be on groups that are influencing their communities’ futures. The Cedar Hill Action Team (C.H.A.T.)\, under the direction of Executive Director Clara McGinnis\, is one of them. By providing educational\, recreational\, and wellness opportunities that foster growth and a sense of belonging\, C.H.A.T. enhances Cedar Hill’s fabric through programs for both young people and senior individuals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This project has a very personal core. Clara remembers the night a young boy knocked on her door after 10:30 p.m. in search of food. She was aware of the difficulties families encounter in meeting basic needs because she was a working single parent. “God showed me that I had to do something for the kids in the community\,” she says. Out of that moment came a calling—and the foundation for C.H.A.T. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In Cedar Hill\, Texas\, the nonprofit now provides services to both young people and the elderly. C.H.A.T. offers educational support\, mentorship\, recreation\, meals\, and wellness resources through collaborations with the Cedar Hill Independent School District\, an active presence at the Alan E. Sims Recreation Center\, and participation in neighborhood events. In addition to providing for immediate needs\, their initiatives create connections within the community and pave the road for long-term success. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n North Texas Giving Day offers C.H.A.T. exposure\, interaction\, and the opportunity to increase impact. Donations support the nonprofit’s operating expenses\, enabling them to continue meaningfully serving Cedar Hill’s youth and seniors through matching gifts and increased community awareness. Contributions this year will directly support C.H.A.T.’s purpose of community cohesion and personal growth\, whether it be through senior wellness programming\, academic mentoring\, or recreation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit C.H.A.T.’s website and social media pages to find out more or to get involved in helping to create a more resilient Cedar Hill for future generations. cedarhillactionteam.org facebook.com/chtxchat instagram.com/cedarhillactionteam https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5a8_ux5-qkB9L5TRYsJAtw125% \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PrevPreviousAngie’s Friends URL:https://dallasdoinggood.com/event/job-training-for-adults-with-special-needs/2026-07-28/ LOCATION:11830 Webb Chapel Rd #1200 Dallas\, TX 75234\, 11830 Webb Chapel Rd #1200\, Dallas\, 75234 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dallasdoinggood.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-11-20-at-3.03.14-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T153000 DTSTAMP:20260721T070951 CREATED:20251016T172240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T172240Z UID:10013440-1785319200-1785339000@dallasdoinggood.com SUMMARY:Food Distribution DESCRIPTION:Shaping the Future in Cedar Hill: C.H.A.T. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 17\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Makenna Bomke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Story by Makenna Bomke. Photos by Jedarrian Jones \n \n \n \n The focus of North Texas Giving Day will be on groups that are influencing their communities’ futures. The Cedar Hill Action Team (C.H.A.T.)\, under the direction of Executive Director Clara McGinnis\, is one of them. By providing educational\, recreational\, and wellness opportunities that foster growth and a sense of belonging\, C.H.A.T. enhances Cedar Hill’s fabric through programs for both young people and senior individuals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This project has a very personal core. Clara remembers the night a young boy knocked on her door after 10:30 p.m. in search of food. She was aware of the difficulties families encounter in meeting basic needs because she was a working single parent. “God showed me that I had to do something for the kids in the community\,” she says. Out of that moment came a calling—and the foundation for C.H.A.T. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In Cedar Hill\, Texas\, the nonprofit now provides services to both young people and the elderly. C.H.A.T. offers educational support\, mentorship\, recreation\, meals\, and wellness resources through collaborations with the Cedar Hill Independent School District\, an active presence at the Alan E. Sims Recreation Center\, and participation in neighborhood events. In addition to providing for immediate needs\, their initiatives create connections within the community and pave the road for long-term success. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n North Texas Giving Day offers C.H.A.T. exposure\, interaction\, and the opportunity to increase impact. Donations support the nonprofit’s operating expenses\, enabling them to continue meaningfully serving Cedar Hill’s youth and seniors through matching gifts and increased community awareness. Contributions this year will directly support C.H.A.T.’s purpose of community cohesion and personal growth\, whether it be through senior wellness programming\, academic mentoring\, or recreation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit C.H.A.T.’s website and social media pages to find out more or to get involved in helping to create a more resilient Cedar Hill for future generations. cedarhillactionteam.org facebook.com/chtxchat instagram.com/cedarhillactionteam https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5a8_ux5-qkB9L5TRYsJAtw125% \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PrevPreviousAngie’s Friends URL:https://dallasdoinggood.com/event/food-distribution/2026-07-29/ LOCATION:Cedar Hill Shares Food Pantry\, 403 Houston St\, Cedar Hill\, TX\, 75104 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dallasdoinggood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Food-Pantry-Logo-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T120000 DTSTAMP:20260721T070951 CREATED:20240108T154357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T154357Z UID:10007285-1785400200-1785412800@dallasdoinggood.com SUMMARY:Brother Bill's Helping Hand Food Pantry DESCRIPTION:Shaping the Future in Cedar Hill: C.H.A.T. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 17\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Makenna Bomke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Story by Makenna Bomke. Photos by Jedarrian Jones \n \n \n \n The focus of North Texas Giving Day will be on groups that are influencing their communities’ futures. The Cedar Hill Action Team (C.H.A.T.)\, under the direction of Executive Director Clara McGinnis\, is one of them. By providing educational\, recreational\, and wellness opportunities that foster growth and a sense of belonging\, C.H.A.T. enhances Cedar Hill’s fabric through programs for both young people and senior individuals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This project has a very personal core. Clara remembers the night a young boy knocked on her door after 10:30 p.m. in search of food. She was aware of the difficulties families encounter in meeting basic needs because she was a working single parent. “God showed me that I had to do something for the kids in the community\,” she says. Out of that moment came a calling—and the foundation for C.H.A.T. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In Cedar Hill\, Texas\, the nonprofit now provides services to both young people and the elderly. C.H.A.T. offers educational support\, mentorship\, recreation\, meals\, and wellness resources through collaborations with the Cedar Hill Independent School District\, an active presence at the Alan E. Sims Recreation Center\, and participation in neighborhood events. In addition to providing for immediate needs\, their initiatives create connections within the community and pave the road for long-term success. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n North Texas Giving Day offers C.H.A.T. exposure\, interaction\, and the opportunity to increase impact. Donations support the nonprofit’s operating expenses\, enabling them to continue meaningfully serving Cedar Hill’s youth and seniors through matching gifts and increased community awareness. Contributions this year will directly support C.H.A.T.’s purpose of community cohesion and personal growth\, whether it be through senior wellness programming\, academic mentoring\, or recreation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit C.H.A.T.’s website and social media pages to find out more or to get involved in helping to create a more resilient Cedar Hill for future generations. cedarhillactionteam.org facebook.com/chtxchat instagram.com/cedarhillactionteam https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5a8_ux5-qkB9L5TRYsJAtw125% \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PrevPreviousAngie’s Friends URL:https://dallasdoinggood.com/event/brother-bills-helping-hand-food-pantry/2026-07-30/ LOCATION:3906 North Westmoreland Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 75212\, 3906 N. Westmoreland Rd\, Dallas\, 75212 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dallasdoinggood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/339867237_1068571610767921_5281586164801281459_n-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T150000 DTSTAMP:20260721T070951 CREATED:20231121T141417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T141417Z UID:10005022-1785405600-1785423600@dallasdoinggood.com SUMMARY:Job Training for Adults with Special Needs DESCRIPTION:Shaping the Future in Cedar Hill: C.H.A.T. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 17\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Makenna Bomke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Story by Makenna Bomke. Photos by Jedarrian Jones \n \n \n \n The focus of North Texas Giving Day will be on groups that are influencing their communities’ futures. The Cedar Hill Action Team (C.H.A.T.)\, under the direction of Executive Director Clara McGinnis\, is one of them. By providing educational\, recreational\, and wellness opportunities that foster growth and a sense of belonging\, C.H.A.T. enhances Cedar Hill’s fabric through programs for both young people and senior individuals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This project has a very personal core. Clara remembers the night a young boy knocked on her door after 10:30 p.m. in search of food. She was aware of the difficulties families encounter in meeting basic needs because she was a working single parent. “God showed me that I had to do something for the kids in the community\,” she says. Out of that moment came a calling—and the foundation for C.H.A.T. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In Cedar Hill\, Texas\, the nonprofit now provides services to both young people and the elderly. C.H.A.T. offers educational support\, mentorship\, recreation\, meals\, and wellness resources through collaborations with the Cedar Hill Independent School District\, an active presence at the Alan E. Sims Recreation Center\, and participation in neighborhood events. In addition to providing for immediate needs\, their initiatives create connections within the community and pave the road for long-term success. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n North Texas Giving Day offers C.H.A.T. exposure\, interaction\, and the opportunity to increase impact. Donations support the nonprofit’s operating expenses\, enabling them to continue meaningfully serving Cedar Hill’s youth and seniors through matching gifts and increased community awareness. Contributions this year will directly support C.H.A.T.’s purpose of community cohesion and personal growth\, whether it be through senior wellness programming\, academic mentoring\, or recreation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit C.H.A.T.’s website and social media pages to find out more or to get involved in helping to create a more resilient Cedar Hill for future generations. cedarhillactionteam.org facebook.com/chtxchat instagram.com/cedarhillactionteam https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5a8_ux5-qkB9L5TRYsJAtw125% \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PrevPreviousAngie’s Friends URL:https://dallasdoinggood.com/event/job-training-for-adults-with-special-needs/2026-07-30/ LOCATION:11830 Webb Chapel Rd #1200 Dallas\, TX 75234\, 11830 Webb Chapel Rd #1200\, Dallas\, 75234 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dallasdoinggood.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-11-20-at-3.03.14-PM.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR