Every Friday, a group of AmeriCorps volunteers heads to a different home in Plano. Known as the Plain-O Helpers, they may be there to change a light bulb, install a grab bar or build a wheelchair ramp — whatever task Plano’s older adults may need.
The North Texas Wildlife Center’s permitted animal rehabilitation facility is moving from a quaint residential neighborhood in Plano, since foot traffic has increased.
Count down to our The Good Stuff 10th Anniversary Block Party with 10 of “the good stuff” about Plano.
“NTFB and its partners are working to make sure local pantries remain stocked and mobile food distributions continue throughout the shutdown.”
North Texas Food Bank wrapped up its 12th Annual Peanut Butter Drive, collecting more than $355,000 and approximately 85,000 pounds of peanut butter.
With last week’s stormy weather, several events have been rescheduled. RIP Fest will take place on Oct. 30 and For the Love of Art on Nov. 8.
Nonprofits like the North Texas Food Bank say they’ve been closely monitoring the shutdown to try and adjust services if the shutdown extends beyond October.
“Our partnership with Golden Cross Academic Clinic first began in 2022, enabling us to refer our neighbors to healthcare services at their clinic as well as to provide health education classes through our Academy education program,” said Candace Winslow.
The musical theatre orchestra will help musicians and actors learn to perform alongside each other, Preston Page said.
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