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A Safe Place to Land

A young woman leaves her job and heads home, confident of the safe space, warm meal, and loving support she will find there. A common occurrence for many Americans, but not for the thousands of women and girls who have been trafficked or coerced into prostitution in this country. Refuge For Women is the nation’s largest…

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Save the Date – North Texas Tribute Jam

EXCITING UPDATE FOR CLOUD 9 CHARITIES I am thrilled to share with you some exciting updates about the evolution of our annual October Festival hosted by Cloud 9 Charities. Introducing the North Texas Tribute Jam, a fresh and family-friendly music festival that will replace our traditional brewfest. Set to take place on October 19th, 2024,…

The Art of Crafting Compelling Calls-to-Action (CTAs)
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The Art of Crafting Compelling Calls-to-Action (CTAs)

Ever stumbled upon a website, skimmed through an email, or scrolled through your social media feed, only to stumble upon a message urging you to act? These subtle nudges, often referred to as calls-to-action (CTAs), permeate our digital landscape. But why do some CTAs grab our attention, while others slip by unnoticed? Let’s delve into…

Artificial Intelligence & Law Enforcement
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Artificial Intelligence & Law Enforcement

One wag put it this way: “It’s a good thing artificial intelligence is here. The real thing hasn’t been working too well.”  Regardless, artificial intelligence or Al is indeed expanding into virtually all aspects of our lives today. It was only a matter of time before it found applications in policing. For one thing, Al has increased the…

Flower Mound resident Kendall Diedrich -A Champion for Animals In Need
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Flower Mound resident Kendall Diedrich -A Champion for Animals In Need

We can all learn a thing or two from former Flower Mound resident, Kendall Diedrich. Her journey into animal rescue began with a chance encounter on a drive from Texas to Colorado. Spotting a stray dog in distress in New Mexico, Kendall’s compassionate heart led her to take action.  What followed was a series of…

Wanted: Foster Families During Times of Change
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Wanted: Foster Families During Times of Change

Did you know we have an estimated 583 children who are under the care of Child Protective Services in Denton County? And did you know 204 of those children are housed outside of our county due to lack of available local foster families where they can be placed. This situation seems to only worsen with…

Happy, Busy, Maycember

Happy, Busy, Maycember

May’s one of the busiest months of the year  Known as “Maycember” in some circles, especially those of us with school-aged children, the month of May is as busy as December, filled with everything from field trips to tests to graduation ceremonies, but without the holiday trimmings.  It is also the time of year when…