On any given school day in North Texas, thousands of students walk into their classrooms carrying a far heavier burden than a backpack full of textbooks. Some are worried about where their next meal will come from. Others are quietly battling anxiety or depression. Still others are juggling responsibilities at home that would overwhelm most…
The United Way of Denton County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Free Tax Preparation program is off to a strong start this year. In just a few weeks after starting at the end of January, volunteers prepared 316 returns with over $811,000 in refunds coming back to Denton County taxpayers. Since 2008, volunteers have prepared…
Argyle’s Brian Glenn has spent his life running toward emergencies, not away from them. After spending more than three decades serving the Denton Fire Department, Brian made it his mission to help families around the world in their greatest time of need. Now, as Senior Program Manager for ShelterBox USA, Brian provides shelter and dignity…
Stacey Schumacher feels called to protect dogs and cats from the worst possible scenarios. So, after serving as a volunteer for various East Texas animal rescue organizations in the late 1990s, it was fitting she would start a non-profit organization after moving to North Texas. Finding the commute between Denton and Irving a long one…
Nonprofit of the Month For the past two decades, pet owners and animal lovers across Denton County have been blessed by a guardian angel in the form of Denton Animal Support Foundation. Established in 2006, this local nonprofit operates relatively behind the scenes to support and change the lives of animals in need. Working directly…
As many of you may know, helping others feed our families in need has long been close to my heart. During the pandemic, we were fortunate enough to have available federal funds to help support our Denton County food pantries, meeting with their leaders frequently to ensure a healthy variety of foods were available. Participating…
Before your child is born, a parent envisions the life they are about to bring into the world, and you can’t wait to be part of it. Imagine that day coming, and when it does, you suddenly realize that your child is special. Then, you receive the diagnosis: your child has Down syndrome. This is…
TCAP’s Mission to Make Pet Care Affordable for All Stacey Schumacher feels called to protect dogs and cats from the worst possible scenarios. So, after serving as a volunteer for various East Texas animal rescue organizations in the late 1990s, it was fitting she would start a non-profit organization after moving to North Texas. Finding…
For Kasey Brown, Executive Director of the Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN) in Denton County, the mission is clear — foster connection, hope, and healing among Veterans and their families. Living in Justin, Kasey leads with heart and purpose, guided by one simple but powerful belief — connection saves lives. “Studies have shown that one…
In the heart of Denton County, compassion and community strength come together through the work of Denton County Friends of the Family (DCFOF). For more than four decades, this organization has been a steadfast source of safety, healing, and empowerment for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Founded in 1980, DCFOF remains the only…