Dallas, September 19, 2025
News Summary
North Texas Giving Day is set to raise $70 million for over 3,500 nonprofit organizations addressing various community needs. Organized by the Communities Foundation of Texas, this large-scale event allows donors to contribute directly to nonprofits while covering administrative fees. Local organizations such as Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity and Nexus Family and Recovery Center are setting ambitious fundraising goals to tackle pressing issues like housing shortages and substance use support. The event facilitates increased awareness and support for critical services in the community.
Dallas — North Texas Giving Day aims to raise $70 million for over 3,500 nonprofits supporting community needs, organizers and participating groups say, in what is described as the nation’s largest single-day giving event.
What is happening
The event will engage more than 3,500 organizations across various causes, including hunger relief, education, animal rescue, and housing. The event is organized by the Communities Foundation of Texas, which ensures that 100% of donations go directly to nonprofits by covering administrative and credit card fees. Donors can browse thousands of organizations at NorthTexasGivingDay.org. The event is set to take place on Thursday, with a target to match or exceed last year’s fundraising total of $70 million.
Key local targets and needs
Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity reports Texas is short over 300,000 affordable homes, with the Metroplex facing a shortage of approximately 16,000. Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity indicated hopes to raise $200,000 this year, building on last year’s total of over $140,000.
Nexus Family and Recovery Center in Dallas aims to raise $100,000, or 5% of its operating budget, to assist women and children struggling with substance use. The organization plans to offer detox and residential treatments for women and children from substance use issues, and leaders say they aim to support 100 women and their children daily.
Youth180 cites the importance of event fundraising to reduce reliance on fluctuating government funding. The annual operational cost for Youth180 is around $3 million; funding from the event helps cover services not traditionally supported by insurance. Staff at Youth180 note that community support is crucial for providing accessible counseling services to families in need.
Organizing structure and historical context
Since its inception 17 years ago, North Texas Giving Day has raised over $635 million for local nonprofits. The Communities Foundation of Texas operates the event and highlights the platform’s role in allowing individual nonprofits to promote their missions and reach donors across the region. The foundation covers administrative and credit card fees so that all donations reach the charities.
How organizations use the day
Nonprofits across the region use the day to raise unrestricted support, meet daily operating expenses, fund program expansions, and secure one-time investments for specific initiatives. Some organizations set specific monetary goals tied to program needs, while others aim to expand donor bases and public awareness.
Practical details for donors
Donors can search and give to participating groups at NorthTexasGivingDay.org on the day of the event. The single-day structure concentrates giving and encourages matching gifts, incentive grants, and peer-to-peer outreach by participating groups.
Immediate impact and expected outcomes
The organizers and participating nonprofits expect the day to generate both one-time revenue and new recurring donors. Local groups have specific targets: one housing-focused nonprofit hopes to increase its housing-related funding, a recovery center seeks a defined portion of its operating budget to expand treatment services for women and children, and youth services emphasize covering costs for services not reimbursed by insurance.
FAQ
What is North Texas Giving Day?
North Texas Giving Day aims to raise $70 million for over 3,500 nonprofits supporting community needs and is described as the nation’s largest single-day giving event.
Who organizes the event?
The event is organized by the Communities Foundation of Texas, which ensures that 100% of donations go directly to nonprofits by covering administrative and credit card fees.
How many organizations participate?
The event will engage more than 3,500 organizations across various causes, including hunger relief, education, animal rescue, and housing.
What has North Texas Giving Day raised historically?
Since its inception 17 years ago, North Texas Giving Day has raised over $635 million for local nonprofits.
What local housing needs are highlighted?
Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity reports Texas is short over 300,000 affordable homes, with the Metroplex facing a shortage of approximately 16,000.
What are specific nonprofit fundraising goals?
Ashley Brundage, CEO of Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity, indicated hopes to raise $200,000 this year, building on last year’s total of over $140,000. Nexus Family and Recovery Center in Dallas aims to raise $100,000, or 5% of its operating budget, to assist women and children struggling with substance use.
How does North Texas Giving Day affect service providers?
The annual operational cost for Youth180 is around $3 million; funding from the event helps cover services not traditionally supported by insurance. Support from the community is crucial for providing accessible counseling services to families in need.
Where can I browse organizations and give?
North Texas Giving Day allows donors to browse thousands of organizations at NorthTexasGivingDay.org.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Overall fundraising target | $70 million — North Texas Giving Day aims to raise $70 million for over 3,500 nonprofits supporting community needs |
| Number of participating groups | The event will engage more than 3,500 organizations across various causes |
| Organizer and fee policy | The event is organized by the Communities Foundation of Texas, which ensures that 100% of donations go directly to nonprofits by covering administrative and credit card fees |
| Historical total raised | Since its inception 17 years ago, North Texas Giving Day has raised over $635 million for local nonprofits |
| Housing need cited | Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity reports Texas is short over 300,000 affordable homes, with the Metroplex facing a shortage of approximately 16,000 |
| Local nonprofit goals | Ashley Brundage indicated hopes to raise $200,000 this year, building on last year’s total of over $140,000; Nexus Family and Recovery Center in Dallas aims to raise $100,000, or 5% of its operating budget |
| Youth services funding | The annual operational cost for Youth180 is around $3 million; funding from the event helps cover services not traditionally supported by insurance |
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Additional Resources
- NBC DFW: Recovery Center’s Role in North Texas Giving Day
- WFAA: North Texas Giving Day Overview
- CBS News: Donations for Dallas Families
- Google Search: North Texas Giving Day
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Philanthropy
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