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Code on a Laptop or a Telescope in a Gym? Austin STEM Donors Can Back Both.

Austin STEM philanthropy does not have to choose between code that already works and a moonshot that might change how kids see science. Sugar Labs and EarthLight Foundation sit at opposite ends of that spectrum—and together they make a better case for giving than either would alone.

Funds Earthlight Foundation Inc
Community Development

Most Dallas Housing Donations Stop at Rent. These 3 Don't.

If you’re looking where to donate for housing assistance in Dallas, skip the predictable rent-relief roundup. These three nonprofits work beyond rent relief, tackling unsafe homes and the conditions that help families reach ownership.

Funds Rebuilding Together Greater Dallas Inc
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Helping Dallas Students Succeed Starts Before Tuition

The smartest way to help students succeed is not to start with tuition. This piece follows the chain from notebooks and menstrual-health support to on-campus counseling and, finally, scholarships that only matter if a student made it that far.

The List

Dallas Health Giving Gets Useful With These 5 Charities

Dallas health giving is most convincing when it pays for the obstacle right in front of a family and addresses a specific need. These five charities stand out for concrete help you can picture, including free Narcan, Parkinson’s classes, leukemia aid, hearing technology, and bedside family support.

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Fort Worth Patrol K9s Still Need Backup After Retirement

Most police-dog fundraising loves the action shot. Fort Worth Patrol K9 Support is worth your attention because it follows the money where the cameras usually don’t. Donations support patrol K9 care through retirement, including medical needs and training.

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North Texas Still Has a Use for Your Old Ham Radio

If you have old ham gear in North Texas, the best move is not dropping it at a thrift store and hoping for the best. McKinney Amateur Radio Club is the rare local organization where dusty radios can feed license training, technical workshops, repeater infrastructure, and real emergency-readiness practice.

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