Thursday, Sept. 14, is North Texas Giving Day, an online event that allows North Texas residents to come together to raise as much money as possible for local nonprofits. Since 2009, #NTxGivingDay has pumped more than $156 million into our community. We encourage all our HEB Chamber members to “Get up and Give” for this important and worthy event. Thank you for your support!

HEB Chamber Nonprofit Organization Members

September 22 is North Texas Giving Day, an online donation event. Each year, people give millions of dollars to thousands of local nonprofit organizations. In support of this important day, the Chamber will be highlighting some of our nonprofit members in the coming weeks.

Mission Central empowers people in need to improve their own quality of life. We help meet emergency needs through our Village Pantry and Mobile Food Pantry, and we also offer transformational programs to help our neighbors build a better future. Through our Community Resource Center, Family Opportunities Program and Village Library after-school tutoring assistance, we are giving people the tools they need to secure long-term stability for their family.  We also operate the Coat of Many Colors Resale Shop, which offers affordable clothing and household items to the public. To learn more, please call 817-595-0011.

The Knights of Columbus was founded by Father Michael. J. McGiveny in 1882 in New Haven, Conn. Back then, he noticed there were a lot of challenges for people to contend with and they were unable to sustain their families. Father McGiveny decided to alleviate this situation by founding the KOFC order. The families would help each other in whatever way they could: If there was a need for a plumber, an electrician, an accountant, a lawyer or financial services, the others would immediately step in and help. The order and our members abide by 4 Principles, Charity being number one and most important, and then Unity, Fraternalism and Patriotism. Our basic operational unit is called a Council — each unit has a number and a name. Ours in Bedford is No. 7641, St. Anthony The Miracle Worker.  We are located at 1319 Brown Trail in Bedford.

‘Get Up and Give’

September 22 is North Texas Giving Day, an online donation event. Each year, people give millions of dollars to thousands of local nonprofit organizations. In support of this important day, the Chamber will be highlighting some of our nonprofit members in the coming weeks.

Metroport Meals On Wheels, Inc. is a grass-roots volunteer advocate for the elderly and those in need, through home-delivered meals, senior center luncheons, and other support services. We are “neighbors helping neighbors,” alleviating hunger and isolation in our communities and fostering independence, worth and dignity of each individual we serve. Since our beginning in 1980, MMOW has built a people-centered program on a foundation of community support rather than federal, state, or United Way funding.  Your support allows us to serve any individual in need, regardless of age or financial status. To learn more, please call 817-491-1141.

The Community Enrichment Center (CEC) works to break the cycle of poverty and abuse for both current and future generations.  Working with victims of domestic violence, low-income and homeless families in Northeast Tarrant County, the CEC provides housing, food and basic necessities, high school equivalency classes, employment and financial coaching. These integrated services empower individuals to become independent, emotionally and financially stable members of the community, with a focus on families while helping restore hope and self-esteem. To learn more, please call 817-281-1164.