IN THE NEWS
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Sharing Life in Mesquite Receives $1,000 Donation as Part of 11 Days of Giving
Mesquite, Texas — As the season of giving begins, many North Texans are feeling the strain of a difficult year. To help meet the growing need, CBS News Texas and our partners at Tom Thumb and Albertsons are expanding the “11 Days of Giving” initiative, now running for 11 days in both November and December. For these first 11 days, the grocery chain is donating $1,000 each day to food banks across North Texas. On day 1, the contribution went to Sharing Life.
The Dallas Foundation Announces 2025 Summer Grant Cycle Recipients
Dallas, Texas — The Dallas Foundation, the first community foundation in Texas, is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Summer Grant Cycle. Through a competitive review process, The Foundation selected organizations whose work aligns with its strategic priorities and reflects the most pressing needs of the Dallas community. Sharing Life Community Outreach has been selected in the Critical Needs & Family/Economic Stability category.
Attention Federal Employees - New ePantry Service
Mesquite, Texas — Due to the ongoing government shutdown, many of our friends, neighbors, and community members who serve as federal employees are facing unexpected financial hardship. To help support those impacted, we’ve created a special ePantry stocked with essential items—available exclusively to federal employees affected by the shutdown.
Sharing Life Announces Key Leadership Promotions
Mesquite, Texas — Sharing Life Community Outreach is proud to announce several internal promotions that strengthen its leadership team and reinforce the organization’s commitment to serving families and individuals in need across North Texas.
Sharing Life Seeks Volunteers, as Donations and Community Need Increases
“We still have 20 or more pallets of clothing donations that we still need volunteers to help sort through, but it’s getting done. It’s just getting done at a slower pace.”
Teresa Jackon Featured on the Ben & Skin Show
“Our greatest need, and it’s rare you near a nonprofit professional say this, but right now my greatest need is volunteers, even over donations. We have so many people to serve and we just don’t have enough staffing to get to all of these needs.”
How to Help People Affected by Balch Springs Fire
“Every family is different and every need is different,” said Kimberly Onofre, Housing Services Coordinator with Sharing Life Community Outreach. “I think it just means that we have to be a little more flexible.”
Balch Springs Community Responds & Helps Victims of Grass Fire
“Donations of new clothing, food and gift cards started stacking up Tuesday in Balch Springs as community members jumped in to assist more than two dozen households impacted by a fast-moving brush fire.”
Mesquite Food Pantry's Ability to Deliver Much-Needed Meals in Jeopardy After Catalytic Converter Thefts
“With the truck out of service, the group said it would cause a trickledown effect, leaving families who rely on their meals without food.”
Sharing Life of Mesquite Boosted by Giving Day Donations.
“The organization said it took in more than $30,000 last week, its highest total on a Giving Day, which will help provide thousands more meals to those in need.”
The Dallas Morning News Charities
‘The Dallas Morning News’ supports nearly two dozen North Texas organizations that help the homeless and hungry.”
DMN Charities’ Summer Campaign Raises Nearly $155,000 for Programs That Feed Hungry Children
“The event ran May 25-July 7 with a goal of pulling in $150,000 for area nonprofits..”
Sharing Life Founder Talks Funding for Homelessness
“The Mesquite City Council approves a resolution authorizing the filing of an application for an amount not to exceed.”
Neighborly Assistance: Mesquite Nonprofit, Sharing Life, Helps Displaced Tornado Victims
“Sharing Life vies to help victims long-term.”
Sharing Life, NTFB Open New Food Hub
“Sharing Life Community Outreach opened its doors last week to showcase changes the organization has made.”
