IN THE NEWS
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Texas Mutual Awards Over $4.4 Million To 58 Texas Nonprofits
December 3, 2025 — Texas Mutual has awarded more than $4.4 million to 58 nonprofit organizations across the state to help fortify businesses and strengthen the state’s economy. Grants were provided through our Request for Proposal (RFP) initiative, focused on workforce development and safety training.
Atmos Energy Donates $2 Million in Energy Assistance Funding
Garland, Texas, December 2, 2025 — Fueling Hope and Growth for Neighbors in Need. Local nonprofit agencies will distribute these funds to settle unpaid utility bills. Sharing Life, which is committed to end hunger and poverty by demonstrating compassion to those in
need, is among the many energy assistance agencies receiving funds.
Mavs Foundation Donates $250,000 for Hunger and Food Insecurity Relief
Dallas, TX, November 21, 2025 — The funds will support programs focused on food pantries, restocking shelves and continued emergency assistance programs. The funds are allocated from the Mavs Foundation’s Emergency Relief Fund for disaster recovery, economic relief and other emergency grants. Sharing Life Community Outreach is one of the ten nonprofits selected.
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.
Families are waiting for their SNAP benefits, and that's why Food Banks continue to work hard to help.
North Texas, November 13, 2025 —
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.
Texas Health Awards $5 Million in Grants to Help Underserved Communities Across North Texas
Arlington, Texas, January 22, 2025 — As part of its continued commitment, Texas Health Resources is investing another $5 million in grants to local organizations. Sharing Life Community Outreach is the lead grantee with collaborator, Foremost Family Health Centers for Nurture and Nourish for the Future.
Sharing Life Seeks Volunteers, as Donations and Community Need Increases
Mesquite, Texas — “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
Dallas, Texas — 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
Balch Springs, Texas — “Every family is different and every need is different. I think it just means that we have to be a little more flexible,” said Kimberly Onofre, Housing Services Coordinator with Sharing Life Community Outreach.
Balch Springs Community Responds & Helps Victims of Grass Fire
Balch Springs, Texas — 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
Mesquite, Texas — 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.
Mesquite, Texas — 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
Dallas, Texas — 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
Dallas, Texas — The event ran May 25 to July 7 with a goal of pulling in $150,000 for area nonprofits.
Sharing Life Founder Talks Funding for Homelessness
Mesquite, Texas — 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
Mesquite, Texas — Sharing Life vies to help victims long-term.
Sharing Life, NTFB Open New Food Hub
Mesquite, Texas — Sharing Life Community Outreach opened its doors last week to showcase changes the organization has made.