One Heart McKinney

9/19/24 is ! What causes will you be supporting this North
Texas Giving Day?

🚨 Calling for Volunteers for C.L.I.M.B. After School Program 2024/2025! 🚨

We’re excited to announce that C.L.I.M.B. is back for its second year, and we’ve made some exciting changes to better serve our students and volunteers! After a summer of reflection and planning, C.L.I.M.B. is combining efforts into ONE impactful day per week, ⏰ Thursdays from 3:00-5:00 PM ⏰starting September 5, 2024!

Last year, they witnessed so many "wins," from building strong relationships with students and their families to seeing kids grow in confidence and maturity. This year, volunteers are continuing that momentum with a renewed focus on providing a positive, supportive environment where every child can thrive.

What’s new this year?
One Day a Week: We’ll now meet on Thursdays only, allowing us to concentrate our resources and create a more manageable atmosphere for everyone.
Expanded Tutoring Time: Ms. DeeDee, a beloved retired teacher and community leader, will continue to provide tutoring at the end of each session.
Focused Learning Activities: Each week will feature activities in Music, Art, STEM, or social skills/physical health, led by specialists and supported by volunteers.

But to make this all happen, we need YOU ❤️ ! Whether you can commit to volunteering weekly or just occasionally, your presence makes a difference in the lives of these kids. If you’re not sure yet, consider this: Your time and energy could be the positive influence a child carries with them for a lifetime.

Here’s how to get involved:
1. Fill out an application (returning volunteers too!)
2. Complete a Background Check (if you’re new or yours has expired)
3. Attend a Volunteer Training: Choose from August 22 or August 29, 3-5 PM at Merritt Apartments. (Optional for snack providers)

Kickoff is on Thursday, September 5th—let’s make this year even better than the last! Ready to sign up? 👉 [VOLUNTEER HERE](https://www.climbmckinney.com/properties)

Let’s work together to help each child become all they were created to be! 🌟 One Heart McKinney is proud to have C.L.I.M.B. as nonprofit partner 🎉

🌟WOW! 🌟We are so excited! One Heart McKinney ❤️ got the Gold!! Thank you to all of those who voted for us as a key nonprofit for our beautiful city. We are excited that several of our partners were recognized as well! Platinum🏆: A Motivating Love. Gold🥇: One Heart McKinney. Silver🥈: Direction 61:3. Bronze🥉: McKinney Food Pantry. Way to go!!! Thank you to all of the supporters that keep these and other nonprofits working hard to make McKinney, TX a better place! 🥳

The face of the homeless becomes clearer in these photos.

🎉🚗 Celebrating Community Generosity! 🚗🎉

Today, we are thrilled to share a heartwarming story of community support and collaboration! Thanks to the incredible generosity of Cheryl Lawson, who donated a Honda Pilot to our One Heart McKinney Car Donation Program, the Sandra Rushing family now has a vehicle!

Through the amazing partnership between Grand Love and One Heart McKinney, we were able to assist a grandmother raising her grandchildren by providing her with reliable transportation. Grand Love has also committed to covering six months of car insurance for the family.
Sandra Rushing, the recipient, shared her gratitude: "This means so much to me. It's been a long time coming. I am so grateful and thankful. I just thank God for helping me."
"We are excited for the family! We know that this will make a significant difference for them," said Cheneda Samuel of One Heart McKinney. "We are excited about our collaboration with Grand Love Texas to make this happen. We are thrilled that the donor thought of us to make this donation."
Since 2019 Grand Love has helped grandparents all over the state of Texas, providing food, utility assistance, holiday assistance, and much more. "What a blessed day! I am so thankful to be part of this wonderful opportunity to show God's goodness," said Rita Merino of Grand Love.
Thank you to everyone who made this possible, especially our generous donor, Cheryl Lawson. Let's continue to spread kindness and support our community together! 💙

CREATED OUT OF CRISIS ❤️‍🩹 PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE
When the Covid epidemic hit, our community partnered
together in a huge way to help our neighbors who were suffering. One Heart McKinney helped coordinate our community response. Together, we solved housing and food needs and so much more. We were effective working together.
The pandemic is behind us, but suffering continues. One Heart McKinney is here to solve crises now and to be prepared for what we may face in the future. Please consider being part of the solution with a gift. 💞
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Donate Join The Effort PDF One Heart McKinney PO Box 3784 McKinney…

Our goal is to coordinate resources across the WHOLE community of McKinney to help our friends and neighbors experiencing difficulties get the help they need as quickly and efficiently as possible. We know you want to help, so is your church, company or nonprofit ready to partner together with One Heart McKinney? We're preparing to meet the big issues here and now, AND to prepare for any crisis that may hit our community. Take a look at our website today and get involved.

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🌟 Attention McKinney Nonprofits! 🌟​​​​​​​​​
Make a difference on Saturday, October 26th, for National Make a Difference Day!

Hundreds of volunteers are ready to join forces for a day of impactful service. Seize this opportunity to showcase your organization by planning an engaging onsite project that introduces new volunteers to your mission.

Volunteer McKinney is spearheading the effort, coordinating numerous volunteer projects across McKinney for community members, families, clubs, and teams to take part in.

Ready to be a part of this inspiring event? Fill out the interest form now to secure your spot and make a lasting impact in our community!

https://forms.gle/tu56bYqNkuBr12688

Let's come together and make a difference! 🌟

One Heart McKinney comes alongside friends and neighbors in need and connects them to our community's amazing organizations, and people who are ready to help. There is nothing a community can't solve by working TOGETHER with ONE HEART. If you need help, visit our website at oneheartmckinney.org. We’ll help you find help.

🌟 Celebrating Extraordinary Women in Collin County! 🌟

The McKinney Chamber of Commerce Inclusion Council recently spotlighted some of the most inspiring women in Collin County, honoring their invaluable contributions to the nonprofit world.

"Women in Non-Profit: Making an Impact in North Texas" was hosted by Independent Financial on Thursday, May 9, and featured an inspiring guest panel, including our own Cheneda Samuel, Director of Navigation for One Heart McKinney. ❤️
Cheneda shared that the key to philanthropy is 3 things: Voice, Time, and Money. "No one will know about your passion unless you voice the cause, spend time researching the need, and then seek funding," she said. "I love what I do. I love helping people to get to a resolution. If it just a listening ear or providing a solution, I want to be able to do that with compassion and care. Helping others it part of our purpose of life."

Other women on the panel:
• Lexie Okeke, Salesmanship Club
• Maylee Thomas, Love Life Foundation
• Allison Monroe, Volunteer McKinney
The panel, led by Lauren Smith, Executive Director at Hugs Cafe, Inc., and MIC Advisory Board Member, brought a wealth of experience and unique perspectives, offering deep insights into the evolving role of women in philanthropy. The evening included opportunities for mingling and networking, fostering connections among community members dedicated to making a positive impact.

Let's celebrate these remarkable women and their contributions to creating a better world for all! 💪💖

One Heart McKinney comes alongside friends and neighbors in need and connects them to our community's amazing organizations, and people who are ready to help. There is nothing a community can't solve by working TOGETHER with ONE HEART. If you need help, visit our website at oneheartmckinney.org. We’ll help you find help.

13 Years and a $13K goal to help break the cycle of addiction.

May 22, 2024 will mark 13 years since GraceToChange opened their doors!! The goal is raise $13K which will go towards the mission of helping break the cycle of addiction for adolescents and adults by providing the tools, support, and hope for a lifetime of recovery. Donations can be made at www.gracetochange.org 🧡

We are fortunate to have a community-connected McKinney Fire Department.

There is nothing a community can't solve by working TOGETHER with ONE HEART. One of our valuable church partners, Christ Fellowship, mobilized its members to meet the needs of four wonderful organizations in our city: Direction 61:3, Shiloh Place, McKinney Little Free Pantry and Hope Women's Center. On one recent Sunday, three U-Haul trucks, at least six SUVS/pickups and a large trailer were loaded to the brim. One of the nonprofits said this would meet their needs for an entire year. One of the nonprofits said it would help for about a month or so! To all of you who went out and shopped to fill their "needs" lists, and came and donated, thank you for helping. If you missed it, you can still head to cfhome.org/serveday to download the lists and either shop online, or drop supplies off directly to these organizations. Christ Fellowship McKinney McKinney Little Free Pantry Shiloh Place, Direction61:3, Hope Women's Center

Maybe you can help?

Our Executive Director, Helen, accepting this AMAZING gift from an anonymous donor!!❤️❤️

2,620 diapers and 4,608 wipes for local babies in need.

Thank you!

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Check this out!! Inside the McKinney Stadium we found NARCAN located in the AED box. If you have access to an AED box inside your business, church, building please reach out so we can provide this life saving medication to be placed in the emergency boxes.

This is the numbers... referral counts for One Heart McKinney in 2023, and this is just the beginning! Thank you for supporting us. We're working to be ready for any crisis that may occur in our community, and we're diligently striving to bring our nonprofits, businesses and local governments together to solve BIG problems. We can do this together!

Stay in touch with us! You can also follow us on Instagram to see more.

One Heart McKinney

McKinney Nonprofit Serves 50,000 Meals To Those In Need CGK has provided between 150-175 meals every evening since opening

A big McKinney welcome to Mi Cocina, now open at 6721 Alma Road! Heather and the team at Mi Cocina have graciously agreed to hold a fundraiser to help our friends and neighbors who need a little extra boost to stay housed with the lights on. Please join us on Wednesday, July 19, from 5 PM to 7 PM, we would love to see you there!
Please click the link to purchase tickets!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-heart-mckinney-fundraiser-at-seisegundos-tickets-661300937907?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Christian Brothers McKinney is providing free oil changes to single parents in need on October 8th! Visit the link to schedule an appointment: https://christianbrothersauto.as.me/schedule.php?calendarID=6011472

A great weekend to support Smiles Charity and all that they do for those in our community. ❤️

Empty Bowls is tomorrow from 6-8 pm in downtown McKinney. There is still time to purchase tickets AND bid on bowls. Our executive director, Scott Elliott, has created a bowl on auction. To bid on our One Heart bowl, please visit
https://www.benefitbidding.net/auctions/listings/details.cfm?item_id=155577.
To purchase your ticket, please visit www.emptybowlsmckinney.com

Making McKinney stronger through collaboration and community resources. ❤️

Organizations from throughout McKinney are coming together to collaborate and create a network to better serve our neighbors in need.