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  • Metrocrest Services announce new COO

    Calvin Moore has been named chief operating officer for Metrocrest Services, a social services agency providing hope through programs that lead to self-sufficiency and foster independence.

    “Adding Calvin Moore to our team will help us meet the challenges of today and tomorrow, bringing our community together to help those who need the assistance and empowerment that Metrocrest Services provides,” said Tracy Eubanks, CEO of Metrocrest Services. “We are pleased to welcome Calvin to our team, and look forward to many exciting new initiatives we will all accomplish together.”

    Moore, a Gulf Coast native, grew up on a farm in Mississippi, helping his family raise horses, grow their own food and sustain the family timber business. He attended University of Southern Mississippi, graduating with a bachelor’s in political science. He continued his education at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, earning a master’s in finance and business administration with a concentration in non-profit management, as well as a master’s of divinity in theology. Moore also has served his country as a soldier in the U.S. Army Reserves, specializing in both heavy construction and military intelligence. 

    “I always knew I wanted to spend my life in service to others,” Moore said.

    Professionally, Moore has a demonstrated history of advancing organizations as a dynamic and purposeful executive with experience in strategic leadership and growth. Previously, he has served as CEO of Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, president and CEO of Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa, director of Tulsa Community College Foundation and development director of Oral Roberts University.

    “The opportunity to work directly with programs that impact people’s lives is what attracted me to Metrocrest Services,” Moore noted. “My role as COO is to empower the great team that’s already in place, coming alongside of them to enhance their work through operations and programming, serving as a sounding board and providing leadership. Together, we will find new ways to innovate, meeting a need that grows every day.”

    Moore is now a resident of Carrollton, where he lives with his wife, Tangelia Sinclair Moore, a licensed therapist, who previously has worked in young adult ministry. The couple was married in Carrollton in 2000, and has fond memories of the community. Their daughter, Jessecca, is serving in the U.S. Air Force.

    Outside of his professional pursuits, Moore is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, snowboarding and chess. He is also a big fan of movies and loves to travel.

    source: press release  

  • Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation and its partners award $315,000 in Project Innovation grants

    NBC 5, Telemundo 39 and the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation have distributed a total of $315,000 in grants to nine North Texas nonprofits through Project Innovation.

    The selected organizations have programs addressing local community issues through innovative solutions in the areas of community engagement, a culture of inclusion, next-generation storytelling and youth education and empowerment. This is the fifth consecutive year NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 along with the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation have supported local nonprofit activities with Project Innovation grants. 

    “Every year, we review dozens of applications, and we are always impressed at the number of organizations that are working to positively impact our community through such innovative programs and this year was no exception,” said Tom Ehlmann, NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 President and General Manager.

    Project Innovation is presented by the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation through the NBC and Telemundo-owned stations located in 11 markets, including Dallas-Fort Worth. Grant applications were accepted in Spring 2022. The stations created and gathered community panels to review grant applications and select final recipients. This year, each participating market was allowed to award a maximum of 12 community organizations, providing a total of $3.475 million dollars presented to eligible nonprofits. 

    “The opportunity to dedicate these grants to organizations with programs that are finding ways to engage and grow our next generation is inspiring,” added Nada Ruddock, NBC 5 Vice President of Community Impact.

    Local Project Innovation 2022 grant recipients include: 

    Kids Who Care Inc. – $75,000
    The Kids Who Care Touring Company
    The “Kids Who Care Touring Company” is a unique, professional-driven arts program that educates students grades 1–12 in all aspects of the arts as well as leadership. Kids Who Care reaches more than 40,000 children each year through the Touring Company. Students are empowered to think and create independently, hone their artistic creativity, learn to adapt quickly to new environments and gain perspective on cultures different from their own.

    Beacon Hill Preparatory Institute – $55,000
    Closing the COVID-19 Reading & Math Learning Gap
    The “Closing of the COVID-19 Reading & Math Learning Gap” program addresses the learning loss students in grades K-5 have experienced throughout the pandemic, including the widening of racial and economic learning gaps. Certified teachers, assisted by trained volunteers, assess students individually for need and create a customized learning plan for each student. 

    Camp Fire – $50,000
    Virtual Reality (VR) Learning in Grades K-12
    Through virtual reality-focused activities, tinker spaces, and meaningful adult interaction, youth grades K-12 in local school districts are encouraged to explore their interests in a project-based approach that helps close equity gaps in education. The program will help students better understand and retain information and interact with the lessons they are being taught as well as engage in immersive STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) curriculum in Camp Fire’s afterschool programs. 

    The Concilio – $37,500
    The Concilio’s Latino Community Engagement & Outreach
    To ensure the Latino community has greater access to more resources that fit unique needs, The Concilio’s Community Engagement & Outreach (CE&O) team uses a two-tiered model of delivering resources through culturally competent local and national partners, reaching those most in need. The Concilio’s CE&O community experts address the root cause of the opportunity gap for the Latino community by providing advocacy and training for other service providers so they too can provide culturally competent and accessible services.

    Network of Community Ministries Inc. – $30,000
    Community Market
    Network’s Community Market focuses on providing nutritious food at no cost to those in need in Dallas County in a grocery store setup. The Community Market emphasizes the importance of dignity and empowerment throughout the distribution process by providing “Network Dollars” for families to shop for items to support their household, select their own foods and practice budgeting skills.

    Metrocrest Services – $25,000
    Thriving Seniors Initiative
    The Thriving Seniors Initiative aims to address several issues facing neighbors who are 60 and older to fight hunger and isolation; help them to remain healthy, safe, and independent in their homes and improve their quality of life. The program includes access to the food pantry, transportation program, home delivered meals and home safety installation specifically for seniors living in Carrollton, Addison, Farmers Branch, Coppell, and the city of Dallas.

    Grant Halliburton Foundation – $20,000
    Mental Health Education for Children and Youth in Title 1 Schools
    Grant Halliburton offers mental health education and suicide prevention programs for children and youth. Presentations are designed for classrooms, not auditoriums. The more intimate setting encourages youth to participate in the discussions and feel more comfortable asking questions. Additionally, they operate a Mental Health Resource Navigation Line to assist individuals with finding appropriate care for mental illnesses. 

    Girls Incorporated of Metropolitan Dallas – $15,000
    Eureka! STEM Program (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) 
    Eureka! is an intensive, STEM-based program designed specifically for girls from diverse, underserved backgrounds who show an aptitude for STEM and encourages members to build strong bonds and build on lessons and experiences over a five-year cohort program. The program builds girls’ confidence and skills through hands-on opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, free of competition and division of resources with male students. Utilizing a whole girl approach, the program also includes sports and physical fitness, personal development, and college and career readiness. 

    Casa Mañana – $7,500
    Musical Theatre Production for Students with All-Abilities
    Casa Mañana engages Fort Worth in the art of live theater and has a one-of-a-kind program, Musical Theatre Production for Students with All-Abilities, that offers a unique class for children and young adults with special needs. The program is geared towards artistic development using the multi-sensory medium of musical theatre to help develop speech, cognitive abilities, and socialization. 

    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth / KXAS is the local NBCUniversal-owned television station serving North Texas with local news, weather forecasts, consumer and investigative reports and sports and entertainment programming across all platforms. Telemundo 39 / KXTX is Telemundo’s local television station serving the Spanish-speaking community throughout the same region.

    The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation works to advance initiatives at the cross-section of societal needs and Comcast NBCUniversal’s priorities. The Foundation supports programs and organizations that strive to move communities forward.

    “We are honored to be able to give back to our community through Project Innovation,” said Edwin Mendez, Director of Marketing, Telemundo 39.

  • HungerMitao reports successful spring food drive

    More than a quarter of a million meals were raised for food-challenged children, seniors, veterans and families in North Texas – including a donation of more than $43,000 to the North Texas Food Bank – thanks to HungerMitao‘s national 2022 Spring Food Drive.

    The initiative, which started locally, engaged members of the Indian American community in conducting food drives and fundraisers across the U.S. Nationally, more than half a million meals were generated through volunteering, food drives and funds raised.

    “We can’t be more proud of our 4 million strong Indian diaspora in U.S. for joining the HungerMitao movement,” said Raj Asava, co-founder of HungerMitao.

    For the Indian American community, Daan – donation/giving – is an integral part of who they are. Growing up in an extended family environment in tightly knit communities, Indian Americans see the importance of Daan firsthand. Of all the Daans, Anna-Daan – the donation of food – is considered the highest giving of all.

    Feeding American participating in HungerMitao’s 2022 Spring Food drive, as well as food banks in Seattle, New York City, Houston, Atlanta, New Jersey and other cities. In addition to North Texas Food bank, other local participants included Metrocrest Services in Dallas and Tarrant Area Food Bank.

    The food drive included in-kind donations collected through food drives, as well as cash donations collected both online and offline. Contributions generated in North Texas benefit the North Texas Food Bank, which received more than $43,000 from the effort.

    HungerMitao conducts two national food drives annually. One is held in March, as a celebration of the various Spring festivals of India. The second food drive is in August, commemorating India’s Independence Month. Members of the Indian American community consider these drives as an opportunity to combine resources and make an impact as a unified community in their adopted land.

    “We thank everyone for their spirit of ‘Give Where You Live’, and thank you Feeding America and Food Banks for all that you do to ensure nutritious food is made available to the needy across all the zip codes in the U.S.,” said Aradhana (Anna) Asava, co-founder HungerMitao.

  • Metrocrest Services receives $250,000 contribution to capital campaign

    Metrocrest Services has received a $250,000 contribution towards the agency’s Building Our Future capital campaign.

    Western Extrusions presented the check to Metrocrest Services at the company’s recent quarterly employee luncheon. The funds will be used to help build a stronger community by increasing the number of clients served by Metrocrest Services, as well improve the quality and reach of its services and programs.

    “We are grateful for the work that Metrocrest Services does in this community and are honored to be able to support the building of their new headquarters,” said Bennett McEvoy, CEO of Western Extrusions.

    “Western Extrusions has been a long-time supporter of the work of Metrocrest Services,” said Tracy Eubanks, CEO of Metrocrest Services. “Their employees have been here helping us in our food pantry, creating meals for our Sack Summer Hunger program, conducting toy and coat drives, and a multitude of other assistance. Western Extrusions is a company that truly cares about its community and the people here.”

    Metrocrest Services, a non-profit social services agency serving Carrollton, promotes well-being and independence through programs for individuals, families and seniors that lead to self-sufficiency and foster independence. The organization’ programs include rent and utility bill assistance, financial and budgeting assistance, food pantry, employment coaching and transportation, minor home repairs and home-delivered meals to benefit seniors. Additionally, Metrocrest provides programs focused on children including holiday gifts and summer food.

    A new home for Metrocrest Services is expected to open in the spring of 2023. It will allow the agency to bring all of its services under one roof, creating convenient access for clients and volunteers alike with the largest expansion the non-profit has had in its 50-year history.

    The new campus of Metrocrest Services will be located on 4.6 acres of property near the intersection of Josey Lane and Belt Line Road in Carrollton. A 48,000-square-foot facility will become a hub for all of the agency’s daily operations, including providing access to nutritious food, workforce development and financial literacy, rent and utility assistance, senior services and other programs for individuals, families and seniors that lead to self-sufficiency and foster independence.

    The campus will also include shared space for complementary service providers to support clients from one central location and a volunteer center for greater opportunities for community engagement. Bringing all Metrocrest Services programs under one roof, the new campus will allow for improved efficiency in all operations, and will house the expanded programs that the non-profit has launched to meet today’s elevated need while planning for the future.

    The new headquarters is funded by donors including Western Extrusions. Headquartered in Carrollton, the company is a national leader in the manufacturing of extruded aluminum products for critical infrastructure industries such as class 8 trucks, electric vehicles, truck trailers, utility scale solar power, electrical transmission, and numerous commercial construction products.

    In addition to the gift from Western Extrusions, Metrocrest Services has been issued a challenge grant from the Mabee Foundation for contributions raised by July 2022.