Texas universities, nonprofits surprised by more than $100 million in gifts
MacKenzie Scott, author and philanthropist, gives historic donations to organizations across the country
Irene Johnson, district executive director for Frisco Family YMCA and Plano Family YMCA, organizes gallons of disinfectant cleaner as workers packed essentials goods for families in need at the Moorland Family YMCA in Dallas. MacKenzie Scott, author and philanthropist, donated $10 million to the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas.(Ben Torres / Special Contributor)
This year, the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas had to permanently shut down three of its locations and lay off 120 people.
But the community needs only grew as the nonprofit spent much of 2020 helping others through the pandemic by distributing food and nearly 500 computers. Just this week, staff filled up boxes with turkeys, cranberries, corn and other holiday meal essentials.