A Community Thrives awards $55,000 in grants to Middle Tennessee nonprofits Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean
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Twelve Middle Tennessee nonprofit organizations received a total of $55,000 in grants from A Community Thrives, a grantmaking and crowd-funding program from the USA TODAY Network.
The twelve Middle Tennessee organizations were recipients of local operating grants, which ranged from $2,500 to $10,000. Nationwide, 180 local operating grants ranging from $2,500 to $35,000 were awarded.
The merit-based grants were awarded to organizations serving local people to support general operating expenses. The organizations had to demonstrate local community building and meet crowd-sourced fundraising goals.
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Fifty Two Dallas Presents: Drive in Christmas Double Feature One Arts Plaza in Dallas Arts District
Dec. 18 Free with a toy donation
Enjoy screenings of
Home Alone and
How the Grinch Stole Christmas from the comfort of your car. After registering online, admission is free, but all guests must bring at least one toy, all of which will be donated to families in need.