Altrusa DFW
Impacting Over 14,000 Lives Yearly Through Hands-On Service
Altrusa DFW Foundation is a local non-profit 501(c)3 community service organization, with membership open to all. Our primary focus is on hunger and literacy among children, women, and families in need.
Altrusa DFW's Annual Impact on Local DFW Communities
$72,000
$110,000
Value of food donated to several local food pantries and ISDs in 2023
Approximate total economic value of Altrusa DFW’s contributions to our community (exclusive of volunteers’ time)
2,500+
Volunteer hours given to our community by our members (low estimate)
14,000+
Number of lives impacted through all of our community service projects contributions in one year
11,000+
Books provided at no cost to local children to encourage literacy excitement
14 Tons
Of food collected through our 2023 Red Bag Food Drive.
Our Signature Service Projects
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Holiday Hunger Project
Collecting thousands of pounds of food through our Red Bag Food Drive and providing food baskets to numerous CISD support staff.
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Back to School Literacy Project
Supplying new backpacks filled with school supplies to students in need, plus handing out thousands of free books to encourage literacy
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Filling the Gap Project
Providing essential personal, baby, and household items , plus socks, underwear, and books to those who need a hand up.
Upcoming Altrusa DFW Events
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Giving Tuesday
December 3rd
Altrusa DFW plans to participate in Giving Tuesday. If you are interested in supporting us, please click the “Donate” button. Giving Tuesday in a collaborative global movement of generosity, encouraging individuals, companies, and other organizations to give back to others.
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Holiday Hunger Project
December 15, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m at Carroll Senior High School Parking Lot
Altrusa DFW will be creating 160 gift baskets for CISD’s hourly staff—including cafeteria, maintenance, janitorial, and grounds teams—and we need your help on December 15th to make it happen!
Many Thanks to
our Sponsors and Supporters
Altrusa DFW is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families. Focusing strongly on children and women, through our hunger and literacy initiatives we strive to make a positive impact in our community. Join us in our mission to create a brighter future for those in need!