Habitat for Humanity marks North Texas Giving Day in Dallas [Video]

Communities Foundation of Texas will mark “North Texas Giving Day” Thursday with 3,000 organizations participating in the event to drive donations.

North Texas Giving Day started Sept. 1 and has already raised $17 million with a goal of $60 million.

To raise awareness, volunteers with Habitat for Humanity held a building event at a lot in southern Dallas.

“We’re not giving anything out, we’re giving a hand up,” says Dallas Habitat Chief Executive Ashley Brundage. “We’re helping them into that first home so they can build wealth for their family.”

Families who receive homes through Habitat for Humanity must participate in the building process. They will also go through financial training classes, and counseling and learn how to make repairs.

Wednesday, 40 volunteers from Richardson-based Lennox joined the build.

“It’s great for the community, it’s great for employees, good for team-building,” says Chief Executive Alok Maskara. “It’s also good for us to see how a home gets constructed.”

Maskara …