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About MCTFThe Mass Care Task Force (MCTF) is a collaboration between the American Red Cross North Texas Region, the Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command, the North Texas Food Bank, and VolunteerNow. The collaborative effort was established in 2006 in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita to maximize the disaster-related services provided by the four nonprofit agencies.
Governmental organizations are charged with the protection of life, limb and property during major disasters. That’s why the MCTF was created. We address humanitarian needs resulting from major disasters. We are activated only when a catastrophic disaster occurs that affects 250,000 individuals and 37,500 need shelter. In times of disaster, MCTF supports immediate food, shelter, volunteers, communication and management. Each organization’s primary disaster responsibilities relate to their general areas of expertise. VolunteerNow recruits and assigns volunteers needed to assist in mass care relief efforts, the American Red Cross recruits and trains volunteers to manage shelter operations, the North Texas Food Bank provides food and drink, and the Salvation Army prepares and serves meals. |
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MCTF PresentationTestimony before the Texas House Select Committee on Emergency Preparedness, presented by Captain Michele Matthews of the Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command. |
MCTF Partners
American Red Cross North Texas Region
The American Red Cross in North Texas shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, visit www.redcross.org/DFW.
North Texas Food Bank
The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is a top-ranked nonprofit hunger-relief organization that sources, packages and distributes food through a diverse network of more than 400 feeding partners including food pantries and community organizations across 13 North Texas counties. The organization also provides food to children, seniors and families through various direct-delivery programs, including mobile pantries. In its last fiscal year, the NTFB provided access to nearly 137 million nutritious meals, a 9% percent increase over the prior year. The North Texas Food Bank is designated a 4-Star Exceptional organization by Charity Navigator based on its governance, integrity, and financial stability. NTFB is a member of Feeding America (feedingamerica.org), the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization. For more information, visit www.ntfb.org.
The Salvation Army of North Texas
The Salvation Army is a worldwide Christian organization that in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex provides more than 70 different programs and services to help make life better for individuals and families. Services include: substance abuse treatment, homeless shelters, life-skills classes, non-perishable food, and Christmas gifts for children, disaster relief, domestic violence programs, emergency financial assistance, after-school programs, summer day camps, computer training, senior citizens services and low-cost youth sports leagues. The Salvation Army’s religious and social service activities serve millions of men, women and children in more than 100 nations around the world. Volunteers, contributors, and other supporters make the services possible in local communities across the country. For more information, visit www.salvationarmynorthtexas.org www.salvationarmynorthtexas.org
VolunteerNow
VolunteerNow serves as the hub of volunteerism in North Texas. In a typical year, VolunteerNow mobilized 310,000 volunteers who gave 1.6 million hours to 3,500 local nonprofits, driving a $46 million economic impact for the region. VOLY.org, powered by VolunteerNow, is the 24/7 connection between volunteers and local service opportunities. As a national thought leader in volunteerism and one of the largest volunteer centers in the country, VolunteerNow provides a wide range of programs and services that build capacity for nonprofits. For more information, visit www.volnow.org.
The American Red Cross in North Texas shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, visit www.redcross.org/DFW.
North Texas Food Bank
The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is a top-ranked nonprofit hunger-relief organization that sources, packages and distributes food through a diverse network of more than 400 feeding partners including food pantries and community organizations across 13 North Texas counties. The organization also provides food to children, seniors and families through various direct-delivery programs, including mobile pantries. In its last fiscal year, the NTFB provided access to nearly 137 million nutritious meals, a 9% percent increase over the prior year. The North Texas Food Bank is designated a 4-Star Exceptional organization by Charity Navigator based on its governance, integrity, and financial stability. NTFB is a member of Feeding America (feedingamerica.org), the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization. For more information, visit www.ntfb.org.
The Salvation Army of North Texas
The Salvation Army is a worldwide Christian organization that in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex provides more than 70 different programs and services to help make life better for individuals and families. Services include: substance abuse treatment, homeless shelters, life-skills classes, non-perishable food, and Christmas gifts for children, disaster relief, domestic violence programs, emergency financial assistance, after-school programs, summer day camps, computer training, senior citizens services and low-cost youth sports leagues. The Salvation Army’s religious and social service activities serve millions of men, women and children in more than 100 nations around the world. Volunteers, contributors, and other supporters make the services possible in local communities across the country. For more information, visit www.salvationarmynorthtexas.org www.salvationarmynorthtexas.org
VolunteerNow
VolunteerNow serves as the hub of volunteerism in North Texas. In a typical year, VolunteerNow mobilized 310,000 volunteers who gave 1.6 million hours to 3,500 local nonprofits, driving a $46 million economic impact for the region. VOLY.org, powered by VolunteerNow, is the 24/7 connection between volunteers and local service opportunities. As a national thought leader in volunteerism and one of the largest volunteer centers in the country, VolunteerNow provides a wide range of programs and services that build capacity for nonprofits. For more information, visit www.volnow.org.
Who Funds MCTF?
The Mass Care Task Force is funded through individuals, foundations and corporate support. The following organizations and individuals have provided substantial financial support to enable us to build a level of preparedness and the capability to effectively and efficiently respond to disaster. Their sponsorships demonstrate their leadership in our North Texas community. To learn how your organization can support the Mass Care Task Force, please contact us.
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$1,000,000
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$100,000 – 999,999
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Up to $99,999
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