Is a Giving Tuesday Campaign on Facebook Worth It?

In 2021, Facebook announced that it would match donor gifts on Giving Tuesday. And the people rejoiced! Until all the matching funds were allocated in seconds. Yes, seconds. Seven million dollars of allocated matched funds were gone in seconds. Facebook’s response? “Wow, that was fast!” This undoubtedly left a bad taste in the mouths of […]

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“Just One” Documentary Earns Second Laurel

The San Antonio Film Festival (SAFILM) chose our client’s short documentary, “Just One” as an Official Selection at this year’s film festival. I had the honor to speak on behalf of the work and the incredible young people featured. We are beyond excited and proud of the work created for our client, Collective Action for Youth. […]

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Youth Talk Life After Foster Care, Juvenile Detention in New Documentary, “Just One”

Dieter Cantu and Angel Jackson re-live the single police encounter that forever changed their lives. Now they’re demanding change and helping other dual-status youths live productive lives. CYPRESS, Texas – Sept. 22, 2021 — All it takes is just one encounter to change a young person’s life forever. Especially the lives of black and brown children. This single […]

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PrettyWork Documentary ‘What Mercy Looks Like’ Earns Second Laurel

  ‘What Mercy Looks Like’ has earned a second laurel! The short documentary about the volunteers who came to help Houstonians rebuild after Hurricane Harvey was selected for showing at the 24th San Antonio Film Festival. The project that started out as a promo reel for Vineyard Mercy Response has far exceeded the couples’ expectations. […]

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