Today is not only a new day in a new year, it’s also the first day of CitySquare’s change of leadership. Longtime leader/CEO Larry James has a new role as CEO Emeritus. Taking over the position of CitySquare’s CEO is COO/President John Siburt, who joined CitySquare in 2012. According to John, “I know that I have some mighty big shoes to fill, but Larry has been an incredible … [Read more...] about JUST IN: CitySquare CEO Larry James Transitions To CEO Emeritus With COO/President John Siburt Becoming CEO
The Passings Of 2020 North Texas Inspirations
It goes without saying that 2020 established a sorrowful record of deaths since COVID-19 invaded our lives. Within that brief time, coronavirus has become the third leading cause of death in the U.S., with more than 343,000 victims and 27,000+ in Texas to date. The daily tallies have almost numbed the mind to the magnitude of the losses. In addition to the pandemic’s … [Read more...] about The Passings Of 2020 North Texas Inspirations
MySweetWishList: YMCA Of Metropolitan Dallas
According to YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Board Chair Jill Magnuson, “I’m Jill Magnuson, the Director of External Affairs for the Nasher Sculpture Center and a long-time volunteer with the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas. In 2020, I was appointed the Board Chair for the Dallas YMCA, only the second woman in the organization’s 135-year history to serve in this role. “I … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: YMCA Of Metropolitan Dallas
MySweetWishList: Kroger Dallas’ Community Care Hunger
According Kroger Dallas Division Corporate Affairs Manager April Martin, “This holiday I hope the community will join Kroger Dallas Division and the Kroger Co. Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation by supporting our inaugural Community Care Hunger Program, with a goal to provide 5 million meals in partnership with five area food banks, including North Texas Food Bank, Tarrant … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Kroger Dallas’ Community Care Hunger
Dallas Zoo And Highland Capital Management Kick Off The New Year With Penguin Days Special
To greet the new year in typical black-and-white attire are the Dallas Zoo penguins. They’re eager to have everyone come visit the animals that have been staying at home all through the months of the pandemic. Just to show how much they want folks back on the path to visiting, they’ve gotten together with Highland Capital Management to provide a discount special — $8 per person … [Read more...] about Dallas Zoo And Highland Capital Management Kick Off The New Year With Penguin Days Special
MySweetWishList: Southwest Transplant Alliance Foundation
According to Southwest Transplant Alliance Foundation volunteer/transplant recipient Heather Kagel, “I learned about Southwest Transplant Alliance as I was preparing from my lung transplant in 2019. I owe my life to organ donation. “Thanks to a kind organ donor and their selfless family, I was able to receive a double lung transplant in October 2019. Without this life … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Southwest Transplant Alliance Foundation
MySweetWishList: Visiting Nurse Association (VNA)
According to Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Board Member/VNA Advisory Committee Chair/Volunteer Cici Weinmann, “The Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA) Meals on Wheels program provides meals to 4,600 clients throughout the entire 1,000 square miles of Dallas County. Since COVID-19 began, the number of hungry seniors in need of meals has skyrocketed and the numbers … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Visiting Nurse Association (VNA)
December 29 Update: Going Virtual And Going To Be Free
Not everyone has gone on hiatus during the holiday week. There have been a couple of changes on the upcoming fundraising horizon including the following: Going To Be Free Vogel Alcove's Day 1 DFW’s Virtual Experience originally costing $10 is now free Going Virtual The Senior Source’s Spirit of Generations Luncheon scheduled for Friday, January 29, at the … [Read more...] about December 29 Update: Going Virtual And Going To Be Free
MySweetWishList: SPCA Of Texas
According to SPCA of Texas Board of Directors Chair Patricia Villareal, “Tis’ the season to support homeless animals at the SPCA of Texas and make their holiday wishes of finding loving families come true! As this year comes to an end, we are in need of financial donations in order to continue the lifesaving work of rescuing, healing and finding homes for animals in North … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: SPCA Of Texas
MySweetWishlist: The Senior Source
According to The Senior Source Volunteer Ombudsman Charlie Hogge, “The pandemic has worsened isolation for nursing home residents—individuals who already saw few visitors and experienced loneliness. “Around 90 elderly residents at a nursing home in Richardson have come to rely on me for friendship and advocacy. As a certified volunteer with the agency’s Long-Term Care … [Read more...] about MySweetWishlist: The Senior Source
MySweetWishList: The DEC Network
According to The DEC Network Board Member Tracey Altman, “My wish is for donations to The Catalyst Fund, an investment in the entrepreneurial community that gives directly to entrepreneurs. “Close your eyes. Think about taking all the money in your savings out and placing it on a bet. Now imagine the bet is on you. Imagine your idea is exactly what consumers or businesses … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: The DEC Network