Thanks to COVID-19 precautions, folks have had to adapt to new ways of living, working and playing together. You used to get together with pals at a patio bar for drinks. Now you Facetime or Zoom. Some North Texas nonprofits have had to change their POA from the traditional gathering of hundreds or thousands to rally awareness and funds. They’ve undertaken virtual … [Read more...] about 2020 Red Balloon Run And Ride For Children’s To Virtually Take Place Saturday, April 25
Canceled Event SOS – Dallas Afterschool’s Recess
According to Dallas Afterschool CEO Christina Hanger, Recess, the signature fundraising event for Dallas Afterschool was cancelled due to concerns over COVID-19. This unique fundraiser designed to help adults “return to the playground” was scheduled for March 27th at The Empire Room where we were expecting over 300 attendees. Proceeds from Recess benefit our work … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS – Dallas Afterschool’s Recess
Celebrate Easter By Sniffing The Neighborhood Roses And Sharing A Smile And A Wave
It’s Easter weekend like none in the past. There will be no folks wearing their Sunday best at church services, no traditional parade of pooches at Turtle Creek Park nor an egg search in the Arboretum’s Jonsson Color Garden. Perhaps it’s just as well. In addition to North Texans staying in place because of COVID-19, the forecast is rain starting Saturday. But Sunday … [Read more...] about Celebrate Easter By Sniffing The Neighborhood Roses And Sharing A Smile And A Wave
Canceled Event SOS: Equest’s “An Evening In Old Hollywood” Gala
According to Equest CEO Lili Kellogg, For 39 years, Equest has enhanced the lives of children and adults with diverse needs using horses to bring hope and healing through equine assisted activities and therapies. In response to the regulations set by government agencies, we cancelled our largest fundraiser, Equest’s 2020 Gala, “An Evening in Old Hollywood,” scheduled … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Equest’s “An Evening In Old Hollywood” Gala
April 9 Updates Of Cancellations And Reschedules
It’s been nearly a week since nonprofits were reporting painful changes in their spring fundraisers. With fingers crossed, it was hoped that the COVID-19 event victimizations were over. Alas, they weren’t. But the good news is that there was just one cancellation and two rescheduled to report today. Canceled Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Dallas Wine Opener scheduled for … [Read more...] about April 9 Updates Of Cancellations And Reschedules
MySweetKindness: Madeline Yeaman
According to Madeline Yeaman, SPCA of Texas volunteer Jorja Williams has been spending her free time being friendly to felines at the shelter. Using recycled cardboard boxes, paper, string and a lot of creativity, Jorja create one-of-a-kind cat houses that make shelters cats feel a little more at home. The amount of time, effort and love that she puts into each and every … [Read more...] about MySweetKindness: Madeline Yeaman
Get Up and Get Doing: What’s Up In Your Family Tree
Normally, a family get together takes place around the holidays. But thanks to the COVID-19, an extended time with relatives has resulted. Plus you might have been hearing from folks that you hadn’t seen or heard from since you were a kid at your granny’s annual 4th of July celebration. Instead of trying to explain to your children how your spouse’s great grandfather was … [Read more...] about Get Up and Get Doing: What’s Up In Your Family Tree
JUST IN: Cece Smith To Succeed Sanjiv Yajnik As Dallas Symphony Association Board Chair
Looking ahead to life AC (After Coronavirus), the Dallas Symphony Association’s leadership for fall 2021 has been announced. Music-loving Cece Smith will be taking over the reins of leadership from current DSA Chair Sanjiv Yajnik, who has been at the helm of the organization since 2017. According to Dallas Symphony Orchestra Ross Perot President/CEO Kim Noltemy, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Cece Smith To Succeed Sanjiv Yajnik As Dallas Symphony Association Board Chair
Canceled Event SOS: Family Gateway’s Day To Play
According to Family Gateway President/CEO Ellen Magnis, During this time of increased need, we had to cancel our spring fundraiser, Day to Play, which was expected to have more than 500 attendees. We already spent significant resources in preparation for this event, including deposits for vendors, and will only get a small portion of those funds back. Unless it is … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Family Gateway’s Day To Play
Get Up And Get Doing: Practice Photo Perfection
Remember when you were out and about with your pals at fundraisers having photos taken and doing selfies? Sure, you do. Some shots made you look terrific and others had you looking like you were in a police lineup. Why not take some time off from being a social-distancing Spartan and have some fun by brushing up on your photogenic skills? Did you know the perfect spot to be in … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: Practice Photo Perfection
Passover Is A Time To Remember The “Journey From Slavery To Freedom” During This Time Of Loss Of Freedom
Wednesday night at sunset (7:52 p.m.), the Jewish celebration of Passover will commence honoring the “journey from slavery to freedom” from the Egyptian pharaoh in 1513 B.C. According to the Book of Exodus, the celebration resulted from the Lord’s “smoting the land of Egypt” including the final plague — the killing of the first born. To spare the Jewish children, the … [Read more...] about Passover Is A Time To Remember The “Journey From Slavery To Freedom” During This Time Of Loss Of Freedom