While the promise of spring may lie ahead, the bounty of the winter fundraising flourished at Calloway's Nursery. Thanks to its Holiday Poinsettias program that ran from Thursday, November 16, to Monday, December 25, Calloway's President/CEO Marce Ward and VP of Marketing Jennifer Hatalski presented a check for $48,000 to Fort Worth's Lena Pope's President/CEO Ashley Elgin and … [Read more...] about Calloway’s Nursery’s Holiday Poinsettias Program Bloomed Into $48,000 For Lena Pope Home
Childhood
JUST IN: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Dallas County Children’s Non-Profit Beneficiaries Revealed
Yesterday the 2024 Dallas County children’s non-profit finalists were making their final presentations with hopes of becoming the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball beneficiaries. With committee members listening and asking questions of the presenters, it was obvious that the community has some pretty amazing charities supporting its youngsters. Still, a decision had to be made on … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Dallas County Children’s Non-Profit Beneficiaries Revealed
JUST IN: Betty Regard To Receive Dallas CASA’s Caroline Rose Hunt Cherish The Children Award
2024 Cherish the Children Co-Chairs Lisa Tenorio Truppa and Jessilyn Thiboult Wilson have just shared news about the Dallas CASA fundraiser. The longtime Dallas CASA Children's Council child advocates have announced that North Texas philanthropist Betty Regard will be presented with the Caroline Rose Hunt Cherish the Children Award. Taking place at the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Betty Regard To Receive Dallas CASA’s Caroline Rose Hunt Cherish The Children Award
JUST IN: Foster System Survivor Antwone Fisher To Bring His Story To Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon
Each time best-selling author/U.S. Navy veteran/children's rights advocate Antwone Fisher visits North Texas, he leaves behind a trail of inspiration — and an abundance of new best friends. Born in prison and immediately placed in the foster care system, he wrote the 2001 best-seller "Finding Fish: A Memoir" about his journey overcoming abuse and neglect. It was such a hit … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Foster System Survivor Antwone Fisher To Bring His Story To Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon
2024 CASAblanca Will Chase Off The Winter Chills With Games, Grazing And Great Sounds
One of the best ways to ward off the winter chill is Dallas CASA Young Professionals' CASAblanca. This year's version of "A Red Carpet Affair" on Friday, February 2, will fill The Hall on Dragon with the beautiful people playing casino games, cocktailing, grazing on appetizers, claiming prizes and dancing on the dance floor to the sounds of The Special Edition. This … [Read more...] about 2024 CASAblanca Will Chase Off The Winter Chills With Games, Grazing And Great Sounds
MySweetWishList: Dallas CASA
According to Dallas CASA volunteer Ashley Bryan Flores, “My wish for the holidays is that more children who have been abused or neglected and are living in the protective care of the state can focus on just being kids at camps this summer. “In 2022, I was assigned to advocate for two young brothers. I’ll call them Bryson and Kason to protect their privacy. They were 10 … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Dallas CASA
MySweetWishList: Community Partners Of Dallas
According to Community Partners of Dallas President/CEO Joanna Clarke, "As we approach year end, I’m carrying our children in my heart. With 61% of our client population living on less than $14,000 per year, today’s economy has greatly increased their need for support. Kids like Luna and Willow need your help. "'Mommy calls me bad sister,' and pointing at the tiny toddler … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Community Partners Of Dallas
MySweetWishList: Dec My Room North Texas
According to Dec My Room North Texas Director Heather Smith, “Our wish at Dec My Room’s North Texas Chapter is to have the continued support of the North Texas community to sponsor a personalized room for children spending the holidays in the hospital. Our mission to decorate rooms for pediatric patients who are admitted into the hospital for greater than three weeks … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Dec My Room North Texas
MySweetWishList: KidLinks’ 14th Annual Symphony Of Chefs
According to KidLinks 14th Annual Symphony of Chefs Co-Chairs Beanie and Martin Newman, “KidLinks is such a special organization because music has the profound ability to transform and heal, and KidLinks is fully dedicated to the healing transformation music offers children. Since their humble beginnings 40 years ago, KidLinks has impacted more than 420,000 children and … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: KidLinks’ 14th Annual Symphony Of Chefs
MySweetWishList: The Warren Center
According to The Warren Center CEO Amy Spawn, “I'm proud to share that, in our ongoing mission to help children with developmental differences thrive, for the first time ever, a dedicated grandmother has established a scholarship fund in honor of her grandson, called ‘Andrew's Scholarship Fund.’ “Before Andrew was born, he was diagnosed with Down syndrome. Andrew’s … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: The Warren Center
MySweetWishList: Spark!
“According to Spark! volunteer Monica Susman, “I have been working with Spark! since it opened in 2018. I started as a volunteer, became a staff member, and am now back volunteering. The staff is working so hard to bring over 13,000 kids an exciting place to reignite that spark of creativity inherent in all children. “At Spark! we provide more than just crafts. … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Spark!