It's been interesting to read the responses from the Make-Believe-Benefactors. Surprisingly the arts, education and environmental causes were not as pressing as health, first responders and the needy.An email arrived in the MySweetCharity mailbox that described the thought process that many people experienced:"Being on several boards and with a history of raising money for … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity’s Make-Believe-Benefactor: You
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MySweetCharity’s Make-Believe-Benefactor: Jan Strimple
"I would endorse my check to Mayor Tom Leppert, and ask him to distribute it in the following way: $ 250,000 to plant more trees in our city. We need their beauty!$ 500,000 to Girls, Inc. Their programs alter the thought processes and therefore the futures of thousands of young women in our area. Raising the horizons of possibility of under-privileged youth directly impacts … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity’s Make-Believe-Benefactor: Jan Strimple
MySweetCharity’s Make-Believe-Benefactor: Lynn McBee
"I would give $1million to the capital campaign that will soon launch to build a new Residential Treatment Center for The Letot Center. The Letot Center is the central system for runaway youth and their families in Dallas County. With the growing human trafficking and sex trade problems, I believe it is critical that this facility be built now to give these girls somewhere … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity’s Make-Believe-Benefactor: Lynn McBee
MySweetCharity’s Make-Believe-Benefactor: Lee Bailey
"Would that I did! Actually, even the thought of it is daunting. Someone once said to me that there are no undeserving charities and that you have to choose wisely. Dallas has been blessed with many kind, and generous, benefactors to a multitude of charitable recipients. But, your question, Ms. Sweet Charity, has drawn my thought to our First Responders*. Whether we, as … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity’s Make-Believe-Benefactor: Lee Bailey
MySweetCharity’s Make-Believe-Benefactor: Andrew Stevens
"I'd give it to the Dallas Film Commission as a city subsidy to attract all of the ancillary revenues film and TV production bring to a community and large and small businesses. Perhaps this would be a beginning which would allow our city and state to compete with neighboring state subsidies which attract most productions." -Andrew Stevens … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity’s Make-Believe-Benefactor: Andrew Stevens
MySweetCharity’s Make-Believe-Benefactor: Lee Ann White
"I would make my check payable to the Phoenix House of Dallas, due to their commitment toward saving as many young lives as possible from the helpless consequences caused by addiction. I would hope my gift would help this important and life-changing organization rescue children and young adults who were born into the patterns of addiction and into a home where drugs and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity’s Make-Believe-Benefactor: Lee Ann White
MySweetCharity’s Make-Believe-Benefactor: Wick Allison
"I would direct it to the St Vincent de Paul Society, because 99% of donations go directly to the deserving poor through a city-wide network of volunteers who visit and vet recipients personally." -Wick Allison … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity’s Make-Believe-Benefactor: Wick Allison
MySweetCharity’s Make-Believe-Benefactor: Christopher Wynn
"On the human side, I would present that check to The Bridge, Dallas' homeless assistance center. I became more aware of this group after Shannon Wynne's fundraiser for them at The Moth. I also recall that as of last month they were facing a $200,000 budget shortfall for the year and could use the boost. On the creature side, I would give those funds to the SPCA of Texas. My … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity’s Make-Believe-Benefactor: Christopher Wynn
MySweetCharity’s Make-Believe-Benefactor: Barbara Daseke
"There are so many worthy causes, it would be hard to decide. I think I would endorse my check to the Water Tower Theatre in Addison. This theater continuously wins praise and awards. Their performances are always sold out and their outreach program is wonderful. There is no room for growth in their current theater building. I feel my check would go a long ways to realize … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity’s Make-Believe-Benefactor: Barbara Daseke
MySweetCharity’s Make-Believe-Benefactor: Ron Chapman
"I would endorse the check to Ruth Collins Altshuler and let her make the decisions as she does so well with her own million dollar checks. (Answer #2) I would endorse the check to Ross Perot knowing he'd make certain the monies did the most good....and he'd follow up to confirm that he's right. (Answer #3) I would endorse the check over to the Visiting Nurses … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity’s Make-Believe-Benefactor: Ron Chapman
MySweetCharity’s Make-Believe-Benefactor: Carmaleta Whiteley
"If I had a million dollars I would donate it to the Alzheimer’s Association, because no one needs to be alone when managing care for someone with dementia. The National Association has a help line 1-800-271-3900 that operates 24 hour hours a day, seven days a week in 140 languages. The staff is highly trained and knowledgeable about all aspects of Alzheimer’s from memory … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity’s Make-Believe-Benefactor: Carmaleta Whiteley