The over-the-top news is that no new cancellations/reschedules/postponements/whatevers were announced today. Enjoy the great news! On the other hand, numerous May fundraisers are holding their collective nonprofit breaths that the Thursday, April 30, restrictions end and life will go on as normal for fundraising. Unfortunately, that hopeful wish sounds just like that … [Read more...] about March 31 Update – No Developments Except The Projections Of What Lies Ahead
Get Up And Get Doing: Use This Time To Learn Some Useful Life Lessons
You’ve got to hand it to the experts when it comes to advice. SMU Professor/Chair of Psychology/Child Rearing Expert George Holden came up with a great “Get Up and Get Doing” idea to fill the “at-home” time with kids. He suggested that folks should use “this time together to teach life skills: cooking, cleaning, exercising, etc.” It might be a learning lesson for their … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: Use This Time To Learn Some Useful Life Lessons
March 30 Updates On Cancellations, Reschedules And Postponements
Earlier this year April looked like the big fundraising month of the year. However, the coronavirus forced event planners to either shift gears to future dates or to cancel their fundraisers. From today’s notices, it appears that April’s highlights will only be Palm Sunday, Passover and Easter. Here’s today’s rundown: Cancellations Salvation Army D/FW Command’s … [Read more...] about March 30 Updates On Cancellations, Reschedules And Postponements
MySweetKindness: Abby Hoak-Morton
According to Abby Hoak-Morton, Tuesday, March 24, was a heartwarming day as the Cristo Rey Dallas campus was opened for a food bank and school supplies event, in partnership with North Texas Food Bank and Catholic Charities. More than 155 boxes of food and 100+ bags of school supplies were distributed to members of the Cristo Rey Dallas and Pleasant Grove … [Read more...] about MySweetKindness: Abby Hoak-Morton
Bumbershoot And Galoshes Advisory: Tomorrow Is Gonna Be A Wet One With Reduced Testings
Hope you enjoyed the weekend's walk-about weather, because Monday is gonna be a 180-degree turn. In the wake of the tornadic weather that hit Jonesboro, Arkansas, Saturday, North Texas will have some grumbles and rumbles tomorrow. Staying true to the past and being prepared for lots of drip-drops, thunder and weather warnings from area weather-casters, tell the pooches just … [Read more...] about Bumbershoot And Galoshes Advisory: Tomorrow Is Gonna Be A Wet One With Reduced Testings
March 27 Cancellations, Postponements, Reschedules and Virtual Activities
North Texas has trudged through another battle week against coronavirus. But today there’s good news. About time! The North Texas nonprofits are looking to the future and scheduling activities to the fall. In addition to the ahead-of-the-times North Texas Cares program, the hardworking area nonprofits are looking to summer and fall regrouping and thriving. Here is today's … [Read more...] about March 27 Cancellations, Postponements, Reschedules and Virtual Activities
North Texas Cares Brings Together Local Foundations And United Ways For Area Nonprofits
While some folks had hoped yesterday’s “Thinking Globally, Acting Locally, Philanthropy Responds” online panel would provide instant solutions for the disasters hitting their nonprofits, a true gem was discussed — North Texas Cares. Since the coronavirus swept area fundraising efforts into oblivion, Communities Foundation of Texas and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, … [Read more...] about North Texas Cares Brings Together Local Foundations And United Ways For Area Nonprofits
MySweetKindness: Fredye Factor
According to Fredye Factor, I was at the grocery store in the quick checkout line and an elderly African American man was in front of me. He had a big jar of peanut butter, a loaf of bread, and a gallon of water. I stepped up and said I wanted to pay for his groceries. He was startled, but said "God bless you." As I was going to my car, I heard many people saying, “Thank … [Read more...] about MySweetKindness: Fredye Factor
March 26 Updates On Cancellations And Reschedulings
Like their neighbors, North Texan nonprofits are suffering from the blight of coronavirus. There are nonprofits that will either not survive this situation or they’ll bond together with like programs to help those in need. Today’s collection of cancellations and reschedules have wiped the calendar of any fundraising activities past Easter. They include the … [Read more...] about March 26 Updates On Cancellations And Reschedulings
Get Up and Get Doing: Morning Eye Opener
Before brewing that first cup of coffee or even brushing your teeth, take your temperature. If it’s normal, you just told yourself that you're symptom-free. But if you do have a fever, you should check for other symptoms (i.e., cough, tiredness, shortness of breath) as well. If some are present, contact your area’s hotline: Collin County: 211, select option 6 … [Read more...] about Get Up and Get Doing: Morning Eye Opener
March 25 Updates On Cancellations And A Hopeful Virtual Rescheduling
North Texan nonprofits are continuing to take major hits thanks to the evolving coronavirus. The latest batch of developments includes only cancellations and a hopeful virtual auction. Canceled Nexus Recovery Center Auxiliary’s Luncheon scheduled for Monday, April 6 Family Compass’ 2020 North Star Luncheon scheduled for Monday, April 27 Fort Worth’s Mayfest … [Read more...] about March 25 Updates On Cancellations And A Hopeful Virtual Rescheduling