The recent COVID-19 cases have been rising and falling and rising like a hyper cheerleader since September started. But most folks are too busy trying to adjust to the new world of education. Pity the parents who are having to make the Solomon decision on how to school their youngster(s) and/or whether extra-curricular activities are all systems go or no-go. In the meantime, … [Read more...] about September 21 Update: Cancellations, Going Virtual And Postponed To 2021
MySweetEssential: Society Of St. Vincent De Paul Of North Texas
According to Society Of St. Vincent De Paul Of North Texas CEO Michael Pazzaglini, The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of North Texas provides emergency assistance to people in need in the forms of rent, utilities, food, clothing, furnishings, and medications. In addition, SVdP provides systemic change programs that address after-school education, low-interest loans to … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Society Of St. Vincent De Paul Of North Texas
Aware Dallas Is Charging Ahead With Plans For 2021 Aware Affair’s “Celebrate The Moments”
Despite the cancellation of the 2020 Aware Affair, Aware Dallas President Barbara Glass has already started regrouping for 2021. She has revealed that the annual fundraising Aware Affair's “Celebrate The Moments” would honor Barbara Sypult with the Inaugural Founders Award and Gail Plummer with the Amy Osler Spirit of Education Leadership Award, who were to have been celebrated … [Read more...] about Aware Dallas Is Charging Ahead With Plans For 2021 Aware Affair’s “Celebrate The Moments”
A Gentle Reminder: Rosh Hashanah Begins This Evening
At 7:29 p.m. this evening the Jewish New Year — Rosh Hashanah — begins. One of Judaism’s holiest days, it commemorates the creation of the world and kicks off a ten-day period of introspection and repentance that culminates in the Yom Kippur holiday (Sunday, September 27 through Monday, September 28), also known as the Day of Atonement.” While Rosh Hashanah ends Sunday, … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Rosh Hashanah Begins This Evening
MySweetEssential: Rainbow Days
According to Rainbow Days CEO Tiffany Beaudine, As COVID-19 impacts our world, we have all been feeling its effects. Although our experiences during this pandemic may vary, we are all experiencing a great deal of uncertainty and stress in our lives, families and communities. For the at-risk and homeless children whom Rainbow Days serves, these feelings of insecurity … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Rainbow Days
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Continues To Raise Support By Growing Memberships and Non-Stop Fundraising
While countless North Texas nonprofits have been slammed by the loss of fundraising events, the Equest Women’s Auxiliary has trotted ahead in growing its funds through old-fashioned ways. Despite the cancellation of its annual fashion show/luncheon, Auxiliary President Tiffany Divis has been mustering up memberships. Thanks to adding eight new Lifetime members this year, the … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Continues To Raise Support By Growing Memberships and Non-Stop Fundraising
7th Annual Fashion Notes Luncheon And Style Show Will Be An In-Person Fundraiser
While many traditional events have gone the virtual route during the rest of 2020, Dallas Symphony Orchestra League President Anne Ligon, Fashion Notes Luncheon And Style Show Chairs Karen Cox and Honorary Co-Chairs Claire Catrino and Cile McCormick are charging ahead with an in-person event. Plans call for the 7th annual fundraiser to get underway at the Fairmont Dallas … [Read more...] about 7th Annual Fashion Notes Luncheon And Style Show Will Be An In-Person Fundraiser
Now You’ve Gone And Exceeded All Past North Texas Giving Day Records With More Than $58.8M
Whoa! Talk about a finish. At the stroke of midnight, North Texas Giving Day crossed the finish line with more than $58.8M benefiting 3,242 area nonprofits plus 22,866 folks pledging 685,175 volunteer hours. While the top five nonprofits jockeyed for the numero uno spot on the Leaderboard, there were some interesting races in other areas. For instance, while The … [Read more...] about Now You’ve Gone And Exceeded All Past North Texas Giving Day Records With More Than $58.8M
2020 North Texas Giving Day Leaderboard Is Busting With More than $42M Thanks To 145,000 Generous Donors
With the final six hours still to go, North Texas Giving Day is continuing its march to show the world that despite COVID-19 North Texas generosity is a global success story. At 6 p.m. the NTGD tally was passing the $42M marker benefiting more than 3,000 nonprofits. If you haven’t checked the Leaderboard, you’ve missed some changes among the leaders. Folks, this is … [Read more...] about 2020 North Texas Giving Day Leaderboard Is Busting With More than $42M Thanks To 145,000 Generous Donors
2020 North Texas Giving Day Charges Ahead Breaking Its Own Records
Whatever North Texas Giving Day quarterback Susan Swan Smith is taking, it’s scoring touchdowns across the NTGD Leaderboard. Within just six hours of being alive and kicking this morning, the annual mega-fundraiser is continuing to beat its own past headline-making successes. And all this record-breaking is being done virtually, without in-person activities! At high noon … [Read more...] about 2020 North Texas Giving Day Charges Ahead Breaking Its Own Records
Dallas Museum Of Art Board Of Trustees’ 2020-2021 Officers And New Members Revealed
Dallas Museum of Art’s Board of Trustees is not letting COVID-19 slow them down. In planning for the DMA’s future, the officers and new trustees were just announced. The Board’s Nominating Committee Chair Catherine Rose Marcus revealed that the Board’s chair for an additional two-year term will be William M. Lamont Jr., joined by Catherine as president, Victor … [Read more...] about Dallas Museum Of Art Board Of Trustees’ 2020-2021 Officers And New Members Revealed