Saturday evening will be a very special occasion for many. For some it will be attending midnight church services. For members of the Jewish religion, sunset will commence the eight days and nights of Hanukkah (aka Festival of Lights). With the use of a menorah, a candle is lit after dark each night by the shamash and placed in a doorway or window. On each following night an … [Read more...] about The Eight Days And Nights Of Hanukkah Begin At Sunset Saturday
MySweetWishList: MySweetCharity
North Texas’ nonprofit old timers and newcomers made their wishes known in the MySweetWishList series for the past weeks. Hopefully, you had time to check one, two or all of them out. And just maybe you were able to come through for one of them. At MySweetCharity we have a wish, too. It is that if you couldn’t make one of the nonprofit's wishes come true immediately, … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: MySweetCharity
MySweetWishList: Young Women’s Preparatory Network
According to Young Women’s Preparatory Network CEO Lynn McBee, “The one wish I have for Young Women’s Preparatory Network for this Christmas, is that we would receive several $2,500 gifts that we can use to provide SAT/ ACT preparation classes for our young women at our schools across Texas. These classes are but one of the many resources we provide our students during … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Young Women’s Preparatory Network
MySweetWishList: C.C. Young
According to C. C. Young Vice President of Development Sharon Ballew, “My wish this holiday season is that the community will join together and participate in the 2nd Annual Carry the Torch 5K and Fun Run on Friday, March 3, benefiting the C. C. Young Cares program. The program provides flash frozen, heart-healthy meals to seniors in in need throughout the Dallas … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: C.C. Young
MySweetWishList: AIDS Services Of Dallas
According to AIDS Services of Dallas CEO Don Maison, “As the saying goes, “There’s no place like home for the holidays.” Now imagine not having a home for the holidays – or any time of the year. No place for shelter, for warmth, for safety, for a hot meal. Our holiday wish is to provide a home for the 122 economically disadvantaged individuals living with HIV/AIDS who … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: AIDS Services Of Dallas
The Two-Day “Christmas Is For Children Radiothon” Resulted In A Record-Breaking $1,262,704 For Children’s Health
KLUV’s Jody Dean seemed to put an extra "oomph” in this year's two-day "Christmas is for Children Radiothon." Perhaps it was because he will have his first granddaughter born this April. And that “oomph” on Thursday, December 8, and Friday, December 9, at Children’s Medical Center resulted in a record-breaking sweet deal — a check for $1,262,704 for Children's … [Read more...] about The Two-Day “Christmas Is For Children Radiothon” Resulted In A Record-Breaking $1,262,704 For Children’s Health
MySweetWishList: Dallas CASA
According to Dallas CASA Executive Director and President Kathleen LaValle, "Sixteen-year-old Daniella grew up in a chaotic environment filled with drinking, domestic violence, poverty and hopelessness. Up to 16 people lived in her tiny, wood-frame house at one time. "Daniella was removed from home after her mother was arrested for driving drunk with Daniella’s four … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Dallas CASA
MySweetWishList: Cars For Kids
According to Cars for Kids COO Malcolm Wentworth, “My wish is for everyone to have a safe and happy holiday season and for all our students to come back to school after the holidays ready to continue their journey. We need your help more than ever in order to help make this journey a success. Our ask is simple, donate your old vehicle in any condition to Texans Can Cars … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Cars For Kids
MySweetWishList: CancerBlows
According to Ryan Anthony Foundation Co-Founder Niki Anthony, “CancerBlows was meant to be a once-in-as-life time musical event bringing together legendary trumpet players in a special concert and after party. The event sold out and raised substantial money for Multiple Myeloma patients and research via the Ryan Anthony Foundation. “My husband, Ryan Anthony, principal … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: CancerBlows
MySweetWishList: Homeward Bound
According to Homeward Bound Executive Director Douglas Denton, “Homeward Bound, Inc., a nonprofit Dallas drug, alcohol and mental health treatment center, is asking for support for its share of the costs of a training for and presentation of a free storytelling program at the Bath House Cultural Center on the evening of Friday, January 6. Clients and former clients who … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Homeward Bound
MySweetWishList: Interfaith Family Services
According to Interfaith Family Services’ Board of Directors Chair Ashley Blanchette, "As the chair of Interfaith Family Services’ Board of Directors and as a mom, I was shocked to learn that Dallas now leads the nation in child poverty. While many of us are blessed to enjoy a warm meal, a bed to call our own and the knowledge our children will have gifts to open … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Interfaith Family Services