This afternoon 2023-2024 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas President Kim Quinn, along with La Fiesta Co-Chairs Kay Herring and Courtney Wiles, kicked off plans for the fundraiser at Laura and Wilson Sands’ home. With the house filled with loads of committee members, everything from the theme, the location and the date to the committee chairs were revealed. Kay and Courtney … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023-2024 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Officially Kicks Off “Celebración De La Costa De España”
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2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Frankford Preservation Foundation
According to Frankford Preservation Foundation President Kathy Wells Power, “In 2010, during a careful restoration of the Old Frankford Church in North Dallas, landscape architect Rosa Finsley discovered some native plants in a three-acre field between the historic church and adjacent cemetery. We stopped mowing that area, and in a short time, native plants like big … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Frankford Preservation Foundation
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: My Possibilities
According to My Possibilities Marketing and Communications Manager Rhys Wolf, “My Possibilities (MP) is a nonprofit organization based in North Texas that addresses the challenge of providing educational and vocational opportunities for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). As a widely underserved community, MP aims to enhance the overall … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: My Possibilities
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas Historical Society
According to Dallas Historical Society Executive Director Karl Chiao, “The Dallas Historical Society (DHS) is a 100-year-old non-profit organization founded in 1922, dedicated to collecting, preserving, and exhibiting the heritage of Dallas and Texas history. Located at the Hall of State in Fair Park, DHS seeks to educate and inspire present and future … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas Historical Society
Cotton Bowl And College Football Playoff Foundations Provide $200K Grants For Four Area Non-Profits
It was a decade ago that Heisman Trophy winner/Pro Football Hall of Famer Tim Brown returned to his childhood school, Mount Auburn STEAM Academy, to help the College Football Playoff Foundation "launch and banner program" in order to "support and uplift teachers by focusing on four major areas: recognition, resources, professional development and recruitment … [Read more...] about Cotton Bowl And College Football Playoff Foundations Provide $200K Grants For Four Area Non-Profits
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Camp Summit
According to Camp Summit’s Marketing and Public Relations Manager Marissa Hoiles, “Imagine waking up each day, completely reliant on others for assistance. Every morning, your existence hinges on their help, from getting dressed to preparing a meal. The simple tasks that others take for granted require the constant support of those around you. Throughout your life, … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Camp Summit
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Moncrief Cancer Institute
According to Moncrief Cancer Institute Development Specialist Kelley Snead, “Cancer is a disease that affects us all. From family to friends, we will each witness someone who we know or love suffer as they are diagnosed, treated for, and conquer cancer. But one thing is sure: when we face it together, we can work to end it together. “As an essential part of UT … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Moncrief Cancer Institute
JUST IN: St. V-Day Luncheon And Fashion Show “Love Rises” With Honorary Chairs And Honorees
2023 St. Valentine's Day Luncheon And Fashion Show Co-Chairs Brooke Shelby and Samantha Wortley have just rolled out the slate of honorees for the annual Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Red River fundraiser with the theme of "Saint Valentines Day Luncheon And Fashion Show: Love Rises." The honorees are an all-star St. V-Day lineup including the following: Icon … [Read more...] about JUST IN: St. V-Day Luncheon And Fashion Show “Love Rises” With Honorary Chairs And Honorees
United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas Board And Foundation Leadership and New Members Revealed
The United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas and its foundation have a slate of new officers, committee chairs and board members for its 2023-2024 fiscal year. According to United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas McDermott-Templeton President /CEO Jennifer Sampson, “The region’s top business and community leaders continue to reinforce their commitment to creating the access for … [Read more...] about United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas Board And Foundation Leadership and New Members Revealed
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Perot Museum Of Nature And Science
According to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science Vice President of Development Melissa Reddick, “Every September, we have the privilege to witness the transformative impact of Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day on nonprofit organizations throughout Dallas-Fort Worth. This remarkable initiative plays a pivotal role in our region's … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Perot Museum Of Nature And Science
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: PediPlace
According to PediPlace President and CEO Larry Robins, “PediPlace’s mission is making healthcare a reality for every kid! “Health insurance is a luxury that thousands of North Texans do not have, which means thousands of children are potentially going without routine, but important, healthcare. The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2021 American Community Survey states that 16% … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: PediPlace
Operation Kindness “Pivots” With A New Facility Aimed At Assisting Dallas Animal Services
When the SPCA of Texas pulled back on its assistance to abused animals and then shuttered its spay/neuter clinic in southern Dallas, Operation Kindness CEO Ed Jamison leapt into action. The result of Jamison's resolve is the non-profit's new Lifesaving Partnerships Hub at 1771 Terre Colony Court — an 8,000-square-foot leased facility located in a former car dealership near … [Read more...] about Operation Kindness “Pivots” With A New Facility Aimed At Assisting Dallas Animal Services