According to Hope Supply Co. volunteer Darlene Sabawa, When I retired I wanted to volunteer at an organization where my efforts would truly make a difference. I read many wonderful mission statements and here are the inspirational words that drew me to Hope Supply. "During the early 1990's, mothers with babies and children became the fastest growing segment of the homeless … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Hope Supply Co.
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MySweetWishList: Dallas Chamber Symphony
According to Dallas Chamber Symphony volunteer Barbara Vance, The Dallas Chamber Symphony requests support to continue its Twist-on-Risk educational programs for Dallas homeless and at-risk students, including those enrolled/incarcerated at the Dallas County Juvenile Department (DCJD). Through “Twist on Risk: Maturing Through Music,” ensembles of 3-8 DCS musicians … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Dallas Chamber Symphony
2020 Crystal Charity Ball Raffle Item #4: Suite Of Vintage Black Onyx Diamond Jewelry
The final 2020 Crystal Charity Ball raffle item is a gem of a deal. While it's a girls-only goodie, it's the perfect Christmas gift for a fella to give to the gal in your life. Well, it might not be so right for a grade-schooler muchkin. But it sure would make her mom or grandest mon downright giddy. Suite of Vintage Black Onyx Diamond Jewelry* (Value: $11,000) Contribution … [Read more...] about 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Raffle Item #4: Suite Of Vintage Black Onyx Diamond Jewelry
JUST IN: The Laura Bush Foundation For America’s Libraries Awards $500K For Tornado-Ravaged DISD School Libraries
There’s an old saying that “When it rains, it pours,” and in this case the pouring is funding for North Texas. In helping the Dallas ISD to rebuild from last year’s devastating tornado, The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries has just awarded a $500,000 grant to help Thomas Jefferson High School, Francisco “Pancho” Medrano Middle School and Walnut Hill PK-8 to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Laura Bush Foundation For America’s Libraries Awards $500K For Tornado-Ravaged DISD School Libraries
Bank Of America’s Initiative To Support HBCUs And HSIs By Providing $1M For El Centro
Today is definitely a very good Friday despite all the hoo-ha about the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Downtown Dallas’ El Centro is all smiles thanks to $1M from Bank of America’s $25M, nationwide initiative “to create career pathways and job opportunities” for Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and community … [Read more...] about Bank Of America’s Initiative To Support HBCUs And HSIs By Providing $1M For El Centro
2020 Crystal Charity Ball Raffle Item #3: $20,000 Gift Certificate
Needless to say, that marvelous collection of clothes that you bought before the pandemic hit has grown a tad bit passé sitting in your closet. Too bad since you were already to strut your stuff and then boom! What's that old expression— "All dressed up and no place to go?" With the promise of the vaccine having everyone making plans to emerge from their gopher holes, this 2020 … [Read more...] about 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Raffle Item #3: $20,000 Gift Certificate
MySweetToyDrive: Vogel Alcove’s Holiday Store
According to Vogel Alcove President/CEO Karen Hughes, “How do you keep the Christmas tradition alive when you are homeless? Instead of going home for the holidays, families have to make sacrifices and come up with new ways to celebrate. “Though the windows are not yet filled with glitter and lights, the holiday season is fast approaching. At Vogel Alcove, that means it is … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Vogel Alcove’s Holiday Store
2020 Crystal Charity Ball Raffle Item #2: $25,000 Prepaid Visa Card
With the holidays edging closer and closer, a little spending cash would really be appreciated. This 2020 Crystal Charity Ball raffle item will be just what Santa ordered. $25,000 Prepaid Visa Card* (Value: $25,000) Contribution ticket**: $275 Close your eyes and just imagine holding a plastic card worth $25,000. Now just settle back and start planning how you would use … [Read more...] about 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Raffle Item #2: $25,000 Prepaid Visa Card
2020 Crystal Charity Ball Raffle Item #1: 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible
Let’s get the 2020 Crystal Charity Ball raffle off with a zoom. Not the online group get together kind but rather a vehicle that Batman would have eagerly swapped the Batmobile for. It’s the first-ever Lexus LC-500 Convertible. Oh, baby! Today would be so ideal to be breezing along with the top down and taking in all the envious looks. 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible* (MSRP: … [Read more...] about 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Raffle Item #1: 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible
MySweetToyDrive: The Warren Center’s Operation Santa Toy Drive
According to The Warren Center’s CEO Amy Spawn, “Every year, the Warren Center hosts hundreds of children with developmental delays and disabilities at the annual Operation Santa holiday event, where gifts from our annual toy drive are distributed in a fun, safe and sensory-friendly atmosphere. This year's event, however, will look different due to COVID-19. To ensure social … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: The Warren Center’s Operation Santa Toy Drive
JUST IN: Thanks To Santa, MySweetToyDrive Series Is Available For Good Little North Texas Nonprofits
Have we got an offer for toy drivers! Normally, MySweetCharity does not run posts about holiday toy drives. This time of year there are just too many of them, don’t you know? But Santa sent word that he really could use some help this year since these are not normal times. As he put it, “There are way too many youngsters who have mustered through the past year wearing masks, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Thanks To Santa, MySweetToyDrive Series Is Available For Good Little North Texas Nonprofits