According to Incarnation House CEO Evelyn Costolo, It was to be a night to remember! Event Co-Chairs Alison and Mike Malone and Jamie and Ian Charles along with Honorary Co-Chairs the Claire and Dwight Emanuelson Family planned an exciting evening – Casino for a Cause – benefiting Incarnation House. The March 27th event was to be sold out with 330 guests planning to … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Incarnation House’s Casino For A Cause
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Grant Halliburton Foundation Provides Coping Tips To Handle These Mind-Boggling Times
Between the round-the-clock reports on the coronavirus and having the kids at home, it’s no surprise that meltdowns are taking place. That’s perfectly understandable. But a few tips from Grant Halliburton Foundation’s Outreach and Education Director Cami Fields might help folks through these challenging times. Tips for Children And Teenagers: Take a break. Our … [Read more...] about Grant Halliburton Foundation Provides Coping Tips To Handle These Mind-Boggling Times
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
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
A Mother’s Words Of Wisdom Are Priceless During SIP Times
A single mom just shared a thought on how to deal with her kiddos with North Texas counties going into a "shelter-in-place (SIP)" status. When her munchkins asked why they weren’t going back to their usual classrooms and there weren’t many cars on the road, she admitted that this question was worse than dealing with the birds and the bees. Somehow she channeled to better … [Read more...] about A Mother’s Words Of Wisdom Are Priceless During SIP Times
March 19 Roundup of Cancellations, Extensions, Reschedules, Postponements, Suspensions And Closures
Following the local, county and state officials raising the restrictions on gatherings in the last 24 hours, nonprofits have been in meetings trying to decide on their strategies for the future. Looking at the April and May calendars, some folks are eyeballing future dates. In the meantime, here is the list of nonprofits and events that have changed their plans … [Read more...] about March 19 Roundup of Cancellations, Extensions, Reschedules, Postponements, Suspensions And Closures
March 17 Updates On Cancellations, Postponements, Reschedulings And Temporary Closure
As if nerves weren’t raw enough, tonight may up the ante. There are predictions of North Texas being hit by some thunderstorms rolling into the wee hours. And is if this weather weren’t enough, more of the area’s nonprofits are reporting changes to plans including the following: Canceled The Dallas Opera's performances and programs for the 2019/2020 season Dallas … [Read more...] about March 17 Updates On Cancellations, Postponements, Reschedulings And Temporary Closure
Friday, March 13’s Roundup Of Cancellations, Postponements, Suspensions And Closures Resulting From Coronavirus Concerns
LATE UPDATE: 2020 Art Ball Chair Brian Bolke just sent word that the spring black-tie favorite Dallas Museum of Art fundraiser slated for Saturday, April 18, has been canceled. According to DMA Eugene McDermott Director Agustin Arteaga, "We are deeply indebted to Ball Chair Brian Bolke who brought a dynamic vision to this year’s gala. We are also appreciative of you, our … [Read more...] about Friday, March 13’s Roundup Of Cancellations, Postponements, Suspensions And Closures Resulting From Coronavirus Concerns
2020 Children’s Cancer Fund Gala And Activities Are Canceled
The coronavirus has just claimed another children's nonprofit fundraiser — the 2020 Children's Cancer Fund Gala scheduled for Friday, April 17, at the Hilton Anatole. Children's Cancer Fund Executive Director Jennifer Arthur reported that after having "close talks with Children's Medical Center and the Executive Board, we regretfully made the difficult decision to cancel … [Read more...] about 2020 Children’s Cancer Fund Gala And Activities Are Canceled