Just minutes after Crystal Charity Ball’s 2020 silent auction online bidding opened this morning at 9 a.m., the virtual paddles were being raised. From early looks, it appears that the jewelry items are glittering with bids with travel packages coming in second. Evidently folks want to twinkle and to get away for a break. And while the bidding is online until 5 p.m. … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball’s 2020 Online Silent Auction Has Gone Live and Lively
Childhood
MySweetWishList: Texas Women’s Foundation
According to Texas Women’s Foundation Board Chair Shonn Brown, "Did you know that half of all child care centers across Texas are permanently or temporarily closed, impacting low-income working moms, especially women of color? "To help meet the needs of low-income working women for child care and other critical resources, Texas Women's Foundation (TXWF) established the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Texas Women’s Foundation
MySweetToyDrive: Prism Health North Texas’ 16th Annual Holiday Food And Toy Drive
According to Prism Health North Texas Case Manager Supervisor Neacy Turner, “This year has been tough for all North Texans, especially for children who have had their worlds disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. From confusion about school safety and online learning, the lack of socialization at school and with friends, to economic and other hardships at home as many parents … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Prism Health North Texas’ 16th Annual Holiday Food And Toy Drive
MySweetWish: Gracelyn’s Hope
According to Gracelyn's Hope Founder Gracelyn Hope Nix, I'm 12 years old living my dream of having my own charity, Gracelyn’s Hope. My dream has always been to help kids directly, not through medical bills or anything really that the kids may not notice. Once I came up with a name for my charity I knew what it would stand for—my middle name, Hope, stands for Health, … [Read more...] about MySweetWish: Gracelyn’s Hope
MySweetWish: The Winston School
According to The Winston School PTO Treasurer Stacey T. Quarles, “For every parent of school aged children, 2020 has been a year that requires ingenuity and innovation to meet the challenges of learning during lock-down and other pandemic protocols. Parents of students who learn differently are no strangers to challenge. Our family joined the Winston School in 2019 … [Read more...] about MySweetWish: The Winston School
MySweetToyDrive: The Wilkinson Center’s Toy Drive And Distribution
According to The Wilkinson Center Engagement Manager Laura Ingrim, “Wilkinson Center’s mission is to create pathways out of poverty for the 10,000 clients we serve each year. One of our most fun and meaningful events is the annual Toy Drive And Distribution. Since 2011, Wilkinson Center has been collecting toys, bicycles, and gift cards for children in the Dallas community. … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: The Wilkinson Center’s Toy Drive And Distribution
MySweetWishList: Rainbow Days
According to Rainbow Days CEO Tiffany Beaudine, “Rainbow Days creates meaningful connections with children in high-risk situations to help develop the social and emotional skills they need to build positive futures. “Each year, Rainbow Days provides stockings filled with fun items and essential necessities as well as toys and gifts to homeless children and families in the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Rainbow Days
MySweetToyDrive: Interfaith Family Services’ Annual Christmas Store
According to Interfaith Family Services Director of Development Jessica Rood, “Each year, we provide quality children’s gifts to families who otherwise would wake up on Christmas morning without any gifts under the tree. The families we serve at Interfaith are homeless (residing in our transitional housing program) and/or have experienced a recent crisis like job loss, … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Interfaith Family Services’ Annual Christmas Store
MySweetWishList: Hope Supply Co.
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.
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