According to Hope Cottage Board Member Heather Kahlfeldt, “Did you know that 1 in 5 of the Texas youth who age out of foster care at age 18 will become instantly homeless? The fact is, no one at any age is ready to ‘graduate’ from having a family. “That’s what our wish is at Hope Cottage – to give every child the opportunity to grow up in a loving family who will be by … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Hope Cottage
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MySweetWishList: Communities In School Dallas Region
According to Communities In School Dallas Region Board Member G. Brint Ryan, “Join me in spreading joy and fulfilling needs this holiday season by ‘adopting’ a Dallas-area student. “Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region (CISDR) provides academic assistance, basic needs, and mental health support to students on high-need public school campuses across five counties in … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Communities In School Dallas Region
Dallas Animal Services Continues To Turn Things Around Even During “Ruff” Times
North Texans take pride in being in the top ten when it counts. Why, Dallas alone is the ninth largest city in the U.S., the third largest in Texas, has the tallest cowboy in Texas (52’ Big Tex), the tallest indoor Christmas tree in the U.S. (at the Galleria), the largest urban arts district in the U.S., the largest metropolitan area in the nation not on a navigable body of … [Read more...] about Dallas Animal Services Continues To Turn Things Around Even During “Ruff” Times
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Passport For Paws
According to Passport For Paws marketing and social media coordinator Haley Dillon, The overpopulation of dogs and cats is a sad fact of life in North Texas despite the herculean efforts of local shelters and rescue organizations. There are simply more animals in need than available homes, and those in charge of city shelters face heart-wrenching decisions when there is … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Passport For Paws
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Border Collie Save and Rescue
According to Border Collie Save And Rescue alumnus Colt King, Hello, my name is Colt and I am an alum from BCSAVE. They are a Border Collie rescue that helped me find my furever home. I knew they were my friends as soon as we met, and never doubted they would take care of me. However, I never realized that complete strangers helped me as well. People just like you who … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Border Collie Save and Rescue
JUST IN: Former Perot Museum VP Teresa Lenling Named Hope Cottage CEO
Word just arrived that Teresa Lenling has been named Hope Cottage’s CEO replacing Brooks Quinlan, who held the position for the past three years and decided to take “a personal sabbatical to travel across North America.” Teresa is a natural fit for the organization that “fosters nurturing homes for North Texas children through adoption, foster care, education and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Former Perot Museum VP Teresa Lenling Named Hope Cottage CEO
Canceled Event SOS – Jonathan’s Place’s 9th Annual A Chance To Soar Luncheon
According to Jonathan’s Place CEO Allicia Frye, At Jonathan’s Place, we provide a safe place, loving homes and promising futures to abused and neglected children, teens and young adults. The recent cancellation of our signature event, the 9th Annual A Chance to Soar Luncheon, because of COVID-19, was heart-wrenching because of the potential for a staggering $250,000 … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS – Jonathan’s Place’s 9th Annual A Chance To Soar Luncheon
JUST IN: SPCA Of Texas’ Paws Cause Fundraiser Postponed
If you wondered why your Paws Cause invitation hadn’t arrived yet, not to worry. The SPCA-ers have moved the date and according to Victoria Albrecht, “We have postponed the event. I will keep you posted on when we have a defined date.” In the meantime, don’t just sit by the door waiting for your postperson to drop the invite in your mailbox. Why not visit the SPCA of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: SPCA Of Texas’ Paws Cause Fundraiser Postponed
2019 Fur Ball Was A Purr-fect Tail-Wagging Success For The SPCA Of Texas
SPCA of Texas' black-tie guests immediately knew they were in the right place when they beheld the Hyatt Regency Canine Ambassador Leo, all dressed up and welcoming tummy rubs at the head of the escalator on Saturday, September 21, for the 2019 Fur Ball. And that was just the beginning of the night for humans to raise funds for critters in need of adoption and rescue. Here's a … [Read more...] about 2019 Fur Ball Was A Purr-fect Tail-Wagging Success For The SPCA Of Texas
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Denton Animal Support Foundation
According to Denton Animal Support Foundation Office Manager Kiara Hunter, Animal Support Foundation (DASF) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to save more Denton area animals. We accomplish this by focusing on two major components, the City of Denton Animal Shelter and the Denton community. The financial support we receive from North Texas Giving Day helps … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Denton Animal Support Foundation
JUST IN: Karen Froehlich Named SPCA President/CEO
A surprise announcement was made tonight at the 2019 Fur Ball patron party by SPCA of Texas Vice Chair Steve Atkinson that interim president/CEO Karen Froehlich had been named to the position permanently. According to the Steve, "Karen is a dedicated and passionate leader, and, over the past months, it has had become increasingly clear that she was the right person to lead … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Karen Froehlich Named SPCA President/CEO