So this Fourth of July is definitely going to be different from any in the past. On the heels of the governor's tightening restriction, many traditional parades, festivals and celebrations won’t take place. But why not take this passel of lemons and make a pitcher of lemonade? Here are some reasons why this change of plans might not be all that bad. It means that … [Read more...] about Bring Some Fireworks Home For The Fourth Of July Holiday Weekend
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July 2 Update Of Cancellations, Going Virtual And Reschedules
With the number of COVID-19 cases continuing to grow in hospitals, changes are taking place in the North Texas fundraising world with many heading onto 2021. Every one of these changes has been a tough call, but all are being made for the safety of their supporters and staffs. Canceled Readers 2 Leaders' Lanes 2 Literacy scheduled for Thursday, October 1 Ability … [Read more...] about July 2 Update Of Cancellations, Going Virtual And Reschedules
SPCA Of Texas Is Purring Over Virtual Plans For Its 2020 Fur Ball
It appears that the 2020 fall fundraising season in North Texas is taking on a virtual life. Another annual mega event is going from ballroom to online. SPCA of Texas’ 2020 Fur Ball Chair Patricia Villareal and Co-Chair Steve Atkinson have just announced that due to the topsy-turvy COVID-19 restrictions, it was decided to hold the usual evening of wining, dining and black … [Read more...] about SPCA Of Texas Is Purring Over Virtual Plans For Its 2020 Fur Ball
Giddy Up To Pendery’s For Father’s Day Gifts Benefiting The Equest Ponies
It seems that Father’s Day had sneaked up on kids throughout the area. The typical pop insists that he doesn’t need a thing except for some peace and quiet. Still the old man deserves something, and this year is a real challenge with professional sports being limited in fan attendance. Luckily, Equest and Pendery’s have come up with an idea that will help in the gift … [Read more...] about Giddy Up To Pendery’s For Father’s Day Gifts Benefiting The Equest Ponies
June 15 Update Of Cancellations And Going Virtual
While folks are putting their toes in the water to test the new protocol of getting out-and-about, a couple high-profile fundraisers have just sent word that they're canceling this year’s events. However, that doesn’t mean that they’re slacking off trying to haul in funds for their programs. If you have some spare change, they sure would appreciate your sharing it. Here’s … [Read more...] about June 15 Update Of Cancellations And Going Virtual
We’ve Rescheduled! – Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Day At The Races
According to Turtle Creek Conversancy CEO/President Gay Donnell Willis, The annual Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser thrown by the Turtle Creek Conservancy is one of Dallas’ favorite spring parties, so when the announcement came from Churchill Downs that the Derby was moving to Saturday, September 5, Day at the Races swiftly followed suit! Day at the Races is the … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Day At The Races
Get Up And Get Doing: Let’s Talk To The Animals Again
Dallas Zoo residents thought that humans had gone into hibernation. For nearly three months, the two-legged visitors who daily filled the 106 acres hadn’t shown up. The Zoo staffers still were on hand and tried to explain to the critters that it was due to a closure mandate resulting from something called … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: Let’s Talk To The Animals Again
May 15 Updates On Reschedules, Postponements And Going Virtual
With officials handing out mixed signals about the status of the North Texas reopenings, pity the poor nonprofits that are trying to juggle cacti for fundraising activities. The new round of changes involving May, June and even October events include the following: Rescheduled Equest Women’s Auxiliary’s Luncheon and Style Show scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, at … [Read more...] about May 15 Updates On Reschedules, Postponements And Going Virtual
UPDATE: North Texas Giving Tuesday Now Has Just Six More Hours To Help Area Nonprofits
The final push is on for today's North Texas Giving Tuesday Now with just six hours to go. Yipes! Having raised $13.5M for area nonprofits, this first ever and very needed 18-hour marathon is for organizations that have been victims of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as those on the frontline battling the virus. The North Texas Food Bank that has been put to the test in the … [Read more...] about UPDATE: North Texas Giving Tuesday Now Has Just Six More Hours To Help Area Nonprofits
UPDATE: North Texas Giving Tuesday Now Rolls Closer to Eight-Figure Mark
Less than six hours into the fundraising push for North Texas Giving Tuesday Now, the tally board is flying faster than tomorrow's Blue Angels over North Texas skies. If all goes to plan, they should be breaking the $10M point and headed higher totals. At 11:30 a.m., North Texas Food Bank is continuing to top the leader board and even broke that $1M mark with 3,166 … [Read more...] about UPDATE: North Texas Giving Tuesday Now Rolls Closer to Eight-Figure Mark
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo By Toasting North Texas Giving Tuesday Now With A Donation Of Time And/Or Money
In addition to today being Cinco De Mayo, it’s also the long awaited North Texas Giving Tuesday Now. Since the gates officially opened at 6 a.m., more than $5.75M has been donated for more than 3,000 nonprofits. Some nonprofits even have matching fund challenges! Topping the leader board is North Texas Food Bank with a whopping $895,369 thanks to 2,366 gifts. As a … [Read more...] about Celebrate Cinco De Mayo By Toasting North Texas Giving Tuesday Now With A Donation Of Time And/Or Money