Despite COVID-19 and Winter Storm Uri, 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Leslie Diers isn’t letting anything hold her back from raising the $5,391,091 for the 2021 CCB beneficiaries (Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation, Cafe Momentum, Dallas CASA, Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, Dallas Symphony Association Inc., Network of Community Ministries, Phoenix House of Texas Inc. … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Is In Fundraising Mode With New Committee And Advisory Board Members Plus Beneficiary Videos
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I Took On The Texas Grid Wizard In A Heated Battle During The Arctic Blizzard Of 2021
Allow me to tell you a story about how I took on the 2021 Texas Grid Wizard during the blizzard of 2021. It's gonna be a long one, but so was the journey. First let’s lay out the pre-battle setup, when weather predictors were claiming a doom-and-gloom “storm of the century” was headed our way starting Wednesday, February 10. They weren’t kidding. Why, even before the pre- and … [Read more...] about I Took On The Texas Grid Wizard In A Heated Battle During The Arctic Blizzard Of 2021
MySweetWishList: SPCA Of Texas
According to SPCA of Texas Board of Directors Chair Patricia Villareal, “Tis’ the season to support homeless animals at the SPCA of Texas and make their holiday wishes of finding loving families come true! As this year comes to an end, we are in need of financial donations in order to continue the lifesaving work of rescuing, healing and finding homes for animals in North … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: SPCA Of Texas
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
Petco Foundation Provides Spay Neuter Network With A $40,000 Grant To Reduce Shelter Intake
Dallas’ Spay Neuter Network got an early Christmas gift. The Petco Foundation has awarded it a $40,000 grant “to help reduce the number of pets entering shelters through its intake diversion program and create a lifesaving community for animals.” According to SNN Executive Director Bonnie Hill, ““Spay Neuter Network is excited about our partnership with the City of … [Read more...] about Petco Foundation Provides Spay Neuter Network With A $40,000 Grant To Reduce Shelter Intake
Bring Some Fireworks Home For The Fourth Of July Holiday Weekend
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
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
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
MySweetKindness: Madeline Yeaman
According to Madeline Yeaman, SPCA of Texas volunteer Jorja Williams has been spending her free time being friendly to felines at the shelter. Using recycled cardboard boxes, paper, string and a lot of creativity, Jorja create one-of-a-kind cat houses that make shelters cats feel a little more at home. The amount of time, effort and love that she puts into each and every … [Read more...] about MySweetKindness: Madeline Yeaman
JUST IN: Crystal Charity’s Children’s Book Is Expanding To Four-Legged Family Members
With baby boomers transforming from full nesters with adorable munchkins to empty nesters buddying up with fuzzy friends in the home, the Crystal Charity Ball’s Children’s Book has also adjusted to the changing world. While the IRS may not consider pooches and felines as tax deductions, the 2020 Crystal Charity Ball is more understanding. For this reason, 2020 CCB Chair … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Crystal Charity’s Children’s Book Is Expanding To Four-Legged Family Members