While countless North Texas nonprofits have been slammed by the loss of fundraising events, the Equest Women’s Auxiliary has trotted ahead in growing its funds through old-fashioned ways. Despite the cancellation of its annual fashion show/luncheon, Auxiliary President Tiffany Divis has been mustering up memberships. Thanks to adding eight new Lifetime members this year, the … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Continues To Raise Support By Growing Memberships and Non-Stop Fundraising
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North Texas Giving Day Booster: Runnin’ Free Ranch
According to Runnin' Free Ranch Co-Founder Amy Dojahn, I was 3 years of age when I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and was not able to walk after the age of 10. Despite experiencing much physical pain in my childhood, I still have sweet memories of riding horses with my cousin, playing “horses” with my Breyer horse collection and reading the black … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Runnin’ Free Ranch
August 21 Updates: Going Virtual and Postponement
Alas, September is starting to look downright scrawny with events being postponed or going virtual. But folks are fin that online fundraisers are pretty darn easy to get use to. In a lot of cases, they require no mask nor mascara. As discouraging as the lack of in-person events may seem, it's all for the better. North Texans are rallying like the Lone Ranger (aka "the masked … [Read more...] about August 21 Updates: Going Virtual and Postponement
MySweetEssential: Equest
According to Equest CEO Lili Kellogg, Independence, confidence, dignity, and strength – many folks take these attributes for granted, yet at Equest they are cherished by the children and adults who work hard to achieve them. When a child with autism, who is usually disinclined to speak a word, loudly tells their horse to “trot,” or an Army veteran missing two legs and … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Equest
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
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
Canceled Event SOS: Equest’s “An Evening In Old Hollywood” Gala
According to Equest CEO Lili Kellogg, For 39 years, Equest has enhanced the lives of children and adults with diverse needs using horses to bring hope and healing through equine assisted activities and therapies. In response to the regulations set by government agencies, we cancelled our largest fundraiser, Equest’s 2020 Gala, “An Evening in Old Hollywood,” scheduled … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Equest’s “An Evening In Old Hollywood” Gala
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