According Camp Summit Marketing and Public Relations Manager Abbey Cumnock, “By participating in North Texas Giving Day since it began, in 2009, Camp Summit has raised over $230,000 for kids and adults with special needs. This generous support has made it possible for an additional 536 individuals to enjoy a unique week of camp, at our barrier-free campground. “'We’ve … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Camp Summit
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North Texas Giving Day Booster: Bold Idea
According Bold Idea Founder Robyn Brown, “Technology runs the world! More than ever, it is imperative that our students learn how the world around us works. As important, students must learn how to create and interact with the technologies we depend upon daily – especially computer code, the building block for all technology. “Knowing how to code puts students at the … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Bold Idea
Turtle Creek Association’s 20th Anniversary Tour Of Homes Will Celebrate Without Leaving The Comfort Of Home
Turtle Creek is one of North Texas’ treasures that seems to only get better and better with age. The creek with its mammoth trees and lush grounds rebound beautifully from torrential rainstorms, sweltering summer heat and frigid ice storms thanks to Mother Nature, the City of Dallas and the Turtle Creek Association. Way back in the past century, the west side of the creek … [Read more...] about Turtle Creek Association’s 20th Anniversary Tour Of Homes Will Celebrate Without Leaving The Comfort Of Home
JUST IN: Each Moment Matters Is Going Virtual With Online Auction Featuring Tuscany, Jane Seymour And More
Hospice has been a saving grace providing comfort for those in their final days and hours. Unfortunately, COVID has resulted in more than 56,000 deaths in Texas alone and an even greater need for hospice. But due to restrictions placed on hospitals, many times patients have not been able to be surrounded by their families and loved ones. For this reason, they have requested … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Each Moment Matters Is Going Virtual With Online Auction Featuring Tuscany, Jane Seymour And More
Change Of Plans Alert!: Genesis Women’s Shelter’s First Ladies’ Bruncheon
Genesis Women’s Shelter’s First Ladies' Bruncheon has been adjusted. Instead of taking place on Saturday, September 25, it’ll be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 16. Another change is that it won’t be taking place at the Arts District Mansion (formerly known as Belo Mansion). It’s not because of the venue’s name change. Rather, the decision was made to make it a … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans Alert!: Genesis Women’s Shelter’s First Ladies’ Bruncheon
MySweetSchoolDaze: Resource Center Youth First’s Back-To-School
According to Resource Center’s Youth First program volunteer Elise Matthews, “I started volunteering with Youth First about four years ago when I was early in the process of coming out. It took me almost 30 years to come to terms with my queerness because I grew up in a very conservative area where there wasn’t any kind of queer representation. I spent years hating myself … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: Resource Center Youth First’s Back-To-School
Applications Are Now Open For Tomorrow’s Leaders Today’s Fall Leading Leaders Intern Program
Traditional school curriculum prepares students to become educated members of the community. However, for a fortunate few there is something call “internship,” where the young person learns from mentoring and actual work experience. Tomorrow’s Leaders Today (TLT) has opened applications for its Fall Leading Leaders Intern Program that will take place from Tuesday, September … [Read more...] about Applications Are Now Open For Tomorrow’s Leaders Today’s Fall Leading Leaders Intern Program
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Texas Women’s Foundation’s Annual Luncheon
According to Texas Women’s Foundation's Annual Luncheon Co-Chairs Lindsay Billingsley and Debra Hunter Johnson, "Join us online on Thursday, September 30, at noon for our 36th Texas Women’s Foundation’s Annual Luncheon with two remarkable best-selling authors, Angie Thomas and Cleo Wade and the theme 'My Voice. My Story.' This dynamic duo will discuss the power of … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Texas Women’s Foundation’s Annual Luncheon
2021 Soup’s On! Served Up $315K+ For The Stewpot Alliance And 2022 Fundraiser’s Leadership
The Stewpot Alliance closed its book officially on a very successful 2020 Soup's On! Luncheon that was was held virtually on Thursday, March 4. The results were more than $300K for The Stewpot that "offers a safe haven for homeless and at-risk individuals of Dallas, providing resources for basic survival needs, as well as opportunities to start a new life." In handing over … [Read more...] about 2021 Soup’s On! Served Up $315K+ For The Stewpot Alliance And 2022 Fundraiser’s Leadership
Jonathan’s Place’s “Be The Tie” Virtual Fundraiser Soared To A Whopping $260,253
As the pandemic was just starting to devastate fundraising activities in the spring of 2020, the Jonathan’s Place crew realized their annual A Chance to Soar fundraiser wasn’t going to happen. While the cancellation was a real downer, the organizers weren't going to fold their fundraising tents for the next year. After all, 2021 was to be 30th anniversary of the organization’s … [Read more...] about Jonathan’s Place’s “Be The Tie” Virtual Fundraiser Soared To A Whopping $260,253
JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation’s 36th Annual Luncheon Leadership, Speakers And Details Announced
Texas Women’s Foundation’s 36th Annual Luncheon plans have just been announced. This year’s fundraiser Co-Chairs Lindsay Billingsley and Debra Hunter Johnson have arranged to have the virtual event to be themed “My Voice. My Story. Every Woman’s Power to Build Compassion and Community.” Thanks to the Target and Suzanne Ahn, M.D. Speaker Endowment Fund at TWF, the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation’s 36th Annual Luncheon Leadership, Speakers And Details Announced