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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Despite Challenges, Northwood Woman’s Club Presents More Than $229K For Beneficiaries
Since its establishment in 1968, it's doubtful that Northwood Woman's Club has ever had a more challenging year in providing funds for its beneficiaries. Still the ladies rallied to provide more than $229,000 for Bonton Farms, Dallas Life Foundation, Bryan's House and Emily's Place plus scholarships and other endowments. The presentation taking place on Thursday, June 25 at … [Read more...] about Despite Challenges, Northwood Woman’s Club Presents More Than $229K For Beneficiaries
Methodist Health System Foundation Achieves $3.5M Capital Campaign For Dr. Stephen And Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit
With all the challenges facing the healthcare world, Methodist Health System Foundation has achieved a major hurdle. It’s just completed its year-long $3.5M capital campaign for the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit at Methodist Charlton Medical Center. Scheduled to open next year, the new facility will “nearly double the capacity of patients treated each year … [Read more...] about Methodist Health System Foundation Achieves $3.5M Capital Campaign For Dr. Stephen And Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit
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
JUST IN: The Meadows Foundation Offers $100K Match Challenge To Support BSWHealth’s Caregivers
Despite the daily count of cases and deaths resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the countless number of fearless healthcare professionals is both remarkable and inspiring. Not only are these frontliners providing the needed resources for patients to recover, they are also offering the emotional support in place of families who are prevented from being present due to health … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Meadows Foundation Offers $100K Match Challenge To Support BSWHealth’s Caregivers
Get Up And Get Doing: The Big Bang
If you can’t read this post, it may not be your eyesight. It may be your bangs that are now at tip-of-the-nose level thanks to your "social distancing" from your hairdresser. But what are your options? They’re long enough to be a bother, but not so long that you can sweep them over to the side without using a chip-bag clip. You could let them continue their march to the south … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: The Big Bang
March 25 Updates On Cancellations And A Hopeful Virtual Rescheduling
North Texan nonprofits are continuing to take major hits thanks to the evolving coronavirus. The latest batch of developments includes only cancellations and a hopeful virtual auction. Canceled Nexus Recovery Center Auxiliary’s Luncheon scheduled for Monday, April 6 Family Compass’ 2020 North Star Luncheon scheduled for Monday, April 27 Fort Worth’s Mayfest … [Read more...] about March 25 Updates On Cancellations And A Hopeful Virtual Rescheduling
North Texans Are “Investing” In Small Businesses With Gift Cards
You’ve got to hand it to North Texans. They’re not going to let others crater because of some nasty little bug. Word has just arrived that people are buying gift cards from local shops and services that are fearful of suspending operations in the future. As one person put it, “I’m simply investing in their future. They don't know what lies ahead, and I want to ease their … [Read more...] about North Texans Are “Investing” In Small Businesses With Gift Cards
Downtown Dallas Street Closures Announced For New Year’s Eve
North Texas is preparing for the start of a new decade with loads of entertainment and fireworks Tuesday night. Two of the top celebrations will be taking place in downtown Dallas — Reunion Tower Over the Top Fireworks Show and Dallas NYE Party on the Plaza. Needless to say, it’s gonna be a big turnout. For those taking mass transit, DART and Coors Light are partnering up to … [Read more...] about Downtown Dallas Street Closures Announced For New Year’s Eve
Monday Is Going To Be A Confusing Holiday/Non-Holiday
Monday is a bit of a confusing holiday/non-holiday. Not just because of its being called Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day, but because it is a federal holiday but not a state, city nor county holiday. In other words, all non-essential federal government offices (i.e., U.S. Postal Service, Social Security Office, passport office, federal courtooms, etc.) will be … [Read more...] about Monday Is Going To Be A Confusing Holiday/Non-Holiday
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