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
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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
2019 North Texas Giving Day Final Results
Once again North Texas rose to the occasion and showed the world that nonprofits are a priority in these parts. At 11:10 p.m., the North Texas Giving Day 18-hour fundraising passed its 2018 total of $48M. By COB at midnight, NTGD Ringleader Susan Swan Smith and her Communities Foundation of Texas team breathed a very heavy sigh of relief when the final count was $50,319,756, … [Read more...] about 2019 North Texas Giving Day Final Results
North Texas Giving Day 6 P.M. Update
Just six hours are left for 2019 North Texas Giving Day numbers to surge. More than 2,900 organizations are collectively holding their nonprofit breaths that the funds will keep coming in. As of 6 p.m., the NTGD Leaderboard reported that $29.5M had been raised by 124,110 donations. In order to top last year’s record-breaking $48M total, they'll need to haul in more than … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day 6 P.M. Update
North Texas Giving Day Noontime Update
North Texas Giving Day is one third of the way through its marathon march to break its previous record of $48M. At noontime more than 79,000 donations have hauled in $17.5M+ for 2,824 organizations. And to add to the topping on the fundraising cake, over 7,993 folks have pledged 332,071 volunteer hours. There are still 12 more hours to be part of the mega-giving day. So even … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Noontime Update
I Served Time And All I Got Was A Gold Circle With An Inset Star
Editor's Note: This post does not involve a North Texas nonprofit. It is being published as a "public service." After reading Dave “Watchdog” Lieber’s column about the Texas Driver License situation, I decided to go ahead and renew my driver license. Another incentive was a very official letter from the Texas Department of Public Safety warning that, come October 1, 2020, … [Read more...] about I Served Time And All I Got Was A Gold Circle With An Inset Star
Despite Threatening Storms, Room To Grow Luncheon Was Fashionably Bright In NorthPark
On Wednesday, April 17, Room To Grow Luncheon Co-Chairs Kristi Bare admitted that the night before she had had second thoughts about moving the Dec My Room fundraiser the next day. Originally scheduled at NorthPark’s Neiman Marcus Courtyard, they had heeded weather warnings and moved it indoor to the Center’s South Court. Now, as guests like … [Read more...] about Despite Threatening Storms, Room To Grow Luncheon Was Fashionably Bright In NorthPark
Callier Cares Luncheon Celebrates Dr. Steven Barlow, Brent Christopher And Harper Hanna’s Journey
Looking around the Dallas Country Club’s Founders Room at 11:05 a.m. on Monday, April 15, Callier Foundation Board Chair Tricia George wondered where the people were. So far, the 2019 Callier Cares Luncheon VIP party was made up of three Callier Center staffers and a group of men that no one knew. Then down the hallway, Tricia spied a familiar face. It was Ken Altshuler with … [Read more...] about Callier Cares Luncheon Celebrates Dr. Steven Barlow, Brent Christopher And Harper Hanna’s Journey
Young Women Speak And Impress Judges At JLD Women LEAD Scholarship Competition
Ten college-bound Dallas Independent School District women came together to compete for scholarships on Thursday, March 28. But unlike outdoor competitions pitting athletes against each other, the Women LEAD (Lead ∗ Excel ∗ Achieve ∗ Dream) Scholarship Program was a friendly war of words with the playing field being the Junior League of Dallas headquarters. While there could … [Read more...] about Young Women Speak And Impress Judges At JLD Women LEAD Scholarship Competition
2019 Recess Was Big-Kid Fun And Games And Fundraising For Dallas After School
While the seated dinner crowd was being wined and dine at the Dallas Arboretum's A Tasteful Place for the 2019 Food and Wine Festival, Dallas After School's Recess guests were channeling their inner child on Friday, March 22. It was hard to imagine that it had been less than eight years since Recess had started at the late Faye Briggs' estate, with the main focus on the … [Read more...] about 2019 Recess Was Big-Kid Fun And Games And Fundraising For Dallas After School
4th Annual Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon Had A Surprise Challenge And Naming Announcement
Behind the scenes of the Fourth Annual Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon on Friday, March 1, at Belo Mansion, there was a marvelous secret. In addition to having "The Blind Side"'s Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy as the featured speakers, Moody Foundation's Human Resources Director/Regional Grants Director (North) Jamie Williams was on hand for a very good reason — a twofer for … [Read more...] about 4th Annual Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon Had A Surprise Challenge And Naming Announcement