While the most of the remaining August and September fundraisers are going virtual, the months of September and October are taking on a downright lean look. How lean? Well, here is a comparison of October 2019 with October 2020 as of today. Here is today’s update: At Home Nasher Sculpture Center's The Great Create scheduled for Sunday, September 13, will take … [Read more...] about July 31 Updates: At Home, Going Virtual And Postponed To 2021
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JUST IN: Natalie Nanasi And Brittany K. Barnett To Receive New Friends New Life’s ProtectHer Awards Virtually
New Friends New Life Annual Luncheon Co-Chairs Jane A. Rose and Jessica Turner Waugh have just revealed updates for the annual NFNL fundraiser scheduled for Friday, September 18. This year’s ProtectHer Awardees will be Natalie Nanasi, who is an assistant profession of law and the director of SMU’s Judge Elmo B. Hunter Legal Center for Victims of Crimes Women, and Brittany K. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Natalie Nanasi And Brittany K. Barnett To Receive New Friends New Life’s ProtectHer Awards Virtually
JUST IN: America Ferrera To Keynote Texas Women’s Foundation’s 35th Annual Luncheon Virtually
In exactly two months Texas Women’s Foundation will hold its 35th Annual Luncheon virtually co-chaired by Bonnie Clinton and Cynt Marshall and presented by Toyota and powered by The Dallas Mavericks. That means anyone anywhere can attend without having to budge from their keyboard. TWF CEO/President Ros Dawson Thompson just announced the Target-sponsored guest speaker for the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: America Ferrera To Keynote Texas Women’s Foundation’s 35th Annual Luncheon Virtually
July 20 Update Of Cancellations, Going Virtual And Postponements
COVID-19 is still playing havoc with North Texas fundraising activities. For the most part the rest of July and August are pretty lean and now September is starting to slim down on events, including a couple of big ones. Here today's report: Cancellations Genesis Women’s Shelter’s Genesis Luncheon Patron Party scheduled for Tuesday, September 2 Family Gateway’s … [Read more...] about July 20 Update Of Cancellations, Going Virtual And Postponements
Community Partners Of Dallas’ 2020 Change Is Good Has Virtually Changed For The Better
Community Partners of Dallas’ creative juices are flowing for the 14th Annual Change Is Good. The basics are still the same — kids collecting money to support CPD’s mission “to change the lives of abused and neglected kids.” Only this year with the COVID-19 restrictions clamping down on get-togethers, the usual fundraiser with bounce houses and munchkins dancing and playing … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas’ 2020 Change Is Good Has Virtually Changed For The Better
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
Community Partners Of Dallas’ 2020 Change Is Good’s Virtual T-Shirt Contest Is Open To All Munchkins
Calling all munchkins! It’s time to get your markers out for Community Partners of Dallas’ annual Change Is Good T-shirt contest. It’s absolutely free and open for any kiddo. This year’s "reimagined" Change Is Good starts with the submission of virtual entries. Instead of having a private get-together where kids create masterpieces, the creations will take place at home and … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas’ 2020 Change Is Good’s Virtual T-Shirt Contest Is Open To All Munchkins
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
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Dallas To Host Centennial Interfaith Iftar Saturday
What is an iftar? Its translation is “breaking of the fast.” Folks not acquainted with the Muslim faith may not know that it is the event during Ramadan that takes place at sunset. During this period, Muslims focus their time on fasting, prayer and reflection with the iftar serving as the main meal of the day at sunset. To celebrate the centennial of the Ahmadiyya Muslim … [Read more...] about Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Dallas To Host Centennial Interfaith Iftar Saturday
May 7 Updates On Reschedules, Postponements And Going Virtual
As the relaxing of COVID-19 restriction moves ahead, North Texas nonprofits are adapting to the changes with rescheduling, postponing and going virtual. Luckily, Mother's Day has not been rescheduled, postponed, etc. It will still be a day of good feelings and memories. And even old Mother Nature is promising to make it a beautiful day. Here’s today’s … [Read more...] about May 7 Updates On Reschedules, Postponements And Going Virtual