On Thanksgiving eve before church services, feastings at tables and the Cowboys hold court at AT&T Stadium, it might be wise to close your eyes and take a very deep breath of silence. No one needs to know that you’re doing it... except for you. Just consider your losses and your blessings since the pandemic started nearly three years ago. Yes, there have been many … [Read more...] about 2022 Thanksgiving Day Is A Time To Appreciate The Blessings Past And Present
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We Regret: Handlers Prohibit Event’s Coverage
So disappointed. That was the reaction when an event "recap" arrived recently at MySweetCharity. Recaps are intended to be honest accounts of events that the MSC staff is unable to cover due to short staffing. The understanding is that event organizers will provide submissions that will be true to MSC form, making the reader feel as if they were at the event … [Read more...] about We Regret: Handlers Prohibit Event’s Coverage
A Gentle Reminder: It’s Time To Soak Up Area Water Restrictions
In addition to North Texas temperatures testing the resilience of the grid, the lack of rain has resulted in the drought of 2022. While some have sacrificed their lawns to save on their water bills, others have been the victims of brush fires destroying their homes and property like Monday’s Balch Springs scorched earth episode. At the other end of the drought spectrum are … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: It’s Time To Soak Up Area Water Restrictions
Despite MySweetCharity’s “Doesn’t-Fit” Protocol, GoFundMe Fundraising Still Helps North Texans
Out of the hundreds of emails received daily by MySweetCharity, more than a large number are to support a GoFundMe effort. Alas, due to MSC’s limiting coverage to 2,000+ North Texas 501 (c) 3 non-profits, it’s just not possible to help such grassroots projects. But that’s not to say that GoFundMe undertakings aren’t worthwhile. Some are really rather gratifying in results … [Read more...] about Despite MySweetCharity’s “Doesn’t-Fit” Protocol, GoFundMe Fundraising Still Helps North Texans
RESCHEDULED: St. V-Day Luncheon And Fashion Show “Makes A Statement” By Rescheduling
Anyone who has ever been part of a fundraiser knows there are many working parts when it comes to postponing, rescheduling or…dang it...canceling an event. There are the speakers, the awardees, the venue, the event producers with their legions of models, the caterers, the staff and, of course, the key sponsors and guests. Despite all the heavy lifting, it's worth the hassle … [Read more...] about RESCHEDULED: St. V-Day Luncheon And Fashion Show “Makes A Statement” By Rescheduling
CANCELED: ChildCareGroup’s 120th Anniversary Celebration
It’s not every day a North Texas organization celebrates its 120th anniversary, so when the ChildCareGroup had to postponed its big anniversary event in September due to the Delta variant, fingers were crossed that the new date — Wednesday, January 12 — would work out for the celebration at the then-Belo Mansion (now Arts District Mansion). But Delta’s kissing cousin Omicron … [Read more...] about CANCELED: ChildCareGroup’s 120th Anniversary Celebration
A Passing: Lindalyn Bennett Adams
"Turning lemons into lemonade” means transforming a not-so-great situation into a grand occasion. In the case of Lindalyn Bennett Adams, she turned lemons into lemon pie, with folks lining up for second helpings. If Lindalyn were to read the above description, she’d laugh that funny giggle, take a deep breath and with a twinkle in her eyes scoff at the idea that she had done … [Read more...] about A Passing: Lindalyn Bennett Adams
A Passing: Bryan Hobson Wildenthal
It’s not surprising when a generation carries on the family business. Perhaps it’s because daughters and sons grow up witnessing their parents’ experiences and naturally pick up on the ins-and-outs of the trade. So it was with Bryan Hobson Wildenthal. His father Bryan Wildenthal was president of Sul Ross State University in the West Texas town of Alpine from 1952 until his … [Read more...] about A Passing: Bryan Hobson Wildenthal
UPDATE: North Texas Food Bank’s Black-Tie Harvest Gala At The Omni Dallas Is Postponed to 2022
The North Texas Food Bank has been on the COVID war frontline for the past 18 months by providing food non-stop for those in need. If there was ever a group that deserved to take a breather and celebrate its recent accomplishments plus its 40 years of fighting hunger, it's NTFB CEO/President Trisha Cunningham, the staff and its countless supporters. That’s why today’s … [Read more...] about UPDATE: North Texas Food Bank’s Black-Tie Harvest Gala At The Omni Dallas Is Postponed to 2022
Texas Health Resources Foundation Cancels Little Black Dress Fundraiser Due To The Spread Of Delta Variant
With COVID cases increasing in recent days indicating that another surge is taking place, North Texas fundraising activities are being reconsidered. Gut-wrenching decisions are being made. One of the first to take steps in restructuring is Texas Health Resources Foundation's Little Black Dress on Friday, September 24. According to THR Foundation Events Management … [Read more...] about Texas Health Resources Foundation Cancels Little Black Dress Fundraiser Due To The Spread Of Delta Variant
Closed For Now: George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
While the politicians bicker about the protocol for the latest pandemic developments, North Texas organizations are quietly preparing for the possibility of Plan Bs being needed for the rest of their 2021 fundraising and activities. One of the first to make a move was The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on the SMU campus on Monday. According to the … [Read more...] about Closed For Now: George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum