According to Texas Health Resources Foundation President Jay McAuley, As novel coronavirus COVID-19 continues to spread, per CDC guidance, we are unfortunately canceling Little Black Dress scheduled for Friday, May 8. We do not take these actions lightly, but as a nonprofit health system, we must first consider the health and safety of our community. Our annual Little … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Texas Health Resources Foundation’s Little Black Dress Girls’ Night
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Get Up And Get Doing: How To Deal With A [Credit] Card Shark Attack
North Texans have earned the reputation for all things good like philanthropy, helping others, kindness, etc. But even during these trying times as donors rescue so many nonprofits, they need to be wary. For example, a well-known philanthropist reported a recent incident: I just received an alert from American Express on my black card. "Someone had tried to use my … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: How To Deal With A [Credit] Card Shark Attack
Canceled Event SOS: Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon
According to Family Compass CEO Ona Foster, While we were saddened to announce the cancellation of our North Star Luncheon scheduled for Monday, April 27, at Dallas Country Club, we followed our community leaders in their steadfast protection of the public health. We were excited to share our passion for preventing child abuse with the 350 expected guests, but completely … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon
Canceled Event SOS: Children’s Cancer Fund’ 32nd Annual Children’s Cancer Fund Gala
According to Children’s Cancer Fund Executive Director Jennifer Arthur, The 32nd Annual Children’s Cancer Fund Gala did not take place on Friday, April 17, but the fight against cancer has not been canceled. Doctors are still making their rounds, nurses are caring for kids, and we at Children’s Cancer Fund are committed to caring for kids with cancer. We will continue to … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Children’s Cancer Fund’ 32nd Annual Children’s Cancer Fund Gala
Canceled Event SOS: Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s Appetite For Advocacy
According to Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center President/CEO Lynn Davis, On Friday, March 27, over 700 people were to support Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center at our 13th annual Appetite for Advocacy luncheon co-chaired by Debbie Scripps and her daughters-in-law Jennifer Scripps and Nancy Scripps. We also honor those who have made a significant impact on the lives of … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s Appetite For Advocacy
Canceled Event SOS: Belle And Sparrows’ Birdies For Belles
According to Belle and Sparrows Co-Founders Lynde Griggs and Tiffany Savage, Belle and Sparrows is a by women for women non-profit that serves marginalized and under-resourced women both locally and globally by: teaching skills for economic sustainability, providing encouragement to women who brave the struggles of poverty, addiction recovery, abuse and incarceration-all … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Belle And Sparrows’ Birdies For Belles
Canceled Event SOS: Connecting Point Of Park Cities’ 2020 Annual Ability To Give Luncheon
According to Connecting Point of Park Cities Executive Director Cynthia K. Olson, Connecting Point of Park Cities is an adult day program for men and women with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have aged out of the public school system. Each weekday Teammates (participants) enjoy a curriculum strategically designed to develop social and communication … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Connecting Point Of Park Cities’ 2020 Annual Ability To Give Luncheon
April 14 Updates On Cancellations, Going Virtual And Postponements
No one can say that North Texans aren’t adjustable. While Vogel Alcove regretfully had to cancel its big time fundraiser today, a couple of other groups hunkered down announcing that their events would go virtual or take place in the future at a TBD date. Here’s today’s rundown: Canceled Vogel Alcove’s 29th Annual Arts Performance Event scheduled for Saturday, May … [Read more...] about April 14 Updates On Cancellations, Going Virtual And Postponements
Canceled Event SOS: Equest’s “An Evening In Old Hollywood” Gala
According to Equest CEO Lili Kellogg, For 39 years, Equest has enhanced the lives of children and adults with diverse needs using horses to bring hope and healing through equine assisted activities and therapies. In response to the regulations set by government agencies, we cancelled our largest fundraiser, Equest’s 2020 Gala, “An Evening in Old Hollywood,” scheduled … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Equest’s “An Evening In Old Hollywood” Gala
March 30 Updates On Cancellations, Reschedules And Postponements
Earlier this year April looked like the big fundraising month of the year. However, the coronavirus forced event planners to either shift gears to future dates or to cancel their fundraisers. From today’s notices, it appears that April’s highlights will only be Palm Sunday, Passover and Easter. Here’s today’s rundown: Cancellations Salvation Army D/FW Command’s … [Read more...] about March 30 Updates On Cancellations, Reschedules And Postponements
Bumbershoot And Galoshes Advisory: Tomorrow Is Gonna Be A Wet One With Reduced Testings
Hope you enjoyed the weekend's walk-about weather, because Monday is gonna be a 180-degree turn. In the wake of the tornadic weather that hit Jonesboro, Arkansas, Saturday, North Texas will have some grumbles and rumbles tomorrow. Staying true to the past and being prepared for lots of drip-drops, thunder and weather warnings from area weather-casters, tell the pooches just … [Read more...] about Bumbershoot And Galoshes Advisory: Tomorrow Is Gonna Be A Wet One With Reduced Testings