When the late Bum Bright’s name comes up in conversation, most folks immediately think of his tenure as “owner” of the Dallas Cowboys (1984 to 1989). But for those who remember the days when the Texas A&M graduate was making deals and raising funds for friends like the late Texas Gov. Bill Clements, Bum was the real stuff, not just a writer’s idea of a Texas legend. He … [Read more...] about Bum Bright Family’s Legacy Of Giving Continues With A $7.5M Gift For Children’s Medical Center Plano’s Expansion
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Dallas Arboretum And Dallas Zoo Welcome 2022 With Credit-Card Friendly Discounts
The only thing better than the temperatures getting a wee bit more user-friendly is bargains. And since most folks have over-indulged over the holidays in the gift-giving department, the Dallas Arboretum and the Dallas Zoo have specials to warm your credit cards. Like Brigadoon and Santa, the Dallas Arboretum’s Christmas village has disappeared. But that doesn’t mean that … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum And Dallas Zoo Welcome 2022 With Credit-Card Friendly Discounts
The 12th Annual Great Adventure Hunt Is Game To Raise Funds for ChildCareGroup
After all the holiday hoopla simmers down, January tends to be rather ho-hum. But the ChildCareGroup folks are taking full advantage of the lull by holding its 12th Annual Great Adventure Hunt on Friday, January 21. Presented by PepsiCo, this year’s Co-Chairs Rebecca Acuna and Texas State Rep. Rafael Anchia have arranged for a set of Escape Room-like puzzles throughout The … [Read more...] about The 12th Annual Great Adventure Hunt Is Game To Raise Funds for ChildCareGroup
JUST IN: NorthPark’s 2022 Ambassadors Are Revealed To Raise Awareness And Funds
Leading up to the new year, NorthPark Center’s Ambassador Class of 2022 has just been announced. Representing 12 non-profits, the 2022 Ambassadors include four women (Susan Farris, Nancy Gopez, Kris Johnson and Amanda Dillard Shufeldt) who are chairing major fundraisers in the year to come, as well as two former Dallas Cowboys. Made up of prominent individuals who are known … [Read more...] about JUST IN: NorthPark’s 2022 Ambassadors Are Revealed To Raise Awareness And Funds
JUST IN: ExxonMobil Chairman’s Gift Of $50,000 Is Presented To Dallas CASA To Help Youngsters Like Baby J
This morning Ryan Shultz revealed what some might describe as a double life. Since 2015 she has been with ExxonMobil as its manager of corporate digital communications and content strategy. But before joining “one of the largest publicly traded international energy companies,” she was already into her fifth year of serving as a Dallas CASA volunteer. Following the lead … [Read more...] about JUST IN: ExxonMobil Chairman’s Gift Of $50,000 Is Presented To Dallas CASA To Help Youngsters Like Baby J
Partners Card Preview Event’s Leisurely Luncheon Showcased The Season’s Fashion Plates
As VIP guests arrived for the first-ever Partners Card Preview Event at Eataly’s upstairs Terra restaurant just past 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 29, they were greeted with their table number and a glass of Gradis’ciutta Sauvignon. It was the perfect way to kick off the annual Family Place fundraiser that would continue through Monday, November 8. Not since Kitty Hawk … [Read more...] about Partners Card Preview Event’s Leisurely Luncheon Showcased The Season’s Fashion Plates
Klyde Warren Park’s Expanded Children’s Park To Be Named After Sheila And Jody Grant Thanks To $5M Gift From Perots
Back in 2002 the idea that had been simmering started gathering steam. For some it was a crazy idea; to others it was a stroke of genius. Perhaps it was both. The idea was the creation of a park over Woodall Rodgers, a recessed highway. John Zogg played the role of Tom Sawyer rallying organizations and people to the undertaking. One of those people was Capital Bank Founder Jody … [Read more...] about Klyde Warren Park’s Expanded Children’s Park To Be Named After Sheila And Jody Grant Thanks To $5M Gift From Perots
MySweetToyDrive: United To Learn
According to United To Learn Literacy Director Marisol Rodriquez, “As United to Learn’s Director of Literacy, I know that fostering a love of reading through literacy instruction is one of the greatest gifts we can give as educators. “This holiday season from Monday, November 22, through Wednesday, December 22, we are partnering with the team at Interabang Books for a … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: United To Learn
Ella Kate Nayfa And Barrett Gibbins Rallied Teens Helping Teens For “Movie With A Mission”
Back in 1941, Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney amazed moviegoers with their spunk and ability in "Babes On Broadway" to rally their friends to create a production to send orphaned children on a country holiday. Today North Texas' version of Garland and Rooney pulled off a 21st century version at AMC NorthPark 15 to help pediatric patients at Children's Health. In just 11 days, … [Read more...] about Ella Kate Nayfa And Barrett Gibbins Rallied Teens Helping Teens For “Movie With A Mission”
NorthPark’s Santa Is Virtually On Board For A Return Of A Season Of Giving To Benefit Children’s Health
With the weather and air traffic being so sketchy, NorthPark’s Santa has decided to stay put at the North Pole. After all, that trek from the North Pole to NorthPark is quite a daily commute. But after 33 years of generations of children wanting to share their wishes with the legendary Saint Nicholas, he just couldn’t let the munchkins down. So, thanks to NorthPark … [Read more...] about NorthPark’s Santa Is Virtually On Board For A Return Of A Season Of Giving To Benefit Children’s Health
Lyda Hill Celebrates VolunteerNow’s 50th Anniversary With A $250K Challenge To Spread Volunteerism
It was in 1971 that four prominent community volunteers — Annette Strauss, Mitch Jericho, Jan Sanders and Helen Boothman — recognized the power of and need for volunteers and started a grassroots program called SERV (Special Effort to Recruit Volunteers). They set up shop in an office in downtown Dallas. Over the years the organization's success required moving to the Wilson … [Read more...] about Lyda Hill Celebrates VolunteerNow’s 50th Anniversary With A $250K Challenge To Spread Volunteerism