Just like Brigadoon, some moments of wonderment are wondrous but all too brief. While the Dallas Arboretum’s Dallas Blooms has hundreds of thousands of flowers on display until Sunday, April 13, in the bright sunshine, another floral masterpiece will spring up next week. But this one will be indoors at NorthPark Center. From Wednesday, March 19, to Sunday, March 23, … [Read more...] about Fleurs De Villes 2025 Will Be In Full Bloom At NorthPark Center From March 19 To 23
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JUST IN: Baylor Scott And White’s Texas Cancer Interception Is A New Horizon For Early Cancer Detection
An elderly couple entered the Charles Sammons Cancer lobby at Dallas' Baylor Scott And White Medical Center this morning and took two seats. Looking a little bewildered at the crowd of people standing and chatting, the gentleman turned to the lady and remarked, “I wonder if it’s always so busy.” They soon learned this scene was not typical of the center. Rather, the sizable … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Baylor Scott And White’s Texas Cancer Interception Is A New Horizon For Early Cancer Detection
JUST IN: Guess Who’s Coming To 2025 Chick Lit Luncheon? Perhaps Your New BFF?
2025 Chick Lit Luncheon Co-Chairs Alison Malone and Kelley Schadt have just announced plans for the 19th Annual Community Partners of Dallas fundraiser presented by Lara and Dr. Robert Tafel. In addition to landing “pretty-in-pink” Kameron Westcott serving as the honorary chair, and Toyota Motor North America receiving the 2025 Paige McDaniel Partners for Children … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Guess Who’s Coming To 2025 Chick Lit Luncheon? Perhaps Your New BFF?
JUST IN: Dallas Pets Alive! And Humane Society Of Dallas County Have Merged
Too often, non-profits with similar goals tend to have a problem. While their intent is sincere and well-meaning, they tend to compete with each other for funding, attention and resources. One example has been the area animal rescue groups. Recently, however, collaborations have been taking place. One example has been Operation Kindness’ new Lifesaving Partnerships Hub in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Pets Alive! And Humane Society Of Dallas County Have Merged
The Crow Museum And NorthPark Are Getting A Head Start To Celebrate Lunar New Year
Between New Year's and Mardi Gras, the world can sorta seem gray waiting for the bright colors of spring to bust loose. But thanks to a partnership between the Crow Museum Of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas and NorthPark Center, the Lunar New Year Celebration will brighten up the dank days of winter. While the official Year Of The Snake (aka the sixth animal … [Read more...] about The Crow Museum And NorthPark Are Getting A Head Start To Celebrate Lunar New Year
JUST IN: Bezos’ Day 1 Families Fund Provides a $2.5M Grant For Family Gateway To Assist Homeless Families
Back in November 2019, Family Gateway received $2.75M from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund. A few months later the pandemic struck, sending North Texas non-profits scrambling to provide services. Thanks to the Day 1 Families Fund grant, Family Gateway’s staff shifted from a “first-come, first-served” model to focusing on helping families find alternative solutions, a process … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Bezos’ Day 1 Families Fund Provides a $2.5M Grant For Family Gateway To Assist Homeless Families
JUST IN: Jan And Trevor Rees-Jones Gift $100M For Future Children’s Pediatric Campus At Groundbreaking
Leave it to UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) and Children's Health to not only break ground for its future Children's pediatric campus, but to add a spectacular cherry to top off the occasion. That's exactly what just happened today. Learning that generous philanthropists Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones had stepped up to support the $5B project for the 4.7M-square-foot … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jan And Trevor Rees-Jones Gift $100M For Future Children’s Pediatric Campus At Groundbreaking
JUST IN: White Rhino Coffee’s Chris Parvin Recently Made Quite An Impression For All The Right Reasons
For folks who haven’t heard of Chris Parvin, they’ve been missing a businessman who knows how to make a difference with a flair. In legal circles, he founded the Parvin Group two decades ago, ceasing operation four years ago to focus on expanding his service outside of practicing law. In the local hospitality industry, he’s the one behind the White Rhino Coffee shops that have … [Read more...] about JUST IN: White Rhino Coffee’s Chris Parvin Recently Made Quite An Impression For All The Right Reasons
2024 Callier Listening Camp Was Filled With The Laughter Of Children Playing Hokey Pokey
While the world seemed overwhelmed with politics, there was nothing like the laughter of free-for-all play of children. But on this occasion it was even more so at the Callier Listening Camp at Cross Creek Ranch on Wednesday, July 31. That's where dozens of youngsters 11 years and younger had a day of climbing a rock tower, sliding down a low-up slide and just racing … [Read more...] about 2024 Callier Listening Camp Was Filled With The Laughter Of Children Playing Hokey Pokey
The Family Place Celebrates Its New, Expanded Shelter For Men And Their Children
When it comes to domestic violence, most think of only women being victims. However, men too often suffer from relationships that include violence. Recognizing that there was a need to help men and their children, The Family Place opened Texas' first men's shelter in 2016. On Friday, July 12, The Family Place celebrated the opening of its new, expanded men's shelter in Irving … [Read more...] about The Family Place Celebrates Its New, Expanded Shelter For Men And Their Children
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Bee Happy Day Hab
According to Bee Happy Day Hab’s Program Manager Melissa Madsen, “Helping a man named Richie get to church was the catalyst for Bee Happy Day Hab. “Richie, in his early 30s, contacted a local church looking for someone to help him. He lived independently, though his intellectual developmental disability prevented him from being able to work or drive, leaving him … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Bee Happy Day Hab