Despite the pandemic and all the worries of the 2020 elections, there is one fella who exudes happiness for children and their parents. Yup, you guessed it. It's the elf known for his white beard, jolly laugh and red-and-white outfit highlighted with black belt and boots — Santa Claus. For 32 years NorthPark’s Santa has compared notes with area children and years later … [Read more...] about NorthPark’s Legendary Santa To Virtually Visit With Youngsters To Raise Funds For Children’s Health
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Richardson/Plano Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter Provides Support For Family Compass Clients And Staff
The ladies of the Richardson/Plano Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter (RPKDAC) know how to show some love to nonprofits. Without being asked, they “applied for and received a $7,000 KiDs Grant from the Kappa Delta Foundation” for Family Compass’ “Growing as Parents” program in Dallas and Collin counties. As RPKDAC Community Service VP Gail Chandler put it, “We need Family … [Read more...] about Richardson/Plano Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter Provides Support For Family Compass Clients And Staff
From Drive Thru To The Final “Twist,” CPD’s 2020 Change Is Good Was A Box Full Of Fun
After weeks of planning, Community Partners of Dallas’ 2020 Change Is Good virtual event was in the final hours of taking place on Sunday, August 2. Instead of last year’s fundraiser at CPD headquarters and the usual grounds of Brook Hollow, the event itself would be in homes via the internet and once again be presented by CrossFirst Bank. But before the … [Read more...] about From Drive Thru To The Final “Twist,” CPD’s 2020 Change Is Good Was A Box Full Of Fun
Anthem Strong Families Receives $15M in Federal Grants To Expand Its Programs
Dallas’ Anthem Strong Families' mission is “to be the champions for our community by education, equipping and empowering men, women and youth to be the champion for their life, their marriage, their children and their family.” One example of their work is Jon Correra. After serving seven years in a federal prison and now a single father of three, he explained, “My life was … [Read more...] about Anthem Strong Families Receives $15M in Federal Grants To Expand Its Programs
JUST IN: Hamon Charitable Foundation Provides Children’s Medical Center Foundation With A $7.5M Match Challenge
The late Nancy and Jake Hamon were the poster couple of Texas legends. Jake made his money as an independent wildcatter and Nancy was the hostess who set the bar in these parts. An invitation to a Hamon party was like winning the lottery. But as great as their reputations were in business and society, their philanthropy totally outshone all else. Over the years, such local … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Hamon Charitable Foundation Provides Children’s Medical Center Foundation With A $7.5M Match Challenge
2020 Celebrating Women’s Weekly Video Updates In October To Expand Breast Cancer Awareness
As part of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2020 Celebrating Women Chair Peggy Meyer and Underwriting Chair Jill Tananbaum and the Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation decided to change the traditional one-day-only luncheon fundraiser. Instead they focused the attention and efforts on making information easily available throughout the month for all … [Read more...] about 2020 Celebrating Women’s Weekly Video Updates In October To Expand Breast Cancer Awareness
JUST IN: Austin Street Center’s $15M “Help Them Home” Capital Campaign Officially Revealed
Around noon today (i.e. Friday), there’s going to be a big old “Whoopee!” heard throughout North Texas. It will take place at Austin Street Center’s 20th Annual Humble Beginnings (virtual) Luncheon, when ACS CEO Daniel Roby and ACS Board of Trustees Chair Nancy Best officially announced a $15M capital campaign — Help Them Home — to be chaired by Comerica Inc. Executive VP/Chief … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Austin Street Center’s $15M “Help Them Home” Capital Campaign Officially Revealed
2020 CBB Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton And Heather Randall To Co-Chair 2021 CBB
Cancer, be on alert. The dynamic duo of Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall have signed up for a return match. Despite their co-chairing and having to cancel the 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball due to COVID-19, these ladies have their spurs on to co-chair the 2021 CBB fundraiser for North Texas cancer research. In the meantime, they’re finalizing plans to hold the upcoming 2020 … [Read more...] about 2020 CBB Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton And Heather Randall To Co-Chair 2021 CBB
United To Learn Doubles Its Elementary School Partners And Adds New Members To Its Boards
Over the past seven years United To Learn has created a program to provide a relationship between 27 elementary schools located in the area known as the Northwest Cluster of Dallas ISD and community partners (i.e., private schools, faith-based organizations and businesses) working together "to accelerate student achievement, develop purposeful leaders and create a united and … [Read more...] about United To Learn Doubles Its Elementary School Partners And Adds New Members To Its Boards
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
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Does A Masked Check Presentation Of $954,722
COVID-19 has stepped up creativity nowadays. One example took place for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s check presentation to Dallas Symphony Orchestra President/CEO Kim Noltemy. It started off with a Zoom meeting of the DSOL-ers presided by DSOL President Kim Brannon, who officially ended her tenure and virtually handed over the gavel to incoming DSOL President Anne … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Does A Masked Check Presentation Of $954,722