According to New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy Board Member and volunteer Kathleen Beisly, “We have built a community from all walks of life; our participants vary in age from the very young to over 90! Our program participants struggle with a wide range of disabilities, but find freedom, confidence, control and feelings of success when working with our horses. The majority … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy
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MySweetOpportunity: 2024 Cattle Baron’s “New Horizons” Ball
According to 2024 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Lora Farris and Marjon Henderson, “The first Cattle Baron’s Ball was a full-fledged Texas barbecue under the co-chairmanship of Patti Williams Hunt and Jacque Wynne, who founded the event to raise funds for cancer research through the American Cancer Society. And, now with your help, we are poised to surpass the $100 million … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 2024 Cattle Baron’s “New Horizons” Ball
MySweetOpportunity: KidLinks
According to KidLinks' music therapist Sara Chigani, MA, MT-BC, "The majority of the clients I see have a diagnosis of Autism, so a lot of what I do is working with kids from a behavioral perspective. However, I began seeing a child who struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts. It can be alarming to hear a young child express thoughts and feelings like that. During … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: KidLinks
MysweetOpportunity: Turtle Creek Association’s Annual Gala And Tour Of Homes
According to Turtle Creek Association (TCA) Board Chair Deborah Stanford, “The weekend of October 18th will be all about ‘Celebrating Turtle Creek.’ Events kick off on Friday, October 18, with the annual TCA Gala at the Virgin Hotel in Dallas' Design District. Then, on Sunday, October 20, the Tour of Homes will feature four amazing and unique residences. “This year's … [Read more...] about MysweetOpportunity: Turtle Creek Association’s Annual Gala And Tour Of Homes
House Of DIFFA: Royalty Untamed Kings And Queens Reigned Supreme With A Bella Story
Known for being splashy, sassy and something to behold, the House of DIFFA fundraiser has always been an eye-popping extravaganza that oozes creativity with its OMG sights and sounds. And this year's black-tie event at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel on Saturday, April 27, certainly was a royal feast for the eye thanks to the guests and those catwalking. Benefiting DIFFA Dallas, this … [Read more...] about House Of DIFFA: Royalty Untamed Kings And Queens Reigned Supreme With A Bella Story
2024 NorthPark Ambassadors Dinner Was An Elegant Affair Enhanced By Dallas Sounds Of Music
It might have been described as a gathering of North Texas fundraising eagles since the 2024 NorthPark Ambassadors dinner was an array of all types of area non-profit representatives. Returning to the Mansion on Turtle Creek on Monday, May 6, it was an elegant salute to this year's class of area non-profits and their leaders hosted by NorthPark Center's first couple Nancy … [Read more...] about 2024 NorthPark Ambassadors Dinner Was An Elegant Affair Enhanced By Dallas Sounds Of Music
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 NorthPark Center Ambassadors Dinner
Despite a couple of 2024 NorthPark Ambassadors being MIA (Children's Cancer Fund Ambassador Emberli Pridham and Texas Rangers Exec Chris Young), the North Texas non-profits Ambassadors (Allison Brodnax, Lora Farris, Marjon Henderson, Madison and John Isner, Cheryl Joyner, Laura Harris-Means and Patrick Means, Lee Michaels, Hamilton Sneed and Kimberly Schlegel-Whitman) were … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 NorthPark Center Ambassadors Dinner
TACA’s Second Arts Accelerator Group Revealed Thanks To Partnership With Suzanne Smith
There are times when little-known non-profits need a pat on the back and an uplift financially to achieve their goals. TACA's Arts Accelerator program has provided both for area art groups. The "10-month cohort-based program is designed to increase organizational capacity, teach new business and leadership skills, build collaborative connections, and create strategic plans … [Read more...] about TACA’s Second Arts Accelerator Group Revealed Thanks To Partnership With Suzanne Smith
2024 Obelisk Chair Courtney Johnson Will Be Joined By Mohua and Sanjiv Yanik As Honorary Co-Chairs
Things are moving right along for the fall activities. Business Council for the Arts CEO Stacie Adams just provided an update on the 2024 Obelisk Awards luncheon taking place on Thursday, November 14, at the JW Marriott Dallas Arts District. Taking the helm for the North Texas area fundraiser will be Chair Courtney Johnson. According to Stacie, “Courtney … [Read more...] about 2024 Obelisk Chair Courtney Johnson Will Be Joined By Mohua and Sanjiv Yanik As Honorary Co-Chairs
2024 The Sweetheart Ball’s Salute To Lyford Cay Club Warmed The Hearts Of Generous Guests
Evidently Mother Nature was having a hissy fit over not being invited to the 2024 Sweetheart Ball on Saturday, April 20, at Brook Hollow Golf Club. It was nothing personal, but who could blame the old gal? It was just that 2024 Ball Chair Heather Washburne already had a record-breaking number of 268 folks gobble up reservations for the annual black-tie gala. Knowing Heather, … [Read more...] about 2024 The Sweetheart Ball’s Salute To Lyford Cay Club Warmed The Hearts Of Generous Guests
JUST IN: Katy And Lawrence Bock Are The 2024 Fur Ball’s Best Friends And Co-Chairs
The SPCA Of Texas' 2024 Fur Ball is going to be a "gem" of a get together. That's because its co-chairs are Bachendorf's first couple Katy and Lawrence Bock. With the theme "You're My Best Friend," the Bocks have already lined up animal-loving Nancy C. and Richard R. Rogers as the fundraiser's presenting sponsor, as well as former Cattle Baron's Ball Chair Cindy … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Katy And Lawrence Bock Are The 2024 Fur Ball’s Best Friends And Co-Chairs