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Nexus Recovery Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary With A 50 For 50 Campaign

Jan 26, 2021 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

As Nexus Recovery Center enters is 50th anniversary year of serving as a specialized substance use disorder treatment service for women, supporters have carved out a hefty goal to celebrate this milestone occasion. Called Nexus 50 for 50 Anniversary, it is a campaign to “raise at least 50 gifts of $50K each.” That's a whopping $2.5M. Campaign Co-chairs Jan Madigan … [Read more...] about Nexus Recovery Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary With A 50 For 50 Campaign

North Texas Food Bank’s 22nd Annual Empty Bowls Is Transitioning Into A Drive-Thru Food Fest

Jan 25, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

After months of orchestrating drive-thru food distributions to thousands of people in need, the North Texas Food Bank has become the ultimate operation for all others to follow. Having perfected the program, it was only natural that the NTFB-ers would use such expertise for their annual 22nd Empty Bowls fundraiser presented by Kroger on Thursday, February 25. Instead of … [Read more...] about North Texas Food Bank’s 22nd Annual Empty Bowls Is Transitioning Into A Drive-Thru Food Fest

JUST IN: The Family Place CEO Paige Flink’s Retirement Is Officially Announced

Jan 22, 2021 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

The Dallas Morning News’ Cheryl Hall has officially put an end to the rumors about The Family Place CEO Paige Flink's retiring. The rumors were true. As Paige put it in the story, “Oct. 1, 2021, is my 30-year anniversary. I turn 65 in July. It’s time for a new quarterback and a new set of legs.” In conducting a pre-opening tour of The Family Place's Ann Moody Place in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Family Place CEO Paige Flink’s Retirement Is Officially Announced

Dallas And Fort Worth YMCA’s Offering Free Memberships To Incentivize “Bigs” Sign Ups

Jan 21, 2021 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

When two North Texas nonprofits get together on a project, it almost always spells success for its clients, staff, supporters and community. Such a partnership is taking place and has all the signs of being another winner. Since January is National Mentoring Month, the area Big Brothers Big Sisters (aka “Bigs”) is teaming up with Dallas and Fort Worth YMCA’s (aka “the … [Read more...] about Dallas And Fort Worth YMCA’s Offering Free Memberships To Incentivize “Bigs” Sign Ups

January 19 Update: Going Virtual, Rescheduled And Transformed

Jan 19, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

As the COVID-19 continues its onslaught and vaccinations are being distributed, so the North Texas nonprofits adjust and accommodate the ever-changing demands of scheduling for the best of supporters and efforts. Here is a slew of changes to mark on your calendar: Going Virtual Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of North Texas’ St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon on … [Read more...] about January 19 Update: Going Virtual, Rescheduled And Transformed

Retina Foundation’s Monthly Series “Retina Scientist Hour” Kicks Off With A Focus On Pediatric Lazy Eye

Jan 18, 2021 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

As the baby boomers' accessory du jour is the “reader” glass wear, more serious optical issues are commanding attention and getting results from the advanced research. For instance, there's amblyopia that for nonprofessionals goes by the tag “lazy eye”. In addition to the appearance that the eyes are not aligned normally, it also affects the eyes’ vision. While people … [Read more...] about Retina Foundation’s Monthly Series “Retina Scientist Hour” Kicks Off With A Focus On Pediatric Lazy Eye

JUST IN: Crystal Charity Ball’s Six New Members Announced For 2021

Jan 14, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

2021 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Leslie Diers just revealed the organization's new members that include Kristi Francis, Melinda Knowles, Lisa Shirley, Candace Swango, Charmaine Tang and Kay Weeks. Heading up the CCB Membership Committee was 2016 CCB Chair Christie Carter, who was joined by committee members/former CCB chairs Claire Emanuelson (2018), … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Crystal Charity Ball’s Six New Members Announced For 2021

JUST IN: More Than $130,000 Results from Women’s Auxiliary To Children’s Health For Holiday 2020

Jan 14, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

Santa just sent a note. Instead of taking it easy to recover from his Christmas around-the-world deliveries, it seems that he and the elves have been adding up all the results from Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Health for Holiday 2020 with the NorthPark Center elves. The old bearded fellow wrote that he was amazed to see the numbers in spite of the COVID-19 restrictions. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: More Than $130,000 Results from Women’s Auxiliary To Children’s Health For Holiday 2020

JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas’ Change Is Good Is Settling Down Into A Virtual Spring Funfest

Jan 14, 2021 9:00 AM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

Community Partners of Dallas is swapping things around. In the past it held its very successful Chick Lit Luncheon in the spring and its Change Is Good fun-for-families in the fall. But COVID-19 planted some seeds of change for CPD-ers. After having to postpone last year’s Chick Lit Luncheon to September, CPD President/CEO Paige McDaniel and Development and Communications VP … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas’ Change Is Good Is Settling Down Into A Virtual Spring Funfest

JUST IN: City Of Dallas Executive Officer Michael A. Mendoza Named Cristo Rey Dallas’ New President

Jan 12, 2021 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

It was just about a year ago in February that Kelby Woodard announced that he had accepted the position of headmaster of St. Thomas Academy in Minnesota. For Kelby it was returning to familiar grounds, having been a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2011-2014. What brought him to Dallas had been the establishing of Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep in 2014. It … [Read more...] about JUST IN: City Of Dallas Executive Officer Michael A. Mendoza Named Cristo Rey Dallas’ New President

A Passing: Rory Meyers

Jan 11, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean 1 Comment

There was a presence about Rory Meyers that just seemed to make her glow. Some might claim that it was her beautiful white hair pulled back in a ponytail; some might say it was that smile that welcomed all; others might say it was an aura that came from a life of helping and giving. Born Rose-Marie Mangeri in the Bronx 79 years ago, Rory wasn’t one to seek fame and power. … [Read more...] about A Passing: Rory Meyers

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