Monday, North Texas is going to be filled with parades to celebrate the Fourth of July. Luckily, most of them will take place early in the day before the area returns to 100-degree heat. For those who love a parade but not the heat or blinding sunshine, there is one coming up in just the right conditions. It’s Dallas CASA’s 27th Annual Parade of Playhouses presented by Crest, … [Read more...] about 2022 Parade Of Playhouses Of An Even Dozen Will March In Place At NorthPark Starting July 15
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Hop On Board For The Annual Easter Basket Drive For 2,000 Youngsters Before It’s Too Late
With spring officially starting this Sunday, hopefully, Mother Nature will get the nudge to stop with the winter temperatures. After all, it’s time for flowers to feel free to bloom and spring outfits to replace wools and boots. And it’s also time to think about the Easter bunny. That little fellow has put out a SOS to provide Easter baskets for youngsters who have been … [Read more...] about Hop On Board For The Annual Easter Basket Drive For 2,000 Youngsters Before It’s Too Late
JUST IN: WFAA’s Cynthia Izaguirre To Receive Dallas CASA’s Caroline Rose Hunt Cherish The Children Award
2022 Cherish The Children Luncheon Co-Chairs Beth Cholerton and Hannah May have just announced that WFAA Anchor Cynthia Izaguirre will receive the 2022 Caroline Rose Hunt Cherish The Children Award on the eve of Mother’s Day weekend. Many know Cynthia from her hosting the station’s Wednesday’s Child’s weekly segments that help children in foster care find permanent … [Read more...] about JUST IN: WFAA’s Cynthia Izaguirre To Receive Dallas CASA’s Caroline Rose Hunt Cherish The Children Award
Dallas CASA Young Professionals Are Game To Party The Night Away At CASAblanca
Dallas CASA Young Professionals definitely play around. That is, they haul in a heck of a lot of money for Dallas CASA through their annual CASAblanca Casino Party*. Despite holding a variety of fundraiser including a concert and 5K, this one is the largest and raises the most funds. This year’s Event Co-Chairs Mindy Busch, Elena Littleton and Sonya Reddy are steamrolling … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA Young Professionals Are Game To Party The Night Away At CASAblanca
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
MySweetWishList: SPCA Of Texas
According to SPCA of Texas volunteer Jennifer Anderson, “At the SPCA of Texas, we rescue, rehabilitate and rehome thousands of vulnerable, neglected and abused animals each year. As an avid volunteer, I see how donors make it possible for animals to blossom from sick and fearful to healthy and happy. Your support this holiday season can help these animals experience comfort … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: SPCA Of Texas
MySweetWishList: Dallas CASA Angel Tree Holiday Giving
According to Dallas CASA volunteer advocate/Dallas CASA Children’s Council President Beth Cholerton, “Dallas CASA’s wish this holiday season is that every child living in the protective care of the state has holiday gifts they can call their own. “Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) provides trained and supervised community volunteers to advocate on behalf of … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Dallas CASA Angel Tree Holiday Giving
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
Chick Lit’s Goldie Hawn “Churns” Up Thoughts On Joy, Marriage And Why There’ll Be No More Movie Stars
In the Hilton Anatole’s Wedgwood Room, guests did a double-take on Friday, September 24. Despite reports that 2021 Chick Lit Luncheon featured author Goldie Hawn would be unable to attend the Community Partners of Dallas fundraiser in person, she was very present... thanks to life-size cutouts. One stood solo on the right side of the room; the other was placed in front of a … [Read more...] about Chick Lit’s Goldie Hawn “Churns” Up Thoughts On Joy, Marriage And Why There’ll Be No More Movie Stars
UPDATE ALERT: Dallas CASA’s Champion for Children
Even though the torrential storms hadn't hit the DFW neighborhood earlier today, Dallas CASA CEO/President Kathleen LaValle and her crew aren't taking any chances with their Champions for Children fundraiser at The Rustic Thursday night. Instead of building a ho-hum ark, they're "erecting a tent over the seating area," and all systems are go come rain or shine with Austin … [Read more...] about UPDATE ALERT: Dallas CASA’s Champion for Children
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dogs Matter
According to Dogs Matter volunteer online marketing and foster operations leader Taylor Stensrud, “Founded in 2014 by Stephen Knight, Dogs Matter is the only dog fostering program in the country that helps to temporarily house dogs during the owner’s stay at treatment for alcohol and drug addiction. Finding a temporary home for your dog while going to treatment is an issue … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dogs Matter