According to The Wilkinson Center Engagement Manager Laura Ingrim, “Wilkinson Center’s mission is to create pathways out of poverty for the 10,000 clients we serve each year. One of our most fun and meaningful events is the annual Toy Drive And Distribution. Since 2011, Wilkinson Center has been collecting toys, bicycles, and gift cards for children in the Dallas community. … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: The Wilkinson Center’s Toy Drive And Distribution
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MySweetToyDrive: Interfaith Family Services’ Annual Christmas Store
According to Interfaith Family Services Director of Development Jessica Rood, “Each year, we provide quality children’s gifts to families who otherwise would wake up on Christmas morning without any gifts under the tree. The families we serve at Interfaith are homeless (residing in our transitional housing program) and/or have experienced a recent crisis like job loss, … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Interfaith Family Services’ Annual Christmas Store
MySweetToyDrive: Vogel Alcove’s Holiday Store
According to Vogel Alcove President/CEO Karen Hughes, “How do you keep the Christmas tradition alive when you are homeless? Instead of going home for the holidays, families have to make sacrifices and come up with new ways to celebrate. “Though the windows are not yet filled with glitter and lights, the holiday season is fast approaching. At Vogel Alcove, that means it is … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Vogel Alcove’s Holiday Store
MySweetToyDrive: The Warren Center’s Operation Santa Toy Drive
According to The Warren Center’s CEO Amy Spawn, “Every year, the Warren Center hosts hundreds of children with developmental delays and disabilities at the annual Operation Santa holiday event, where gifts from our annual toy drive are distributed in a fun, safe and sensory-friendly atmosphere. This year's event, however, will look different due to COVID-19. To ensure social … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: The Warren Center’s Operation Santa Toy Drive
JUST IN: Thanks To Santa, MySweetToyDrive Series Is Available For Good Little North Texas Nonprofits
Have we got an offer for toy drivers! Normally, MySweetCharity does not run posts about holiday toy drives. This time of year there are just too many of them, don’t you know? But Santa sent word that he really could use some help this year since these are not normal times. As he put it, “There are way too many youngsters who have mustered through the past year wearing masks, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Thanks To Santa, MySweetToyDrive Series Is Available For Good Little North Texas Nonprofits
Community Partners Of Dallas Launches Holiday Toy Shoppe Presented By The Moody Foundation
Halloween hasn't even taken place and Community Partners of Dallas is already kicking off its annual toy drive this year. Instead of the traditional toy shop-and-drop for Dallas County abused and neglected children, it’s going to be a virtual shop-athon. Thanks to the help of Presenting Sponsor The Moody Foundation, there will be an online Holiday Toy Shoppe, where … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas Launches Holiday Toy Shoppe Presented By The Moody Foundation
September 25 Update: Going Virtual and Rescheduled
The changes of plans continue to keep the “datekeepers” busy adjusting and re-adjusting their calendars. The good news is that on today’s Update is not only are no cancellations, there are a couple organizations are looking to 2021 for in-person activities. The almost-as-good news is that some groups are adjusting to the new world of virtual eventing. If you haven’t tried … [Read more...] about September 25 Update: Going Virtual and Rescheduled
JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas Springs 15th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon To Fall 2021
Where will you be a year from today at this time? The Community Partners of Dallas team is hoping that you’ll be lunching with them at the Hilton Anatole for its Chick Lit Luncheon. Surprised? No doubt, since the annual fundraiser has traditionally taken place in the spring. But the pandemic has created a whirlwind of changes and one of them is the change of seasons for the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas Springs 15th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon To Fall 2021
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Community Partners Of Denton County
According to Community Partners Of Denton County volunteer and website administrator Calvin L. Pacleb, When it is determined that a child can no longer live safely at home, the child is removed from their residence and the State of Texas is given temporary custody. Tragically, the circumstances surrounding these removals are heartbreaking, where maltreatment in the form … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Community Partners Of Denton County
Canceled Event SOS: Community Partners Of Dallas’ Chick Lit Luncheon
According to Community Partners of Dallas President/CEO Paige McDaniel, First, I want to wish all of the MSC readers health and wellness during this chaotic time in our history. Community Partners of Dallas is truly grateful to our friends and donors who funded our Chick Lit Luncheon and despite its cancellation, continued to support the abused and neglected … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Community Partners Of Dallas’ Chick Lit Luncheon
MySweetWishList: Wilkinson Center
According to Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder, “You can help make a child’s holiday brighter and help struggling parents by donating to Wilkinson Center’s annual toy drive. We are collecting 2000 toys, bicycles, and gift cards to distribute to the children of food pantry clients and adult education students. “Ways to help: “Donate new, unwrapped toys … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Wilkinson Center