According to Dream Center Dallas Director Kacie Kintz, “At Dream Center Dallas, our mission is to connect people to a community of support by providing free resources and services that address immediate, practical and long-term needs in the areas of homelessness, hunger, poverty, addiction, abuse, education and human trafficking. We strive to serve the community with … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: Dream Center Dallas
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Children’s Medical Center Auxiliary Volunteers Present $1.3M+ Check Plus Much More For Children’s Health
One of the true treasures that every non-profit relies on is its team of hardworking volunteers. Doing everything from raising funds and rolling up their sleeves to provide extra hands in schlepping for the charity to providing services, they do it fueled by their commitment to make a difference for the good of the organization. And for 60 years the Women’s Auxiliary to … [Read more...] about Children’s Medical Center Auxiliary Volunteers Present $1.3M+ Check Plus Much More For Children’s Health
JUST IN: Junior Achievement Of Dallas 2023 Business Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced
For its 25th anniversary, the Junior Achievement of Dallas’ Business Hall of Fame will be inducting four new Laureates at a seated dinner on Saturday, February 25, at the Thompson Hotel. And what a foursome it will be! The class of 2023 will include Hilda Galvan, Mike Rawlings, G. Brint Ryan and Kneeland Youngblood. According to Junior Achievement of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Junior Achievement Of Dallas 2023 Business Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced
MySweetSchoolDaze Series Returns To Rev Up Back-To-School Drives
Don’t let the kids read this one, but school rooms are returning to active status in six weeks. While summer camps and vacations are still enjoying the getaways and relaxing days, there are North Texas non-profits that are in overdrive gathering school supplies for youngsters who don’t have the bare essentials in achieving education. A sad secret that many don’t realize … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze Series Returns To Rev Up Back-To-School Drives
Scottish Rite For Children Receives NIH $6.6M Grant To Continue Idiopathic Scoliosis Research
Scoliosis is “a progressive condition causing the spine to curve or twist into a ‘C’ or ‘S’ shape.” Over the years many treatments have been used. For babies and toddlers, a plaster cast or plastic brace may be used to prevent the situation from getting worse. For adolescents, a back brace may be worn or possibly surgery may been required. Adults require treatments “to relieve … [Read more...] about Scottish Rite For Children Receives NIH $6.6M Grant To Continue Idiopathic Scoliosis Research
CitySquare’s Block Party To Celebrate What Started Only As A Vision To Overcome Poverty
It appears that Saturday, October 1, is going to be a very busy night. The black-tie crowd will be fundraising at the Meyerson for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala and the Hyatt Regency Downtown Dallas for the SPCA’s Fur Ball. But for those whose tuxedos are on sabbatical, there’s another event whose very name brims with non-stuffy festivities. It the 2022 CitySquare … [Read more...] about CitySquare’s Block Party To Celebrate What Started Only As A Vision To Overcome Poverty
Dapper Zeke Elliott Underscored His Support Of After-School Programs At Rising Stars Luncheon
After two years of challenges thanks to Mother Nature and the pandemic, the After-School All-Stars North Texas' Rising Stars Luncheon was finally going to take place at Brook Hollow Golf Club on Thursday, May 5. And for the sold-out crowd it was well worth the wait, with Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel "Zeke" Elliott being on stage for a chat with WFAA Main Sport Anchor Joe … [Read more...] about Dapper Zeke Elliott Underscored His Support Of After-School Programs At Rising Stars Luncheon
JUST IN: 2023 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball Debs Announced
Maybe it was because of the Dallas Mavs' televised, teeth-gnawing showdown with the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, or maybe it was due to the upcoming Memorial Day extended holiday, but tonight's Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball announcement of the crop of 2023 debs at Stanley Korshak was a slim one, with seven of the 24 debs-to-come, Dallas Symphony … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball Debs Announced
JUST IN: Grant Halliburton Kicks Off 13th Annual The Hope Party With “Don’t Stop Believing” Theme
The Hope Party Co-Chairs Jennifer Burns and Diana Hamilton kicked off the 13th annual Grant Halliburton fundraiser last night. Hosted by Hall Arts Hotel, the announcements took place in the hotel's Flora Room overlooking the Dallas Arts District with a crowd that included Melissa and Ross Martin, Catherine New, Miles Parker, Reed Robertson, Cara French and Halliburton's … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Grant Halliburton Kicks Off 13th Annual The Hope Party With “Don’t Stop Believing” Theme
JUST IN: Dallas Afterschool VP Of Program Services Marjorie Murat Named Agency’s CEO
After February’s announcement that Dallas Afterschool CEO Christina K. Hanger was retiring, a search was undertaken by the board for her successor. That search kept coming back to the organization’s own staff, resulting in today’s announcement that Dallas Afterschool VP of Program Services Marjorie Murat will assume the role of CEO on Sunday, May 1. Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Afterschool VP Of Program Services Marjorie Murat Named Agency’s CEO
SOLD-OUT ALERT!: Just Say YES Celebration
With Thursday, April 28, appearing to be the busiest fundraising day of 2022, with more than a dozen events on the docket, one has already hung up the “Sold-Out” sign. With its big fundraiser still a week away on Thursday, Just Say Yes Celebration Honorary Co-Chairs Laurie and Terry Ledbetter have announced that the organization’s 20th anniversary at the Omni Dallas Hotel is … [Read more...] about SOLD-OUT ALERT!: Just Say YES Celebration