According to Southern Methodist University Community Engagement Director Wendelin Donahue, “As someone passionate about creating meaningful connections that serve the greater good, I was thrilled to discover United to Learn’s Serena Simmons Connelly Liaison program. With a mission to change lives by transforming the relationship between schools and community, United to Learn … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: United To Learn
Collaboration
Dallas Holocaust And Human Rights And Frontiers Of Flight Museums Partner Up For The Right Stuff
As folks are in that between time of leaving for summer vacations and preparing for school to start, the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum and Frontiers Of Flight Museum have come up with a great partnership. Until Labor Day (aka Monday, September 2) the two museums are doing a 2-fer. Called "Right Stuff," a discounted fee of $27 for adults and $20 for … [Read more...] about Dallas Holocaust And Human Rights And Frontiers Of Flight Museums Partner Up For The Right Stuff
JUST IN: The Stewpot Makes a Major Move Purchasing CitySquare’s 53,000-Square-Foot Opportunity Center
On a Sunday afternoon when the morning showers had passed and everyone was enjoying surprisingly cooler-than-usual July temperatures, all heck broke loose. No, we're not talking about the beyond-real reality TV-type U.S. presidential race, with President Joe Biden stepping away and turning over the Democratic future to VP Kamala Harris. Word just arrived that … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Stewpot Makes a Major Move Purchasing CitySquare’s 53,000-Square-Foot Opportunity Center
Operation Kindness’ Lifesaving Partnership Hub Is A Collaborative Oasis For Animal Rescue Groups
There is a remarkable brilliance that takes place as a result of a collaboration. So after days of rain, thunder, lightning and wind knocking trees topsy-turvy, the results of such collaboration took place on Thursday, June 6. As the North Texas sun shone a spotlight on the corner of 1771 Terre Colony and I-30's frontage road — between Dallas Animal … [Read more...] about Operation Kindness’ Lifesaving Partnership Hub Is A Collaborative Oasis For Animal Rescue Groups
16 Playhouses To Parade At NorthPark From June 14-30 For 2024 Dallas CASA Fundraiser
The march begins on Friday, June 14, for Dallas CASA’s 2024 Parade of Playhouses at NorthPark. For 17 days, the 16 unique cottages will be available for viewing to be raffled off on Sunday, June 30. This year’s crop will include everything from “a pink-themed playhouse, an A-frame design, an ice cream shop, a castle, a fire station and a Dallas Mavericks-themed athletic … [Read more...] about 16 Playhouses To Parade At NorthPark From June 14-30 For 2024 Dallas CASA Fundraiser
Animal Cruelty Unit To Receive More Resources, Attendees Learn At Operation Kindness Event
The Dallas Police Department is beefing up its Animal Cruelty Unit, adding detectives as it continues working on the cruelty problem with partners Dallas Animal Services and Operation Kindness. The non-profit Operation Kindness finalized a "memorandum of understanding" with DPD and DAS in February of last year, putting together a specialty veterinary team to provide forensic … [Read more...] about Animal Cruelty Unit To Receive More Resources, Attendees Learn At Operation Kindness Event
Dallas Hope Charities To Host Speed Networking Mixer To Expand Collaboration For LGBTQIA+ Non-Profits
With a goal of encouraging collaboration among North Texas LGBTQIA+ organizations, Dallas Hope Charities (DHC) is holding its inaugural Non-Profit Speed Networking Mixer on Wednesday, February 28, at Sue Ellen’s - 2nd Floor. As DHC CEO Tamika Perry explained, “As we embark on this groundbreaking Non-Profit Speed Networking Mixer, our vision extends beyond traditional … [Read more...] about Dallas Hope Charities To Host Speed Networking Mixer To Expand Collaboration For LGBTQIA+ Non-Profits
35th Obelisk Awards Luncheon Celebrated The Collaboration Of Commerce And Culture
Since its creation by the late Raymond Nasher in 1988, Business Council for the Arts has had three executive directors including Pat Porter and Katherine Wagner. On Thursday, November 9, third Executive Director Stacie Adams oversaw the annual Obelisk Awards Luncheon to celebrate the people and organizations that have married the North Texas arts with the business … [Read more...] about 35th Obelisk Awards Luncheon Celebrated The Collaboration Of Commerce And Culture
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Obelisk Awards Luncheon
Business Council for the Arts' 35 Obelisk Awards Luncheon was entering into a new generation on Thursday, November 9. Beside taking place at the JW Marriott in the Dallas Arts District's Hardwood Ballroom on the 12th floor, it was also the debut of BCA's third executive director Stacie Adams and a slight change in the award categories. Still, the presentation to the 2023 … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Obelisk Awards Luncheon
Grow The Grove Kickoff Party Celebrates The Success Of Cristo Rey Dallas’ Innovative Work Study Program
Standing in a glass-walled room during a cocktail party in the crowded, Preston Hollow home of his parents Micki and former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings on Thursday, October 19, it looked like Gunnar Rawlings had come full circle after taking a long journey and now was exactly where he needed to be. Micki and Mike were hosting a kickoff party for the 2024 Grow the Grove … [Read more...] about Grow The Grove Kickoff Party Celebrates The Success Of Cristo Rey Dallas’ Innovative Work Study Program
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Perot Museum Of Nature And Science
According to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science Vice President of Development Melissa Reddick, “Every September, we have the privilege to witness the transformative impact of Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day on nonprofit organizations throughout Dallas-Fort Worth. This remarkable initiative plays a pivotal role in our region's … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Perot Museum Of Nature And Science