When the SPCA of Texas pulled back on its assistance to abused animals and then shuttered its spay/neuter clinic in southern Dallas, Operation Kindness CEO Ed Jamison leapt into action. The result of Jamison's resolve is the non-profit's new Lifesaving Partnerships Hub at 1771 Terre Colony Court — an 8,000-square-foot leased facility located in a former car dealership near … [Read more...] about Operation Kindness “Pivots” With A New Facility Aimed At Assisting Dallas Animal Services
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JUST IN: Scottish Rite For Children And By Way Of Dallas Launch An Artful Prostheses Program
North Texas has always been known for being on the cutting edge of fashion. It’s also earned quite a reputation for its development of the latest in medical research and treatments. But thanks to a very unique collaboration bringing together both fields, a program was officially launched this morning after years of working together. Inside the Scottish Rite For Children … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Scottish Rite For Children And By Way Of Dallas Launch An Artful Prostheses Program
Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s And Turtle Creek Chorale’s Collaboration To Present “Sing For Our Lives”
Once again collaboration is making a difference as North Texas non-profits recover from the daunting pandemic. The latest on the scene, or rather on the stage, is the partnership between the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) and the Turtle Creek Chorale (TCC) on Tuesday, September 19. The evening's program, "Sing For Our Lives," is intended to "encourage us to extend a … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s And Turtle Creek Chorale’s Collaboration To Present “Sing For Our Lives”
Four Animal Rescue Groups Collaborate To Relieve Dallas Animal Services Overflow Conditions
With Dallas Animal Services (DAS) facing the ugly task of having to euthanize animals due to overflow capacity, a collaboration has been established to help relieve the situation. Operation Kindness, Rockwall Pets, Dallas Pets Alive and Hearts and Bones Rescue have collaborated to “leverage their collective expertise, resources and networks to significantly increase the … [Read more...] about Four Animal Rescue Groups Collaborate To Relieve Dallas Animal Services Overflow Conditions
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Forest Forward
According to Forest Forward Chief Development Officer Alicia Peoples, “For residents represented by ZIP code 75215, in the neighborhood known as 'South Dallas,' the current life expectancy is 67 years. In this era of modern medicine that is a shockingly low-life expectancy. For Dallas residents just two miles north, an additional 16 years of life are expected. “With this … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Forest Forward
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Big Hearts Day Habilitation Center
According to Big Hearts Day Habilitation Center Executive Director Ellen Robinson, “High school graduation is an exciting time, representing the transition of a child to a young adult. Universities visited, career choices determined, and a new independence from family begins. “For a student with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), the path is much … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Big Hearts Day Habilitation Center
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Transform 1012 N. Main Street
According to Transform 1012 N. Main Street Executive Director Carlos Gonzalez-Jaime, “Transform 1012 N. Main Street (Transform 1012) is a nonprofit coalition of local arts, grassroots, and service organizations as well as pro bono partners and individuals working to transform 1012 N. Main Street, a former Ku Klux Klan auditorium, into The Fred Rouse Center for Arts and … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Transform 1012 N. Main Street
CitySquare’s Transition Resource Action Center (TRAC) Receives Its Own 501(c)(3) Designation
For 20 years, CitySquare and the Transition Resource Action Center (TRAC) have worked to help DFW youngsters (16-24 years old) make the challenging transition from foster care to self-sufficient adulthood. TRAC has helped nearly 1,200 youth per year to achieve a living wage, have access to safe stable affordable housing and receive trauma-informed support. But like its … [Read more...] about CitySquare’s Transition Resource Action Center (TRAC) Receives Its Own 501(c)(3) Designation
The Chilling Reality Is That 15 Animals Were Intentionally Killed Thursday In Dallas
Thursday, 15 animals were killed on purpose in Dallas. Ten of them were dogs. Sorry for the brutal opening, but that is the ugly reality facing Dallas Animal Services as it has reached the “Critical Overflow” stage, with 344 dogs and only 300 kennels. As bad as that sounds, it could be worse if not for the success of various foster programs and adoption events. It was … [Read more...] about The Chilling Reality Is That 15 Animals Were Intentionally Killed Thursday In Dallas
JUST IN: Liberty Street Garden Has Taken Root Thanks To The Meadows Foundation, Bonton And NFNL
It was almost two years ago today that The Meadows Foundation President/CEO Peter Miller and Bonton Farms CEO Daron Babcock took a walk on an acre of land in the Wilson Historic District. The lot was a grassy lawn surrounded by houses that had become homes for area non-profits, thanks to The Meadows Foundation. But on that day ... July 1, 2021, to be exact ... Peter and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Liberty Street Garden Has Taken Root Thanks To The Meadows Foundation, Bonton And NFNL
Hope Cottage Kicks Off 105th Anniversary To Support Underserved Pregnancies With HHM Health
Spanning more than seven decades, a philanthropic ripple effect was part of Hope Cottage’s 105th anniversary kick-off this afternoon. The story started in 1948, when a young couple named Fay and George Young reached out to Hope Cottage and adopted a little girl they named Carol. Over the years the family of three showed their appreciation for Hope Cottage by supporting … [Read more...] about Hope Cottage Kicks Off 105th Anniversary To Support Underserved Pregnancies With HHM Health