Summer officially starts Friday and, boy, does it start with a sizzle — the high temperature is predicted to be 96 degrees. But add the sun and the humidity, it’s going to feel like 100+. As for the rest of the summer months, there’s good news and not-so-good news. The good news is that there’s a good chance that there won’t be a choo-choo train of 100-degree days. On the … [Read more...] about City Of Dallas And Reliant Partner Up To Help Area Residents Keep Cool This Summer
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JUST IN: Communities Foundation Of Texas Supports Area Education And Workforce Innovation To The Tune Of $7.5M
In an effort to support local education and workforce innovation, Communities Foundation Of Texas has provided $7.5M in grants to the following organizations with a goal of "helping Texas students thrive in school, in a career and in life:" Aspire to Learn ($500,000) - to support Aspire's workforce training program for Certified Operator Of Powered Industrial Trucks … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Communities Foundation Of Texas Supports Area Education And Workforce Innovation To The Tune Of $7.5M
The Crow Museum And NorthPark Are Getting A Head Start To Celebrate Lunar New Year
Between New Year's and Mardi Gras, the world can sorta seem gray waiting for the bright colors of spring to bust loose. But thanks to a partnership between the Crow Museum Of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas and NorthPark Center, the Lunar New Year Celebration will brighten up the dank days of winter. While the official Year Of The Snake (aka the sixth animal … [Read more...] about The Crow Museum And NorthPark Are Getting A Head Start To Celebrate Lunar New Year
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
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
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
Operation Kindness “Pivots” With A New Facility Aimed At Assisting Dallas Animal Services
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
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