With a little help from the Gene and Jerry Jones Foundation, TACA passed the $1M point in its fiscal year 2023 grant-making. As a result, TACA has just revealed that 45 Dallas County performing and visual art groups benefited from $400K in TACA's fourth round of Catalyst Grants, which are made "without restrictions and [are] designed to support high-performing area … [Read more...] about TACA Passes The $1M Mark For Its 2023 Fiscal Year Thanks To Jones Foundation And Catalyst Grants
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JUST IN: Genesis Women’s Shelter’s 30th Annual Luncheon With Nicole Kidman Netted $600,000
Before taking off for summer travels, the Genesis Women's Shelter accountants were pounding out the results of last month's 30th Anniversary Luncheon at the Hilton Anatole. Thanks to a stellar crowd and keynoter Nicole Kidman, Luncheon Co-Chairs Monica and Brent Christopher and Genesis CEO Jan Langbein reported the event netted $600,000 to support Genesis' mission to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Genesis Women’s Shelter’s 30th Annual Luncheon With Nicole Kidman Netted $600,000
The Senior Source’s Beat The Heat Is Providing AC Units And Extra Help For Sweltering Seniors
The thermometer is inching its way upward to a North Texas heat wave. Experts are literally sweating it out that this year’s summer could be a record-breaking scorcher. While some will while away the problem by getting out of town to cooler place, and others will just chill at home with their AC blasting away, way too many seniors will suffer in their homes that can be … [Read more...] about The Senior Source’s Beat The Heat Is Providing AC Units And Extra Help For Sweltering Seniors
Jill And Grant Henderson Donate $1M To Fund Retina Foundation’s New Ocular Stem Cell Laboratory
While the recent the Retina Foundation of the Southwest's Visionary Luncheon co-chaired by Barb and Steve Durham and Honorary Chair Doug Hawthorne neared the $1M mark, a very impressive announcement was made. Retina Foundation CEO/Medical Officer Dr. Karl Csaky revealed that thanks to Jill and Grant Henderson's $1M donation, a new lab will be funded to "find solutions for … [Read more...] about Jill And Grant Henderson Donate $1M To Fund Retina Foundation’s New Ocular Stem Cell Laboratory
A Little Chap Named “Joseph” Stole The Callier Cares Luncheon And Had Donation Cards Filling
Before anyone knew it, the Callier Cares Luncheon VIP reception filled the Dallas Country Club’s Founders Room on Monday, April 17. From the relative younger set like Foundation for the Callier Center and Communication Disorders President Beth Thoele, Callier Family Care Campaign Co-Chair Anne McPherson, Luncheon Chair Kim Hext with husband Greg Hext and daughter-in-law-to-be … [Read more...] about A Little Chap Named “Joseph” Stole The Callier Cares Luncheon And Had Donation Cards Filling
Help Allen Premium Outlets Victims With Legitimate Life-Saving Means
North Texans were just emerging from the pandemic coma this past Saturday when a vile situation took place at a usually regarded family-friendly venue — the Allen Premium Outlets. It was just past 3 p.m. when a person took his anger out against the world on innocent strangers with at least eight murdered, dozens of other cruelly harmed and hundreds of others emotionally … [Read more...] about Help Allen Premium Outlets Victims With Legitimate Life-Saving Means
Katy Trail’s Spring Campaign Is Launched With A $100,000 Goal To Maintain The 3.5-Mile Park
It appears that Easter Sunday kicked off the spring-like weather with forecasts predicting that temperatures will be staying in the 70s and 80s. In addition to stashing those cashmere coats and wool sweaters in cedar closets, folks are getting back to outdoor jaunts in their favorite haunts. One of the most popular for walkers, joggers, cyclists and pooches and their escorts … [Read more...] about Katy Trail’s Spring Campaign Is Launched With A $100,000 Goal To Maintain The 3.5-Mile Park
UPDATE: Comerica’s Prom Dress Drive Dazzles Pop-Up Boutiques With 625 Gowns For Area Teens
Thanks to an editing of closets in February, Comerica Bank’s Prom Dress Drive was a resounding success. Because of the generosity of area fashionistas, hundreds of Dallas CASA and Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas teens will look really rather smashing at their school proms. And just like a check presentation, the final count has been revealed. In its eighth year of the … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Comerica’s Prom Dress Drive Dazzles Pop-Up Boutiques With 625 Gowns For Area Teens
Jersey Mike’s Subs’ “Day Of Giving” To Provide All March 29th Sales For Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer
Over the years the Jersey Mike’s Subs owners and operators across the country “have raised over $67 million for more than 200 different charities including hospitals, youth organizations, food banks and more.” And it all started in North Texas. As Jersey Mike’s President Hoyt Jones explained to Forbes contributor Simon Mainwaring, “Around 2009, Dalton Stewart, one of our … [Read more...] about Jersey Mike’s Subs’ “Day Of Giving” To Provide All March 29th Sales For Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer
Operation Kindness Was Treated To A Raising Cane’s $28,885.45 Check And A PetSmart Ribbon Cutting
It’s always great to start the week with a check presentation. And thanks to Raising Cane’s DFW-area Limited-Edition National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Plush Puppy sales, they were able to hand over a $28,885.45 check to Operation Kindness CEO Ed Jamison and his team of humans and critters. This support of an animal rescue group aligns with the very founding of … [Read more...] about Operation Kindness Was Treated To A Raising Cane’s $28,885.45 Check And A PetSmart Ribbon Cutting
Comerica Bank’s Prom Dress Drive Is Underway Benefiting Dallas CASA and Boys And Girls Clubs
It time to clean out those closets and you have choices where to share your wealth of fashions. For more grown-up types, 2023 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Chair Kim Quinn could really use the gently experienced outfits and accessories. As for the younger set, Comerica Bank’s Prom Dress Drive is underway to provide new or gently used, cleaned formal dresses and … [Read more...] about Comerica Bank’s Prom Dress Drive Is Underway Benefiting Dallas CASA and Boys And Girls Clubs