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How A Simple Act Of Empathy Led To A $1M Gift For Child Life Specialists At Children’s Medical Center

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There are certain moments that take root in the memory for decades. For Carolyn Brown, one such moment took place more than 30 years ago. It involved her little grandson, Russell McKeown. No, it wasn’t a birthday party, or watching Russell take his first crawl around the living-room floor. Instead, the matriarch of the Brown family was being helped by a volunteer at Children’s … [Read more...] about How A Simple Act Of Empathy Led To A $1M Gift For Child Life Specialists At Children’s Medical Center

JUST IN: Hillcrest Foundation Donates $1M For Parkland’s New Comprehensive Breast Center

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Thanks to a $1M donation by the Hillcrest Foundation,  Parkland Health and Hospital is getting closer and closer to its $40M goal for its Comprehensive Breast Health Center. Word just arrived that the Hillcrest Foundation has donated a lovely $1M resulting in a total of $36M being raised by the Parkland Foundation.The new Comprehensive Breast Health Center will: … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Hillcrest Foundation Donates $1M For Parkland’s New Comprehensive Breast Center

MySweetCharity Opportunity: Friends of Michael Faircloth

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According to Friends of Michael Faircloth Committee Member Tiffany Divis,We are inviting North Texans to join us in supporting our dear friend, Michael Faircloth, by becoming a "Friend of Michael Faircloth." The University of North Texas is honoring Michael by creating an endowment fund in his name that will benefit UNT’s outstanding Fashion Design … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Friends of Michael Faircloth

‘The Colors Of Spain’ Were Featured At The 33rd Annual La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Presentation Gala

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Elizabeth and Eric Gambrell looked happy. Pausing outside the Chantilly Ballroom at the Hilton Anatole, where the 33rd annual La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas Presentation Gala was about to get underway on Saturday, June 9, the couple was impressed by how many people had shown up for the event."It's our biggest crowd ever—1,030!" said Elizabeth, who was co-chairing the … [Read more...] about ‘The Colors Of Spain’ Were Featured At The 33rd Annual La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Presentation Gala

A Gentle Reminder: Deadline For North Texas Giving Day Registration Nears

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Attention all North Texas nonprofits: It’s countdown time for North Texas Giving Day’s registration. Communities Foundation of Texas’ Carol Goglia warned, “Even if you’ve done North Texas Giving Day before—you must re-register by August 15!”Here’s the link to the registration.If you need some suggestions and hints on promoting your involvement, look here.Remember, … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Deadline For North Texas Giving Day Registration Nears

Family Gateway And NorthPark Center Are Partnering Up In August For Homeless Kids In Need Of School Basics

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August is in the headlights and so are school days. Don’t you know that Office Depot and Bed, Bath and Beyond staffers are bracing for kids and parents flooding in for highfalutin supplies and knickknacks. But there are youngsters who consider the basics like school uniforms and school supplies to be a luxury. One such group is made up of the clients of Family Gateway, where … [Read more...] about Family Gateway And NorthPark Center Are Partnering Up In August For Homeless Kids In Need Of School Basics

JUST IN: Attorneys Serving The Community Luncheon Nets $244,197 For Rainbow Days Inc.

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The 2018 Attorneys Serving the Community Luncheon — Pot Of Gold luncheon benefiting Rainbow Days Inc. — on Friday, June 22, was filled with all types of activities at the Hilton Anatole. In addition to knock-it-out-of-the-park speaker Liz Murray, Rainbow Days munchkins performing and Rainbow Days Founder Cathey Brown making her final public appearance before retiring, a whole … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Attorneys Serving The Community Luncheon Nets $244,197 For Rainbow Days Inc.

Help Your Clothes Find Their Way To Women In Need Thanks To Suits For Shelters This Month

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While this past June was one of the hottest ones in recent times, July ain’t looking so cool, either. How about a neat project that will make room in that crammed closet of yours? Face it. There are wonderful clothes in there that you haven’t touched since you gained/lost that ten pounds. And there are other items that were so fashionable five years ago, but now they’re as … [Read more...] about Help Your Clothes Find Their Way To Women In Need Thanks To Suits For Shelters This Month

Junior Players Celebrated And Benefited From Sixty Vines Uptown Vine Cutting Opening

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The folks at Sixty Vines Uptown really knew how to open their new location at the Crescent. With a vine cutting instead of the usual ho-hum ribbon cutting and members of the Junior Players entertaining, it opened the evening of Monday, April 16 with the added plus of donating half of night's proceeds and a silent auction benefiting Junior Players. Here's a report from the … [Read more...] about Junior Players Celebrated And Benefited From Sixty Vines Uptown Vine Cutting Opening

Sponsor Reception At Canary Boutique Benefits Jonathan’s Place And Its Upcoming A Chance To Soar Luncheon Featuring Jeannette Walls

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Jonathan's Place, which offers a variety of services to help abused and neglected children, says it's facing a roughly $1.28 million budget shortfall this fiscal year. So it's counting on its seventh annual A Chance to Soar Luncheon fundraiser on Tuesday, April 3, to help close the gap. On Tuesday, February 6, it also welcomed the support of about 100 guests who turned out for … [Read more...] about Sponsor Reception At Canary Boutique Benefits Jonathan’s Place And Its Upcoming A Chance To Soar Luncheon Featuring Jeannette Walls