It's going to be dipping down to below freezing the next couple of nights. This year's chilly weather may seem to be a bit premature. The good news is that it's going to hopefully reduce the bug population.On the other hand, it's going to need to jump-start your winterize thinking. While there is no need to remind anyone about the three P's (pets, pipes, plants), there are … [Read more...] about Beware The Ice Of November
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Community Partners Of Dallas’ 2018 Coat Drive Has Greater Need Due Demand And Winter Chills
As winter is kicking in, the need for warm coats is greater than ever. According to the Community Partners of Dallas folks, “Each year, we provide thousands of winter coats for the abused and neglected children we serve. Due to unexpected circumstances, this year the need is significantly greater for donations of new coats, sizes newborn through adult. Every single coat … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas’ 2018 Coat Drive Has Greater Need Due Demand And Winter Chills
Tablescapes Reception Sparkled With Diamonds, Danielle Rollins And Donated Raffle Goodies
Bishop Lynch grad Danielle Rollins was back in town on Wednesday, September 19, for the 2018 Kappa Kappa Gamma Tablescapes reception at Eiseman Jewelers. Despite not being a Kappa, the nationally recognized lifestyle expert felt right at home with blonde keyholders Tablescapes Co-chairs Sandy Ammons and Peggy Meyer. And while Kappa sister/Co-Chair Kris Terry wasn’t able to make … [Read more...] about Tablescapes Reception Sparkled With Diamonds, Danielle Rollins And Donated Raffle Goodies
Cattle Baron’s Ball Live Auction Item #10: Paddle Raise
This 2018 Cattle Baron's Ball live auction item is priceless and available for one and all. It's a call for money to remove the need for words like "chemo," "leukemia" and "melanoma" to exist. Imagine a world free of a disease that has tortured, incapacitated and killed so many innocent victims. But to do that takes money and this opportunity allows one and all to participate … [Read more...] about Cattle Baron’s Ball Live Auction Item #10: Paddle Raise
JUST IN: 2018 North Texas Giving Is Halfway Home With $25M+ And More Than 278,457 Pledged Hours
It's been nine hours since the marathon North Texas Giving Day got underway and the thousands of nonprofits are halfway through the 19-hour effort to raise funds... and hours. If you don't have a penny to spare, you can always donate hours to help the charitable program of your choice. More than 7,500 donors have already pledged 280,936 hours!Any nonprofiteer will … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 North Texas Giving Is Halfway Home With $25M+ And More Than 278,457 Pledged Hours
2018 North Texas Giving Day Is About To Get Underway
You’ve waited all year long. Your email box has been slammed with reminders. You have learned about nonprofits that have made this community outstanding. Now, within minutes ... 6 a.m. to be exact... North Texas Giving Day will kick off an 18-hour marathon of fundraising that has amazed the rest of the country.Just last year $39,379,446 was provided to North Texas … [Read more...] about 2018 North Texas Giving Day Is About To Get Underway
How A Simple Act Of Empathy Led To A $1M Gift For Child Life Specialists At Children’s Medical Center
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
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
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
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
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