Once again North Texas rose to the occasion and showed the world that nonprofits are a priority in these parts. At 11:10 p.m., the North Texas Giving Day 18-hour fundraising passed its 2018 total of $48M.By COB at midnight, NTGD Ringleader Susan Swan Smith and her Communities Foundation of Texas team breathed a very heavy sigh of relief when the final count was $50,319,756, … [Read more...] about 2019 North Texas Giving Day Final Results
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North Texas Giving Day 6 P.M. Update
Just six hours are left for 2019 North Texas Giving Day numbers to surge. More than 2,900 organizations are collectively holding their nonprofit breaths that the funds will keep coming in.As of 6 p.m., the NTGD Leaderboard reported that $29.5M had been raised by 124,110 donations. In order to top last year’s record-breaking $48M total, they'll need to haul in more than … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day 6 P.M. Update
North Texas Giving Day Noontime Update
North Texas Giving Day is one third of the way through its marathon march to break its previous record of $48M. At noontime more than 79,000 donations have hauled in $17.5M+ for 2,824 organizations. And to add to the topping on the fundraising cake, over 7,993 folks have pledged 332,071 volunteer hours.There are still 12 more hours to be part of the mega-giving day. So even … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Noontime Update
Prepare Your Email Box! 2019 North Texas Giving Day Is Here
Starting at 6 a.m. your email box is gonna be slammed with all types of reminders that it's North Texas Giving Day.Sure, it's sorta a pain to get all those emails cluttering up your email box, but just consider that some of those nonprofits are depending on your help in the worst waySo before you start grinding those pearly white teeth that your parents paid to have … [Read more...] about Prepare Your Email Box! 2019 North Texas Giving Day Is Here
MySweetCharity’s North Texas Giving Day Booster Series Starts Monday
As hot as it has been in recent days, the Communities Foundation of Texas team has been firing up plans for the 18-hour North Texas Giving Day that has amazed the world of fundraising! Why, within the past 10 years, this amazing undertaken has provided more than $240M for thousands of North Texas nonprofits. They’ve come a long way from the $4M hauled in for 345 nonprofits in … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity’s North Texas Giving Day Booster Series Starts Monday
Boswell Family Garden Is Booming With Blooms Thanks To Nancy Pierce’s 200 Rose Bushes
On Tuesday, May 28, Dallas Arboretum President/CEO Mary Brinegar admitted that there had been a drizzle on the grounds' 66 acres. But by 4:10 p.m., there was only sunshine trying to break through the clouds and no wet stuff.In the Boswell Family Garden about 30 folks including Veta Boswell and her daughter Kama Koudelka and Nancy and Robert Pierce with their sons … [Read more...] about Boswell Family Garden Is Booming With Blooms Thanks To Nancy Pierce’s 200 Rose Bushes
A Computer Glitch Didn’t Throw A Hitch In 28th Annual Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon
No one would have suspected that the Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command had had an overnight nightmare on Tuesday, May 7. But, as guests arrived at the Winspear Opera House for the 28th Annual Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show and Luncheon, the ladies and gents of the local Salvation Army were still recovering from their computers being cruelly hacked the day … [Read more...] about A Computer Glitch Didn’t Throw A Hitch In 28th Annual Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon
Alexa Conomos And Ron Corning Are Teaming Up Once Again To Provide “Aid For Elan”
While most North Texans are returning to their normal, air-conditioned lives with internet connections and brand new food, there are more than 500 folks who have found themselves more or less homeless. They are the people who until Sunday afternoon had called Elan City Lights home.Backstory: When the tropical storm-like winds hit Dallas Sunday, a construction crane smashed … [Read more...] about Alexa Conomos And Ron Corning Are Teaming Up Once Again To Provide “Aid For Elan”
JUST IN: Lyda Hill Gives $4.6M To American Cancer Society For North Texas HPV Vaccination Campaign
HPV, which stands for human papillomavirus, is a very common, sexually transmitted viral infection that's usually fairly harmless. In some cases, though, it can cause six different types of cancer — including cervical and throat cancer. While there's no treatment for HPV, there is a vaccine that can prevent it. So, Lyda Hill Philanthropies is giving $4.6 million to launch an … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lyda Hill Gives $4.6M To American Cancer Society For North Texas HPV Vaccination Campaign
JUST IN: Dallas Park Board Votes To Change “Oak Lawn Park” To “Turtle Creek Park”
The Turtle Creek Conservancy has been lobbying to have the name of Oak Lawn Park (formerly known as Robert E. Lee Park) changed to Turtle Creek Park. The reason given was that since the Oak Lawn renaming, there has been a decrease in the scheduling of weddings and donations that support the maintenance of the 20-acre park that includes Arlington Hall.On the other hand, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Park Board Votes To Change “Oak Lawn Park” To “Turtle Creek Park”
Comerica Bank’s Prom Drive Found 750 Gowns New Homes
What a simply great way to start the month! Thanks to the Comerica Prom Dress Drive and the generosity of hundreds of strangers, 750 young women at Dallas CASA and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas have been able to pick, choose and take home new or gently-used, formal dresses as well as accessories for their proms.According to Dallas CASA Children’s Council … [Read more...] about Comerica Bank’s Prom Drive Found 750 Gowns New Homes