Traditional school curriculum prepares students to become educated members of the community. However, for a fortunate few there is something call “internship,” where the young person learns from mentoring and actual work experience. Tomorrow’s Leaders Today (TLT) has opened applications for its Fall Leading Leaders Intern Program that will take place from Tuesday, September … [Read more...] about Applications Are Now Open For Tomorrow’s Leaders Today’s Fall Leading Leaders Intern Program
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New Board Chair And Three Board Members Named For Educational First Steps
Educational First Steps (EFS) has a new board of directors chair and three additional board members. EFS President/CEO Vickie Allen announced that Gail Stoke will serve as board chair for a two-year term (2021-2023). A 40-year veteran in the fashion industry, Gail has also been involved with educational program through her serving on Educational First Steps board, … [Read more...] about New Board Chair And Three Board Members Named For Educational First Steps
MySweetSchoolDaze: Kroger’s Backpack Boosters
According to Kroger Dallas Division Corporate Affairs Manager April Martin, "Kroger Dallas division is hosting our annual Backpack Boosters school supply drive, which benefits underserved students in independent school districts in DFW, East Texas and Northwest Louisiana. “Now through Thursday, July 29, Kroger customers will have the opportunity to purchase a '$8.99 … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: Kroger’s Backpack Boosters
JUST IN: Jan And Fred Hegi Family Commit $1M To Expand SMU’s Hegi Family Career Development Center Resources
Whether it’s celebrating others’ successes or just being with each other, Jan and Fred Hegi’s family always seems to have fun. But when it comes to supporting a program or organization as a family, their smiles and laughter are just downright contagious. Today it was announced that SMU and its President R. Gerald Turner have caught a big case of smiles thanks to the Hegi … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jan And Fred Hegi Family Commit $1M To Expand SMU’s Hegi Family Career Development Center Resources
MySweetSchoolDaze: For Oak Cliff’s Back-To-School Festival
According to For Oak Cliff Development Associate Cimajie Best, “For Oak Cliff is proud to announce our 7th annual Back To School Festival on Saturday, August 14. “In 2014, Taylor Toynes began teaching at Bushman Elementary in his neighborhood of South Oak Cliff. While in the classroom, Taylor saw that a majority of his students did not have school supplies, an issue … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: For Oak Cliff’s Back-To-School Festival
The Pandemic Battle May Have Been Won, But The War Continues With Trepidation
Remember a year ago at this time? After the initial confusion and panic to find hand sanitizers and masks had calmed down a bit, North Texas non-profit fundraisers were making gut-wrenching decisions about the fall and winter events. Word was sent daily about postponements, cancellations and something called “virtual” get-togethers. It was a brutal time as a virus created … [Read more...] about The Pandemic Battle May Have Been Won, But The War Continues With Trepidation
MySweetSchoolDaze: Wilkinson Center’s Carlin Morris Back-To-School Drive
According to Wilkinson Center Engagement Manager Laura Ingrim, "For the past 35 years, the Carlin Morris Back-to-School Drive through Wilkinson Center has provided shoes and school supplies to thousands of families in Dallas County. "This year, Wilkinson Center will provide shoe vouchers from Shoe Carnival for 600 children and backpacks full of school supplies for … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: Wilkinson Center’s Carlin Morris Back-To-School Drive
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Halloween At The Heard
According to Heard Natural Science Museum And Wildlife Sanctuary volunteer Nicole Ellerbrock, "As summer comes to a close and fall approaches, the Heard Natural Science Museum And Wildlife Sanctuary is preparing for their annual 'Halloween at the Heard' event. This celebration will take place on the sanctuary on Saturday, October 16, from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. and is for … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Halloween At The Heard
Sold-Out Alert!: 2021 An Evening With The Best Of Broadway
With exactly four months until Dallas Summer Musicals’ 2021 An Evening With The Best Of Broadway takes place, Event Co-Chairs Cindy and Scott Collier and Sara Lee and Stan Gardner are celebrating. The reason? The fundraising event that isn't until Saturday, November 20, at the Music Hall with a full performance of “Hamilton” on stage is already sold out. In addition … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: 2021 An Evening With The Best Of Broadway
MySweetSchool Daze – United To Learn’s Learning Launch Back To School Bash
According to United To Learn’s Learning Launch Fiesta 2021 Co-Chair Lindsay Billingsley, "Well, Dallas, you did it! You finished this school year like no other in history! Despite recent news focusing on test scores and data, I want to take a moment to give our educators a round of applause. I am so proud of the administrators, teachers, and students across the city who rose … [Read more...] about MySweetSchool Daze – United To Learn’s Learning Launch Back To School Bash
Sold-Out Alert!: Majestic Centennial Celebration Gala
Blonde Kim Hext’s track record for throwing a fundraising party is pretty impressive. There was the 2018 Zoo To Do that at the last minute had to fall back for Plan B when rain made the outdoor event a no-go. But when the Plan B hotel 'fessed that it wasn’t going to live up to its commitment, Kim pulled things together for a great old night at another venue with guests posing … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: Majestic Centennial Celebration Gala