According to Wylie ISD Education Foundation Executive Director Lori C. Villareal, The roar from the gym was almost deafening. Instead of being packed with hundreds of cheering spectators, the roaring fans in McMillan Junior High’s gym were leaf blowers attached to dozens of student-made hovercrafts. Mrs. Joanna Robertson’s 8th grade STEM (Science Technology Engineering … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Wylie ISD Education Foundation
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North Texas Giving Day Booster: National Black MBA Association Dallas – Fort Worth
According to National Black MBA Association Dallas-Fort Worth Community Relations Committee Chair Demetrius Washington, This past spring, billionaire Robert F. Smith pledged to pay off the student loans for his fellow class of 2019 graduates. Mr. Smith’s extraordinary gesture was widely celebrated but helped to emphasize the student debt crisis in America. According to a … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: National Black MBA Association Dallas – Fort Worth
A Passing: T. Boone Pickens
T. Boone Pickens, a pioneering capitalist who built a fortune in the energy industry and then gave away more than $1 billion as a philanthropist, died in Dallas today at the age of 91. The straight-talking, visionary businessman was a larger-than-life presence on the American scene for decades, hailed for his unflagging energy, self-effacing humor and entrepreneurial … [Read more...] about A Passing: T. Boone Pickens
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Moving Forward Dallas
According to Moving Forward Dallas Founder Madison Hicks, Moving Forward Dallas (MFD) strives to empower young dancers by providing affordable unique training opportunities that will help to equip them with the skills they need to succeed in today’s artistic world. Our mission is to give young artists access to cost-effective resources that promote creative, mental and … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Moving Forward Dallas
JUST IN: The Elisa Project Goes Through A Name Change For Future Expansion
Big news was made at the Esteem fashion show tonight at Tootsies benefiting The Elisa Project. After 20 years of “fighting eating disorders through education, support and advocacy” locally, the TEP board of directors has decided that a name change was in order which would allow for the expansion of its resources and support throughout the state of Texas. The new name will be … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Elisa Project Goes Through A Name Change For Future Expansion
North Texas Giving Day: Mission Central Metroplex
According to Mission Central Metroplex Executive Director Catherine Hollis, Since 1996, Mission Central has served our neighbors in Hurst, Euless, and Bedford. We empower people in need to improve their own quality of life, while reflecting our core values of "Compassion, Open-Mindedness, Respect, and Empowerment." This is our eighth year to participate in North Texas … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day: Mission Central Metroplex
North Texas Giving Day: Warrior Spirit Project
According veteran/ veteran spouse/Warrior Spirit Project Ambassador Liz Willis, Warrior Spirit Project was established on July 6, 2015, by president and founder Charla Truesdale. Spending two decades working with the military gave Charla a firsthand look at the stress and trauma that service members often face and she wanted to create opportunities for them to find healing … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day: Warrior Spirit Project
North Texas Giving Day Booster: G.I.F.T.4.S.
According G.I.F.T.4.S. Academy Executive Director Jean F. Moore, How can someone ignore our future generation? How can you? Especially when one day, those same kids will have to take care of us when we are in our 70’s, 80’s, or hopefully 90’s! After serving as a counselor for over 20 something years, it hit me, Wow! I’m getting old. Father Time waits for no one. Who will … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: G.I.F.T.4.S.
Alley’s House Becomes A Part Of Hope Cottage To Help North Texas Teen Moms
Collaboration is a win-win situation for nonprofits with similar missions. Sometimes, it proves to be so successful that there is a marriage of the two. By merging their services, staffs and volunteers, they are better equipped to better serve their clients. Last year My Possibilities and LaunchAbility came together to have a greater impact on adults with Intellectual and … [Read more...] about Alley’s House Becomes A Part Of Hope Cottage To Help North Texas Teen Moms
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Fresh Start Mentoring
According to Fresh Start Mentoring Past Director of Social Marketing Kenyon Lowe II, 2018 was another pace-setting year in donations for U.S. households. According to the Austin Metro, the Rodman Report states that 43% of all Texas businesses increased their charitable donations. It makes sense that the Communities Foundation of Texas led the way among non-profit … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Fresh Start Mentoring
2019 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala To Have ‘A Little Barbara’—As In Daseke—In It
Event Producer Todd Fiscus was standing in the Meyerson Symphony Center's Opus restaurant surrounded by the table settings and other decorations that will be used for the 2019 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala. The Gala will be held in late September under the auspices of Co-Chairs Barbara and Don Daseke. Todd, who has designed the decor for roughly 15 previous DSO galas, was … [Read more...] about 2019 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala To Have ‘A Little Barbara’—As In Daseke—In It