According to Dallas Arboretum Board Member, donor and volunteer Pierce Noble, “The holidays are about giving, and our wish for the community is to give to help children have access to the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden at the Dallas Arboretum. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Children’s Adventure Garden is a magical eight-acre scientific garden that teaches … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden
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2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Perot Museum Of Nature And Science
According to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science Vice President of Development Melissa Reddick, “Every September, we have the privilege to witness the transformative impact of Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day on nonprofit organizations throughout Dallas-Fort Worth. This remarkable initiative plays a pivotal role in our region's … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Perot Museum Of Nature And Science
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Senior Source
According to The Senior Source President and CEO Stacey Malcolmson, “What do you do if you are a senior caring for two teenage granddaughters by yourself due to illness in the family and you are not technically literate? That’s the situation Dallas resident and former Foster Grandparent volunteer Mary Williams was in. For some, lack of computer and technology skills … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Senior Source
MySweetOpportunity: 2023 Women Of Distinction Luncheon
According to 2023 Women of Distinction Luncheon Co-Chairs Peggy Meyer and Carmen Yung, “The Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX) strives to build girls of courage, confidence, and character through countless girl-led experiences and programming focused on entrepreneurship and essential life skills. Girl Scouts is the only organization that prepares every girl … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 2023 Women Of Distinction Luncheon
Callier’s Summer Listening Campers’ Laughter Was Music To The Cochlear-Implanted Ears
While grownups rightly kvetched about the sweltering three-digit temperatures, there was a gathering of youngsters on Thursday, July 27, at Cross Creek Ranch. These cuties were absolutely blissful of the summer heat as they played games and made masks and works of art at the Callier Center for Communication Disorders' week-long Summer Listening Camp. True, they had all their … [Read more...] about Callier’s Summer Listening Campers’ Laughter Was Music To The Cochlear-Implanted Ears
Shout Out For Volunteers To Meet, Greet And Judge Regeneron International Science And Engineering Fair
The secret power of North Texas non-profits is its generous philanthropists and hardworking, hands-on volunteers. The Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (aka the largest Science Fair In The World) taking place at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center is putting the "shout out" for 500 volunteers. From Saturday, May 13, to Friday, May 19, the … [Read more...] about Shout Out For Volunteers To Meet, Greet And Judge Regeneron International Science And Engineering Fair
Center For BrainHealth Celebrated Holiday Reception And Branch Award Despite Chilly Weather
For the first time ever, the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas combined its Holiday Reception with the celebration of its annual Charles L. Branch BrainHealth Award, holding the mixed-purpose fete at the Dallas Arboretum's Alex Camp House on Thursday evening, December 8. Valet parking—often de rigueur at significant BrainHealth events—was not made … [Read more...] about Center For BrainHealth Celebrated Holiday Reception And Branch Award Despite Chilly Weather
MySweetWishList: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas
According to Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas Executive Committee Board Chair Donna Epps, “I love Girl Scouts because it offers what many parents, including me, want for our daughters: a place where everyone is welcome and where girls can take risks, build courage and confidence, and pursue their dreams. “This organization provides opportunities for girls that they … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas
MySweetWish: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s
According to Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Founder Leslie Ann Crozier, “Almost nine years ago, Alzheimer’s touched my life and my family’s life. Watching our mother’s cognitive decline over the years has been a confusing and heartbreaking journey … a journey I know many of you have also experienced. She is now in Heaven, but my mission to serve other is here on … [Read more...] about MySweetWish: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s
Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Returns To In-Person Updating And The Carlisle Group’s Surprise $250K Gift
Despite the death of her mother on Tuesday, September 6, after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer's, Triumph Over Alzheimer's Founder Leslie Ann Crozier was not slowing down her battle against the disease. If anything, Leslie was even more focused on supporting research and treatments for the debilitating disease. On Wednesday, November 2, she gathered friends and supporters … [Read more...] about Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Returns To In-Person Updating And The Carlisle Group’s Surprise $250K Gift
Young Scientists Pitched Their Programs At Center For BrainHealth “Shark Tank”-Style Luncheon
Center for BrainHealth Founder/Chief Director Dr. Sandi Chapman and The Friends of BrainHealth have a knack for making serious stuff fun. For instance, they adapted TV's "Shark Tank" format to provide a forum for a group of young scientists to "pitch" their various programs. Instead of business sharks, the backers were Center for BrainHealth philanthropists, who wanted to give … [Read more...] about Young Scientists Pitched Their Programs At Center For BrainHealth “Shark Tank”-Style Luncheon