This weekend is going to be a topsy-turvy-temperature event with highs ranging from the 60s to the 80s. But come Monday, the first cold shoulder of winter will be at the doorstep, barely making it to 60. Why, by Tuesday, the weather guessers are actually hinting that the day’s high will only be in the 40s. So why not use the weekend to prepare for the chillier times by going … [Read more...] about A Souper Way To Ward Off Next Week’s Cold-Shoulder Temperatures
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Tolleson Private Bank, FHLB Dallas Partner Up With Catholic Housing Initiative For Seniors’ Housing
There are a couple of senior housing complexes that are weathering the COVID-19 a bit better thanks to a partnership of Tolleson Private Bank, Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Catholic Housing Initiative. Called Partnership Grant Program (PGP), the come-together “helps qualified nonprofits organizations fund a variety of operational and administrative … [Read more...] about Tolleson Private Bank, FHLB Dallas Partner Up With Catholic Housing Initiative For Seniors’ Housing
BvB Dallas Scores More Than $240K Despite Annual Powder Puff Football Game Cancellation
2020 BvB Dallas’ didn’t let a little thing like COVID-19 diminish their drive to raise funds for Alzheimer’s research and treatments. Sure, their annual powder rough puff football game at the Cotton Bowl had to be canceled. But the gals simply showed their spunk to score a touchdown financially. It was just revealed that the young professionals will be able to fund their … [Read more...] about BvB Dallas Scores More Than $240K Despite Annual Powder Puff Football Game Cancellation
MySweetEssential: VNA
According to VNA President/CEO Katherine Krause, The need is greater than ever before. As our community navigates our new normal, it is even more critical to ensure vulnerable senior neighbors are nourished body and soul and seriously ill patients receive care that is safe and compassionate. At the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), we have remained steadfast in our … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: VNA
2020 North Texas Giving Day Tackles Killer Year For More Than 3,300 Area Nonprofits
Thursday launches North Texas Giving Day as if your email boxes haven’t already ballooned in overload with notices. But this year’s slam-bang push is totally different. Thanks to the March hit by COVID-19, the area charities have been decimated. Nearly eight months of fundraising has been wiped out due to health concerns for residents. Some organizations might not … [Read more...] about 2020 North Texas Giving Day Tackles Killer Year For More Than 3,300 Area Nonprofits
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Lone Star Wheelers
According to Lone Star Wheelers President/Executive Director Shannon Catalano, Mike was like a little kid as we rode the specialized red and grey bike ‘round and ‘round the circle in front of DaySpring Senior Living in Plano. Quickly feeling safe and secure, Mike was game for going all the way around the building. A cheering squad at the entrance greeted us with each … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Lone Star Wheelers
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Hearts For Homes
According to Hearts For Homes Resource Development Coordinator Stacey Campbell, "Our hearts are overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who helped us make our home livable again, and for all the prayers for my husband while he was in the hospital.” — Deloris Glaude, age 72. Georgina, a current Hearts for Homes client, insisted that her neighbor, Deloris, apply for … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Hearts For Homes
MySweetEssential: The Senior Source
According to The Senior Source’s President/CEO Stacey Paddock Malcolmson, Warren Buffet once said, "Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago." Since 1961, The Senior Source has made it our mission to ensure the older adults who planted the trees whose shade we now enjoy are treated with the dignity and respect they have earned … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: The Senior Source
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Northside Inter-Community Agency Inc.
According to Northside Inter-Community Agency Inc. Executive Director Connie Nahoolewa, Northside Inter-Community Agency (NICA) has been positively impacted by North Texas Giving Day each year. Funds raised support the agency’s food pantry, which serves low-income working families and the elderly on small, fixed incomes. High school students in NICA’ s Circle of … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Northside Inter-Community Agency Inc.
JUST IN: Pam And Tom Luce To Receive The Senior Source’s Spirit Of Generations Award
The Senior Source's annual Spirit of Generations Luncheon that usually takes place in the late fall has been moved to Friday, January 29, at the Hilton Anatole. Luncheon Chair Kim Quinn along with her Individual Underwriting Chair Jennifer Dix and Corporate Underwriting Chair Del Williams have just revealed the event’s honoree — Pam and Tom Luce. According to Kim, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Pam And Tom Luce To Receive The Senior Source’s Spirit Of Generations Award
MySweetKindness: Amy Gow
According to Visiting Nurses Association's Jennifer Atwood and Robin Plotkin, When Visiting Nurse Association’s Meals on Wheels volunteer Amy Gow picked up the phone to make her virtual delivery on a recent Wednesday morning, she didn’t know it would turn into an opportunity to assist a client in navigating him home safely and without incident. Due to COVID-19, the … [Read more...] about MySweetKindness: Amy Gow