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MySweetWishList: Visiting Nurse Association (VNA)

Dec 30, 2020 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

According to Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Board Member/VNA Advisory Committee Chair/Volunteer Cici Weinmann, “The Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA) Meals on Wheels program provides meals to 4,600 clients throughout the entire 1,000 square miles of Dallas County. Since COVID-19 began, the number of hungry seniors in need of meals has skyrocketed and the numbers … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Visiting Nurse Association (VNA)

December 29 Update: Going Virtual And Going To Be Free

Dec 29, 2020 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

Not everyone has gone on hiatus during the holiday week. There have been a couple of changes on the upcoming fundraising horizon including the following: Going To Be Free Vogel Alcove's Day 1 DFW’s Virtual Experience originally costing $10 is now free Going Virtual The Senior Source’s Spirit of Generations Luncheon scheduled for Friday, January 29, at the … [Read more...] about December 29 Update: Going Virtual And Going To Be Free

MySweetWishlist: The Senior Source

Dec 29, 2020 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

According to The Senior Source Volunteer Ombudsman Charlie Hogge, “The pandemic has worsened isolation for nursing home residents—individuals who already saw few visitors and experienced loneliness. “Around 90 elderly residents at a nursing home in Richardson have come to rely on me for friendship and advocacy. As a certified volunteer with the agency’s Long-Term Care … [Read more...] about MySweetWishlist: The Senior Source

Atmos Energy Donates $50,000 To Support Trusted World’s Helping People Facing Situational Poverty

Nov 25, 2020 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Garland-based Trusted World is glowing with gratuity. The reason is Atmos Energy. No, they’re not getting a truckload of gas. It’s better than that during this time of individuals and families facing situational poverty due to the months of pandemic. Atmos just donated $50,000 to support Trusted World mission of "providing the best resources, at no cost, to people or … [Read more...] about Atmos Energy Donates $50,000 To Support Trusted World’s Helping People Facing Situational Poverty

Tolleson Private Bank, FHLB Dallas Partner Up With Catholic Housing Initiative For Seniors’ Housing

Oct 7, 2020 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

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

Oct 5, 2020 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

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

Sep 29, 2020 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

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

North Texas Giving Day Booster: Lone Star Wheelers

Sep 14, 2020 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

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

Sep 7, 2020 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

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

Sep 4, 2020 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

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.

Aug 24, 2020 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

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.

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