According to Dwell With Dignity Communications Manager and Thrift Studio Manager Caitlin Miller, This year, the importance of “home” has become undeniable. As 2020 has us spending more and more time inside our dwellings, a functional and comfortable living environment is an essential, basic need. Dwell with Dignity provides this and so much more to families who may … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dwell With Dignity
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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
The Family Place Reveals Yummy Fundraising News About Postponed ReuNight And Pop-Up U-Night
The Family Place packaged up two news items into one announcement. First, the annual fall fundraiser ReuNight dinner was rescheduled for the spring of 2021. Before that reveal was digested, TFP “asked the community to U-Night by donating to Dine In For Domestic Violence on Saturday, October 24.” Thanks to past ReuNight co-chairs (Melinda Bell, Brian Bolke and … [Read more...] about The Family Place Reveals Yummy Fundraising News About Postponed ReuNight And Pop-Up U-Night
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Habitat For Humanity Of Ellis County
According to Habitat For Humanity Of Ellis County Board President Elizabeth Bravo, Habitat for Humanity of Ellis County, Texas, established in 2001, is a group of local volunteers whose mission is to partner with eligible Ellis County families to build safe, affordable homes, which in turn build a better life for the families served and their children. Participating … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Habitat For Humanity Of Ellis County
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: Dwell With Dignity’s Thrift Studio Preview Party
While most nonprofits have either canceled or gone virtual with the rest of their 2020 fundraising events, Dwell With Dignity soldiered on and went forward with its month-long Thrift Studio. Today was the first of two days of preview parties at the International on Turtle Creek Designer Center. But it was unlike any preview party of the past for the organization when the … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: Dwell With Dignity’s Thrift Studio Preview Party
2020 Writer’s Garden Will Feature A Couple Of “Fine” And “Farmer” Types To Delight Guests
One of the area’s ultimate favorite drop-by guests is Georgia born-and-bred darling James Farmer III. While he may have roots in Perry, Georgia, he’s right at home in any country club surrounded by the most gel-nailed gardeners. That’s why the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum was thrilled to announce that James would be one of their speakers for its Writer’s Garden. How … [Read more...] about 2020 Writer’s Garden Will Feature A Couple Of “Fine” And “Farmer” Types To Delight Guests
Children’s COVID-19 Back-To-School Guidelines Are A Primer For Parents With Health Concerns
It’s barely the middle of August and kids are heading back to school... sorta. Some will be doing it online and others in person. Unlike years past when the big deal was hitting Office Depot for school supplies, this year’s big deal is the risk of sending a youngster out the door to school. Luckily, the folks at Children’s Health have provided "Back-To-School Guidance" … [Read more...] about Children’s COVID-19 Back-To-School Guidelines Are A Primer For Parents With Health Concerns
The Senior Source’s “Beat The Heat” Aims To Provide 100 AC Units For Elderly North Texans
Summer is truly upon North Texas with sweltering temperatures and humidity to boot. Even swimming pools seem too hot to take a dip. It’s hard to imagine how the pioneers ever suffered through a North Texas summer without air-conditioning or even electric fans. No wonder women were swooning! Unfortunately, too many of the elderly are having to face the broiling conditions … [Read more...] about The Senior Source’s “Beat The Heat” Aims To Provide 100 AC Units For Elderly North Texans
Get Up And Get Doing: The Heat Wave Cometh
With mornings feeling like someone left the North Texas oven on, June is feeling more like the dog days of July thanks to rising temperatures accompanied by Houston-style humidity. Weather predictors are warning of the area hitting the 100-degree mark next week! It’s definitely time to make sure that your AC is prepared to take on the oncoming summer heat. Just like your … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: The Heat Wave Cometh
We’ve Rescheduled! – Turtle Creek Association’s 19th Annual Tour Of Homes
According to Turtle Creek Association CEO/President JD Trueblood, Here at the Turtle Creek Association, community is what we value most and we know our community will get through this trying time together. Like you, we have been closely monitoring the rapidly changing developments of the COVID-19 outbreak and directives from health authorities. Based upon what we know … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Turtle Creek Association’s 19th Annual Tour Of Homes
JUST IN: 25th Annual Parade Of Playhouses Will March On At NorthPark With Tickets Available Only Online
For the past 25 years, Dallas CASA's Parade of Playhouses has marched in place to raise funds for Dallas CASA and to find backyards for the mini-mansions. And this year won’t be different. Well, it will be a little different. The collection of ten playhouses will still be on display at NorthPark for 17 days from Friday, July 10 thru Sunday, July 26. They’ll also be viewable … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 25th Annual Parade Of Playhouses Will March On At NorthPark With Tickets Available Only Online