If your emailbox has had a surge of notes from your non-profit friends encouraging you to get onboard with them for North Texas Giving Day, the big day is just hours away. Starting at 6 a.m. Thursday, the 2021 NTGD will start its 18-hours march to raise funds for non-profits in 20 North Texas counties. Unlike last year when the P-word (aka pandemic) forced most activities … [Read more...] about 2021 North Texas Giving Day Is Putting The Fun Into Fundraising For Area Non-Profits
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2020 Crystal Charity Ball Silent Auction Item: The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch*
North Texas has almost everything a body would want — shopping, sports teams and supping. However, a major MIA is a mountain. That may be the reason some folks in North Texas claim Colorado as its second home state, because its trails and surrounding landscape are ideal for strolling/hiking and taking the clubs to the greens in the summertime. And when the snow covers the … [Read more...] about 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Silent Auction Item: The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch*
June 15 Update Of Cancellations And Going Virtual
While folks are putting their toes in the water to test the new protocol of getting out-and-about, a couple high-profile fundraisers have just sent word that they're canceling this year’s events. However, that doesn’t mean that they’re slacking off trying to haul in funds for their programs. If you have some spare change, they sure would appreciate your sharing it. Here’s … [Read more...] about June 15 Update Of Cancellations And Going Virtual
North Texas Texans Can Academies To Kick Off Summer Meals Program For Kids Monday
One of the challenges facing too many families every summertime is feeding their youngsters. During the school year, these kids rely on school providing breakfast and lunches. But those meals disappear when school is out. Many times programs step up to make up the difference. However, this year’s COVID-19 has already put incredible pressure on the various food … [Read more...] about North Texas Texans Can Academies To Kick Off Summer Meals Program For Kids Monday
We’ve Rescheduled! – Camp Summit’s Jim And Linda Teague Golf Tournament
According to Camp Summit CEO Carla R. Weiland, The Jim And Linda Teague Golf Tournament benefiting Camp Summit for 26 years was originally scheduled for Monday, April 27. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we had to cancel but are happy to announce we have rescheduled for Monday, August 31, at Bear Creek Golf Club. The tournament begins at 8:30am with a shotgun start. Our … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Camp Summit’s Jim And Linda Teague Golf Tournament
MySweetKindness: Carol Seay
According to Carol Seay, Since I am on a corner, I put a sign on each street to say "Thank You!" and sent breakfast to ER at Parkland and Methodist Hospitals. * Photo provide by Carol Seay … [Read more...] about MySweetKindness: Carol Seay
A Gentle Reminder: MySweetCharity Calendar Needs You
While it may seem ages away, fall fundraising is underway. Folks are queuing up sponsors, patron party locations and even new fundraising events. Created back in January 2013, the MSC Calendar’s sole purpose was to help get the word out and let others know that North Texas nonprofits are staking their territory for a certain date. The hope was to prevent fundraising … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: MySweetCharity Calendar Needs You
JUST IN: Gunnar Rawlings To Receive Cristo Rey Dallas’ “Ignite Award”
In 2011 Gunnar Rawlings was an English teacher at Bishop Machebeuf High School and known as the First Son of Dallas, when his dad Mike Rawlings became mayor. In 2013 he signed up to help launch Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep to North Texas. Before the first students donned their uniforms, Gunnar had “led the feasibility study that laid the groundwork" as well as “recruiting … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Gunnar Rawlings To Receive Cristo Rey Dallas’ “Ignite Award”
Breakfast With Santa Spectacular Was The Perfect Morning-After Fundraiser For Children’s Medical Center Foundation
On the morning of Sunday, December 8, there were quite a few bleary-eyed folks, who had barely enough time to swap their tuxedos and designer gowns for khakis and flats before heading to NorthPark Center. Just hours before they had been guests at the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball benefiting Dallas children’s charities. But now they were supporting another children’s fundraiser by … [Read more...] about Breakfast With Santa Spectacular Was The Perfect Morning-After Fundraiser For Children’s Medical Center Foundation
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Breakfast With Santa Spectacular
Breakfast With Santa Spectacular was the perfect wake-up call for adults to rise and shine the morning after the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball. With munchkins wearing bows in their hair and patiently waiting their turns to visit with Old Saint Nick, NorthPark Center became North Texas’ NorthPolePark on the morning of Sunday, December 8. Hosted by the Women's Auxiliary to Children's … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Breakfast With Santa Spectacular
Grovel Alert: Breakfast With Santa Spectacular
Well, darn it. Seems that Sunday morning at NorthPark is going to be turned into NorthPole for a heaping lot of kids and their adult escorts thanks to Breakfast With Santa Spectacular benefiting Children's Health. Along with the legendary NorthPark Santa, there will be prancers, dancers and all types of cupids entertaining and selfie-ing. And as for the grownup types, … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: Breakfast With Santa Spectacular