As if the pandemic hadn’t challenged the North Texas Food Bank to the max, three weeks ago Mother Nature’s Winter Storm Uri only presented a whole new set of problems. Grocery store shelves were bare and thanks to the electrical outages refrigerators had run out of juice to keep food safe. Most organizations would have been punch-drunk by all these developments. But NTFB had … [Read more...] about Samsung Comes Through With A $250K Check Help North Texas Food Bank Deal With Snovid 21 Recovery
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JUST IN: Despite The Big Hoedown Being MIA, 2020 Cattle Baron’s Team Presents $1,413,213 For Cancer Research
2020/2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall had the perfect treat to give today on the eve of Halloween. Despite the pandemic’s providing roadblocks at every turn in their fundraising efforts for the past eight months, Team HamRan and their committee stayed their course to provide funds for cancer research in North Texas. Today the twosome … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Despite The Big Hoedown Being MIA, 2020 Cattle Baron’s Team Presents $1,413,213 For Cancer Research
JUST IN: The Orchid Giving Circle Virtually Distributes $202,000 In Grants To13 Nonprofits
The Orchid Giving Circle ladies really know how to end the week on a high note. Minutes ago they virtually presented $202,000 in grants to the following 13 nonprofits: Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIA): Scholarships Chetna: Culturally specific services to South Asian victims of domestic violence including legal services, develop skills in the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Orchid Giving Circle Virtually Distributes $202,000 In Grants To13 Nonprofits
JUST IN: Hyundai Hope On Wheels “Hands” Over $300K To Children’s Medical Center Foundation For Dr. Samuel John’s Research
The annual Hyundai Hope On Wheels check presentation at Children’s Medical Center Dallas is far from the stuffy suits-on usually associated with such photo occasions. While a generous check is handed over, it’s the cancer-surviving kids hand-printing a brand new white Hyundai who literally steal the show. However, this year’s COVID-19 compliance created a different … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Hyundai Hope On Wheels “Hands” Over $300K To Children’s Medical Center Foundation For Dr. Samuel John’s Research
Despite Challenges, Northwood Woman’s Club Presents More Than $229K For Beneficiaries
Since its establishment in 1968, it's doubtful that Northwood Woman's Club has ever had a more challenging year in providing funds for its beneficiaries. Still the ladies rallied to provide more than $229,000 for Bonton Farms, Dallas Life Foundation, Bryan's House and Emily's Place plus scholarships and other endowments. The presentation taking place on Thursday, June 25 at … [Read more...] about Despite Challenges, Northwood Woman’s Club Presents More Than $229K For Beneficiaries
Energy Transfer Came Through With A $100K Check For Parkland Foundation’s Dallas Healthcare Heroes
Last May when North Texas was soldiering through the COVID-19 war, Energy Transfer made an offer to support Parkland Foundation’s Public Health Preparedness Fund. Called Dallas Healthcare Heroes, the campaign was to generate “gratitude videos from across the nation” over a six-week period in conjunction with DHD Films. The videos would “serve as living tribute to those whose … [Read more...] about Energy Transfer Came Through With A $100K Check For Parkland Foundation’s Dallas Healthcare Heroes
2019 Crystal Charity Ball Check Record-Breaking Distribution Reminds Of Dallas Children’s Needs
With all the disturbing news about the COVID-19 damage for fundraising, some good news took place today. 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pat McEvoy joined TBK Bank Vice Chairman/CEO/PIO Aaron Graft in presenting Interfaith Family Services Development Director Jessica Rood with a check for $314,152. Originally the game plan had been to have a reception on the TBK Bank’s … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Check Record-Breaking Distribution Reminds Of Dallas Children’s Needs
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Does A Masked Check Presentation Of $954,722
COVID-19 has stepped up creativity nowadays. One example took place for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s check presentation to Dallas Symphony Orchestra President/CEO Kim Noltemy. It started off with a Zoom meeting of the DSOL-ers presided by DSOL President Kim Brannon, who officially ended her tenure and virtually handed over the gavel to incoming DSOL President Anne … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Does A Masked Check Presentation Of $954,722
Junior Symphony Ball Whooped It Up For A Record-Breaking $370,000 For Dallas Symphony Orchestra
With all the hoopla emerging from the wait-in-line at the Texas Driver License offices, someone ought to draft Rachael Dedman and Yvette Ostolaza and her mom-squad to take over. On Saturday, February 1, they not only coordinated a fundraiser for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra with more than 2,300 teens at Gilley’s, they covered all their bases and then some. It was simply … [Read more...] about Junior Symphony Ball Whooped It Up For A Record-Breaking $370,000 For Dallas Symphony Orchestra
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: 2019 Tablescapes Check Presentation Of $261,382.73 Was A Record Breaker
Leave it to those Kappa Kappa Gamma alumanae to literally turn the tables on their own fundraising efforts. Tonight the 2019 Kappa Tablescapes Co-Chairs Anne McPherson, Kim Purnell and Stacey Walker did just that at Margaret Schouse’s home. They broke previous records by netting (that’s netting, not just raising) $261,382.73 for their two-day fundraising at the Dallas Country … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Tablescapes Check Presentation Of $261,382.73 Was A Record Breaker