As organizers emerge from the past year’s fundraising challenges, they are amazing themselves with the resilience of their membership. Case in point was the Northwood Woman’s Club's "Give It Away" luncheon at Northwood Country Club on Thursday, May 27, when they closed the 2020 books with check presentations and handed over the gavel literally to the 2021 leadership . While … [Read more...] about Northwood Woman’s Club “Gave It Away” In A Big Way Despite A Check Hiccup
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Northwood Woman’s Club’s “Give It Away” Luncheon
After a tough 18 months of fundraising thanks to the pandemic, Northwood Woman’s Club members managed to provide more than $257K in scholarships for students and grants for non-profits. But the doling out of the checks wasn’t the only item on NWC's annual “Give It Away” luncheon on Thursday, May 27, at Northwood Country Club. There was that naughty ringing cellphone … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Northwood Woman’s Club’s “Give It Away” Luncheon
Kroger Served Up A Feast Of Support For Area Food Banks With $2,397,890 For 1.2M Lbs. of Food
The ripple effect of the pandemic created food challenges not seen in a lifetime. As grocery stores scrambled to stock shelves, countless numbers of residents found themselves for the first time seeking help from area food banks. To support the food banks like North Texas Food Bank, Tarrant Area Food Bank, East Texas Food Bank, The Food Bank of Central Louisiana and The Food … [Read more...] about Kroger Served Up A Feast Of Support For Area Food Banks With $2,397,890 For 1.2M Lbs. of Food
North Texas Nonprofits Recovering From February Storm Receive Help From Reliant’s And NRG Energy’s $10M Texas Commitment
It was less than five weeks ago that Texas was in a deep freeze thanks to Winter Storm Uri. As the state thawed out, the devastation left in the storm's wake had been mind boggling. To help nonprofits face the daunting challenge of recovery, Reliant has been ramping up efforts to help. In addition to co-sponsoring/co-founding Camila and Matthew McConaughey’s “We’re Texas” … [Read more...] about North Texas Nonprofits Recovering From February Storm Receive Help From Reliant’s And NRG Energy’s $10M Texas Commitment
Samsung Comes Through With A $250K Check Help North Texas Food Bank Deal With Snovid 21 Recovery
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
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