Is it toasty enough in these parts? Not really. But it's gonna start warming up for steamy days and weeks ahead. Oh, for the first blast of cold fronts? Alas, those days of chill won't appear until Halloween tricking and treating and that's way into the future. In the meantime, TXU and The Senior Source have joined up for the annual Beat The Heat program to help the … [Read more...] about The Senior Source And TXU Join Up To Help Elderly Residents “Beat The Heat” This Saturday
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UPDATE: From Unwanted To TV Star, Operation Kindness’ Little Girl Is FOX 4’s “Pet Of The Week”
As reported on MySweetCharity, a couple of months ago a fella drove up to Dallas Animal Services to drop off a mom and her kids. A couple on the way into DAS took in two of the youngsters. But the mother and two other youngsters were handed over to DAS. Long story made a bit longer: Operation Kindness (OK) managed to have the 2½-year-old mother (aka Little Girl) and her kids … [Read more...] about UPDATE: From Unwanted To TV Star, Operation Kindness’ Little Girl Is FOX 4’s “Pet Of The Week”
Dream Center Dallas Puts Out The Call For Volunteers For Its Thanksgiving Drive
On Thanksgiving Eve, how about an opportunity where you provide a full-fledged dinner without being in a hot kitchen? And all you have to do is sign up, show up, smile and be part of Dream Center Dallas’ Thanksgiving Drive distribution. It will start at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, when families will arrive to receive a free, hot Thanksgiving meal and … [Read more...] about Dream Center Dallas Puts Out The Call For Volunteers For Its Thanksgiving Drive
Now’s The Time To “Beat The Heat” For North Texas Seniors By Making A Cool Donation
It seems like North Texas went straight from the cool days of early spring immediately into the frying pan hot days of summer. There was no transitional time to adjust to blistering temperatures with daily threats of breaking all-time records. Starting this Sunday, thermometers are slated to bypass the 100-degree mark daily for nearly a dozen days. While most folks will … [Read more...] about Now’s The Time To “Beat The Heat” For North Texas Seniors By Making A Cool Donation
MySweetToyDrive: Vogel Alcove
According to Vogel Alcove supporter Joyce Morrison, "I am honored to be a donor and supporter of Vogel Alcove (www.vogelalcove.org), a Dallas-based 501c3 nonprofit organization that has provided therapeutic services and support for more than 16,000 area homeless children and their families since its founding in 1987. “My family and I have supported Vogel Alcove for over … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Vogel Alcove
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2021 Change Is Good Drive-Thru
As much fun as the annual Change Is Good’s main event is, the pick-up of materials beforehand is a drive-thru blast. With kids, parents and pooches arriving in SUVs, sedans and pick-ups at Highland Park United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 7, at noon for the 2021 Community Partners of Dallas fundraiser, it set the mood for the sold-out virtual event to … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2021 Change Is Good Drive-Thru
JUST IN: The Auxiliary Of Nexus Is Popping Up With A Mother’s Day Gift Solution
Not even a global pandemic can stop Mother’s Day from happening. Whether it’s an online “thank you” or a family get-together, it’s a day that is perfectly made for the month of May. Over the years of celebrating mothers on this special day, the tradition has been brunch and/or bouquets of flowers. The Auxiliary of Nexus has come up with a two-for-one answer to your … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Auxiliary Of Nexus Is Popping Up With A Mother’s Day Gift Solution
Downtown Dallas Will Go True Blue Friday Night To Promote Child Abuse Prevention Month
Dallas CASA with its volunteer advocates has always been on the forefront of protecting abused children. So April is especially important to the organization since it is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. It's a very unfortunate fact that "on any given day, more than 2,000 Dallas County children live in the protective care of the state due to abuse and severe … [Read more...] about Downtown Dallas Will Go True Blue Friday Night To Promote Child Abuse Prevention Month
ChildCareGroup Celebrates Its 120-Year History Starting With A Drive-Through Parade Friday
It may be hard to believe, but the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t as bad as it could be. Seriously? Yes. For instance the 1918 H1N1 flu virus infected one-third of the world’s population because, as the CDC reports, “control efforts worldwide were limited to non-pharmaceutical interventions such as isolation, quarantine, good personal hygiene, use of disinfectants, and limitations of … [Read more...] about ChildCareGroup Celebrates Its 120-Year History Starting With A Drive-Through Parade Friday
North Texas Food Bank’s 22nd Annual Empty Bowls Is Transitioning Into A Drive-Thru Food Fest
After months of orchestrating drive-thru food distributions to thousands of people in need, the North Texas Food Bank has become the ultimate operation for all others to follow. Having perfected the program, it was only natural that the NTFB-ers would use such expertise for their annual 22nd Empty Bowls fundraiser presented by Kroger on Thursday, February 25. Instead of … [Read more...] about North Texas Food Bank’s 22nd Annual Empty Bowls Is Transitioning Into A Drive-Thru Food Fest