According to Just Say Yes donor and youth advocate Dick Blaylock,For 10 years, my wife Barbie and I have actively supported Just Say YES – Youth Equipped to Succeed – on North Texas Giving Day. The concept of having one day dedicated to raising funds for nonprofits in our community is incredible, and something we have enjoyed participating in over the years. I am … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Just Say YES
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Children’s Butterfly Atrium Turned Into A Diamond In The Ruff For Little Players And Pooches
Despite Major League Baseball's All-Star game being in the rear-view mirror, baseball was rockin’ and rollin’ on Thursday, August 1, at "Dog Park" (aka Children’s Medical Center’s Butterfly Atrium). And it literally was going to the dogs.For the annual celebration by PetSmart Charities, Children’s munchkin patients along with Children’s therapy dogs rounded the bases for … [Read more...] about Children’s Butterfly Atrium Turned Into A Diamond In The Ruff For Little Players And Pooches
MySweetCharity’s North Texas Giving Day Booster Series Starts Monday
As hot as it has been in recent days, the Communities Foundation of Texas team has been firing up plans for the 18-hour North Texas Giving Day that has amazed the world of fundraising! Why, within the past 10 years, this amazing undertaken has provided more than $240M for thousands of North Texas nonprofits. They’ve come a long way from the $4M hauled in for 345 nonprofits in … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity’s North Texas Giving Day Booster Series Starts Monday
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Dog Days Of Summer
Children’s Medical Center’s Butterfly Atrium was turned into a Dog Park on the afternoon of Thursday, August 1. No, it hadn’t become a free-running playground for pooches. Rather it was the Dog Days Of Summer, the annual get-together thanks to the partnership of Children’s Child Life and PetSmart Charities programs.This year’s theme of baseball resulted in two- and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Dog Days Of Summer
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Change Is Good
According to 2019 Change is Good Co-Chairs Emily Haddock and Amy McEvoy,Please join our families for the 13th annual Change is Good benefiting Community Partners of Dallas on Sunday, October 27, from 3 – 6 p.m. This year’s fundraiser will be held at CPD’s brand new headquarters, located in Dallas’ Caring Corridor at 7950 Elmbrook Drive.Starting this month … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Change Is Good
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Ridefest
According to 2019 Ridefest Chair Lanee Grey,For 38 years, Equest has enhanced the lives of children and adults with diverse needs using horses to bring hope and healing through equine assisted therapies. The life changing work that happens at Equest on a daily basis could not be possible without their amazing herd of therapy horses.As a volunteer, I have been there to … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Ridefest
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Hugapalooza!
According to KidLinks CEO Diana Crawford,Along with our team of talented musicians and music therapists, I hope you will make plans to join us Saturday, August 10, from 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. for our annual sing-along concert, Hugapalooza!, at the Rosewood Center for the Arts.Hugapalooza! is a free, family-friendly concert designed to thank the community for supporting … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Hugapalooza!
Dallas Arboretum Is Blooming With News About August And Early Christmas Special Deals
And the announcements and bargains keep rolling in. The Dallas Arboretum is the latest one to be busting with news. Once again The 12 Days of Christmas will be returning with its 25’-high Victorian gazebos thanks to Reliant from Saturday, November 9, thru Saturday, December 31.But new this year will be The Pauline and Austin Neuhoff Family Christmas Village made up of … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum Is Blooming With News About August And Early Christmas Special Deals
KDC Joined The 2019 Parade Of Playhouses Into NorthPark Center With A “Mooving” Bison
NorthPark Center was in the final stages of moving in the 2019 Parade of Playhouses this past Friday morning. And wouldn’t you know it, just when it seemed like the 17 mini-mansions were all in place, Dallas CASA CEO Kathleen LaValle and NorthPark’s Lona Crabb decided that the CASA Critter didn’t seem quite right just east of the SouthCourt. Instead, it would be so much better … [Read more...] about KDC Joined The 2019 Parade Of Playhouses Into NorthPark Center With A “Mooving” Bison
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Parade Of Playhouses
It was move-in day for the Dallas CASA’s 2019 Parade of Playhouses at NorthPark Center. While a group of moms with strollers did their workout routine at points in the center, the final mini-mansions were being polished up for the exhibition that will continue through Sunday, July 28.https://youtu.be/yUTJgQ1GP3UHowever, there was one playhouse that had to be herded … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Parade Of Playhouses
Boswell Family Garden Is Booming With Blooms Thanks To Nancy Pierce’s 200 Rose Bushes
On Tuesday, May 28, Dallas Arboretum President/CEO Mary Brinegar admitted that there had been a drizzle on the grounds' 66 acres. But by 4:10 p.m., there was only sunshine trying to break through the clouds and no wet stuff.In the Boswell Family Garden about 30 folks including Veta Boswell and her daughter Kama Koudelka and Nancy and Robert Pierce with their sons … [Read more...] about Boswell Family Garden Is Booming With Blooms Thanks To Nancy Pierce’s 200 Rose Bushes