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
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2021 Great Adventure Hunt Will Be A Virtual Night At The Movies For ChildCareGroup
Last year’s Great Adventure Hunt’s going virtual was such a hit, 2021 Great Adventure Hunt Co-Chairs Helen and Brendan McGuire and Amber and John Scanlan decided to play it safe with an encore of the ChildCareGroup fundraiser on Friday, April 16. Their goal is to raise more than last year’s $250,000. As for the virtual game playing, teams of six Hunters (aka guests) will … [Read more...] about 2021 Great Adventure Hunt Will Be A Virtual Night At The Movies For ChildCareGroup
UPDATE March 17: Cancellations
While the leprechauns have been partying today in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the spring fundraisers are pretty much staying virtual. However, like flowers starting to sprout, a few in-person events — like Golf 4 Vision (Monday, April 12), Wings of Spring (Thursday, April 8), Mad Hatter’s Tea (Thursday, April 15), Stars In Recovery (Thursday, April 15), AWARE Affair (April 16), … [Read more...] about UPDATE March 17: Cancellations
JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas’ Change Is Good Is Settling Down Into A Virtual Spring Funfest
Community Partners of Dallas is swapping things around. In the past it held its very successful Chick Lit Luncheon in the spring and its Change Is Good fun-for-families in the fall. But COVID-19 planted some seeds of change for CPD-ers. After having to postpone last year’s Chick Lit Luncheon to September, CPD President/CEO Paige McDaniel and Development and Communications VP … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas’ Change Is Good Is Settling Down Into A Virtual Spring Funfest
December 29 Update: Going Virtual And Going To Be Free
Not everyone has gone on hiatus during the holiday week. There have been a couple of changes on the upcoming fundraising horizon including the following: Going To Be Free Vogel Alcove's Day 1 DFW’s Virtual Experience originally costing $10 is now free Going Virtual The Senior Source’s Spirit of Generations Luncheon scheduled for Friday, January 29, at the … [Read more...] about December 29 Update: Going Virtual And Going To Be Free
Vogel Alcove Kicks Off 2021 With A Full Day Of Family-Friendly Activities At Day 1 DFW
The Vogel Alcove is kicking off 2021 with a three-ring fundraising event — Day 1 DFW 2021 presented by Main Event. At first glance it may seem a wee bit confusing, but it all makes sense and is the perfect family fun-fest throughout the day (Friday, January 1). Here’s a breakdown of the trio of activities: Ring 1 – Day 1 DFW All-Access Presented by Main Event From 9 … [Read more...] about Vogel Alcove Kicks Off 2021 With A Full Day Of Family-Friendly Activities At Day 1 DFW
August 27 Updates: Cancellations And Going Virtual
The good news is the daily numbers of COVID-19 cases and death are not as bad as a month ago. The not-so-good news is today’s update, with three cancellations of sizable fundraising events that like others were so dependent upon financial support. Even if the events are not taking place due to COVID-10 concerns, the organizations would be so grateful for a … [Read more...] about August 27 Updates: Cancellations And Going Virtual
Last Call: Community Partners of Dallas’ 2020 Change Is Good
Sunday at 11:59 p.m. is going to be a double deadline for Community Partners of Dallas’ Change Is Good. At the stroke of midnight, it’s gonna be too late to add to the fundraiser’s virtual change collection and/or to purchase a box for the fun taking place on Sunday, August 2, at 3 p.m. Honorary Chair Family Sandy and Barry Moore along with their kiddos Ryan Moore and … [Read more...] about Last Call: Community Partners of Dallas’ 2020 Change Is Good
Community Partners Of Dallas’ 2020 Change Is Good Has Virtually Changed For The Better
Community Partners of Dallas’ creative juices are flowing for the 14th Annual Change Is Good. The basics are still the same — kids collecting money to support CPD’s mission “to change the lives of abused and neglected kids.” Only this year with the COVID-19 restrictions clamping down on get-togethers, the usual fundraiser with bounce houses and munchkins dancing and playing … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas’ 2020 Change Is Good Has Virtually Changed For The Better
We’ve Rescheduled! – Community Partners Of Dallas’ yCPD Field Day
According to Community Partners of Dallas President/CEO Paige McDaniel, "The young professionals group of Community Partners of Dallas (yCPD) has rescheduled it 6th Annual yCPD Field Day from Saturday, May 16, to Sunday, September 13, from 1 – 5 p.m. at The Rustic, located at 3656 Howell Street in Dallas. We are so grateful to this year’s Co-Chairs Kate … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Community Partners Of Dallas’ yCPD Field Day
We’ve Rescheduled! – Our Friend’s Place’s Gala, Auction And Casino Night
According to Our Friend’s Place Executive Director Sue Thiers Hesseltine, Our Friends Place was ready to “run for the roses” at our annual Gala, Auction And Casino Night, our biggest fundraiser of the year to empower homeless young women and at-risk youth which was postponed from Saturday, May 5 (Kentucky Derby Day), due to COVID-19. The new date for our Gala, Auction … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Our Friend’s Place’s Gala, Auction And Casino Night