According to Yogi Squad Executive Director Brooke Blankenship, “Yogi Squad offers yoga and mindfulness classes through virtual, on-demand yoga videos for kids and families. Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day amplifies our impact each school year so we can continue to educate and equip kids with life-changing tools throughout the year. “The … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Yogi Squad
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UPDATE: 2022 North Texas Giving Day Is In The Final Hours Of Achieving ‘nother Record Breaker
With less than three hours to go, 2022 North Texas Giving Day continues with donations coming from dinner tables, living rooms and Thursday night high school football bleachers. It should be no surprise as residents are digging into their wallets to provide the financial support for the non-profits that do the behind the scenes' work. As it stands right now, the tally is … [Read more...] about UPDATE: 2022 North Texas Giving Day Is In The Final Hours Of Achieving ‘nother Record Breaker
UPDATE: After An Afternoon Lull North Texas Giving Day Is Full Of Gusto Heading To Midnight
This afternoon there seemed to a slight lull in the 2022 North Texas Giving Day. Perhaps it was nap time for area donors. But as "happy hour" approached, the energy in fundraising perked up, with more than 71,000 donors kicking in $41.4M and 7,980 volunteers. That means between now and midnight, the hoped-for record-breaker needs $25M dollars to be sent in. BTW, the … [Read more...] about UPDATE: After An Afternoon Lull North Texas Giving Day Is Full Of Gusto Heading To Midnight
2022 North Texas Giving Day Is Off And Running With $21M+ Already In The Fundraising Coffers
When 2022 North Texas Giving Day officially got underway this morning at 6 a.m., more than $16M had already been provided thanks to early-bird donors for the 3,339 area non-profits. Now that total has risen to $21M+ resulting from more than 40,500 donors and 4,286 volunteers. The Communities Foundation of Texas has broken down the leaderboard into four categories with the … [Read more...] about 2022 North Texas Giving Day Is Off And Running With $21M+ Already In The Fundraising Coffers
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Fine Arts Chamber Players
According to Fine Arts Chamber Players’ Executive Director Morgan Vaughan, “‘Always free,’ ‘free for all’ and simply ‘free’ appear in every single promotion from Fine Arts Chamber Players (FACP). It’s startling to many - and quite frankly, to me - that we are able to provide world-class classical music concerts in Dallas Art District’s world-class venues (11 per year) and … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Fine Arts Chamber Players
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Rosa Es Rojo
According to Rosa Es Rojo Co-Founder Laura Mendivil, “Information is power; access to education changes lives, especially when talking about people's health and well-being. When people feel informed, heard, and in community, they make better decisions for themselves and their families, regardless of socioeconomic status. “Rosa Es Rojo makes wellness and cancer prevention … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Rosa Es Rojo
2022 Parade Of Playhouses Of An Even Dozen Will March In Place At NorthPark Starting July 15
Monday, North Texas is going to be filled with parades to celebrate the Fourth of July. Luckily, most of them will take place early in the day before the area returns to 100-degree heat. For those who love a parade but not the heat or blinding sunshine, there is one coming up in just the right conditions. It’s Dallas CASA’s 27th Annual Parade of Playhouses presented by Crest, … [Read more...] about 2022 Parade Of Playhouses Of An Even Dozen Will March In Place At NorthPark Starting July 15
Preservation Park Cities’ 2022 Historic Home Tour Is Virtually Hitting The Avenues And The Big Screen
While it may seem like North Texas has become a bit of a ghost town with many schools on spring break, it’s still hustling with news of fundraising to come. The latest to arrive is Preservation Park Cities’ 2022 Historic Home Tour in May. 2022 Home Tour Chair Amy Beale along with Preservation Park Cities Presidents Tish Kay (2012-2022) and Burton Rhodes (2022-2023) have just … [Read more...] about Preservation Park Cities’ 2022 Historic Home Tour Is Virtually Hitting The Avenues And The Big Screen
BSW Dallas Foundation Quarterly Meeting Was A Triple-Header With Pete McCanna, Ronan Kelly And Jeff York
The Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation’s first quarterly meeting of 2022 was a virtual triple header on Tuesday, February 8. In addition to a get-to-know-you chat with former Baylor Scott And White Health CEO Jim Hinton’s successor Peter “Pete” McCanna, there was also a discussion about “Immunology and the Future of Cancer Detection” with Baylor Scott and White Chief of … [Read more...] about BSW Dallas Foundation Quarterly Meeting Was A Triple-Header With Pete McCanna, Ronan Kelly And Jeff York
Change Of Plans Alert: NCJW 109th Birthday Luncheon
Even the surge in COVID cases is not going to stop the National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Dallas (NCJW Dallas) from holding its 109th Birthday Luncheon. It's still taking place on Friday, January 21, with best-selling author and war photojournalist Deborah Copaken as the featured speaker. If you have heard about Harvard graduate Deborah, then you know her bio … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans Alert: NCJW 109th Birthday Luncheon
MySweetToyDrive: Wilkinson Center
According to Wilkinson Center Engagement Manager Laura Ingrim, “The holidays are meant to be a joyful time, but they are often seasons of great stress and worry for parents and families in our communities. Holidays at Wilkinson Center, presented by Central Market, is our annual toy drive and distribution. Many of Wilkinson Center’s clients are struggling to keep roofs … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Wilkinson Center