Despite today's announcement of 14 deaths in Dallas County resulting from COVID-19, the organizations are soldiering on to raise funds for very needy and necessary nonprofit programs. Here is today's update of cancellations and reschedules: Canceled American Heart Association of Dallas’ 2020 Côtes du Coeur Auction Preview Party scheduled for Thursday, May 21 … [Read more...] about May 19 Update Of Cancellations And Reschedules
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May 15 Updates On Reschedules, Postponements And Going Virtual
With officials handing out mixed signals about the status of the North Texas reopenings, pity the poor nonprofits that are trying to juggle cacti for fundraising activities. The new round of changes involving May, June and even October events include the following: Rescheduled Equest Women’s Auxiliary’s Luncheon and Style Show scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, at … [Read more...] about May 15 Updates On Reschedules, Postponements And Going Virtual
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Does A Masked Check Presentation Of $954,722
COVID-19 has stepped up creativity nowadays. One example took place for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s check presentation to Dallas Symphony Orchestra President/CEO Kim Noltemy. It started off with a Zoom meeting of the DSOL-ers presided by DSOL President Kim Brannon, who officially ended her tenure and virtually handed over the gavel to incoming DSOL President Anne … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Does A Masked Check Presentation Of $954,722
We’ve Rescheduled! – Girls Inc. 50th Anniversary Virtual Gala
According to Girls Inc. Metropolitan Dallas CEO Beth Myers and 50th Anniversary Gala Co-Chairs Stacey Doré and Carrie Freeman Parsons, Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas was set to celebrate 50 years of transforming girls’ lives and inspiring them to be strong, smart and bold at a gala planned for Friday, May 1, that was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. We … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Girls Inc. 50th Anniversary Virtual Gala
The Do’s And Don’t Do’s Of Facetiming And Zooming
Thanks to COVID-19, there's a new way of getting together in this day of social distancing. Whether it’s Facetime or Zoom, people are chatting and video-conferencing via the Internet. But like any new hot spots, there are certain ins and outs that separate the those-in-the-know from the those-in-the-need-to know. If you're worried about not being one of the cool kids, take … [Read more...] about The Do’s And Don’t Do’s Of Facetiming And Zooming
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Dallas To Host Centennial Interfaith Iftar Saturday
What is an iftar? Its translation is “breaking of the fast.” Folks not acquainted with the Muslim faith may not know that it is the event during Ramadan that takes place at sunset. During this period, Muslims focus their time on fasting, prayer and reflection with the iftar serving as the main meal of the day at sunset. To celebrate the centennial of the Ahmadiyya Muslim … [Read more...] about Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Dallas To Host Centennial Interfaith Iftar Saturday
May 7 Updates On Reschedules, Postponements And Going Virtual
As the relaxing of COVID-19 restriction moves ahead, North Texas nonprofits are adapting to the changes with rescheduling, postponing and going virtual. Luckily, Mother's Day has not been rescheduled, postponed, etc. It will still be a day of good feelings and memories. And even old Mother Nature is promising to make it a beautiful day. Here’s today’s … [Read more...] about May 7 Updates On Reschedules, Postponements And Going Virtual
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo By Toasting North Texas Giving Tuesday Now With A Donation Of Time And/Or Money
In addition to today being Cinco De Mayo, it’s also the long awaited North Texas Giving Tuesday Now. Since the gates officially opened at 6 a.m., more than $5.75M has been donated for more than 3,000 nonprofits. Some nonprofits even have matching fund challenges! Topping the leader board is North Texas Food Bank with a whopping $895,369 thanks to 2,366 gifts. As a … [Read more...] about Celebrate Cinco De Mayo By Toasting North Texas Giving Tuesday Now With A Donation Of Time And/Or Money
Canceled Event SOS: The Senior Source’s Charles C. Sprague Sage Society Dinner
According to The Senior Source President/CEO Stacey Malcolmson, The funds generated through the generosity of the Sage Society members and guests support The Senior Source's Long-Term Care Ombudsman program. The ombudsmen are trained staff and volunteers who make regular visits to assisted living and nursing home facilities, and advocate for the safety and dignity of … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: The Senior Source’s Charles C. Sprague Sage Society Dinner
Aware Dallas President Jolie Humphrey Reveals Future Leadership And Aware Affair Plans
2019-2020 Aware Dallas President Jolie Humphrey held the final meeting of her tenure. Taking place in the virtual universe, Jolie made some announcements before having a presentation by Dr. Steve Small, dean of the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas. Despite the 2020 Aware Affair not being held on Friday, April 3, due to … [Read more...] about Aware Dallas President Jolie Humphrey Reveals Future Leadership And Aware Affair Plans
Why Not Enjoy The Arboretum Virtually With Tours, Zoom Backgrounds And Jigsaw Puzzles
This past weekend’s weather couldn’t have been more spectacular. Not too hot, not too cold, no threat of thunderstorm, not a tornado in sight. But there were loads of flowers blooming and lawns being pristinely fixed up. Alas, Tuesday isn’t looking so great with clouds in the morning and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. There are even threats of hail and 50 MPH … [Read more...] about Why Not Enjoy The Arboretum Virtually With Tours, Zoom Backgrounds And Jigsaw Puzzles