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
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2020 Partners Cards Staying at $75 For The Ten-Day Shopping Spree Benefiting The Family Place
Everything seems to be rising. Temperatures, COVID-19 cases, prices, pounds! Thank heaven, one thing is staying right in place. It’s the price of a Partners Card. The Family Place’s annual shopping fundraiser is keeping the price of the 2020 card at $75. 2020 Partners Card Co-Chairs Lexie Aderhold, Tully Phillips and Sally Pretorius Hodges have revealed the 28th annual … [Read more...] about 2020 Partners Cards Staying at $75 For The Ten-Day Shopping Spree Benefiting The Family Place
Get Up And Get Doing: Let’s Talk To The Animals Again
Dallas Zoo residents thought that humans had gone into hibernation. For nearly three months, the two-legged visitors who daily filled the 106 acres hadn’t shown up. The Zoo staffers still were on hand and tried to explain to the critters that it was due to a closure mandate resulting from something called … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: Let’s Talk To The Animals Again
Canceled Event SOS: Vogel Alcove’s 2020 Arts Performance Event
According to Vogel Alcove President/CEO Karen Hughes, We are heartbroken to announce the Vogel Alcove 2020 Arts Performance Event on Saturday, May 2, is cancelled as a result of the crisis our country is facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This cancellation is a very serious hardship for our mission. The Arts Performance Event is our largest funding source, attended by … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Vogel Alcove’s 2020 Arts Performance Event
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: Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon
According to Family Compass CEO Ona Foster, While we were saddened to announce the cancellation of our North Star Luncheon scheduled for Monday, April 27, at Dallas Country Club, we followed our community leaders in their steadfast protection of the public health. We were excited to share our passion for preventing child abuse with the 350 expected guests, but completely … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon
2020 Red Balloon Run And Ride For Children’s To Virtually Take Place Saturday, April 25
Thanks to COVID-19 precautions, folks have had to adapt to new ways of living, working and playing together. You used to get together with pals at a patio bar for drinks. Now you Facetime or Zoom. Some North Texas nonprofits have had to change their POA from the traditional gathering of hundreds or thousands to rally awareness and funds. They’ve undertaken virtual … [Read more...] about 2020 Red Balloon Run And Ride For Children’s To Virtually Take Place Saturday, April 25
Get Up and Get Doing: What’s Up In Your Family Tree
Normally, a family get together takes place around the holidays. But thanks to the COVID-19, an extended time with relatives has resulted. Plus you might have been hearing from folks that you hadn’t seen or heard from since you were a kid at your granny’s annual 4th of July celebration. Instead of trying to explain to your children how your spouse’s great grandfather was … [Read more...] about Get Up and Get Doing: What’s Up In Your Family Tree
Canceled Event SOS: Family Gateway’s Day To Play
According to Family Gateway President/CEO Ellen Magnis, During this time of increased need, we had to cancel our spring fundraiser, Day to Play, which was expected to have more than 500 attendees. We already spent significant resources in preparation for this event, including deposits for vendors, and will only get a small portion of those funds back. Unless it is … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Family Gateway’s Day To Play
Grant Halliburton Foundation Provides Coping Tips To Handle These Mind-Boggling Times
Between the round-the-clock reports on the coronavirus and having the kids at home, it’s no surprise that meltdowns are taking place. That’s perfectly understandable. But a few tips from Grant Halliburton Foundation’s Outreach and Education Director Cami Fields might help folks through these challenging times. Tips for Children And Teenagers: Take a break. Our … [Read more...] about Grant Halliburton Foundation Provides Coping Tips To Handle These Mind-Boggling Times
MySweetKindness: Laran O’Neill
According to Laran O’Neill, Our family is shown kindness daily by a neighbor who stops to check on me, my girls Rylee O’Neill and Reese O’Neill and our puppy dog Chico O’Neill. She and her roommate, who are new to the neighborhood, are checking on several of us on the block just to offer to pick up groceries or bring us food because they are in their 20s, working from home … [Read more...] about MySweetKindness: Laran O’Neill