After months of orchestrating drive-thru food distributions to thousands of people in need, the North Texas Food Bank has become the ultimate operation for all others to follow. Having perfected the program, it was only natural that the NTFB-ers would use such expertise for their annual 22nd Empty Bowls fundraiser presented by Kroger on Thursday, February 25. Instead of … [Read more...] about North Texas Food Bank’s 22nd Annual Empty Bowls Is Transitioning Into A Drive-Thru Food Fest
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JUST IN: The Family Place CEO Paige Flink’s Retirement Is Officially Announced
The Dallas Morning News’ Cheryl Hall has officially put an end to the rumors about The Family Place CEO Paige Flink's retiring. The rumors were true. As Paige put it in the story, “Oct. 1, 2021, is my 30-year anniversary. I turn 65 in July. It’s time for a new quarterback and a new set of legs.” In conducting a pre-opening tour of The Family Place's Ann Moody Place in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Family Place CEO Paige Flink’s Retirement Is Officially Announced
The Family Place Adds A Dozen New Members To Its Board Of Directors
The Family Place has 12 new people on its board of directors. The group that ranges from community volunteers to business executives includes the following: Laurie Berger of West Plano Pediatrics; community volunteer Nancy Bierman, Nicole Collins of American First Finance, Theresa Flores of Mary Kay Inc., community volunteer Michelle Goolsby, Tasha Grinnell of The Neiman Marcus … [Read more...] about The Family Place Adds A Dozen New Members To Its Board Of Directors
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
MySweetWishList: The Family Place
According to The Family Place Board Member Lindsay Jacaman, “It's hard to believe that every third home in our community darkened by abuse. In fact, one in three women will be a victim of physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. During this pandemic, we have heard reports of domestic violence increasing throughout the world. At The Family Place our counselors know that … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: The Family Place
MySweetWishList: Hope Cottage
According to Hope Cottage Board Member Heather Kahlfeldt, “Did you know that 1 in 5 of the Texas youth who age out of foster care at age 18 will become instantly homeless? The fact is, no one at any age is ready to ‘graduate’ from having a family. “That’s what our wish is at Hope Cottage – to give every child the opportunity to grow up in a loving family who will be by … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Hope Cottage
MySweetWishList: The Salvation Army Of North Texas
According to The Salvation Army Of North Texas Area Commander Bethany Hawks, “This holiday season, The Salvation Army of North Texas wishes for volunteers from our community. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen an exponential increase in the demand for our services. Also due to the pandemic, we have understandably seen a decline in volunteers. Each holiday season, we … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: The Salvation Army Of North Texas
Walmart’s Holiday Drone Light Show To Light Up The Friendly Skies Over Fair Park Saturday Night
Saturday night the skies over the Cotton Bowl are going to be dazzling thanks to 1,000 Intel drones for Walmart’s Holiday Drone Light Show. Only eight communities in the country were selected for the free sky-tacular presentation and Dallas won the luck of the draw not once but twice. According to Walmart Chief Marketing Officer William White, “After a particularly tough … [Read more...] about Walmart’s Holiday Drone Light Show To Light Up The Friendly Skies Over Fair Park Saturday Night
MySweetWishList: Texas Women’s Foundation
According to Texas Women’s Foundation Board Chair Shonn Brown, "Did you know that half of all child care centers across Texas are permanently or temporarily closed, impacting low-income working moms, especially women of color? "To help meet the needs of low-income working women for child care and other critical resources, Texas Women's Foundation (TXWF) established the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Texas Women’s Foundation
Atmos Energy Donates $50,000 To Support Trusted World’s Helping People Facing Situational Poverty
Garland-based Trusted World is glowing with gratuity. The reason is Atmos Energy. No, they’re not getting a truckload of gas. It’s better than that during this time of individuals and families facing situational poverty due to the months of pandemic. Atmos just donated $50,000 to support Trusted World mission of "providing the best resources, at no cost, to people or … [Read more...] about Atmos Energy Donates $50,000 To Support Trusted World’s Helping People Facing Situational Poverty
MySweetWishList: Hope Supply Co.
According to Hope Supply Co. volunteer Darlene Sabawa, When I retired I wanted to volunteer at an organization where my efforts would truly make a difference. I read many wonderful mission statements and here are the inspirational words that drew me to Hope Supply. "During the early 1990's, mothers with babies and children became the fastest growing segment of the homeless … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Hope Supply Co.