As if the pandemic hadn’t challenged the North Texas Food Bank to the max, three weeks ago Mother Nature’s Winter Storm Uri only presented a whole new set of problems. Grocery store shelves were bare and thanks to the electrical outages refrigerators had run out of juice to keep food safe. Most organizations would have been punch-drunk by all these developments. But NTFB had … [Read more...] about Samsung Comes Through With A $250K Check Help North Texas Food Bank Deal With Snovid 21 Recovery
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North Texas Food Bank Needs Help To Share A Major Donation Of Hello Fresh Meals
Ah, come on and admit it — you’re suffering a real case of cabin fever. That’s perfectly understandable after days of hibernating in a place that would make a Sub-Zero frig look like a convection oven. You deserve to break out and be part of the real world and, boy, here is an opportunity for you. Not only will you be out and about, but you’ll have a gratifying purpose for … [Read more...] about North Texas Food Bank Needs Help To Share A Major Donation Of Hello Fresh Meals
There Have Been Some Definite Changes To Routines Thanks To The 2021 Snovid
There have definitely been some changes to the normal routine ... wait, North Texans haven't had a normal routine since the pandemic messed things up a year ago. But thanks to the addition of this week's blizzard tagged "snovid" in honor of the merger of COVID-19 and the polar vortex, even pandemic routines are requiring adjustments, including the following: Many … [Read more...] about There Have Been Some Definite Changes To Routines Thanks To The 2021 Snovid
Have Your Checklist In Place As A Very Deep Freeze Gets Underway
As bad as the pandemic has been, the next few days are only going to provide a greater challenge for food banks, homeless shelters, schools and vaccination providers. It will also bring the problems home to North Texas residents if they suffer from power outages thanks to downed trees. The predicted temperatures are making wine cellars look like convection ovens. If there are … [Read more...] about Have Your Checklist In Place As A Very Deep Freeze Gets Underway
JUST IN: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball’s Goal of $5,391,091 Announced To Benefit Eight Dallas Children’s Nonprofits
After going through the grueling vetting process of the Crystal Charity Ball, any beneficiary will admit that an IRS audit would be a welcome relief. Thursday, after weeks of interviewing, presentations, checking and still more checking of the submissions by countless worthy organizations, the decision was made at a general meeting of the CCB membership about which Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball’s Goal of $5,391,091 Announced To Benefit Eight Dallas Children’s Nonprofits
VNA’s Celebrity Chef And Cocktails In The Kitchen Are Keeping It All In The Family With Friends
With the pandemic forcing most spring nonprofit events into a virtual state, VNA's 11th Annual Celebrity Chef fundraiser had an ace up its proverbial sleeve. The organization was a legendary champ at delivering cuisine thanks to its Meals on Wheels program. In keeping with the recent emphasis on homegrown products and talents, organizers smartly kept it all in a well-known … [Read more...] about VNA’s Celebrity Chef And Cocktails In The Kitchen Are Keeping It All In The Family With Friends
North Texas Food Bank’s 22nd Annual Empty Bowls Is Transitioning Into A Drive-Thru Food Fest
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
January 8 Update: Cancellation, Going Virtual and Rescheduled
There is no reality show that could hold a whisper compared to this past week. From pandemic to politics, the world seemed to be suffering a dizzying migraine. However, the North Texas nonprofits were continuing to amaze even skeptics, maneuvering to do their best as 2021 began. A year ago at this time, the calendars were like a sumptuous buffet of events with high hopes of … [Read more...] about January 8 Update: Cancellation, Going Virtual and Rescheduled
13th Annual Soup’s On! To Ladle Out A Chat Between Chef/Humanitarian José Andrés And Robert Wilonsky Virtually
Last year’s Stewpot Alliance’s Soup’s On! on Thursday, February 20, was one of the last in-person major fundraisers held before the world scrambled down the gopher hole thanks to COVID-19. Unfortunately with the scourge still in place, 2021 Soup’s On! Co-Chairs Becky and Larry Sykes have announced that the 13th annual fundraiser for The Stewpot will be a virtual experience … [Read more...] about 13th Annual Soup’s On! To Ladle Out A Chat Between Chef/Humanitarian José Andrés And Robert Wilonsky Virtually
JUST IN: CitySquare CEO Larry James Transitions To CEO Emeritus With COO/President John Siburt Becoming CEO
Today is not only a new day in a new year, it’s also the first day of CitySquare’s change of leadership. Longtime leader/CEO Larry James has a new role as CEO Emeritus. Taking over the position of CitySquare’s CEO is COO/President John Siburt, who joined CitySquare in 2012. According to John, “I know that I have some mighty big shoes to fill, but Larry has been an incredible … [Read more...] about JUST IN: CitySquare CEO Larry James Transitions To CEO Emeritus With COO/President John Siburt Becoming CEO
MySweetWishList: YMCA Of Metropolitan Dallas
According to YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Board Chair Jill Magnuson, “I’m Jill Magnuson, the Director of External Affairs for the Nasher Sculpture Center and a long-time volunteer with the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas. In 2020, I was appointed the Board Chair for the Dallas YMCA, only the second woman in the organization’s 135-year history to serve in this role. “I … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: YMCA Of Metropolitan Dallas