According Kroger Dallas Division Corporate Affairs Manager April Martin, “This holiday I hope the community will join Kroger Dallas Division and the Kroger Co. Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation by supporting our inaugural Community Care Hunger Program, with a goal to provide 5 million meals in partnership with five area food banks, including North Texas Food Bank, Tarrant … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Kroger Dallas’ Community Care Hunger
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MySweetWishList: Parkland Foundation
According to Parkland Foundation Board Member Peter B. Bartholow, “It has never been more important than now to keep our community healthy! As the community’s public health system, Parkland Health And Hospital System is the foundation for a healthy Dallas. Parkland’s philosophy is to not only treat illness and injury, but to also prevent it. Parkland works tirelessly to … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Parkland Foundation
Now’s The Time To Get Your Donation Doubled For North Texas Food Bank
For folks who want to double their donation, the time has come. North Texas Food Bank President/CEO Trisha Cunningham just sent word that the good people at Sammons Enterprises and the Beaumont Foundation of America are “doubling every gift you make through the end of the year — up to $200,000!” BTW, if you’re totally wiped out of funds for giving, consider volunteering … [Read more...] about Now’s The Time To Get Your Donation Doubled For North Texas Food Bank
JUST IN: Ben Renberg Named President Of Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation
After an eight-month national search, a new president of the Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation has been named. He is Texas native Ben Renberg, who most recently has served (since 2016) as senior associate VP of alumni affairs and development at Cornell University. There, “he led day-to-day operations and focused on effectively integrating and heightening fundraising … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Ben Renberg Named President Of Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation
MySweetWishList: Retina Foundation Of The Southwest
According to the Retina Foundation of the Southwest Board Chair Tia Tomlin, “Our research is not slowing down this holiday season and remains as critical as ever.” For 38 years, the Retina Foundation of the Southwest’s unwavering mission to prevent vision loss and restore sight through innovative research and treatment has prevailed. The Retina Foundation provides … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Retina Foundation Of The Southwest
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
JUST IN: The Laura Bush Foundation For America’s Libraries Awards $500K For Tornado-Ravaged DISD School Libraries
There’s an old saying that “When it rains, it pours,” and in this case the pouring is funding for North Texas. In helping the Dallas ISD to rebuild from last year’s devastating tornado, The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries has just awarded a $500,000 grant to help Thomas Jefferson High School, Francisco “Pancho” Medrano Middle School and Walnut Hill PK-8 to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Laura Bush Foundation For America’s Libraries Awards $500K For Tornado-Ravaged DISD School Libraries
JUST IN: H100 Latina Giving Circle Celebrates First Year By Providing $125K for DFW Latinas
More good news emanating from a Texas Women’s Foundation fund. This time it’s from H100 Latina Giving Circle. Established just a year ago by Hispanic 100 Network, its purpose is to “further engage Latinas in philanthropy, and to expand resources for local organizations whose mission is to empower, educate and support Latinas in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.” According to H100 … [Read more...] about JUST IN: H100 Latina Giving Circle Celebrates First Year By Providing $125K for DFW Latinas
Reimagined Veterans Day To Commemorate The 75th Anniversary Of The End Of World War II
As the baby boomer generation seeks refuge in smoothing away wrinkles and weighing Medicare health plans, the “greatest generation” that heroically took to the trenches of World War II and spawned the boomers is getting fewer and fewer. Instead of the vibrant young people who crossed seas to fight against evil, they are now relying on wheelchairs, caretakers and memories of … [Read more...] about Reimagined Veterans Day To Commemorate The 75th Anniversary Of The End Of World War II
Mary Kay Foundation’s Domestic Violence Shelter 100 Grants Include Four North Texas Organizations
With October being “Domestic Violence Awareness Month,” Dallas-based Mary Kay Foundation provided $1.1M in grants to 100 domestic violence shelters throughout the country. According to The Mary Kay Foundation Board of Directors President Mike Lunceford, “At Mary Kay, we believe in helping women improve their circumstances and live their best lives. One in four women will … [Read more...] about Mary Kay Foundation’s Domestic Violence Shelter 100 Grants Include Four North Texas Organizations
NorthPark’s Legendary Santa To Virtually Visit With Youngsters To Raise Funds For Children’s Health
Despite the pandemic and all the worries of the 2020 elections, there is one fella who exudes happiness for children and their parents. Yup, you guessed it. It's the elf known for his white beard, jolly laugh and red-and-white outfit highlighted with black belt and boots — Santa Claus. For 32 years NorthPark’s Santa has compared notes with area children and years later … [Read more...] about NorthPark’s Legendary Santa To Virtually Visit With Youngsters To Raise Funds For Children’s Health