Leading up to the new year, NorthPark Center’s Ambassador Class of 2022 has just been announced. Representing 12 non-profits, the 2022 Ambassadors include four women (Susan Farris, Nancy Gopez, Kris Johnson and Amanda Dillard Shufeldt) who are chairing major fundraisers in the year to come, as well as two former Dallas Cowboys. Made up of prominent individuals who are known … [Read more...] about JUST IN: NorthPark’s 2022 Ambassadors Are Revealed To Raise Awareness And Funds
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MySweetWishList Returns To Make Non-Profits’ Wishes Come True
It’s that time of year when area non-profits are making holiday pleas for support. The annual MySweetWishList series is returning thanks to an anonymous underwriter to help you rally the community by getting your message(s) out to both old and new supporters. Because Thanksgiving is just around the corner, we’ll start the series Monday, November 22, and finish up on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList Returns To Make Non-Profits’ Wishes Come True
There Was A Needle Somewhere Among That Maze Of Orange And White Cones
It’s not every day that you meet a great father-and son team. But last Monday was the day. Still don’t know their names but do know that they had each other's back. The come-together took place at the Parkland drive-thru for Pfizer boosters in the Ellis Davis Field House parking lot in South Dallas. After a half-hour drive to the site, the sight of the lot with a series of … [Read more...] about There Was A Needle Somewhere Among That Maze Of Orange And White Cones
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Explorium Denton Children’s Museum
According to Explorium Denton Children's Museum Executive Director Dinora Padilla-Avina, “One play date at a time is the best investment for the mental health of the future of our tiniest citizens! Explorium Denton provides opportunities for children and families to play and learn together as our effort to maintain children’s mental health. As we all know, the pandemic … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Explorium Denton Children’s Museum
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Celebrate Forever Families
According to Celebrate Forever Families volunteer Shelby Fry, “Celebrate Forever Families (aka Forever Families) is a non-profit non-denominational ministry that provides a no cost residential program for women and children who are in crisis and has been helping to restore lives since 2015. They primarily serve families from North Texas; however, women have traveled from … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Celebrate Forever Families
MySweetOpportunity: Voly In The Park
According to VolunteerNow CEO Tammy Richards, "VolunteerNow expects approximately 2,5000 attendees and more than 50 nonprofit organizations at its 7th annual Voly in the Park event, the largest volunteer festival in North Texas, on Saturday, September 11, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Klyde Warren Park, located in the Dallas Arts District. “The outdoor event will be held on … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Voly In The Park
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Cancer Strongher
According to Cancer Strongher Founder Heidi Slansky, “I am Heidi Slansky, founder of Cancer Strongher, a volunteer-run nonprofit started in 2018. I am also breast cancer survivor, so overseeing a nonprofit that helps keep female cancer survivors ‘fight ready’ is a cause literally near and dear to my heart. “Cancer Strongher allows female survivors of all cancers to take … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Cancer Strongher
Oops Alert!: What’s Wrong With This Picture?
Stationers, stone engravers and sign makers have been busy replacing longstanding names of buildings, parks and streets. So, one would think it would have become old hat to know that a previously named institution would be “formerly known as.” It appears from this Dallas Arts District page that someone must have skipped that lesson in grammar. Regardless of the … [Read more...] about Oops Alert!: What’s Wrong With This Picture?
Applications Are Now Open For Tomorrow’s Leaders Today’s Fall Leading Leaders Intern Program
Traditional school curriculum prepares students to become educated members of the community. However, for a fortunate few there is something call “internship,” where the young person learns from mentoring and actual work experience. Tomorrow’s Leaders Today (TLT) has opened applications for its Fall Leading Leaders Intern Program that will take place from Tuesday, September … [Read more...] about Applications Are Now Open For Tomorrow’s Leaders Today’s Fall Leading Leaders Intern Program
MySweetSchoolDaze: For Oak Cliff’s Back-To-School Festival
According to For Oak Cliff Development Associate Cimajie Best, “For Oak Cliff is proud to announce our 7th annual Back To School Festival on Saturday, August 14. “In 2014, Taylor Toynes began teaching at Bushman Elementary in his neighborhood of South Oak Cliff. While in the classroom, Taylor saw that a majority of his students did not have school supplies, an issue … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: For Oak Cliff’s Back-To-School Festival
MySweetCharity Opportunities Series And Its Friends Return After a Year’s Hiatus
Looking at the upcoming fall and winter MySweetCharity Calendar, it’s pretty obvious that North Texas non-profits are ramping up in high gear to make up for lost time due to the pandemic protocol. From September through mid-November, North Texas fundraising is going to be as busy as a frog at a princess convention! Adding to the mix is the fact that folks are hungry to get … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunities Series And Its Friends Return After a Year’s Hiatus