After rummaging through all your cabinets and those countless swag bags, have you found that you have more hand sanitizers than an octopus could use? Or, perhaps you’ve pulled out that sewing machine to create dozens of fabric masks? So, what are you going to do with ‘em? Seriously, you don’t need them all, but Goodwill Industries of Dallas does. Normally, folks haul items … [Read more...] about Goodwill Industries Of Dallas Is Providing Drop-Off Locations For PPE Donations
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Canceled Event SOS: Incarnation House’s Casino For A Cause
According to Incarnation House CEO Evelyn Costolo, It was to be a night to remember! Event Co-Chairs Alison and Mike Malone and Jamie and Ian Charles along with Honorary Co-Chairs the Claire and Dwight Emanuelson Family planned an exciting evening – Casino for a Cause – benefiting Incarnation House. The March 27th event was to be sold out with 330 guests planning to … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Incarnation House’s Casino For A Cause
MySweetCharity To Launch “Canceled Event SOS” Series Monday
Everyone knows that North Texas nonprofits have taken major hits due to COVID-19. Dozens and dozens have been forced to cancel their spring fundraisers for the well-being of their supporters, staff and vendors. In most cases, the financial loss was truly devastating to their programs and operations. For this reason, MySweetCharity will run a series for those nonprofits that … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity To Launch “Canceled Event SOS” Series Monday
April 3 Updates On Reschedules And Postponements
UPDATE [9:30 p.m.] - There’s confusion about an announcement made late this afternoon by Dallas County Court Judge Clay Jenkins regarding how far the coronavirus restrictions would extend. Nonetheless, the nonprofits still made changes to their May and June plans. This afternoon Dallas County Court Judge Clay Jenkins announced the extension of the county’s stay-at-home … [Read more...] about April 3 Updates On Reschedules And Postponements
MySweetKindness: Peggy Meyer
According to Peggy Meyer, Got an email today [March 23] from Peacock Alley about a wonderful initiative their workroom is undertaking. "Our work room that is usually busy making sheets, is now sewing fabric protective masks for those who need them most. These masks will go directly to help two local groups who are essential: Baylor Medical as well as Community Partners of … [Read more...] about MySweetKindness: Peggy Meyer
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
Get Up And Get Doing: Brush Up On Your John Hancock
When the signers of the Declaration of Independence put their names literally on the line, Congress President John Hancock boldly wrote his, saying, “There John Bull can read my name without spectacles, he may double his reward and I put him at defiance.” Over the decades, cursive writing was part of a grade school’s curriculum. But someone decided that it was an … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: Brush Up On Your John Hancock
North Texas Giving Tuesday Now Joins The Global #GivingTuesdayNow To Support Area Nonprofits On May 5
As if Communities Foundation of Texas and the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas didn’t already have enough on their plates with North Texas Cares, they’ve partnered up with the Dallas Cowboys to be part of the global #Giving TuesdayNow program. Instead of holding the annual Giving Tuesday program in November, they’re arranging to put on North Texas Giving Tuesday Now to “raise … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Tuesday Now Joins The Global #GivingTuesdayNow To Support Area Nonprofits On May 5
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
March 31 Update – No Developments Except The Projections Of What Lies Ahead
The over-the-top news is that no new cancellations/reschedules/postponements/whatevers were announced today. Enjoy the great news! On the other hand, numerous May fundraisers are holding their collective nonprofit breaths that the Thursday, April 30, restrictions end and life will go on as normal for fundraising. Unfortunately, that hopeful wish sounds just like that … [Read more...] about March 31 Update – No Developments Except The Projections Of What Lies Ahead
Get Up And Get Doing: Use This Time To Learn Some Useful Life Lessons
You’ve got to hand it to the experts when it comes to advice. SMU Professor/Chair of Psychology/Child Rearing Expert George Holden came up with a great “Get Up and Get Doing” idea to fill the “at-home” time with kids. He suggested that folks should use “this time together to teach life skills: cooking, cleaning, exercising, etc.” It might be a learning lesson for their … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: Use This Time To Learn Some Useful Life Lessons