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JUST IN: The Eugene And Margaret McDermott Foundation Gifts $500K To TACA

May 8, 2025 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

At Wednesday's TACA Silver Cup Luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel, the plan was to honor 2025 Silver Cup recipients Gayle Halperin and Jim Nugent. While it was a glorious honor, the spotlight shifted to the announcement that The Eugene And Margaret McDermott was gifting an "historic $500K gift" to TACA. The "largest single-year gift" to TACA in its 57-year history, it "will … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Eugene And Margaret McDermott Foundation Gifts $500K To TACA

JUST IN: The Moody Foundation Gifts A “More Than $100M” Grant For Future Children’s Medical Campus

May 6, 2025 4:05 AM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

Looking ahead to the dynamic growth of North Texas, the momentum is surging ahead for the creation of a landmark undertaking for future generations that will replace the current Children's Medical Center, with a planned completion in 2031. With a staggering goal of $5B (that's "B' as in billion) for the total project cost, it has just been announced that "the Moody … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Moody Foundation Gifts A “More Than $100M” Grant For Future Children’s Medical Campus

The Cedars Union Has A New Executive Director Plus A $500K Grant From McDermott Foundation

Feb 19, 2025 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Things are happening at The Cedars Union, a North Texas non-profit incubator. In addition to naming Emma Vernon as its executive director, it has received a great financial "oomph!" Vernon previously served as senior director at the Dallas Zoo and held roles at the Dallas Museum of Art and Texas Vignette. She most recently was The Cedars' development and marketing … [Read more...] about The Cedars Union Has A New Executive Director Plus A $500K Grant From McDermott Foundation

JUST IN: Dallas Children’s Theater Debuts $5M “Extraordinary Campaign” With March Family Foundation’s $1M Gift

Feb 13, 2025 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Since 1984, the Dallas Children’s Theater (DCT) has been a transformational program. In addition to turning a bowling alley into a multi-faceted incubator where youngsters could experience and develop their creativity as well as building relationships, the DCT has been amazing and flourishing thanks to its staff and supporters like Carol and Kevin March. That is why the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Children’s Theater Debuts $5M “Extraordinary Campaign” With March Family Foundation’s $1M Gift

MySweetWishList: Dallas Theater Center

Dec 30, 2024 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Dallas Theater Center Board Member and Dallas Theater Center’s Centerstage 41 Gala Chair Hamilton A Sneed, “When I think about the joys of my childhood, I always go back to the experience and wonder that I felt when seeing a live theater production. My now 98-year-old grandmother would take me to see Broadway musicals during the summer or I’d catch the latest … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Dallas Theater Center

MySweetWishList: The YMCA Of Metropolitan Dallas’ Catalyst Christmas

Dec 11, 2024 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

According to YMCA Of Metropolitan Dallas' Catalyst Christmas volunteer Jill Magnuson,   “This year marks the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas’ 5th Annual Catalyst Christmas, an event that brings hope and resources to the most vulnerable communities in North Texas. “I’m part of a team of dedicated volunteers who help ensure that seniors, families and those facing mobility … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: The YMCA Of Metropolitan Dallas’ Catalyst Christmas

MySweetWishList: Wilkinson Center

Dec 4, 2024 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Wilkinson Center Board Member OJ DeSouza, “Wilkinson Center’s mission is to provide pathways to success for families in Dallas County. What exactly do we mean by success? It is having the tools you need to be self-sufficient. It means having an education to succeed in the workforce, securing gainful employment, and having a stable income to support everyday … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Wilkinson Center

MySweetWishList: Rainbow Days’ Saturday With Santa

Nov 26, 2024 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Rainbow Days Board Member Mary Jo McKeller, “During this holiday season, I wish for the help of our community to fill stockings and spread holiday joy to children and families in need for Rainbow Days 28th annual Saturday with Santa event [taking place on Saturday, December 14]. “Saturday with Santa will benefit over 700 children and parents … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Rainbow Days’ Saturday With Santa

MySweetToyDrive: Family Gateway’s Hope For The Holidays

Nov 25, 2024 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Family Gateway Community Engagement Director Kathy Kidwell, “Family Gateway’s mission is to provide stability and life-changing supportive services to families with children experiencing homelessness. “This holiday season, we need the community’s help to provide hope and joy to children experiencing homelessness and their families. This year, the … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Family Gateway’s Hope For The Holidays

MySweetWishList: The Senior Source’s Holiday Donation Drive

Nov 25, 2024 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

According to longtime The Senior Source supporter and Honorary Lifetime Board Member Kathy Helm, “Many of us have annual holiday giving traditions, sponsoring children in need through an angel tree program, giving to the local food bank, or supporting our active military servicemembers. These are all incredibly worthy causes that have a big impact on our … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: The Senior Source’s Holiday Donation Drive

MySweetToyDrive: Dallas CASA Angel Tree Holiday Giving

Nov 15, 2024 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Dallas CASA Children’s Council President Gina Porter, “Dallas CASA’s incredible friends have long supported our Angel Tree Holiday Giving program, in which children’s gift requests are filled by community members. Our CASA volunteers ensure every child served by the agency has gifts delivered before Christmas. In 2023, contributors provided for more than 1,400 … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Dallas CASA Angel Tree Holiday Giving

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