As Nexus Recovery Center enters is 50th anniversary year of serving as a specialized substance use disorder treatment service for women, supporters have carved out a hefty goal to celebrate this milestone occasion. Called Nexus 50 for 50 Anniversary, it is a campaign to “raise at least 50 gifts of $50K each.” That's a whopping $2.5M. Campaign Co-chairs Jan Madigan … [Read more...] about Nexus Recovery Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary With A 50 For 50 Campaign
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MySweetWishList: The DEC Network
According to The DEC Network Board Member Tracey Altman, “My wish is for donations to The Catalyst Fund, an investment in the entrepreneurial community that gives directly to entrepreneurs. “Close your eyes. Think about taking all the money in your savings out and placing it on a bet. Now imagine the bet is on you. Imagine your idea is exactly what consumers or businesses … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: The DEC Network
Santa Claus Has Added An Out-Of-This-World Stop For His Christmas Day Deliveries
Santa’s already kissed Mrs. Claus goodbye, harnessed up the reindeer and headed out for a 24-hour trek delivering gifts around the world. Thanks to the good folks at NORAD, you can check him and his team as they overcome all types of weather to celebrate Christmas Day. NORAD has even added videos on some of the spots around the world that will have Santa stopping … [Read more...] about Santa Claus Has Added An Out-Of-This-World Stop For His Christmas Day Deliveries
MySweetWishList: Hope Cottage
According to Hope Cottage Board Member Heather Kahlfeldt, “Did you know that 1 in 5 of the Texas youth who age out of foster care at age 18 will become instantly homeless? The fact is, no one at any age is ready to ‘graduate’ from having a family. “That’s what our wish is at Hope Cottage – to give every child the opportunity to grow up in a loving family who will be by … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Hope Cottage
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
MySweetWish: The Dallas Opera
According to The Dallas Opera Kern Wildenthal General Director/CEO Ian Derrer, “The holidays are both a time to recall the past and to look ahead with anticipation to the coming new year. “Throughout 2020, The Dallas Opera has been unable to present world-class live performances in the Winspear Opera House, due to the pandemic. But, in March 2021, we plan to be … [Read more...] about MySweetWish: The Dallas Opera
MySweetWishList: Communities In School Dallas Region
According to Communities In School Dallas Region Board Member G. Brint Ryan, “Join me in spreading joy and fulfilling needs this holiday season by ‘adopting’ a Dallas-area student. “Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region (CISDR) provides academic assistance, basic needs, and mental health support to students on high-need public school campuses across five counties in … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Communities In School Dallas Region
MySweetWishList: Resource Center
According to Resource Center Youth First volunteer Vanessa Baum, “I got involved with Youth First through my previous job as a healthy relationships educator and loved it so much that there was no question about whether I would continue volunteering, even after leaving my former employer. Youth First is simply the most magical community I’ve ever been a part of, and the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Resource Center
JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas Receives 15th Annual ExxonMobil Chairman’s Gift Of $50,000
Santa came early for Community Partners of Dallas. Instead of reindeer pulling up to their headquarters bearing gifts, it was a gas-fueled delivery of $50,000 from North Texas’ own Exxon Mobil Corporation. It seems that for the past 14 years, Exxon Mobil Corporation’s ExxonMobil Chairman’s Gift has annually provided a “holiday gift supporting and highlighting the work of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas Receives 15th Annual ExxonMobil Chairman’s Gift Of $50,000
MySweetWishList: ChildCareGroup
According to ChildCareGroup volunteer Amy McEvoy, “I’m Amy McEvoy, a Dallas mom of three and long-time volunteer for the region’s largest and oldest early education provider, ChildCareGroup. I am passionate about the work they do caring for and educating 40,000 North, Central and Southeast Texas children so their parents can join the workforce and break cycles of … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: ChildCareGroup
MySweetWishList: Just Say Yes
According to Just Say Yes Board Member Marcus Wilson, “In the spirit of the upcoming holidays, this season is typically a time for people to pause and reflect back on the past year. We can all agree 2020 has been nothing short of life-changing for multiple reasons; a period-in-time that has forever made a lasting impact on history. “As a teacher at West Dallas Community … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Just Say Yes