Despite the death of her mother on Tuesday, September 6, after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer's, Triumph Over Alzheimer's Founder Leslie Ann Crozier was not slowing down her battle against the disease. If anything, Leslie was even more focused on supporting research and treatments for the debilitating disease. On Wednesday, November 2, she gathered friends and supporters … [Read more...] about Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Returns To In-Person Updating And The Carlisle Group’s Surprise $250K Gift
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MySweetWishList: Eagle Oak Retreat Foundation
According to Eagle Oak Retreat Foundation volunteer Dennise Watanabe, “In 2021, my retired in-laws, Lillian and Steve Watanabe, embarked on a mission to give back to our nation’s heroes. They established a local non-profit organization, the Eagle Oak Retreat Foundation, whose mission is to provide combat veterans and first responders with the skills necessary to overcome … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Eagle Oak Retreat Foundation
Ho-Ho-Ho: MySweetWishList Series Returns To Spread Joy And Funds For Non-Profits
Before you start basting your turkeys and decorating your home-sweet-home, take some time to help your favorite non-profit raise awareness and funds before 2022 becomes history. It's not hard because, thanks to an anonymous "friend" of North Texas charities, the MySweetWishList series starts Monday, November 21, and finishes up on Saturday, December 24. The MySweetWishList … [Read more...] about Ho-Ho-Ho: MySweetWishList Series Returns To Spread Joy And Funds For Non-Profits
MySweetToyDrive: The Warren Center’s Operation Santa Toy Drive
According to The Warren Center’s CEO Amy Spawn, “Over the past three decades, The Warren Center has hosted thousands of children with developmental delays and disabilities at the annual Operation Santa holiday event, where gifts from our annual toy drive are distributed in a fun, safe and sensory-friendly atmosphere. At least 70% of the families we serve live beneath Texas' … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: The Warren Center’s Operation Santa Toy Drive
JUST IN: Annette Simmons Once Again Shows The Love For Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries With $1M Gift
Philanthropist Annette Simmons has quite a history of helping the children of Dallas County. In addition to her being a Crystal Charity Ball underwriter for the past 42 years, she has just donated $1M for the 2022 CCB beneficiaries (Agape Clinic, Baylor Oral Health Foundation, Behind Every Door, Educational First Steps, Family Compass, Hope Supply Co., Southwestern Medical … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Annette Simmons Once Again Shows The Love For Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries With $1M Gift
JUST IN: Bank Of America Spreads Holiday Cheer With $900K For 20 North Texas Non-Profits
And the good news keeps rolling in for area non-profits. This time it’s Bank of America North Texas’ Dallas President Jennifer Chandler and Fort Worth President Mike Pavell spreading the joy to the tune of $900K with a focus on community needs such as "affordable housing, community revitalization, small business and the arts." According to Jennifer, “Dallas non-profits … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Bank Of America Spreads Holiday Cheer With $900K For 20 North Texas Non-Profits
JUST IN: Tis The Season Of Park Place Dealership Giving $100,000 To 23 North Texas Charities
If Santa ever wanted to give his reindeer a night off for spreading joy throughout the world, he could probably call on Park Place Dealerships to sub in. The luxury automotive group is once again making the holidays special for 23 North Texas nonprofits through its 2022 Season of Giving program. According to Park Place Dealerships Experiential Marketing Manager Kara Connor, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Tis The Season Of Park Place Dealership Giving $100,000 To 23 North Texas Charities
MySweetToyDrive: Dallas CASA Angel Tree Holiday Program
According to Dallas CASA Supervisor Ron Craig, “My role at Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is to advocate for teenagers in the permanent managing conservatorship of the state. “Those are some fancy words, but what do they mean? The kids I serve and support are teenagers who have come into protective care either because their parents cannot parent or … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Dallas CASA Angel Tree Holiday Program
MySweetToyDrive: Wilkinson Center
According to Wilkinson Center Special Events Manager Andrea Jones, “Christmas is such a magical time and is best experienced through the eyes of our children and grandchildren. However, many families cannot experience that joy because of the stress and strain that the holidays can bring as many moms and dads are simply just working to keep a roof over their heads and food on … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Wilkinson Center
MySweetToyDrive Series Returns To Help Santa And His Elves
While kids will be haunting neighborhoods Monday night, we’re thinking ahead... just like North Texas non-profits. The season for toy drives is upon us once again. However, with the costs of toys, games and dolls rising due to inflation and all that grownup stuff, Santa, Mrs. C, the elves and reindeer could really use all the help they can get. To help the bearded gent and … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive Series Returns To Help Santa And His Elves
JUST IN: Children’s Medical Center Foundation Scores A $1M Gift Thanks To Travis Miller’s “Hobby”
As they say, “When it rains, it pours!” And generosity is continuing to pour at Children’s Medical Center Foundation. Less than two weeks ago, Annie and her professional golf whiz Jordan Spieth provided a $500,000 donation for Children’s Medical Center Plano’s Pauline Allen Gill Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. It was just announced that a donation of $1M was made “to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Children’s Medical Center Foundation Scores A $1M Gift Thanks To Travis Miller’s “Hobby”