[Backstory: Each holiday season, Dallas CASA’s amazing friends and supporters take wish lists from the children we serve and fulfill those wish lists, making sure every child has holiday gifts. But some of our supporters want to do more.This fall, Kelly and Matt offered to take on an entire family. We connected them with Robin S., an advocate who’s been serving four … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To … Kelly And Matt
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A Simple Thank You To … SPCA Of Texas
According to SPCA of Texas Former Board Chair Katy Murray,“The SPCA of Texas has had a lot to be thankful for this past year, from saving thousands of animal’s lives, expanding community services and initiatives to celebrating their 80th anniversary. But, none of it would have been possible without the dedication and support from the SPCA of Texas’ sponsors. In 2018, … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To … SPCA Of Texas
Nancy Ann And Ray Hunt Family Foundation Gifted St. Philip’s School And Community Center With $2M
What a simply marvelous way to end the year. The Nancy Ann and Ray Hunt Family Foundation has played Santa Claus big-time for St. Philip’s School and Community Center with a $2M contribution for its “We Believe Campaign.”According to Hunt matriarch Nancy Ann and patriarch Ray Hunt, “Our gift will endow the School’s Early Childhood Director position and support the expansion … [Read more...] about Nancy Ann And Ray Hunt Family Foundation Gifted St. Philip’s School And Community Center With $2M
MySweetMusic For Christmas 2018 – Part 4
The day is winding down. The Christmas tree that had earlier been surrounded by colorful gifts is now doing a solo act. The leftovers have been stored away for recycling into snacks and meals in the days ahead. Now is the time to just settle back and catch your breath.Here are the final MySweetMusic tunes for Christmas 2018 to help you write those thank you notes and get … [Read more...] about MySweetMusic For Christmas 2018 – Part 4
JUST IN: Sons Of The Flag Gives The Parkland Foundation A $120K Check
Inside the lobby at Parkland Memorial Hospital on Monday, December 10, a check for $120,000 was presented by the Sons of the Flag nonprofit group to the Parkland Foundation. The funds will help underwrite the Parkland Burn Survivor Support Group and support SOTF's existing endowment to care for burn survivors and their families throughout the year, among other … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Sons Of The Flag Gives The Parkland Foundation A $120K Check
MySweetWishList: Community Partners Of Dallas 2018 Toy Drive
According to Community Partners of Dallas CEO/President Paige McDaniel,“Community Partners of Dallas’ annual toy drive is now underway and this year we have a record-breaking number of wish requests, over 800 more than last year, for the abused and neglected children we serve.“CPD is accepting donations of new toys through Friday, December 7. With more than 9,300 wishes … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Community Partners Of Dallas 2018 Toy Drive
How About A Free Gift That Will Last A Lifetime?
Forget all the hype about Black Friday, Cyber Monday and other big deals. The Dallas Animal Services has the winner of the holiday season. From Friday, November 23, through Monday, November 25, “DAS will waive all adoption fees and as always, all adoptable animals will be microchipped, spayed/neutered and vaccinated before heading home with adopters.”According to DAS … [Read more...] about How About A Free Gift That Will Last A Lifetime?
JUST IN: Lyda Hill Pledges $5M Gift, Plus Another $5M Challenge Grant, For New Junior League Of Dallas Centennial Endowment Foundation
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Lyda Hill, a granddaughter of the legendary oilman H.L. Hunt, credits the Junior League of Dallas with showing her "the other side" of the community years ago, inspiring her to a heightened social consciousness. This evening she helped repay the organization, which announced that Hill had pledged a lead gift of $5 million to establish the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lyda Hill Pledges $5M Gift, Plus Another $5M Challenge Grant, For New Junior League Of Dallas Centennial Endowment Foundation
JUST IN: Hyundai Hope On Wheels Presents A $500K Check To Children’s Medical Center Foundation For Pediatric Cancer Research
With September being National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the Hyundai folks popped by Children’s Medical Center to celebrate the motor company’s 20th anniversary of Hyundai Hope on Wheels, the nonprofit committed to finding a cure for childhood cancer.While cancer-surviving kiddos like Sadie Keller, Reese Lewis and London Blair left their handprints on a shiny … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Hyundai Hope On Wheels Presents A $500K Check To Children’s Medical Center Foundation For Pediatric Cancer Research
How A Simple Act Of Empathy Led To A $1M Gift For Child Life Specialists At Children’s Medical Center
There are certain moments that take root in the memory for decades. For Carolyn Brown, one such moment took place more than 30 years ago. It involved her little grandson, Russell McKeown. No, it wasn’t a birthday party, or watching Russell take his first crawl around the living-room floor. Instead, the matriarch of the Brown family was being helped by a volunteer at Children’s … [Read more...] about How A Simple Act Of Empathy Led To A $1M Gift For Child Life Specialists At Children’s Medical Center
The Moody Foundation Steps Up Once Again With A$15M Gift For Parkland’s New Moody Breast Health Center
Within the public relations world, the rule of thumb is bad news is handed out on Fridays after the stock market close; good news is shouted out on Mondays. And, boy, was the Parkland Foundation shouting at Nancy and Jeremy Halbreich’s home-sweetest-home the evening of Monday, May 15 with a turnout crowd including Deedie Rose, Mary McDermott Cook, Dan Patterson, Janie and Cappy … [Read more...] about The Moody Foundation Steps Up Once Again With A$15M Gift For Parkland’s New Moody Breast Health Center