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
Gift(s)
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
MySweetWishList: United To Learn
According to United To Learn Volunteer School Liaison Margaret Hirsch, “Can you name at least one teacher that made a difference in your life? “For me, it’s easily more than one… Ms. Castle in Kindergarten, Ms. Leventhal in 4th grade, Ms. Kramer in 6th grade, and Dr. Saxon my junior year of high school, to name a few! They all taught me to find joy in learning. “Maybe … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: United To Learn
MySweetToyDrive: United To Learn
According to United To Learn Director of Literacy Chyla Weaver, “Anxious to get out and get giving?? Until Tuesday, December 15, United to Learn is collaborating with Interabang Books for a special Holiday Book Drive to enhance elementary school libraries across our 47 Dallas ISD partner campuses citywide. “While you're out or online shopping for your friends and family, … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: United To Learn
MySweetToyDrive: Prism Health North Texas’ 16th Annual Holiday Food And Toy Drive
According to Prism Health North Texas Case Manager Supervisor Neacy Turner, “This year has been tough for all North Texans, especially for children who have had their worlds disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. From confusion about school safety and online learning, the lack of socialization at school and with friends, to economic and other hardships at home as many parents … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Prism Health North Texas’ 16th Annual Holiday Food And Toy Drive
MySweetToyDrive: The Wilkinson Center’s Toy Drive And Distribution
According to The Wilkinson Center Engagement Manager Laura Ingrim, “Wilkinson Center’s mission is to create pathways out of poverty for the 10,000 clients we serve each year. One of our most fun and meaningful events is the annual Toy Drive And Distribution. Since 2011, Wilkinson Center has been collecting toys, bicycles, and gift cards for children in the Dallas community. … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: The Wilkinson Center’s Toy Drive And Distribution
MySweetWishList: Rainbow Days
According to Rainbow Days CEO Tiffany Beaudine, “Rainbow Days creates meaningful connections with children in high-risk situations to help develop the social and emotional skills they need to build positive futures. “Each year, Rainbow Days provides stockings filled with fun items and essential necessities as well as toys and gifts to homeless children and families in the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Rainbow Days
MySweetToyDrive: Interfaith Family Services’ Annual Christmas Store
According to Interfaith Family Services Director of Development Jessica Rood, “Each year, we provide quality children’s gifts to families who otherwise would wake up on Christmas morning without any gifts under the tree. The families we serve at Interfaith are homeless (residing in our transitional housing program) and/or have experienced a recent crisis like job loss, … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Interfaith Family Services’ Annual Christmas Store