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
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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”
Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Honorary Chairs, Hall Of Famers Celebrated At The White(s’) House
As an added plus to the Crystal Charity Ball’s 70th anniversary, CCB Chair Susan Farris and 2022 Fashion Show Chair Jennifer Dix decided to keep the good vibes of the recently held fashion show going. To do this they held an invite-only buffet reception underwritten by IBC Bank on Wednesday, September 14, at the home of Lee Ann and Alan White. The occasion was to … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Honorary Chairs, Hall Of Famers Celebrated At The White(s’) House
JUST IN: Jordan And Annie Spieth Up The Ante With $500K Gift For Children’s Medical Center Plano Expansion
It was five years ago this month that PGA Tour Pro/Dallas’ own Jordan Spieth met an adorable Tatum Teague. It was love at first sight. But don’t get the wrong idea. Jordan’s high school sweetheart Annie Verret was there, too. The meeting took place at Children’s Medical Center Dallas' Center for Cancer Disorders Day Hospital, where six-year-old Tatum was on the road to recovery … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jordan And Annie Spieth Up The Ante With $500K Gift For Children’s Medical Center Plano Expansion
JUST IN: Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Gifts Unrestricted $9M To Dallas Area Habitat For Humanity
Newlywed MacKenzie Scott has been on a spending spree. As Forbes put it, she “is giving away her $46 billion fortune faster than anyone in history.” Why last year she donated $2.74 billion to 286 organizations. And the great news is that North Texas non-profits are on the receiving end of her incredible generosity. Last month she sent checks for $3.3M to each of the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Gifts Unrestricted $9M To Dallas Area Habitat For Humanity
Hop On Board For The Annual Easter Basket Drive For 2,000 Youngsters Before It’s Too Late
With spring officially starting this Sunday, hopefully, Mother Nature will get the nudge to stop with the winter temperatures. After all, it’s time for flowers to feel free to bloom and spring outfits to replace wools and boots. And it’s also time to think about the Easter bunny. That little fellow has put out a SOS to provide Easter baskets for youngsters who have been … [Read more...] about Hop On Board For The Annual Easter Basket Drive For 2,000 Youngsters Before It’s Too Late
Susie And John Adams Gift $1M For Children’s Christopher J. Durovich Administrative Residence Program
Too often it’s the people behind the scenes who are taken for granted. For instance, when one thinks of the folks in hospitals and healthcare systems, the first faces that come to mind are the doctors, nurses and support staff. But to keep the lights burning and meet the daunting demands of the ever-changing world of the industry, there are a handful of people associated with … [Read more...] about Susie And John Adams Gift $1M For Children’s Christopher J. Durovich Administrative Residence Program
JUST IN: Bank Of America Provides $700,000 For Four Area Food Banks To Fight Hunger
One of the good things that has emerged from the pandemic was the awareness of something called "food insecurity." In the past most folks just thought that hunger was limited to third-world countries. Surely, within the booming North Texas community, those in need of food were few. But then pandemic media coverage of gargantuan lines of vehicles waiting for volunteers to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Bank Of America Provides $700,000 For Four Area Food Banks To Fight Hunger
JUST IN: Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Gifts Three Area Communities In Schools Affiliates With $3.3M Each
Despite the very cold shoulder that Winter Storm Landon has given North Texas, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has warmed three Communities In Schools affiliates (Dallas, North Texas and Tarrant County) with gifts of $3.3M each. Yup, you read that right — $3.3M (aka $9.9M)! The monies will support each CIS's unique program. According to CIS North Texas CEO Ann Pape Wilson, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Gifts Three Area Communities In Schools Affiliates With $3.3M Each
Friends Of Katy Trail Announces Outgoing And New Board Members And Other News
It’s that time of year when there is a changing of the guard of board members and the latest to report is the Friends of the Katy Trail. Replacing outgoing members Haylee Hall, Troy Daniel, JB Hayes and past Board Chair Charlie Shufeldt are Usua Amanam, Dan Chesnut, Amanda Lockhart, Ray Washburne and Peggy Zilbermann. According to Board President Eric Paulson, … [Read more...] about Friends Of Katy Trail Announces Outgoing And New Board Members And Other News
MySweetWishList: Texas Women’s Foundation
According to Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) Board Chair Hilda Galvan, “Given the growth and dynamic nature of the Texas economy, it’s disturbing that Texas ranks near the bottom – 48th – in the list of best states to work for women. That ranking covers women in the workforce and women entrepreneurs, as well as the working poor and women living on the margins. Texas Women’s … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Texas Women’s Foundation