After months of vetting Dallas County children's non-profits, The Crystal Charity Ball's committee of 100 has just selected its 2025 beneficiaries. After a full day of presentations by finalists at Communities Foundation of Texas, 2025 Ball Chair Mary Martha Pickens, Underwriting Chair Kim Quinn and Selection Chair Laura Downing have revealed following seven … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2025 Crystal Charity Ball To Raise $7,459,305 For Seven Dallas County Children’s Non-Profits
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2024 Callier Listening Camp Was Filled With The Laughter Of Children Playing Hokey Pokey
While the world seemed overwhelmed with politics, there was nothing like the laughter of free-for-all play of children. But on this occasion it was even more so at the Callier Listening Camp at Cross Creek Ranch on Wednesday, July 31. That's where dozens of youngsters 11 years and younger had a day of climbing a rock tower, sliding down a low-up slide and just racing … [Read more...] about 2024 Callier Listening Camp Was Filled With The Laughter Of Children Playing Hokey Pokey
MySweetOpportunity: Dallas Callier Center For Communication Disorders
According to Foundation For Callier Center for Communication Disorders President Anne McPherson, “As a parent of two children who are served by the Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders at UT, I am keenly aware of the way in which they help people communicate and connect with one another on many levels. On behalf of the board of directors, medical professionals, … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Dallas Callier Center For Communication Disorders
JUST IN: Brooke Shelby To Chair 2025 Callier Cares Luncheon
Former Cattle Baron's Ball Co-Chair and longtime Callier Center for Communication Disorders supporter Brooke Shelby has taken on the chairmanship of the 14th Callier Cares Luncheon. She's already got the event booked at "a local country club" for Monday, April 7, for the Foundation for the Callier Center and Communication Disorders' Callier Care Fund that benefits children and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Brooke Shelby To Chair 2025 Callier Cares Luncheon
Wings Of Spring Was Heads And Tails As Literacy Achieves Assesses Future Priorities
Change has been afoot at Literacy Achieves, whose mission is teaching English and life skills to non-English-speaking adults and their young children. The 27-year-old non-profit quietly shuttered its West Dallas campus, for example, saying residents have been leaving the area due to a housing crunch. A new executive director, Vicki Keifer, took over in January after the … [Read more...] about Wings Of Spring Was Heads And Tails As Literacy Achieves Assesses Future Priorities
Callier’s Summer Listening Campers’ Laughter Was Music To The Cochlear-Implanted Ears
While grownups rightly kvetched about the sweltering three-digit temperatures, there was a gathering of youngsters on Thursday, July 27, at Cross Creek Ranch. These cuties were absolutely blissful of the summer heat as they played games and made masks and works of art at the Callier Center for Communication Disorders' week-long Summer Listening Camp. True, they had all their … [Read more...] about Callier’s Summer Listening Campers’ Laughter Was Music To The Cochlear-Implanted Ears
MySweetOpportunity: Foundation For Callier Center
According to Callier Center for Communication Disorders' Foundation For Callier Center President Beth Thoele, “Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders at UT helps people communicate and connect with one another on many levels. On behalf of the board of directors, medical professionals, fellow donors, and of course, Callier patients, I encourage you to explore the … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Foundation For Callier Center
JUST IN: 2023 Callier Cares Luncheon Leadership, Award Recipient And Plans Announced
Before sending out her Christmas cards, Callier Center Foundation President Beth Thoele sent word that plans are already in place for the 12th annual Callier Cares Luncheon. Heading up this year’s fundraiser is Kim Hext along with Honorary Co-Chairs Rosemarie and Dr. Maynard Ewton Jr. The recipient of the 2023 Ruth and Ken Altshuler Callier Care Award will be the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Callier Cares Luncheon Leadership, Award Recipient And Plans Announced
Callier Cochlear Implant Camp Beat The Summer Heat With Turtles And Parachute Trapping
Despite the North Texas 2022 heat soaring over 100, summer camps were back in full swing. From gals camping at Waldemar and co-eds sailing sunfish to sabots at Camp Longhorn's Inks Lake, kids were making memories. But over at Cross Creek Ranch for a week (Monday, August 1 thru Thursday, August 4), a special come-together was underway for a unique group of youngsters. These … [Read more...] about Callier Cochlear Implant Camp Beat The Summer Heat With Turtles And Parachute Trapping
MySweetOpportunity: Callier Center For Communication Disorders
According to Callier Center Foundation President Beth Thoele, “Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders at UT is all about helping people communicate and connect with one another. On behalf of the board of directors, medical professionals, fellow donors, and of course, Callier patients, I encourage you to explore the opportunities for individuals, foundations and … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Callier Center For Communication Disorders
Callier Cares Luncheon Letter Signing Had A “Rosie” Surprise Guest And Plans For The Fundraiser
In case your postal carrier has been a little slow delivering your mail, that may be the reason that you haven’t received your letter about the Callier Cares Luncheon 2022. It was just before Winter Storm Landon landing in North Texas that a group of folks settled down to personalize the letters with personal notes. Due to COVID concerns, the first location at … [Read more...] about Callier Cares Luncheon Letter Signing Had A “Rosie” Surprise Guest And Plans For The Fundraiser