There are a couple of senior housing complexes that are weathering the COVID-19 a bit better thanks to a partnership of Tolleson Private Bank, Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Catholic Housing Initiative. Called Partnership Grant Program (PGP), the come-together “helps qualified nonprofits organizations fund a variety of operational and administrative … [Read more...] about Tolleson Private Bank, FHLB Dallas Partner Up With Catholic Housing Initiative For Seniors’ Housing
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BvB Dallas Scores More Than $240K Despite Annual Powder Puff Football Game Cancellation
2020 BvB Dallas’ didn’t let a little thing like COVID-19 diminish their drive to raise funds for Alzheimer’s research and treatments. Sure, their annual powder rough puff football game at the Cotton Bowl had to be canceled. But the gals simply showed their spunk to score a touchdown financially. It was just revealed that the young professionals will be able to fund their … [Read more...] about BvB Dallas Scores More Than $240K Despite Annual Powder Puff Football Game Cancellation
MySweetEssential: VNA
According to VNA President/CEO Katherine Krause, The need is greater than ever before. As our community navigates our new normal, it is even more critical to ensure vulnerable senior neighbors are nourished body and soul and seriously ill patients receive care that is safe and compassionate. At the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), we have remained steadfast in our … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: VNA
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Lone Star Wheelers
According to Lone Star Wheelers President/Executive Director Shannon Catalano, Mike was like a little kid as we rode the specialized red and grey bike ‘round and ‘round the circle in front of DaySpring Senior Living in Plano. Quickly feeling safe and secure, Mike was game for going all the way around the building. A cheering squad at the entrance greeted us with each … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Lone Star Wheelers
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Hearts For Homes
According to Hearts For Homes Resource Development Coordinator Stacey Campbell, "Our hearts are overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who helped us make our home livable again, and for all the prayers for my husband while he was in the hospital.” — Deloris Glaude, age 72. Georgina, a current Hearts for Homes client, insisted that her neighbor, Deloris, apply for … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Hearts For Homes
MySweetEssential: The Senior Source
According to The Senior Source’s President/CEO Stacey Paddock Malcolmson, Warren Buffet once said, "Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago." Since 1961, The Senior Source has made it our mission to ensure the older adults who planted the trees whose shade we now enjoy are treated with the dignity and respect they have earned … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: The Senior Source
JUST IN: Pam And Tom Luce To Receive The Senior Source’s Spirit Of Generations Award
The Senior Source's annual Spirit of Generations Luncheon that usually takes place in the late fall has been moved to Friday, January 29, at the Hilton Anatole. Luncheon Chair Kim Quinn along with her Individual Underwriting Chair Jennifer Dix and Corporate Underwriting Chair Del Williams have just revealed the event’s honoree — Pam and Tom Luce. According to Kim, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Pam And Tom Luce To Receive The Senior Source’s Spirit Of Generations Award
The Senior Source’s “Beat The Heat” Aims To Provide 100 AC Units For Elderly North Texans
Summer is truly upon North Texas with sweltering temperatures and humidity to boot. Even swimming pools seem too hot to take a dip. It’s hard to imagine how the pioneers ever suffered through a North Texas summer without air-conditioning or even electric fans. No wonder women were swooning! Unfortunately, too many of the elderly are having to face the broiling conditions … [Read more...] about The Senior Source’s “Beat The Heat” Aims To Provide 100 AC Units For Elderly North Texans
JUST IN: The Senior Source’s 2020-2021 Board Officers And New Members Announced
The Senior Source President/CEO Stacey Malcolmson just sent word that the 2020-2021 new board officers and members officially took on their roles via the agency’s first virtual installation. According to Stacey, “Although we would have loved to be together to officially welcome our new board members in person, The Senior Source has innovatively shifted the way we work … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Senior Source’s 2020-2021 Board Officers And New Members Announced
Canceled Event SOS: The Senior Source’s Charles C. Sprague Sage Society Dinner
According to The Senior Source President/CEO Stacey Malcolmson, The funds generated through the generosity of the Sage Society members and guests support The Senior Source's Long-Term Care Ombudsman program. The ombudsmen are trained staff and volunteers who make regular visits to assisted living and nursing home facilities, and advocate for the safety and dignity of … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: The Senior Source’s Charles C. Sprague Sage Society Dinner
Spirit Of Generations Luncheon Had Everything From Peruna, A Voice-From-Above To Boone Wisdom Served Up For The Senior Source
Before The Senior Source’s Spirit of Generations Luncheon got underway with its presentation of awards at the Anatole on Wednesday, November 20, Luncheon Chair Caren Kline had a personal admission. Having lost her parents in recent years, she told the crowd in the Chantilly Ballroom that she and her sister did what they thought was the right thing to do as their parents made … [Read more...] about Spirit Of Generations Luncheon Had Everything From Peruna, A Voice-From-Above To Boone Wisdom Served Up For The Senior Source