After eight months serving as Legal Hospice of Texas’ (LHT) interim executive director, Michelle Moos can remove the word “interim” from her title. Since April, Michelle has found that the role not only challenged her but has “become very close to her heart. She feels her ability to develop and implement specific business strategies will help take the organization to the … [Read more...] about Michelle Moos Named Permanent Executive Director Of Legal Hospice Of Texas
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North Texas Giving Day Booster: Resource Center
According to Resource Center CEO Cece Cox, “Now more than ever, fighting for equal rights and supporting LGBTQIA+ people is vital. Here at Resource Center, we rely on the generosity of our donors and the contributions they make during NTx Giving Day. In fact, this annual fundraiser was a record-breaking event for us in 2021, with nearly $70,000—a 66% increase over … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Resource Center
DIFFA/Dallas Returns To Fundraising With “House Of DIFFA – Extravaganza” For Its 30th Anniversary
It was back in March 2020 when the pandemic swept the world into a historic state of social distancing. While some non-profits pivoted to virtual fundraising, DIFFA/Dallas organizers probably realized that its legendary “over-the-top fundraising event” needed to be seen and experienced in-person. Now that the North Texans are emerging from their masks, it has been … [Read more...] about DIFFA/Dallas Returns To Fundraising With “House Of DIFFA – Extravaganza” For Its 30th Anniversary
JUST IN: 2021 Black Tie Dinner Is Returning To A Familiar Venue With Wheels And Limited Attendance
A highlight of this year’s Pride Celebration at Fair Park this past weekend was 2021 Black Tie Dinner Senior Co-Chair Brad Pritchett's and Junior Co-Chair Terry Loftis' announcements about the 40th Annual Black Tie Dinner. First, the event will be returning to the Sheraton Dallas on Saturday, November 13. According to Brad, “After careful consultation with local … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Black Tie Dinner Is Returning To A Familiar Venue With Wheels And Limited Attendance
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
MySweetEssential: Resource Center
According to Resource Center Client Services Eligibility Supervisor Gary Benecke, As a primary LGBTQ non-profit and HIV/AIDS service provider in North Texas, Resource Center is an essential part of the community it serves. Whether it’s providing healthy meals to low-income HIV positive clients or demanding employment protections for LGBTQ individuals, for 38 years … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Resource Center
We’ve Rescheduled! – Resource Center’s Toast To Life Sequins And Saddles
According to Resource Center’s CEO Cece Cox, If there is one thing that we’ve learned over 37 years at the Center, it’s being flexible and resilient in serving the needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) and HIV communities of North Texas. Even as the coronavirus pandemic continues to create new challenges daily, the Center is … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Resource Center’s Toast To Life Sequins And Saddles
Turtle Creek Sponsor Party Boosts Resource Center’s Sequins & Saddles Fundraiser
A real leather saddle was displayed on a stand. A sequin-studded cowboy hat sat atop a piano. Young women with crowns on their heads, like Miss Carrollton Natalie Merrell, sold raffle tickets. And Steve Kemble — dressed in a man-in-black outfit Johnny Cash might have envied — was working the room. The setting was the Resource Center's Toast to Life Sponsor Appreciation Party at … [Read more...] about Turtle Creek Sponsor Party Boosts Resource Center’s Sequins & Saddles Fundraiser
FashionCited Designers Come Together On The Runway To Support Legal Hospice Of Texas
When Jeff Cook’s former employer stopped his retirement and benefits,” Legal Hospice of Texas stepped in and “the former employer was required to make all back payments for lost pay and Jeff maintains his retirement pay through today.” But Jeff isn’t the only one to experience the difference that Legal Hospice has made in the lives of those individuals with terminal … [Read more...] about FashionCited Designers Come Together On The Runway To Support Legal Hospice Of Texas
MySweetWishList: DIFFA/Dallas Young Professionals Winter Warmup
According to DIFFA/Dallas Young Professionals Branding/Marketing Chair Darrell Thomas, “This holiday season, the DIFFA/Dallas Young Professionals Program wanted to fulfill a goal of providing more support to North Texas AIDS Service Organizations. While planning the 2018-2019 season, the leadership team thought the best way to help others was to make sure they are warm … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: DIFFA/Dallas Young Professionals Winter Warmup
2018 Casino Night In White Party Will Light Up Candle Room For Legal Hospice Of Texas
In the late 1970s the word “AIDS” would have had folks scratching their heads. But in the early 1980s the deadly flood of the disease swept the world condemning men and women to a tragic path. It was an ugly time when all-too-often people shunned even hugging friends for fear of contracting the deadly disease. Those diagnosed with AIDS lost jobs and housing and were abandoned … [Read more...] about 2018 Casino Night In White Party Will Light Up Candle Room For Legal Hospice Of Texas