Yes, that so-called cold front that was supposed to land in North Texas today was pretty lame. Needless to say, there was no need to pull out that yummy Brunello Cucinelli opera cashmere floral crochet embroidered knit sweater, pinon wood, Veronica Beard's Bria puffer vests or that Burberry men's wool giant check hooded scarf. Still, most folks were pleased as a frog at a … [Read more...] about Today’s Ho-Hum Cold Front Buys Time For North Texans To Prep For The Chilly Weeks Ahead
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JUST IN: Merrilee Kick’s Thesis Resulted In A $30M Gift For TWU’s Business College
If ever there was an inspiration for getting an education, Texas Woman’s University (TWU) Alumna Merrilee Kick is it. It was while Merrilee was earning her MBA from TWU’s business college in Denton in 2009 that she wrote her thesis that ended up becoming the business plan for her Carrollton-based Buzzballz/Southern Champion. The company “became the only woman-owned … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Merrilee Kick’s Thesis Resulted In A $30M Gift For TWU’s Business College
JUST IN: Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder Announces Her Retirement
There seem to be a lot of retirement parties taking place following the 2020 pandemic. The latest farewell-to-arms is Wilkinson Center's Executive Director Anne Reeder, who will officially retire on Sunday, December 31. It was back in 2011 that Anne came on board as the interim executive, but within months "interim" was removed and Anne has never looked back. During her … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder Announces Her Retirement
Break With The Usual: MySweetCharity Published The 10,000th Post This Morning
Today was a big day for MySweetCharity. It was what some would say was a milestone occasion. This morning at 11:30, MSC published its 10,000th post. While there were no champagne toasts nor celebratory luncheons, there were people and organizations that deserve recognition for this feat. One of the first businesses to support this “orphan blog” was Ebby Halliday. Despite … [Read more...] about Break With The Usual: MySweetCharity Published The 10,000th Post This Morning
Agape Clinic’s 40th Anniversary Dinner To Celebrate Perseverance With Ben “Walk On” Malcolmson
In the past 39 years, Agape Clinic has handled more than 102,500 patients visits. Why, in 2021 alone Dallas' only 100% privately funded charity healthcare clinic provided: more than $9M in quality healthcare services to 5,761 unduplicated people to improve their health healthcare services in more than 260 ZiP codes in 23 counties Of the patients served, all are … [Read more...] about Agape Clinic’s 40th Anniversary Dinner To Celebrate Perseverance With Ben “Walk On” Malcolmson
Bonton Farms And The Ladder Alliance Named 2022 Bank Of America Neighborhood Builder Awardees
One of Santa’s elves dropped off a couple of very nice gifts including cash, awards and assistance for two area non-profits. As part of its $4M supporting North Texas non-profits working to increase access to jobs and affordable housing in 2022, Bank of America presented $200,000 in grants plus comprehensive leadership training for the executive director and an emerging leader … [Read more...] about Bonton Farms And The Ladder Alliance Named 2022 Bank Of America Neighborhood Builder Awardees
JUST IN: Communities Foundation Of Texas President/CEO Dave Scullin Announces His Retirement
On this final day of November comes news of a retirement that wasn’t seen coming. Communities Foundation of Texas President/CEO Dave Scullin has just announced that he will retire in March. Since joining CFT as its leader in 2017, Dave has grown “the largest community foundation in Texas and one of the largest in the nation” during one of the most trying times in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Communities Foundation Of Texas President/CEO Dave Scullin Announces His Retirement
2022 Thanksgiving Day Is A Time To Appreciate The Blessings Past And Present
On Thanksgiving eve before church services, feastings at tables and the Cowboys hold court at AT&T Stadium, it might be wise to close your eyes and take a very deep breath of silence. No one needs to know that you’re doing it... except for you. Just consider your losses and your blessings since the pandemic started nearly three years ago. Yes, there have been many … [Read more...] about 2022 Thanksgiving Day Is A Time To Appreciate The Blessings Past And Present
Celebrating Women Luncheon Resounded With The Jingling Of Bells And Patricia Arquette’s Advocacy
Since the last in-person Celebrating Women Luncheon in 2019, the pandemic created another challenge for healthcare workers to battle the ever-evolving virus. But that didn’t mean breast cancer took a break and neither did Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation's Celebrating Women fundraising to battle the disease. During those two years, 2020 Co-Chair Peggy Meyer with … [Read more...] about Celebrating Women Luncheon Resounded With The Jingling Of Bells And Patricia Arquette’s Advocacy
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Fine Arts Chamber Players
According to Fine Arts Chamber Players’ Executive Director Morgan Vaughan, “‘Always free,’ ‘free for all’ and simply ‘free’ appear in every single promotion from Fine Arts Chamber Players (FACP). It’s startling to many - and quite frankly, to me - that we are able to provide world-class classical music concerts in Dallas Art District’s world-class venues (11 per year) and … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Fine Arts Chamber Players
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Wildlife On The Move
According to Wildlife On The Move President/Program Presenter Eric Brittingham, “North Texas Giving Day has been the driving force and main fundraising campaign that has provided additional annual support to their Animal Care Fund and Live Animal Educational Programming that has reached an audience of 450,000 people and traversed more than 300,000 miles. Over the past seven … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Wildlife On The Move