According to The Salvation Army Of North Texas Area Commander Bethany Hawks, “This holiday season, The Salvation Army of North Texas wishes for volunteers from our community. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen an exponential increase in the demand for our services. Also due to the pandemic, we have understandably seen a decline in volunteers. Each holiday season, we … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: The Salvation Army Of North Texas
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MySweetWishList: Children’s Medical Center Foundation
According to Children’s Medical Center Foundation President Brent Christopher, “There’s no question that 2020 has been quite the year. We’ve seen a global pandemic, a chaotic presidential election, shifts to remote learning and other disruptive events. They’ve all contributed to rising stress levels, general anxiety and other mental health challenges for children and adults … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Children’s Medical Center Foundation
MySweetWishList: CitySquare
According to CitySquare donor/volunteer Lewise Crockett, “I heard great things about CitySquare from my pastor, so I went to the website, contacted the volunteer manager and said, ‘Sign me up!’ I started as a volunteer in the Food Pantry and immediately fell in love with the CitySquare staff and the neighbors we serve. The sense of community truly opened my heart. Now, I’m … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: CitySquare
A Passing: Charley Pride
It was back in 1974 when a couple of gals — blonde Patti Williams (who eventually became Patti Hunt) and brunette Jacque Wynne — got together to create a fundraiser to fight cancer: the Cattle Baron's Ball. They were young and probably didn't have a clue that absolutely nobody in their right mind would have any type of North Texas fundraiser outdoors in June. But, shoot! Like … [Read more...] about A Passing: Charley Pride
New York Times’ “Find Your Place In The Vaccine Line” Suggests How Long A Wait You Might Have
New York Times Opinion editor Stuart Thompson has an interesting story — “Find Your Place In The Vaccine Line” — on how the vaccine roll out will take place. In the story, the reader fills out four basic questions: How old are you? What county do you live in? Do you work in four professions (healthcare worker, essential worker, first responder, teacher) or none of … [Read more...] about New York Times’ “Find Your Place In The Vaccine Line” Suggests How Long A Wait You Might Have
Perot Museum Scores A Double Holiday Surprise For Munchkins Thanks To Lockheed Martin
Today's word is "double." In addition to the double match going on at the North Texas Food Bank for $200,000, the Perot Museum Of Nature And Science is going to have a double benefit for the kids during the holidays. Thanks to a $65,000 donation from Lockheed Martin, “space-themed masks and single-use, take-home science activity kits for children” will be available on a … [Read more...] about Perot Museum Scores A Double Holiday Surprise For Munchkins Thanks To Lockheed Martin
JUST IN: Highland Park’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Goes Off With A 2020 Hitch
As the temperatures were dropping tonight like Black Friday prices and horse-drawn carriages were making the rounds of Highland Park neighborhoods, HP Mayor Margo Goodwin in a Christmas red coat, Christmas tree broach, black gloves and light-blue mask prepared to officially kick off the holiday season by lighting the Landmark Pecan Tree. Nearby, HP Director of Town … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Highland Park’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Goes Off With A 2020 Hitch
MySweetWishList: Texas Women’s Foundation
According to Texas Women’s Foundation Board Chair Shonn Brown, "Did you know that half of all child care centers across Texas are permanently or temporarily closed, impacting low-income working moms, especially women of color? "To help meet the needs of low-income working women for child care and other critical resources, Texas Women's Foundation (TXWF) established the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Texas Women’s Foundation
Ebby Halliday’s Inspiration Continues To “Do Something For Someone Every Day”
The late Ebby Halliday may have been the North Texas queen of residential real estate, but she was also a legend when it came to philanthropy. Her mission was simple — “Do something for someone every day.” Despite her death five years ago and her original company Ebby Halliday Realtors including Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate and Williams Trew being part of Berkshire … [Read more...] about Ebby Halliday’s Inspiration Continues To “Do Something For Someone Every Day”
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
The Purpose Of Thanksgiving May Need A Jump Start For 2020
It was 399 years ago that the Pilgrims held the first Thanksgiving at the Plymouth Plantation. The purpose was to celebrate the colony’s first successful harvest. Over the years it became a tradition of families and friends coming together to enjoy a bounty of food, catch a movie, watch the Macy’s parade and/or the Cowboys play. Even during the years when this country was … [Read more...] about The Purpose Of Thanksgiving May Need A Jump Start For 2020