According to Best Buddies Advisory Board Chair Rand Huguely, “The state motto of Texas is ‘Friendship.’ Everyone deserves to form meaningful friendships with their peers, yet students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) go unnoticed in their schools every day. Even more heartbreaking, they are often bullied because they look or act differently. Help us … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Best Buddies
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Goodwill’s The Lunch Attracts A Power Crowd — And Lyle Lovett — To The Omni Dallas
Few nonprofits do more for North Texans with disabilities and disadvantages than Goodwill Industries of Dallas Inc. The organization, after all, placed more than 1,500 of them in jobs last year, while also gathering and processing 20,000 tons of "stuff" for consumers at its 18 donation centers. That may be why the group's 2019 fundraiser called The Lunch on Tuesday, October 1, … [Read more...] about Goodwill’s The Lunch Attracts A Power Crowd — And Lyle Lovett — To The Omni Dallas
Goodwill Dallas Leadership And Supporters Celebrate Tim Heis’ New Role As President/CEO
Tim Heis was the man of the hour on Thursday, September 12, at the Dallas Country Club. Goodwill Dallas’ new president/CEO was being congratulated on his new position by Goodwill Dallas Board Chair Don Berg, Board VP Larry Helm with his wife Kathy Helm, David Miller, Diane and John Scovell, Bob Williams, Laura Lodwick, Bob Ferguson, Jim Johnston, Rich Enthoven, Fred Ball, Lea … [Read more...] about Goodwill Dallas Leadership And Supporters Celebrate Tim Heis’ New Role As President/CEO
Former NM Exec Tim Heis To Succeed Retiring Goodwill Industries Of Dallas CEO/President Rod Ginther
For nearly 40 years, Rodney Ginther had led Goodwill Industries of Dallas Inc. When he started, the nonprofit had eight retail stores and was placing 224 individuals with disabilities and disadvantaged conditions annually. Its assets were $2.4M. This past year, Rod’s efforts have paid off to the tune of 18 retail stores with 1,522 individuals being placed in jobs and assets of … [Read more...] about Former NM Exec Tim Heis To Succeed Retiring Goodwill Industries Of Dallas CEO/President Rod Ginther
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show
According to Equest Women’s Auxiliary President Cara French, Equest has enhanced the lives of children and adults using horses to bring hope and healing through equine assisted therapies for 38 years. The annual Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show will be Tuesday, October 1, at Brook Hollow Golf Club. Equest is a leader in equine assisted therapy and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Buddy Up Tennis
According to Buddy Up Tennis volunteer Cheryl Halpern, Buddy Up Tennis develops brave athletes on the court with the self-worth and confidence to conquer their challenges and achieve their fullest potential off the court! Started in 2008 in Columbus, Ohio by Founder Beth Gibson to help her 3-year-old son Will learn to play tennis, Buddy Up Tennis has evolved over the last … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Buddy Up Tennis
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Fantasy Football Draft Night
According to Fantasy Football Co-Chairs Michelle and Todd, If you are counting down the days for football season, then we have just the ticket for you! Get ready for some football at The Warren Center’s largest fundraising event of the year – Fantasy Football Draft Night – on Friday, August 23, from 6:00 p.m. to 10: 30 p.m. at the Westin Galleria Dallas. Don’t pass up … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Fantasy Football Draft Night
Thanks To A $2,500 Grant, VNA Is Going To The Dogs And Cats
While VNA is well known for providing meals for the community’s “hidden hungry,” it also helps those same folks with their “best friends.” Due to being on a tightly fixed budget and/or being unable to physically care for their dog(s), cat(s), bird(s) or fish, they sometimes struggle to provide for their needs. Thanks to a $2,500 grant from Meals On Wheels America, … [Read more...] about Thanks To A $2,500 Grant, VNA Is Going To The Dogs And Cats
The Warren Center Kicks Off Its Annual Fantasy Football Draft Night With A “Bachelor” And Later A Cowboy
The Warren Center's 26th Annual Fantasy Football Draft Night Kick Off Party on Thursday, May 23, at The Star could have stopped with having Jake (aka "the Bachelor" and "Dancing With The Stars") Pavelka on board, but there was still more news after the last guests boarded their four-wheelers home. Little did they know that another hunky fellow would be hosting the fundraiser on … [Read more...] about The Warren Center Kicks Off Its Annual Fantasy Football Draft Night With A “Bachelor” And Later A Cowboy
Ability Connection’s “Vine And Dine” To Benefit 1in5 And Honor DeeDee And Jim Lee
Back on June 15, 1953, the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Dallas County was established. Initially it provided a “sheltered workshop” for adults with cerebral palsy. By 1957 it had grown to offer a daycare and pre-school classes for youngsters with cerebral palsy. Over the years, the services and facilities grew as did the need. In 2011, UCP had grown to such a degree … [Read more...] about Ability Connection’s “Vine And Dine” To Benefit 1in5 And Honor DeeDee And Jim Lee
Grovel Alert: 2019 Equest Gala’s Arabian Nights
If you had your dreams of attending the Equest Gala — Arabian Nights — on Saturday, March 23, at Sixty Five Hundred and haven't gotten your spot reserved, you're in trouble. According to inside sources, Co-Chairs Annie and Teal Griffeth's first fundraising outing has been such a hit that they've had to add seven tables to accommodate the requests that keeping stampeding … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2019 Equest Gala’s Arabian Nights