My Sweet Charity

An Ongoing Conversation For the Good Of Dallas

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2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: North Texas Disability Chamber

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According to North Texas Disability Chamber’s President And CEO Dylan M. Rafaty, “In today’s world, it does not adapt to the disability community but instead we must adapt to the world. The disability community is often overlooked and has faced difficult challenges. Some of these include the lack of prioritizing accessibility in physical and digital settings, promoting … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: North Texas Disability Chamber

2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Bee Happy Day Hab

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According to Bee Happy Day Hab’s Program Manager Melissa Madsen, “Helping a man named Richie get to church was the catalyst for Bee Happy Day Hab. “Richie, in his early 30s, contacted a local church looking for someone to help him. He lived independently, though his intellectual developmental disability prevented him from being able to work or drive, leaving him … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Bee Happy Day Hab

MySweetOpportunity: New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy

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According to New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy Board Member and volunteer Kathleen Beisly, “We have built a community from all walks of life; our participants vary in age from the very young to over 90! Our program participants struggle with a wide range of disabilities, but find freedom, confidence, control and feelings of success when working with our horses. The majority … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy

MySweetWishList: Equest

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According to Equest CEO Myrshem George, “My wish this holiday season is that the community will support our mission at Equest, to enhance the quality of life for children and adults with diverse needs by partnering with horses to bring hope and healing through equine assisted services. In this season of friends, family and giving, we encourage our community to partner with … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Equest

MySweetWishList: Connecting Point Park Cities’ Hope Fest|Connect 2024

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According to Connecting Point Park Cities volunteer/parent of a “teammate” JoAnn Ryan, “Please allow me the opportunity to tell you about an amazing organization serving the adults with special needs in our community. “Connecting Point of Park Cities was founded because of a lack of programs in Dallas County for our special adults.  While you may find multiple programs … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Connecting Point Park Cities’ Hope Fest|Connect 2024

MySweetToyDrive: The Warren Center’s Operation Santa

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According to The Warren Center’s CEO Amy Spawn, “The Warren Center has been hosting the Operation Santa holiday event for the past 30 years, providing sensory-friendly environments for thousands of children with developmental delays and disabilities. Gifts from our annual toy drive are distributed in a fun, safe and sensory-friendly atmosphere at this annual event. At least … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: The Warren Center’s Operation Santa

2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: My Possibilities

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According to My Possibilities Marketing and Communications Manager Rhys Wolf, “My Possibilities (MP) is a nonprofit organization based in North Texas that addresses the challenge of providing educational and vocational opportunities for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). As a widely underserved community, MP aims to enhance the overall … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: My Possibilities

2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Camp Summit

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According to Camp Summit’s Marketing and Public Relations Manager Marissa Hoiles, “Imagine waking up each day, completely reliant on others for assistance. Every morning, your existence hinges on their help, from getting dressed to preparing a meal. The simple tasks that others take for granted require the constant support of those around you. Throughout your life, … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Camp Summit

2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: 29 Acres

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According to 29 Acres Development Coordinator Kayli Webster, “At 29 Acres, our mission is to ensure that people living with autism and other neurodiversities have community and a safe place to live where opportunity and happiness are the standard. We serve the full spectrum of autism and neurodiversity and have many ways for individuals to get involved, whether it is … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: 29 Acres

2023 North Texas Giving Day: Caring Pathways Of Carrollton

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According to Caring Pathways of Carrollton President Janet Kelsay, “For many families, Caring Pathways of Carrollton offers the only option of a quality day program for their adult family member with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “At Caring Pathways, we welcome clients often not accepted into similar programs due to their independent functioning … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day: Caring Pathways Of Carrollton