The 2020 Crystal Charity Ball bus tour of beneficiaries didn’t start off on a high note. While the clouds covered the area and the temperatures felt like the 30s had taken over, Craig Vogel's Savvy Transportation Services bus sought a place to park at Turtle Creek Village on the morning of Thursday, February 20. The usual spot was already filled with cars. While 53 had … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour Got A Firsthand Look At Its 2020 Beneficiaries
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour
The day may have started off cold and cloudy on Thursday, February 20, for the Crystal Charity Ball bus tour of its 2020 beneficiaries, but it ended with the sun shining and committee members revved up to provide the needed $7,870,000. While the eight beneficiaries (Ability Connection, Catch Up and Read, Center for Vision Health, Children's Medical … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour
Fort Worth’s “Project Goodwill” Fashionably Capitalizes On Unconventional Materials
Across the way on I-30, Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth is going fashionable once again. On the evening of Thursday, April 16, it will hold its 7th Annual Project Goodwill at Ridglea Country Club. But unlike the usual fashion shows, this one is a designer competition with local designers showcasing wearable garments using $100 worth of unconventional materials from local … [Read more...] about Fort Worth’s “Project Goodwill” Fashionably Capitalizes On Unconventional Materials
MySweetWishList: Best Buddies
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
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