Instead of heading to lunch today for the noontime break from presentations by the 2025 Crystal Charity Ball beneficiary finalists, six CCB committee members joined Equest CEO Eric Lindh in the courtyard of Communities Foundation of Texas. It was for presentation of the Equest Women's Auxiliary check for a whopping $315,259.82 by 2024 Auxiliary President Lisa Loy Laughlin, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Netted $315,259+ For Equest’s Equine-Assisted Therapy
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MySweetWishList: Equest Women’s Auxiliary
According to Equest Women’s Auxiliary 2024 Fashion Show Chair Katherine Wyker, “When Equest Women’s Auxiliary visionary Louise Griffeth founded the organization more than thirty years ago, Equest was known as Freedom Ride and many people were unfamiliar with the cause and how to become supporters. “Her vision was to create a long-term support team to help Equest raise … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Equest Women’s Auxiliary
Olympics Star Talks Risk, Failure And Confidence At Goodwill’s Marquee Fundraiser
Goodwill Industries of Dallas President and CEO Tim Heis was happy. Not only had Goodwill recently partnered with the University of North Texas to jump-start Goodwill's Empowerment Works job program for people with disabilities, Heis told MySweetCharity. But the non-profit had just attracted 700 guests including Jan and Fred Hegi with son Peter Hegi, Kate and Willing Ryan, … [Read more...] about Olympics Star Talks Risk, Failure And Confidence At Goodwill’s Marquee Fundraiser
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: North Texas Disability Chamber
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
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
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
MySweetOpportunity: CHAI Life At Punch Bowl Social
According to Community Homes for Adults, Inc. (CHAI) Development Chair Linda Swartz, “On Sunday, September 15, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Community Homes for Adults, Inc. (CHAI) will be hosting its annual fundraiser taking place this year, at Punch Bowl Social located at 2600 Main Street, Dallas. The event is certain to be an exciting community celebration of the … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: CHAI Life At Punch Bowl Social
MySweetWishList: Equest
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
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
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
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