According to Legacy Cares Director of Development Jennifer Firmin, “Imagine you are sitting in a doctor’s office, and you just received a diagnosis that will change your life forever. A diagnosis that is so stigmatized by society that you would regret it if other people found out. And then you begin to spiral, thinking about what treatment is going to cost and who will be in … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Legacy Cares
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2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Cowtown Clubhouse
According to Cowtown Clubhouse’s Executive Director Surya Barrow, “Imagine being one of over 131,000 people in Tarrant County living with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) such as Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia and PTSD. Your life might be marred by repetitive cycles of hospitalization, incarceration, homelessness, joblessness, addiction, failed relationships and, … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Cowtown Clubhouse
MySweetOpportunity: Suicide And Crisis Center Of North Texas
According to Suicide And Crisis Center of North Texas advocate and Diamond Factory owner David Blank, “A bit of history to help frame my inspiration for suggesting that everyone consider how to support the Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas follows: “'Suicide Prevention of Dallas (later to become Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas) opened daytime phone service … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Suicide And Crisis Center Of North Texas
MySweetOpportunity: Grant Halliburton Foundation’s 15th Annual Hope Party
According to the 2024 Hope Party Co-Chairs, Danielle Hunter, Steve Noviello and Reed Robertson, “We want to invite you to the 15th annual Hope Party set for Friday, November 22, at The Statler in downtown Dallas. We like to call it a ‘party with a purpose’ as it benefits Grant Halliburton Foundation’s work providing mental health education, resources and support to North … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Grant Halliburton Foundation’s 15th Annual Hope Party
MySweetOpportunity: KidLinks
According to KidLinks' music therapist Sara Chigani, MA, MT-BC, "The majority of the clients I see have a diagnosis of Autism, so a lot of what I do is working with kids from a behavioral perspective. However, I began seeing a child who struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts. It can be alarming to hear a young child express thoughts and feelings like that. During … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: KidLinks
Public Invited To Grant Halliburton’s 15th Annual Hope Party Kick Off With Reservations
Summer has really hit hard with sizzling temperatures. It would take a lot to venture out, but there are still the receptions. One of those is the Grant Halliburton Foundation's kick off for the 15th Annual Hope Party. Wide open to all, the launch will take place at Highland Park Village's Simkhai from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 25. 2024 Hope Party Co-Chairs … [Read more...] about Public Invited To Grant Halliburton’s 15th Annual Hope Party Kick Off With Reservations
“The Kevins” (Berthia And Briggs) Shone A Beacon Of Hope On Grant Halliburton Foundation
The Omni Dallas Hotel was the site of two great North Texas non-profits holding fundraising luncheons at the same time just a few feet apart on Friday, April 19. While Dallas CASA's Cherish The Children Luncheon honored Betty Regard with the 2024 Caroline Rose Hunt Cherish the Children Award, Grant Halliburton Foundation's Beacon Of Hope Community Luncheon presented by Emily … [Read more...] about “The Kevins” (Berthia And Briggs) Shone A Beacon Of Hope On Grant Halliburton Foundation
JFS’s Woman To Woman Luncheon Speaker Bobbi Brown Turned Out To Be Everyone’s BFF
Little did Jewish Family Services' Woman to Woman Luncheon guests like Luncheon Founding Chair Ethel Zale, JFS CEO Cathy Barker, Sustaining Luncheon Chair Linda Garner, Karla Steinberg, Jaynie Schultz, Debbi Niederman, Rabbis Andrew Paley and Amy Rossel, Eileen Torres, Ilana Rossel, Jennifer Rossel, Candy Brown, Mary Pat Higgins, Judge Clay Jenkins, Beth Konig, Ann Levine, Dawn … [Read more...] about JFS’s Woman To Woman Luncheon Speaker Bobbi Brown Turned Out To Be Everyone’s BFF
Each Moment Matter’s Keynoter Christy Cashman To Share Her “Unbridled” Story Of Coping With Loss
Jane Seymour and Christy Cashman have a lot in common. Besides both being actresses, producers and writers, they both understand the process of coping with grief. Jane, who has been a part of the Forefront Living Foundation fundraising efforts in 2018 and 2021, also produced a 2014 documentary, "Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me," about the singer's long, public battle with … [Read more...] about Each Moment Matter’s Keynoter Christy Cashman To Share Her “Unbridled” Story Of Coping With Loss
Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Members And 2024 Beneficiaries Got Acquainted With Bites And Chats
While the rest of the country watched the Super Tuesday returns, the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball was holding its annual get-together for its Advisory Board members to meet representatives of the 2024 CCB beneficiaries in the flesh. Taking place at Tracey and Aaron Kozmetsky’s home just off of Preston Road on Tuesday, March 5, the event had the house brimming with … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Members And 2024 Beneficiaries Got Acquainted With Bites And Chats
Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour Provided Committee Members With A Firsthand Look At 2024 Beneficiaries
Organizers were a bit concerned about the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball bus tour of its beneficiaries on Thursday, February 15. The problem was there were more committee members signing up than there was room. Luckily, at the last minute, a couple of ladies had to cancel, allowing for all to have a seat. Sponsored by Joan Eleazer and Layne Pitzer/Briggs Freeman| Sotheby's, the … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour Provided Committee Members With A Firsthand Look At 2024 Beneficiaries