According to 2023 Bryan’s House Annual Family Holiday Celebration Co-Chair Regina Bruce, "Bryan’s House Toy Drive is now underway as part of an annual effort to create a festive celebration for children with special needs. For over 35 years, Bryan’s House has been serving children with medical or developmental needs and their families, and each year the organization … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Bryan’s House Annual Family Holiday Celebration
Intellectual and Development Disabilities
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
Eight-Year-Old Annabelle Steigner Took Centerstage At Equest Fashion Show Patron Party
It's not every day that someone can upstage the Equest mini-ambassadors, Dare and Ranger, but eight-year-old Annabelle Steigner did just that Thursday, September 21, at the Equest Fashion Show and Luncheon patron party. Inside the Carolina Herrera salon in Highland Park Village, she charmed the guests as her mother Brittany Steigner told how Equest had impacted their lives with … [Read more...] about Eight-Year-Old Annabelle Steigner Took Centerstage At Equest Fashion Show Patron Party
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
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: 29 Acres
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
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
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Big Hearts Day Habilitation Center
According to Big Hearts Day Habilitation Center Executive Director Ellen Robinson, “High school graduation is an exciting time, representing the transition of a child to a young adult. Universities visited, career choices determined, and a new independence from family begins. “For a student with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), the path is much … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Big Hearts Day Habilitation Center
Ability Connection Celebrated Its 1953 Roots With News Of A Headquarters Move At Vine And Dine
Unlike days of yore when ladies and their gents arrived together, today's couples are coming from different commitments for a mutual occasion. A perfect example of 2023 "dating" was the Ability Connection's Vine And Dine on Thursday, April 6, at Arlington Hall. While Event Co-Chair Debbie Francis was putting all the dots on the "i"s and crosses on the "t"s, she was also … [Read more...] about Ability Connection Celebrated Its 1953 Roots With News Of A Headquarters Move At Vine And Dine
Grovel Alert: 2023 Vine And Dine
The 2023 Vine And Dine is getting down to the wire for Ability Connection’s fundraiser Thursday, April 6, at Arlington Hall. Co-Chairs Debbie and Jim Francis and Sharon and Mike McCullough just reported that only two sponsorship levels remain — $7,500 and $20,000. As for the reservations, they’re still coming in but the caterer needs the final headcount by … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2023 Vine And Dine
MySweetWishList: Ability Connection
According to Ability Connection Board Member and advocate Debbie Francis, “We believe generosity can transform the world! Partner with Ability Connection, and together, let’s create a world of inclusion for people with disabilities. There are many ways to give to Ability Connection, other than mailing your donation to our Dallas office. “Give securely online. Ability … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Ability Connection
MySweetWishList: Equest
According to Equest CEO Lili Kellogg, "The barns are decked with horses and holly, and 'tis the season to be generously jolly! My wish is that the community will support our therapy horses and the clients we serve during the holidays by participating in our Angel Tree Wish List. “Here are two easy ways to support us: “Visit Equest at the Texas Horse Park, 811 … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Equest