According to Fantasy Football Draft Night Co-Chairs Jeni and Brent Garrett, “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 – coming up Friday, August 27, beginning at 6:00 p.m. to 10: 30 p.m. at the Westin … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Fantasy Football Draft Night
Intellectual and Development Disabilities
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Community For Permanent Supported Housing
According to Community For Permanent Supported Housing Board Member Jocelyn Chafouleas, “The thought of my adult son being homeless terrifies me! “Thanks to modern medicine, people with Down syndrome and Autism and other intellectual difficulties are living longer. It’s very likely that my son with disabilities will outlive me, or my ability to run interference for him … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Community For Permanent Supported Housing
MySweetOpportunity: 2021 Vine And Dine
According to 2021 Vine And Dine Co-Chair Kara Sewell, “Ability Connection, a 67-year-old nonprofit organization serves more than 700 people with all types of intellectual or other developmental disabilities across Texas. “The charity’s ‘Core Values of Compassion, Respect and Results’ drives them to provide world class services for their members and their families … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 2021 Vine And Dine
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2021 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show
According to 2021 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Fashion Show Chair Beth Layton, “For more than 40 years, Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship has improved the lives of children and adults with diverse needs through equine-assisted activities and therapies. “Equest annually serves nearly 2,000 participants whose diagnoses range from Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2021 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show
Kara Sewell And Kimber Westphall Clonts Have Personal Reasons To Co-Chair 2021 Vine And Dine
WFAA's "Daybreak" Co-Anchor Kara Sewell’s only challenge in life may seem getting up way too early at 1:30 a.m. weekdays. But there’s a person in Kara's life who has provided a greater-than-usual incentive to co-chair the 13th Annual Vine And Diner fundraiser for Dallas’ Ability Connection. It was her Aunt Penny, who was born developmentally delayed. As a child she suffered … [Read more...] about Kara Sewell And Kimber Westphall Clonts Have Personal Reasons To Co-Chair 2021 Vine And Dine
January 19 Update: Going Virtual, Rescheduled And Transformed
As the COVID-19 continues its onslaught and vaccinations are being distributed, so the North Texas nonprofits adjust and accommodate the ever-changing demands of scheduling for the best of supporters and efforts. Here is a slew of changes to mark on your calendar: Going Virtual Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of North Texas’ St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon on … [Read more...] about January 19 Update: Going Virtual, Rescheduled And Transformed
MySweetWishList: Goodwill Industries Of Fort Worth
According to Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth Community Engagement VP Shay Dial Johnson, “Goodwill is more than a thrift store. The largest employer of people with disabilities in the world, Goodwill believes that work has the power to transform lives by building self-confidence, independence, creativity, trust and friendships. Everyone deserves this chance. “Goodwill … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Goodwill Industries Of Fort Worth
JUST IN: Equest’s 40th Anniversary Gala: Celebrating 40 Years Of Horse Power Plans Revealed
Equest has been making the rounds throughout Dallas for the past couple of years for its annual gala fundraiser. For this reason, many folks haven’t made the trek down to Texas Horse Park since Equest’s newest facility — the Al Hill Jr. Arena — was built. Change is in the wind. 2021 Equest Co-Chairs Lisa and Kendall Laughlin and Katherine and Austin Wyker are herding the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Equest’s 40th Anniversary Gala: Celebrating 40 Years Of Horse Power Plans Revealed
MySweetToyDrive: The Warren Center’s Operation Santa Toy Drive
According to The Warren Center’s CEO Amy Spawn, “Every year, the Warren Center hosts hundreds of children with developmental delays and disabilities at the annual Operation Santa holiday event, where gifts from our annual toy drive are distributed in a fun, safe and sensory-friendly atmosphere. This year's event, however, will look different due to COVID-19. To ensure social … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: The Warren Center’s Operation Santa Toy Drive
MySweetEssential: The Warren Center
According to The Warren Center CEO Amy Spawn, At The Warren Center, our mission is to advocate, serve and empower children and families impacted by developmental delays and disabilities. Parents and caregivers of young children with developmental delays and disabilities may be concerned about their child's progress during this interruption caused by COVID-19. However, we … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: The Warren Center
MySweetEssential: Equest
According to Equest CEO Lili Kellogg, Independence, confidence, dignity, and strength – many folks take these attributes for granted, yet at Equest they are cherished by the children and adults who work hard to achieve them. When a child with autism, who is usually disinclined to speak a word, loudly tells their horse to “trot,” or an Army veteran missing two legs and … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Equest