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Bryan’s House Raffle Won’t Put Your Credit Card Into Shock But May Provide A Resort Escape

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While the Bryan’s House Pathways to Inclusion Luncheon is still months away (Wednesday, September 22, to be exact), their Spring Raffle is taking place through Memorial Day (Monday, May 31, to be exact) and it doesn't require a platinum card workout. There are all types of trips, trinkets and takeaways in the three categories like the lead item: a Mexican getaway. The … [Read more...] about Bryan’s House Raffle Won’t Put Your Credit Card Into Shock But May Provide A Resort Escape

JUST IN: Janelle And Adam Hickey Donate $100,000 To Establish Endowment For HPISD’s Special Education Department

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This story starts back in 2018, when Janelle and Adam Hickey moved to the Park Cities with their two kids. They immediately got involved in the community, with Adam serving as a volunteer on the Highland Park Education Foundation’s (HPEF) Finance Committee and eventually joining the HPEF Board of Directors for the 2020-2021 school year. Having a child receiving services from … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Janelle And Adam Hickey Donate $100,000 To Establish Endowment For HPISD’s Special Education Department

January 8 Update: Cancellation, Going Virtual and Rescheduled

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There is no reality show that could hold a whisper compared to this past week. From pandemic to politics, the world seemed to be suffering a dizzying migraine. However, the North Texas nonprofits were continuing to amaze even skeptics, maneuvering to do their best as 2021 began. A year ago at this time, the calendars were like a sumptuous buffet of events with high hopes of … [Read more...] about January 8 Update: Cancellation, Going Virtual and Rescheduled

MySweetWishList: SPCA Of Texas

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According to SPCA of Texas Board of Directors Chair Patricia Villareal, “Tis’ the season to support homeless animals at the SPCA of Texas and make their holiday wishes of finding loving families come true! As this year comes to an end, we are in need of financial donations in order to continue the lifesaving work of rescuing, healing and finding homes for animals in North … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: SPCA Of Texas

MySweetWishList: Bryan’s House

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According to Bryan’s House Board President Steven Upchurch, “My wish is for the North Texas Community to come together to support early intervention services for children with special needs and their families at Bryan's House." “Early intervention is crucial for at-risk children who are medically fragile or have social, emotional, or physical challenges to ensure they can … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Bryan’s House

North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Clubhouse For Special Needs

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According to The Clubhouse of Special Needs Founder Darlene Hollingsworth, The Clubhouse for Special Needs [The Clubhouse] was founded 2006.  Throughout the past six years, North Texas Giving Day through their on-line giving event has provided the opportunity for people across the globe to help The Clubhouse with their operating expenses as well their expansion program.  … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Clubhouse For Special Needs

North Texas Giving Day Booster: Runnin’ Free Ranch

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According to Runnin' Free Ranch Co-Founder Amy Dojahn, I was 3 years of age when I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and was not able to walk after the age of 10.  Despite experiencing much physical pain in my childhood, I still have sweet memories of riding horses with my cousin, playing “horses” with my Breyer horse collection and reading the black … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Runnin’ Free Ranch

MySweetWish: List Camp Summit

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According to Camp Summit Board Member and long-time volunteer Meg Frainey, “Each year Camp Summit welcomes hundreds of special needs campers to a week of adventure, confidence building, and friendship that makes a positive difference in their lives throughout the year. “Camp activities include horseback riding, adapted ropes challenge course, swimming, archery, arts … [Read more...] about MySweetWish: List Camp Summit

MySweetWishList: Bryan’s House

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According to Bryan’s House Board Chair Steven Upchurch, “Texas is ranked #49th in the USA to serve at-risk children with special needs. So now ‘It’s Up To Us’ to donate now to provide 500 babies in Dallas with quality early intervention services.” “By donating to Bryan’s House children will receive medical care in the classroom (ages 0-4), with daily therapies and family … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Bryan’s House

Goodwill’s The Lunch Attracts A Power Crowd — And Lyle Lovett — To The Omni Dallas

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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

North Texas Giving Day Booster: Stars And Strides

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We do not know if there are enough words to express the amount of impact North Texas Giving Day has had on our organization. We started with North Texas Giving Days and the Communities Foundation of Texas about three years and as we became more involved, we watched our contributions increase dramatically. Our equine assisted therapy program touches the lives of children … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Stars And Strides