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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

JUST IN: Fashion Line Up Revealed For 2018 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show

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2018 Equest Women's Auxiliary President Kara Axley and Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show Chair Heather Randall have been busy this summer. They've just revealed the lineup of Highland Park Village merchants that will have fashions on the runway for the Equest annual fundraiser at Brook Hollow on Tuesday, October 2. Drum roll, please. The show produced by Jan … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Fashion Line Up Revealed For 2018 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show

February Canine Companions For Independence Matriculation And Graduation Ceremony Had Cheers, Tears And Woofs From SRO Crowd

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Ed Kinkeade’s wife Melissa Kinkeade nudged him to keep his talk on Friday, February 16, at the Canine Companions for Independence  South Central Graduation and Puppy Matriculation ceremony short. Thank heaven, Ed turned a deaf ear to his wife. The overflow crowd of two-, three- and four-legged creatures filled Texas’ only CCI Training Center in Irving for the program … [Read more...] about February Canine Companions For Independence Matriculation And Graduation Ceremony Had Cheers, Tears And Woofs From SRO Crowd

MySweetWishList: Ability Connection

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According to Ability Connection President and CEO Troy Greisen, “When it comes to gifts, many will put a smile on one’s face, but a gift to Ability Connection has the power to change the life of a child or adult with special needs. Ability Connection creates life change across the state of Texas. We serve over a thousand individuals with disabilities through education, … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Ability Connection

MySweetWishList: Camp Summit

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According to Camp Summit CEO Carla Weiland, “My wish this holiday season is that every child and adult with disabilities has the opportunity to experience the joy of camp. “Campers like Alex, whose parents struggle every month to cover the costs of required medications, doctors’ visits, and ongoing therapies, cannot give their son the camping … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Camp Summit

Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show Ponied Up With Fashions, Awards And Laughs Thanks To Chair Beth Thoele

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There are those rare people in fundraising who literally break the ice much to the delight of others with their oops and refreshing spontaneity. On Tuesday, October 3, Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon Chair Beth Thoele rose to the pinnacle of those ranks of endearment. Initially, it was a challenge with the weather. One guests swore, “Houston shipped their humidity up … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show Ponied Up With Fashions, Awards And Laughs Thanks To Chair Beth Thoele