2021/2022 Vine And Dine Co-Chairs Kara Sewell and Kimber Westphall weren't going to let the pandemic restrictions and February's ice story prevent them from holding their Ability Connection fundraiser. So, they just moved their "A Night In Napa" to Thursday, April 14. But instead of heading west to California's Napa Valley, they brought Napa to The Hall on Dragon complete with … [Read more...] about Vine and Dine’s “A Night In Napa” Overcame An Icy Delay To Raise Funds For Ability Connection
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Scottie Joe’s Is Brewing Up Hands-On Experience For Highland Park High School Students
Starbucks and Drip may not be aware, but there’s a new coffee shop in North Texas. It’s called Scottie Joe’s and is the result of a partnership of Highland Park High School and Credit Union of Texas (CUTX). This student-run coffee shop is an interesting undertaking allowing juniors and seniors to have a hands-on experience of running a business. While students in the … [Read more...] about Scottie Joe’s Is Brewing Up Hands-On Experience For Highland Park High School Students
2022 Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour Made The Rounds Of This Year’s Beneficiaries
The latest cold front wasn’t due to arrive until mid-afternoon on Thursday, February 17. For 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Susan Farris it had just been two weeks before when another weather event had forced her to make a decision to hold the general meeting of the committee on Friday, February 4, for the final presentation of the year’s beneficiaries. Despite school districts and … [Read more...] about 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour Made The Rounds Of This Year’s Beneficiaries
Paul Of Peter, Paul And Mary Fame To Highlight KidLinks’ Intimate 40th Anniversary Kick-Off Concert
There's a good chance that you've attended a wedding during which "Wedding Song (There Is Love)" was played. For the AARP crowd they'll probably recall hearing it for the first time in early 1970s. Written by Noel Paul Stookey, a year later the song rose to even greater popularity when British songbird Petula Clark recorded it. Interestingly, the song was first performed by … [Read more...] about Paul Of Peter, Paul And Mary Fame To Highlight KidLinks’ Intimate 40th Anniversary Kick-Off Concert
JUST IN: Thursday’s Inaugural Non-Profit And Faith-Based Roundtable Regroups To April 14
With evening weathercasters looking at their radar and looking sorta nervous about the next 48 hours of a frigid blast, word has just arrived from Texas Charitable Foundation Credit Union Executive Director Tracey Cline that "due to the inclement weather forecasted for this Thursday, February 24, and keeping your safety top of mind, we have decided to reschedule our 'Inaugural … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Thursday’s Inaugural Non-Profit And Faith-Based Roundtable Regroups To April 14
Karen Wald To Succeed My Possibilities Board Of Directors Chair Charmaine Solomon
It was back in 2008 when Charmaine Solomon and two other mothers with youngsters “graduating” from high school discovered that there “was nothing in North Texas that provided quality, full-time continued education for their children’s unique needs." Thanks to the moms rallying the community, My Possibilities was established in June 2008 to help adults with intellectual … [Read more...] about Karen Wald To Succeed My Possibilities Board Of Directors Chair Charmaine Solomon
MySweetWishList Ability: Connection’s Vine And Dine
According to Vine And Dine Co-Chairs Kara Sewell and Kimber Westphall Clonts, “Ability Connection’s mission is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities…one person at a time. “After careful consideration, we chose to postpone the 13th Annual Vine And Dine until Thursday, February 24, at The Hall on Dragon. This was not an easy decision. However, given the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList Ability: Connection’s Vine And Dine
MySweetToyDrive: The Warren Center
According to The Warren Center’s CEO Amy Spawn, “For more than 30 years, The Warren Center has hosted 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. The pandemic has presented many unique challenges for North … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: The Warren Center
Bryan’s House’s Pathways To Inclusion Luncheon Nets $340,000 And Presents 2020 And 2021 Awards
Bryan’s House’s Pathways To Inclusion Luncheon at the newly renamed Arts District Mansion on Wednesday, September 22, was a keen success. Not only did the luncheon provide a panel discussion on “how companies can help people with disabilities find meaningful work using technological innovations and creative approaches,” it had a surprise announcement. The Moozie … [Read more...] about Bryan’s House’s Pathways To Inclusion Luncheon Nets $340,000 And Presents 2020 And 2021 Awards
UPDATE October 15: Rescheduled
With the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving looking as busy as the State Fair's Midway, a couple of November fundraisers are shifting their plans to better dates on the calendar. Ironically, both evening, in-person events were originally scheduled for Thursday, November 4. March of Dimes' Signature Chefs Auction scheduled for Thursday, November 4, at VenueForty|50 has … [Read more...] about UPDATE October 15: Rescheduled
UPDATE September 29: Reschedules
Just to play it safe, some fundraisers are hedging their bets by rescheduling their events. It’s not that they are worn out from all that North Texas Giving Day record-breaking fundraising. There are a couple of reasons. First, they want to make doubly sure for their guests’ health concerns. Second, with some folks being a bit skittish about attending get-togethers, organizers … [Read more...] about UPDATE September 29: Reschedules