As COVID cases are on the rise, the folks at Parkland Health are on edge. With classrooms soon opening, they envision the number of cases increasing even more so and are encouraging families to get their kids vaccinated. To help reduce the spread of the virus, Parkland has launched its "Walk-in Wednesdays" program. Requiring no appointments, the following Community … [Read more...] about Parkland Health Centers Are Hosting “Walk-In Wednesdays” To Vaccinate Youngsters For School
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MySweetOpportunity: Agape Clinic
According to Agape Clinic’s 40th Anniversary Celebration Co-Chairs Suzy Gekiere and Pam Thompson, “The Agape Clinic provides quality healthcare services unconditionally to the underserved population of Dallas and surrounding areas. Agape has provided care, without restriction, for 40 consecutive years to 150,000+ patient visits. The Agape Clinic is a 100% privately … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Agape Clinic
MySweetOpportunity: 2024 Healing Hands Luncheon
According to 2024 Healing Hand Luncheon Co-Chairs Christy Berry and Nancy Scripps, “We have the pleasure of serving as co-chairs of the third annual Healing Hands Luncheon, benefiting HHM Health (formerly Healing Hands Ministries) scheduled for March 2024 at The Arts District Mansion. While the featured speaker and luncheon date are being finalized in the coming … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 2024 Healing Hands Luncheon
MySweetSchoolDaze: HHM Health’s Back-To-School Fair
According to HHM Health advocate Shannon Graham, “Healing Hands Ministry Health (HHM) is hosting its annual Back to School Fair on Saturday, July 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for all Dallas students. Having recently co-chaired the annual Healing Hands Luncheon, and as a parent, I am keenly aware of how much this event will help students and families prepare for the coming … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: HHM Health’s Back-To-School Fair
Bonton Farms And The Ladder Alliance Named 2022 Bank Of America Neighborhood Builder Awardees
One of Santa’s elves dropped off a couple of very nice gifts including cash, awards and assistance for two area non-profits. As part of its $4M supporting North Texas non-profits working to increase access to jobs and affordable housing in 2022, Bank of America presented $200,000 in grants plus comprehensive leadership training for the executive director and an emerging leader … [Read more...] about Bonton Farms And The Ladder Alliance Named 2022 Bank Of America Neighborhood Builder Awardees
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Project Unity
According to Project Unity Director of Programs and Events Charlene Edwards, “Project Unity is a collaborative community building movement among Dallas-area business, civic, philanthropic, religious, grassroots and local government organizations. We work and live by our motto which is simple: ‘what unites us is greater than what divides us.’ Everything we do is founded in … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Project Unity
MySweetSchoolDaze: Back-To-School Vaccine And Sport Physical Health Fair
According to Dallas County Medical Society Alliance Past President/Champion Sandy Secor, “A Back- to-School Vaccine and Sports Physical Health Fair event is taking place on Saturday, August 13, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Church of the Incarnation, 3966 McKinney Ave., Dallas. “I have been the Champion and leading organizer for free immunizations, sports physicals and dental … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: Back-To-School Vaccine And Sport Physical Health Fair
2022 Nobel Peace Prize Nominees Drs. Peter Hotez And Maria Elena Bottazzi To Keynote Beyond Duty: A Gift To The World Fundraiser
Dallas County Medical Society (DCMS) and Dallas County Medical Society Alliance Foundation (DCMSAF) had originally planned on hosting a dinner — Beyond Duty: A Gift To The World — for Celebrate Doctors Day on Friday, April 1, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The evening’s program was to be simply stellar and timely featuring 2022 Nobel Peace Prize nominees Dr. Peter Hotez and his … [Read more...] about 2022 Nobel Peace Prize Nominees Drs. Peter Hotez And Maria Elena Bottazzi To Keynote Beyond Duty: A Gift To The World Fundraiser
There Was A Needle Somewhere Among That Maze Of Orange And White Cones
It’s not every day that you meet a great father-and son team. But last Monday was the day. Still don’t know their names but do know that they had each other's back. The come-together took place at the Parkland drive-thru for Pfizer boosters in the Ellis Davis Field House parking lot in South Dallas. After a half-hour drive to the site, the sight of the lot with a series of … [Read more...] about There Was A Needle Somewhere Among That Maze Of Orange And White Cones
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Denton Animal Support Foundation
According to Denton Animal Support Foundation Executive Director Kiara Hunter, “Denton Animal Support Foundation celebrates its 15th anniversary this year - and what a year it's been! “Denton Animal Support Foundation (DASF) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to save more Denton area animals. We accomplish this by focusing on four major components, the City of … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Denton Animal Support Foundation
The Pandemic Battle May Have Been Won, But The War Continues With Trepidation
Remember a year ago at this time? After the initial confusion and panic to find hand sanitizers and masks had calmed down a bit, North Texas non-profit fundraisers were making gut-wrenching decisions about the fall and winter events. Word was sent daily about postponements, cancellations and something called “virtual” get-togethers. It was a brutal time as a virus created … [Read more...] about The Pandemic Battle May Have Been Won, But The War Continues With Trepidation