According to ExplorTech Founder Gary Sullivan,After a lifetime of teaching, I spot them quickly — the child driven by curiosity, eager to conquer a good challenge. The one who can’t wait to learn, who asks a million questions, and who always comes back.I’m told I was one of those kids. But I had advantages that my students do not. My parents were both college … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: ExplorTech
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North Texas Giving Day Provides A Touching Case Of Irony For Two Philanthropic Legends
This Thursday’s North Texas Giving Day is tinged with a poignant bit of philanthropic irony. It was in 2015 on North Texas Giving Day that the memorial service for the late Ebby Halliday Acers took place. Known for her giving back, she was being celebrated at the Park Cities Baptist Church by an overflowing crowd of dignitaries, Dallas mayors from the past, first lady Laura … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Provides A Touching Case Of Irony For Two Philanthropic Legends
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Wylie ISD Education Foundation
According to Wylie ISD Education Foundation Executive Director Lori C. Villareal,The roar from the gym was almost deafening. Instead of being packed with hundreds of cheering spectators, the roaring fans in McMillan Junior High’s gym were leaf blowers attached to dozens of student-made hovercrafts. Mrs. Joanna Robertson’s 8th grade STEM (Science Technology Engineering … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Wylie ISD Education Foundation
North Texas Giving Day Booster: National Black MBA Association Dallas – Fort Worth
According to National Black MBA Association Dallas-Fort Worth Community Relations Committee Chair Demetrius Washington,This past spring, billionaire Robert F. Smith pledged to pay off the student loans for his fellow class of 2019 graduates. Mr. Smith’s extraordinary gesture was widely celebrated but helped to emphasize the student debt crisis in America. According to a … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: National Black MBA Association Dallas – Fort Worth
North Texas Giving Day: Warrior Spirit Project
According veteran/ veteran spouse/Warrior Spirit Project Ambassador Liz Willis,Warrior Spirit Project was established on July 6, 2015, by president and founder Charla Truesdale. Spending two decades working with the military gave Charla a firsthand look at the stress and trauma that service members often face and she wanted to create opportunities for them to find healing … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day: Warrior Spirit Project
North Texas Giving Day Booster: G.I.F.T.4.S.
According G.I.F.T.4.S. Academy Executive Director Jean F. Moore,How can someone ignore our future generation? How can you? Especially when one day, those same kids will have to take care of us when we are in our 70’s, 80’s, or hopefully 90’s!After serving as a counselor for over 20 something years, it hit me, Wow! I’m getting old. Father Time waits for no one. Who will … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: G.I.F.T.4.S.
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Love In Motion
According to Love In Motion Director Pollo Corral,What you appreciate appreciates.It’s true in our money culture, where a desirable house in a desirable neighborhood appreciates in dollar value over time. It’s true in our personal relationships, our appreciation of someone’s special qualities can make them bloom before our very eyes. It’s true in business, where … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Love In Motion
Alley’s House Becomes A Part Of Hope Cottage To Help North Texas Teen Moms
Collaboration is a win-win situation for nonprofits with similar missions. Sometimes, it proves to be so successful that there is a marriage of the two. By merging their services, staffs and volunteers, they are better equipped to better serve their clients. Last year My Possibilities and LaunchAbility came together to have a greater impact on adults with Intellectual and … [Read more...] about Alley’s House Becomes A Part Of Hope Cottage To Help North Texas Teen Moms
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Fresh Start Mentoring
According to Fresh Start Mentoring Past Director of Social Marketing Kenyon Lowe II,2018 was another pace-setting year in donations for U.S. households. According to the Austin Metro, the Rodman Report states that 43% of all Texas businesses increased their charitable donations.It makes sense that the Communities Foundation of Texas led the way among non-profit … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Fresh Start Mentoring
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Mayor’s Star Council
According to Mayor’s Star Council President Lane Conner,Founded in Dallas eight years ago by Trey Bowles and Mayor Mike Rawlings directly after he took office, Mayor’s Star Council is an organization focused on identifying a diverse set of young leaders who are already civically active, and expanding their leadership journey through our intentional curriculum. We have a … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Mayor’s Star Council
A Passing: Luke Laufenberg
While the Dallas Cowboys are known for giving and taking hits on the football field, today the team took a gut-wrenching blow — the death of 21-year-old Luke Laufenberg, son of Joan and Babe Laufenberg.It was the day after Christmas in 2017 that Texas A&M freshman football walk-on Luke was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia known as Burkitt Leukemia. School was … [Read more...] about A Passing: Luke Laufenberg