In the past 39 years, Agape Clinic has handled more than 102,500 patients visits. Why, in 2021 alone Dallas' only 100% privately funded charity healthcare clinic provided: more than $9M in quality healthcare services to 5,761 unduplicated people to improve their health healthcare services in more than 260 ZiP codes in 23 counties Of the patients served, all are … [Read more...] about Agape Clinic’s 40th Anniversary Dinner To Celebrate Perseverance With Ben “Walk On” Malcolmson
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JUST IN: 2023 Beacon Of Hope Luncheon To Feature Dak Prescott And Solomon Thomas
On the surface, some folks might think that the only thing that Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and New York Jets defensive tackle Solomon Thomas have in common is a heck of a lot of pressure to succeed on the playing field. But behind the scenes, their personal lives are also pretty similar. They both went to college (Dak - Mississippi State University) and (Solomon - … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Beacon Of Hope Luncheon To Feature Dak Prescott And Solomon Thomas
JUST IN: Doswell Foundation Provides $548,931 For Dallas CASA Post-Case Mentoring Pilot Program
With so many children in foster care, a growing issue is the problem of youngsters “aging out” of the program, as well as “the formal relationship with their Dallas CASA volunteer ending.” These young adults find themselves vulnerable to a world of risks including “homelessness, unemployment, incarceration, human trafficking and many other challenges as they move into … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Doswell Foundation Provides $548,931 For Dallas CASA Post-Case Mentoring Pilot Program
CancerBlows Returns To The Meyerson With An All-Star Line-Up Both At The Helm And Onstage
It was 11 long years ago that Niki Anthony started on a journey that neither she nor her amazingly talented husband Ryan Anthony could have imagined. They were a gorgeous couple with two elementary school youngsters who had settled in North Texas due to Ryan’s becoming the Dallas Symphony Orchestra principal trumpet. It started when Ryan wasn't feeling well after completing a … [Read more...] about CancerBlows Returns To The Meyerson With An All-Star Line-Up Both At The Helm And Onstage
JUST IN: “Freedom Writers” Teacher Erin Gruwell To Be Onstage For 5th Annual North Star Luncheon
Just minutes ago, with a crowd filling the fragrant walls of NorthPark's diptyque, 2023 North Star Luncheon Co-Chairs Brooke Bailey and Elizabeth Dacus revealed the speaker for the Family Compass fundraiser presented by ExxonMobil. But before the reveal was made, store manager Layanne Da Silva and her staff were passing glasses of champagne, and guests like ExxonMobil's … [Read more...] about JUST IN: “Freedom Writers” Teacher Erin Gruwell To Be Onstage For 5th Annual North Star Luncheon
Child Education Advocate Carol Pierce Goglia Officially Becomes Catch Up And Read President/CEO Thursday
When Carol Pierce Goglia reported that she would be leaving United to Learn, where she had been president and Strategic Impact Advisor, she was only partially right. The position would change to Advisory Council for United to Learn, but her full-time leadership responsibilities would be shifted to another organization. After years of leading the marketing and communications … [Read more...] about Child Education Advocate Carol Pierce Goglia Officially Becomes Catch Up And Read President/CEO Thursday
The Passings Of 2022 North Texas Role Models
As North Texans close out 2022 and enter 2023, they might want to take some time to appreciate some remarkable people who were lost in the past 12 months. There were mothers and fathers who had instilled in their children the importance of philanthropy; there were men and women who helped build businesses that supported the area's charities; there were community leaders who … [Read more...] about The Passings Of 2022 North Texas Role Models
Educational First Steps To Hoop It Up With “An Evening With The Great Nowitzki” At The Ritz
While most North Texans will claim German-born Dirk Nowitzki as the Dallas Mavericks icon, the area’s non-profit sector will protest. Yes, he’s been the prototype of sports heroes thanks to his on-court accomplishments. But in addition to raising a remarkable family with his wife Jessica Nowitzki, he has been mostly under the radar when it comes to showing up and supporting … [Read more...] about Educational First Steps To Hoop It Up With “An Evening With The Great Nowitzki” At The Ritz
MySweetWishList: Dallas CASA
According to Dallas CASA volunteer Diane Ensminger, “My wish this holiday season is that all children living in the protective care of the state might have their childhoods restored and be able to do the things other children can do. “I recently advocated for a teenage girl I’ll call 'Danielle.' Danielle bounced between ten different foster homes, mental health … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Dallas CASA
MySweetWishList: Community Partners Of Dallas
According to Community Partners of Dallas President/CEO Paige McDaniel, "Recently I met the most beautiful 10-month-old baby. His eyes sparkled with hope, and he had a dazzling smile. His name is Diego and I met him in our emergency resource center, the Rainbow Room. When Diego entered protective care, the doctors who examined him estimated that he had sustained at least 17 … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Community Partners Of Dallas
MySweetWishList: United To Learn
According to United To Learn's Cigarroa Elementary Liaison Jody Swartzwelder, “As we head into the holidays, United to Learn (U2L) is putting teachers on the top of the holiday list for receiving extra love and appreciation! And we would love your help to ensure each of our teachers know how grateful we are for their dedication and hard work! “As a U2L Liaison for … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: United To Learn