For simply ages, Maria Villanueva was known as the first lady of North Texas' Garden Gate. But the end of her life shattered her husband Junior Villanueva's world involving both his personal life and professional livelihood. Yes, her battle with cancer had taken a toll for months and years, but it wasn't until Junior was confronted with the fact that the battle was to end in … [Read more...] about Each Moment Matters Author Christy Cashman And Junior Villanueva Undertook Grief Via Different Journeys
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JUST IN: Jan And Trevor Rees-Jones Gift $100M For Future Children’s Pediatric Campus At Groundbreaking
Leave it to UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) and Children's Health to not only break ground for its future Children's pediatric campus, but to add a spectacular cherry to top off the occasion. That's exactly what just happened today. Learning that generous philanthropists Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones had stepped up to support the $5B project for the 4.7M-square-foot … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jan And Trevor Rees-Jones Gift $100M For Future Children’s Pediatric Campus At Groundbreaking
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Happy Pet Project
According The Happy Pet Project’s Managing Director of Innovative Programs And Advocacy Leah Bocanegra, “North Texas shelters are overwhelmed with animals in need daily. Some shelters offer basic medical care but don’t have the resources for complex needs. Without immediate medical care, many companion animals face an uncertain future. That is where the compassion and … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Happy Pet Project
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: The One Heart Project
According to Founder And CEO Of The One Heart Project Steve Riach, “The One Heart Project is thrilled to participate in our first North Texas Giving Day. Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day represents an opportunity to enhance and expand our initiatives in Rockwall. “This funding will support youth like Mack, a One Heart graduate who, after growing up … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: The One Heart Project
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Youth With Faces
According to Youth With Faces’ CEO Chris Quadri, “Teens have one thing in common: they all make mistakes. Regrettably, not all get to learn from them. For hundreds of kids in our community, the risk-taking and boundary-testing of the teen years leads them to the confines of the juvenile justice system. While youth referrals declined during the pandemic, there has been a … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Youth With Faces
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Thinkatorium
According to Thinkatorium’s President Kate Van Dellen, "It just takes one moment to turn the light bulb of hope on for a student. I teach at University of Texas at Arlington and hear time and time again from my first-generation college students that a special field trip or cool event ignited their passion for problem-solving. They became lifelong learners. “Thinkatorium … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Thinkatorium
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Legacy Cares
According to Legacy Cares Director of Development Jennifer Firmin, “Imagine you are sitting in a doctor’s office, and you just received a diagnosis that will change your life forever. A diagnosis that is so stigmatized by society that you would regret it if other people found out. And then you begin to spiral, thinking about what treatment is going to cost and who will be in … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Legacy Cares
JUST IN: The Late Nancy And Jake Hamon’s Legendary Philanthropy Continues With $25M For New Pediatric Campus
There always seemed to be a starry twinkle in the eyes of the late Nancy Hamon. Pity those who never had the opportunity to know her. Why, even in the years leading to her death in 2011 at the age of 92, she continued to have the type of aura that ingenues envy. Nancy was one of the last remnants of what Texas legends built. The "Dallas Morning News" described her as "the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Late Nancy And Jake Hamon’s Legendary Philanthropy Continues With $25M For New Pediatric Campus
2024 North Texas Giving Day Boosters: Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Garland
According to Habitat Greater Garland’s President/CEO Rich Buquet, “It is hard to overstate the benefits that come from having a safe, decent, affordable place to call home. For the past 30 years Habitat Greater Garland has been changing people’s lives by providing strength and stability through home ownership. Owning a home allows families to save more, invest in education, … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Boosters: Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Garland
Parade Of Playhouses Closing Party Was Highlighted By The Reveal Of A Newly Created Award
While Dallas CASA's 2024 Parade Of Playhouses was nearing an end at NorthPark Center, there was a gathering to celebrate the builders, designers and teams who had volunteered their time, talents and materials to create the fundraising showcase of 13 munchkin-friendly houses. Taking place at the center's Breadwinners on Thursday, June 27, the crowd included such longtime … [Read more...] about Parade Of Playhouses Closing Party Was Highlighted By The Reveal Of A Newly Created Award
MySweetOpportunity: Rainbow Days’ Lunch And Learn On North Texas Giving Day
According to Rainbow Days Development And Events Manager Ayanna Adams, “Join Us for a Lunch and Learn on North Texas Giving Day! “Are you looking for a unique way to give back for North Texas Giving Day? Rainbow Days is excited to invite community members and interested volunteers to our special Lunch and Learn event! This engaging mid-day gathering will take place on … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Rainbow Days’ Lunch And Learn On North Texas Giving Day