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 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 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: 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
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Grow The Grove 2019
According to Grow the Grove 2019 Honorary Chair Karen Carney,Few people know how to celebrate the successes happening in Southeast Dallas like the friends of Cristo Rey Dallas.Just ask the Grow the Grove Chair Committee, which reads like a Rolodex of great party throwers: Julie and Mike Allen, Megan and Joe Barrie-Schwarz, Kendall and Will Coleman, Alex and Ford … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Grow The Grove 2019
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Just Say YES
According to Just Say Yes donor and youth advocate Dick Blaylock,For 10 years, my wife Barbie and I have actively supported Just Say YES – Youth Equipped to Succeed – on North Texas Giving Day. The concept of having one day dedicated to raising funds for nonprofits in our community is incredible, and something we have enjoyed participating in over the years. I am … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Just Say YES
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Dallas Cares For Kids Luncheon
According to Texans Can Academies Dallas Development Director Felicia Gummi,We invite you to join us at the annual Texans Can Academies - Dallas Cares for Kids Luncheon honoring Maurine Dickey on Friday, September 20, at 11:00 a.m. at the Belo Mansion.The Cares for Kids Luncheon is open to the public and annually recognizes individuals who exemplify family and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Dallas Cares For Kids Luncheon
Shelton School Breaks Ground On New 30-Acre Campus Using A Texas-Sized Sandbox
Earlier today Shelton School had its official groundbreaking activities for the school's new 30-acre campus on Preston Road with a band, cheerleaders and loads of supporters. According to Shelton School Executive Director Suzanne Stell, it will be the eighth campus that the school has had in its 43 years. She laughed as she recalled how their first location was in a strip … [Read more...] about Shelton School Breaks Ground On New 30-Acre Campus Using A Texas-Sized Sandbox
2019 Recess Was Big-Kid Fun And Games And Fundraising For Dallas After School
While the seated dinner crowd was being wined and dine at the Dallas Arboretum's A Tasteful Place for the 2019 Food and Wine Festival, Dallas After School's Recess guests were channeling their inner child on Friday, March 22.It was hard to imagine that it had been less than eight years since Recess had started at the late Faye Briggs' estate, with the main focus on the … [Read more...] about 2019 Recess Was Big-Kid Fun And Games And Fundraising For Dallas After School