Bank of America Dallas Market President Jennifer Chandler and Fort Worth Market President Mike Pavell may not look like Mr. and Mrs. Claus, but they have provided an early Christmas gift to a bunch of North Texas nonprofits in the amount of $920,000. As part of Bank of America’s $1 billion, four-year commitment to advance economic, social and racial equity, a select group of … [Read more...] about Bank Of America Provides $920,000 For Area Nonprofits To Advance Economic, Social and Racial Equity In North Texas
Educators
MySweetEssential: IF/THEN®
According to Lyda Hill Philanthropies CEO Nicole Small, Lyda Hill Philanthropies just launched our IF/THEN® Collection, which is free to access for anyone and the world’s largest digital resource library of photos and videos celebrating diverse, contemporary women in STEM careers. This Collection is a critical component of our national initiative, IF/THEN®, which seeks … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: IF/THEN®
Dallas Institute Of Humanities And Culture’s 16th Annual Hiett Prize To Be Presented To Zena Hitz Virtually
The Dallas Institute Of Humanities and Culture’s 16th Annual Hiett Prize in the Humanities will be virtually presented to St. Johns College Professor Zena Hitz on Wednesday, November 11. In addition to the award, Zena will receive a cash award of $50,000. According to Institute Executive Director Dr. Larry Allums, "Zena Hitz exemplifies the kind of work, all too rare these … [Read more...] about Dallas Institute Of Humanities And Culture’s 16th Annual Hiett Prize To Be Presented To Zena Hitz Virtually
North Texas Giving Day Booster: St. Philip’s School And Community Center
According to St. Philip’s School And Community Center Individual and Alumni Giving Manager Breanna Turnley, For nearly 75 years, St. Philip’s School And Community Center has been an agent for positive change in South Dallas. We have participated in North Texas Giving Day for ten years, and each year the campaign continues to be a vessel for our ministry to flourish and … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: St. Philip’s School And Community Center
Center for BrainHealth’s Adolescent Reasoning Initiative Named Nonprofit Team Of The Year
Center for BrainHealth is celebrating this week. Its Adolescent Reasoning Initiative was named Nonprofit Team of the Year at the third annual Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards. Under Dr. Jacquelyn Gamino’s supervision, the team (Doris Boat, Ellen Brady, Brittanie Gray, Edward Hamilton, Janet Koslvosky, James Lowry, Denise Myers, Cuwonna Peoples, Beth Quintana, Russ … [Read more...] about Center for BrainHealth’s Adolescent Reasoning Initiative Named Nonprofit Team Of The Year
MySweetEssential: Just Say YES
According to Just Say YES Founder/President Dan Bailey, The Just Say YES (Youth Equipped to Succeed) mission of, “growing value and vision in youth by combating isolation and imparting hope,” is essential now more than ever to help students, parents/guardians and educators navigate these uncharted waters brought on by COVID-19. School districts across North Texas have … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Just Say YES
MySweetEssential: Wings Dallas
According to Wings CEO Kate Rose Marquez, Wings, formerly the YWCA of Dallas, has empowered countless women through times of crisis. The 112-year old organization remains a silent servant of the community’s most vulnerable, at-risk population: communities of color, those with limited English proficiency, single-income households, women at risk or intimate partner … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Wings Dallas
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Communities In Schools Of North Texas
According to Communities in School of North Texas Events and Marketing AmeriCorps VISTA Ellen Throneberry, As we go back to school this year, we are faced with the reality of not going back to normal. However, students proved just how resilient they are when schools shifted to remote learning this past spring and Communities In Schools of North Texas staff are prepared … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Communities In Schools Of North Texas
MySweetEssential: Texans Can Academies
According to Texans Can Academies President/CEO Richard Marquez, At Texans Can Academies, we are proud of our reputation for giving a second chance to students who have struggled in a traditional high school setting. Texans Can Academies serves as a dropout-recovery resource by welcoming students from all walks of life, grades 9-12, and empowers them to be lifelong … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Texans Can Academies
MySweetEssential: After-School All-Stars North Texas
According to After-School All-Stars North Texas Interim Executive Director Justin Hensley, 22,830 or 71% of DISD middle school students are considered “at-risk,” meaning they have a higher chance of dropping out of school based on certain socio-economic challenges and performance criteria (DISD Data Packet, 2019). This fact coupled with the circumstances exacerbated by … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: After-School All-Stars North Texas
MySweetEssential: Communities In Schools Dallas Region
According to Communities In Schools Dallas Region Interim President/CEO Adam Powell, When the school year came to a bizarre close in March, my nine-year-old son asked why he didn’t get to see his friends anymore. As I struggled to find an age-appropriate way to explain what was going on, I realized that kids, unfortunately, will bear the brunt of the economic, social, … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Communities In Schools Dallas Region