According to Just Say YES Board Member Ryan O’Dwyer, “As a board member and youth advocate, my wife Jenny [O'Dwyer]and I have proudly supported and served Just Say YES for over six years. “At the top of the Just Say YES wish list is to partner with a generous individual or business willing to sponsor our Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Graduation held later this spring. The … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Just Say YES
Educators
JUST IN: Adam Powell Named Communities In School Dallas Region President/CEO
Communities In Schools Dallas Region was created back in 1985 to address the growing number of high school dropouts in Dallas and surrounding areas. Since its establishment, it has "partnered with nine area school districts serving 64 elementary, middle and high schools that have been labeled '"at-risk.'" With such growth, "a detailed search process" was put into place for a … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Adam Powell Named Communities In School Dallas Region President/CEO
Junior League Of Dallas Presents More Than $92K To Benefit DISD Educators And Programs
For 50 Dallas Independent School District educators, Christmas came early on Tuesday, September 10, at the Junior League of Dallas (JLD) headquarters. As part of JLD's Grants for Innovative Teaching (GFIT) program, nearly $100,000 was presented to the recipients thanks in large part due to support from Presenting Sponsor Texas Instruments and the Agnes Cluthe Oliver Foundation. … [Read more...] about Junior League Of Dallas Presents More Than $92K To Benefit DISD Educators And Programs
North Texas Giving Day Booster: ExplorTech
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
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