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
Educators
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
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
JUST IN: 2024 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Results In $408,445 To 18 Non-Profits
Highland Park Village just oozes with big buck spending for couture creations, works of art accessories and fabulous jewelry. But last night more than $408,000 was scored there, but nary a retailer received a cent. Rather the recipients were the 18 non-profits that benefited from the 2023-2024 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas. With beaming smiles and looks of relief, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Results In $408,445 To 18 Non-Profits
MySweetOpportunity: United To Learn
According to Southern Methodist University Community Engagement Director Wendelin Donahue, “As someone passionate about creating meaningful connections that serve the greater good, I was thrilled to discover United to Learn’s Serena Simmons Connelly Liaison program. With a mission to change lives by transforming the relationship between schools and community, United to Learn … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: United To Learn
JUST IN: Merrilee Kick’s Thesis Resulted In A $30M Gift For TWU’s Business College
If ever there was an inspiration for getting an education, Texas Woman’s University (TWU) Alumna Merrilee Kick is it. It was while Merrilee was earning her MBA from TWU’s business college in Denton in 2009 that she wrote her thesis that ended up becoming the business plan for her Carrollton-based Buzzballz/Southern Champion. The company “became the only woman-owned … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Merrilee Kick’s Thesis Resulted In A $30M Gift For TWU’s Business College
MySweetSchoolDaze: Catch Up And Read Book Drive
According to Catch Up and Read (CAR) Development Director David Schaefers, “As the new school year approaches, the need for putting quality educational resources, especially books, in the hands of elementary students becomes ever more critical. At Catch Up and Read, we are dedicated to elevating instruction, empowering teachers, and equipping students with the tools they … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: Catch Up And Read Book Drive
TWU Dallas Campus Celebrated President Monica Christopher’s Installation With New And Old Friends
Texas Woman's University Dallas Campus was brimming with activity on the morning of Wednesday, March 27. As three women stood talking on the second floor of the T. Boone Pickens Institute of Health Sciences-Dallas Center, it was the lull before the long-awaited official installation of the Dallas campus' first president. From all appearances, the trio were students talking … [Read more...] about TWU Dallas Campus Celebrated President Monica Christopher’s Installation With New And Old Friends
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Texas Woman’s University Dallas Campus President Installation
As Texas Woman's University was surging in the NCAA Women's Basketball finals, it was also making news in its Dallas Campus leadership. On Wednesday, March 27, TWU Chancellor Carine Feyten led the celebration of the TWU basketball team, Women's History Month and the installation of Monica Christopher as the first TWU Dallas Campus president with activities and an oversized … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Texas Woman’s University Dallas Campus President Installation
MySweetWishList: After-School All-Stars North Texas
According to After-School All-Stars North Texas advocates Marybeth and Kevin Conlon, “After-School All-Stars (ASAS) is the largest national organization, with a strong local presence, that specifically focuses on serving middle school age students. As ASAS’ name recognition grows in North Texas, we are working diligently to demonstrate the need for the programming that … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: After-School All-Stars North Texas
Search Is Underway To Hire Replacement For Literacy Achieves Executive Director Dionne Kirby
It was just a year ago on Monday, August 8, that Dionne Kirby returned to Literacy Achieves to succeed retiring Executive Director Sarah Papert. Dionne’s relationship with the organization was not a new one. From July 2017 to May 2021, she had been on the staff, rising from Program Manager of Adult English Language Learning to Associate Director of Development and eventually … [Read more...] about Search Is Underway To Hire Replacement For Literacy Achieves Executive Director Dionne Kirby