In an effort to support local education and workforce innovation, Communities Foundation Of Texas has provided $7.5M in grants to the following organizations with a goal of "helping Texas students thrive in school, in a career and in life:" Aspire to Learn ($500,000) - to support Aspire's workforce training program for Certified Operator Of Powered Industrial Trucks … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Communities Foundation Of Texas Supports Area Education And Workforce Innovation To The Tune Of $7.5M
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Brisk Temperatures Didn’t Prevent 2025 Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour From Getting Inspirations
The 2025 Crystal Charity Ball bus tour of its Dallas County children's non-profit beneficiaries on Thursday, February 20, wasn't typical. Unlike years past, when the membership visited sites and got a chance to see and interact with the organizations' youngsters and staff members, this year was different. Due to the fact that the Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep students would … [Read more...] about Brisk Temperatures Didn’t Prevent 2025 Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour From Getting Inspirations
ChildCareGroup Will Have “Connections” Galore For Its Great Adventure Hunt At Union Station
With college bowl games and the 2025 Super Bowl putting a competitive feel in the air, one of the area’s most challenging and fun fundraisers will be taking place on the evening of Friday, January 24, at Union Station. It's the 15th annual Great Adventure Hunt being co-chaired by those money-raising gals Calvert Collins-Bratton and Lynn McBee. Benefiting … [Read more...] about ChildCareGroup Will Have “Connections” Galore For Its Great Adventure Hunt At Union Station
MySweetWishList: CASA Del Lago
According to CASA De Lago (CDL) volunteer English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher Sarah Frank, “As a volunteer ESL teacher for Casa Del Lago, MySweetWish is for continued donations from the community to help us with operating costs. In addition to ESL classes for adults, CDL provides important support to the Bachman Lake Hispanic community through a preschool program, … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: CASA Del Lago
MySweetWishList: United To Learn
According to Truist Dallas Market President/United To Learn Board of Directors and Corporate Council Member Renda Mathew, “With the holidays approaching, I find myself reflecting on my involvement with United to Learn, a remarkable organization dedicated to equipping Dallas ISD educators and students with essential resources for success. “What initially attracted me … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: United To Learn
JUST IN: Nicole Small To Receive The 2025 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award
2025 news continues to pour in, with the latest coming from Texas Woman's University regarding the 2025 Dallas Leadership Luncheon, formerly known as the Virginia Chandler Dykes Luncheon. Scheduled to take place on Thursday, March 6, at the Arts District Mansion, the event will honor Nicole Small with the 2025 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award. In addition to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Nicole Small To Receive The 2025 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award
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
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