It’s not every day a North Texas organization celebrates its 120th anniversary, so when the ChildCareGroup had to postponed its big anniversary event in September due to the Delta variant, fingers were crossed that the new date — Wednesday, January 12 — would work out for the celebration at the then-Belo Mansion (now Arts District Mansion). But Delta’s kissing cousin Omicron … [Read more...] about CANCELED: ChildCareGroup’s 120th Anniversary Celebration
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Entrepreneur Impresario Mark Cuban To Dive Deep For Educational First Steps Fundraiser
Even folks with courtside seats don’t have the chance to chat it up with Dallas Mavericks Numero Uno/Shark Tanker Mark Cuban. But after the upcoming Educational First Steps’ (EFS) fundraiser, that dynamic may just change with “Cubes” putting them on his 2022 Christmas card list. Event Co-Chairs Wasan Alfalahi and Tiffany Cuban are presenting “Diving Deep with Mark Cuban” … [Read more...] about Entrepreneur Impresario Mark Cuban To Dive Deep For Educational First Steps Fundraiser
MySweetWishList: After-School All-Stars North Texas
According to After-School All-Stars North Texas Dallas 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 … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: After-School All-Stars North Texas
MySweetToyDrive: United To Learn
According to United To Learn Literacy Director Marisol Rodriquez, “As United to Learn’s Director of Literacy, I know that fostering a love of reading through literacy instruction is one of the greatest gifts we can give as educators. “This holiday season from Monday, November 22, through Wednesday, December 22, we are partnering with the team at Interabang Books for a … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: United To Learn
MySweetWishList: United To Learn
According to United To Learn volunteer and literacy tutor Dawne Tribolet, “If I could have one holiday wish this season, it would be for us all to help accelerate student achievement across Dallas ISD. As we all know, the pandemic erased years of literacy growth among our youngest learners and these young children are our future workforce--the future of our great city! “I … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: United To Learn
2021 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Resulted In $348,000 For 17 Beneficiaries
Last night seemed like Christmas in the Mockingbird Room of Highland Park Village. There was no decorated fir tree or elves, but there was lots of good cheer. It was all due to 2021 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Co-Chairs Michaela Dyer and Kim Quinn, who presented a $348,000 check to La Fiesta's 2021 beneficiaries. Here's a breakdown of the recipients, with the Highland … [Read more...] about 2021 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Resulted In $348,000 For 17 Beneficiaries
Save The Children Comes To The Rescue With $250,000 For Winter Storm Uri Damaged ChildCareGroup Centers
When Winter Storm Uri put Texas in the deep freezer, 200 of ChildCareGroup’s 1,000 child care centers were impacted. The result “included broken pipes, loss of learning materials and education supplies and more,” with some in need of various stages of repair to reopen. Coming to the aid of these free child care assistance centers is Save the Children, which has provided … [Read more...] about Save The Children Comes To The Rescue With $250,000 For Winter Storm Uri Damaged ChildCareGroup Centers
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Explorium Denton Children’s Museum
According to Explorium Denton Children's Museum Executive Director Dinora Padilla-Avina, “One play date at a time is the best investment for the mental health of the future of our tiniest citizens! Explorium Denton provides opportunities for children and families to play and learn together as our effort to maintain children’s mental health. As we all know, the pandemic … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Explorium Denton Children’s Museum
JUST IN: 2020 La Fiesta Co-Chairs Reveal Over-The-Top Efforts Resulted In A Legacy Fund
2020 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Co-Chairs Mary Deaver and Fran Matise had spent the past two years working on the annual fundraiser. That was no different than any of their predecessors— a year to prepare plans and a year to execute. The difference was the epic pandemic hit. But the two blondes, who had bravely looked so hopeful in the early days of the 2020 pandemic, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 La Fiesta Co-Chairs Reveal Over-The-Top Efforts Resulted In A Legacy Fund
SMU Launched Its $1.5B Campaign With Dallas Hall Serving As A Backdrop At High Noon
If the Olympics organizers are ever shopping for a special events expert, SMU VP of Development and External Affairs Brad Cheves should be their go-to-man. For Friday’s announcement of the wallet-busting, $1.5B "SMU Ignited: Boldly Shaping Tomorrow" campaign, he and his team managed to pull off a mega launch utilizing the university's iconic Dallas Hall as the backdrop for … [Read more...] about SMU Launched Its $1.5B Campaign With Dallas Hall Serving As A Backdrop At High Noon
JUST IN: SMU Launches Biggest Fundraising Campaign Yet With A Goal Of $1.5B
With the SMU Mustang Band, cheer squad and Peruna standing by to celebrate, Southern Methodist University officials just kicked off the public phase of an ambitious, $1.5 billion fundraising campaign in front of the school's iconic Dallas Hall. "SMU Ignited: Boldly Shaping Tomorrow" is the third and largest fundraising campaign under President R. Gerald Turner, who said … [Read more...] about JUST IN: SMU Launches Biggest Fundraising Campaign Yet With A Goal Of $1.5B