Traditional school curriculum prepares students to become educated members of the community. However, for a fortunate few there is something call “internship,” where the young person learns from mentoring and actual work experience. Tomorrow’s Leaders Today (TLT) has opened applications for its Fall Leading Leaders Intern Program that will take place from Tuesday, September … [Read more...] about Applications Are Now Open For Tomorrow’s Leaders Today’s Fall Leading Leaders Intern Program
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New Board Chair And Three Board Members Named For Educational First Steps
Educational First Steps (EFS) has a new board of directors chair and three additional board members. EFS President/CEO Vickie Allen announced that Gail Stoke will serve as board chair for a two-year term (2021-2023). A 40-year veteran in the fashion industry, Gail has also been involved with educational program through her serving on Educational First Steps board, … [Read more...] about New Board Chair And Three Board Members Named For Educational First Steps
North Texas’ Orchid Giving Circle To Host Power Leadership Forum
With headlines in past months about Asian Americans encountering verbal and physical violence, Dallas’ Orchid Giving Circle is hosting a Power Leadership Forum on Friday, May 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. While it’s recommended for high achieving professional women with 5-15 years of experience, the forum is open to all people to “embrace, activate and ignite” the … [Read more...] about North Texas’ Orchid Giving Circle To Host Power Leadership Forum
Son Of A Third Grade Dropout Rick Rigsby To Keynote Just Say YES’ Hybrid 11th Annual Celebration
You might have seen Rick Rigsby around town. Perhaps at the grocery? Or, perhaps at a country music concert? Or maybe on social media? In a crowd he seems like just any other fellow, but his life story is one that separates him from the others. Rick was born in San Francisco, the son of a cook-father who'd dropped out of school in the third grade to work on the family farm. … [Read more...] about Son Of A Third Grade Dropout Rick Rigsby To Keynote Just Say YES’ Hybrid 11th Annual Celebration
Former Foster Child Josh Shipp To Keynote Rainbow Days’ Hybrid Pot Of Gold Luncheon
In years past the month of June has been pretty much dead in the water for fundraising events. After all, some folks head out for summer vacations and others are just too worn out from all the spring activities to attend another lunch. But 2021 is different. Unlike its sibling year 2020 when everyone hunkered down in their rabbit holes for most of the year and virtual … [Read more...] about Former Foster Child Josh Shipp To Keynote Rainbow Days’ Hybrid Pot Of Gold Luncheon
Mark Cuban, Valerie Freeman and Roland Parrish To Be 2021 JAD Business Hall Of Fame Honorees
Like so many the Junior Achievement of Dallas team has had to “re-imagine” its annual Dallas Business Hall of Fame from in-person pressing the flesh with area leaders to virtually getting together at a distance. As always the big draw besides raising funds for JAD is the newest class members of the Hall of Fame’s laureates. And even a nasty old thing like COVID-19 couldn’t … [Read more...] about Mark Cuban, Valerie Freeman and Roland Parrish To Be 2021 JAD Business Hall Of Fame Honorees
Dallas And Fort Worth YMCA’s Offering Free Memberships To Incentivize “Bigs” Sign Ups
When two North Texas nonprofits get together on a project, it almost always spells success for its clients, staff, supporters and community. Such a partnership is taking place and has all the signs of being another winner. Since January is National Mentoring Month, the area Big Brothers Big Sisters (aka “Bigs”) is teaming up with Dallas and Fort Worth YMCA’s (aka “the … [Read more...] about Dallas And Fort Worth YMCA’s Offering Free Memberships To Incentivize “Bigs” Sign Ups
MySweetWishList: The DEC Network
According to The DEC Network Board Member Tracey Altman, “My wish is for donations to The Catalyst Fund, an investment in the entrepreneurial community that gives directly to entrepreneurs. “Close your eyes. Think about taking all the money in your savings out and placing it on a bet. Now imagine the bet is on you. Imagine your idea is exactly what consumers or businesses … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: The DEC Network
Kirsten Brandt James Named Project Transformation’s New Executive Director
Since its inception in 1998, Project Transformation North Texas has only had four executive directors. With its latest Executive Director Lauren Richard assuming the new role of CEO of Camp Fire First Texas in Fort Worth, the search got underway for the fifth executive director to carry on its mission to “transform communities by engaging children, college-age young adults and … [Read more...] about Kirsten Brandt James Named Project Transformation’s New Executive Director
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Compassion That Compels
According to Compassion That Compels Community Leader Crystal Pipher, With proceeds from North Texas Giving Day we can provide funding to our Sister2Sister program, a 12-week mentoring course that provides support in the very dark world of cancer. Since COVID-19 we had to cancel our fundraising events which would have helped to fund the hundreds of Compassion Bags we … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Compassion That Compels
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