Last year’s Stewpot Alliance’s Soup’s On! on Thursday, February 20, was one of the last in-person major fundraisers held before the world scrambled down the gopher hole thanks to COVID-19. Unfortunately with the scourge still in place, 2021 Soup’s On! Co-Chairs Becky and Larry Sykes have announced that the 13th annual fundraiser for The Stewpot will be a virtual experience … [Read more...] about 13th Annual Soup’s On! To Ladle Out A Chat Between Chef/Humanitarian José Andrés And Robert Wilonsky Virtually
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JUST IN: CitySquare CEO Larry James Transitions To CEO Emeritus With COO/President John Siburt Becoming CEO
Today is not only a new day in a new year, it’s also the first day of CitySquare’s change of leadership. Longtime leader/CEO Larry James has a new role as CEO Emeritus. Taking over the position of CitySquare’s CEO is COO/President John Siburt, who joined CitySquare in 2012. According to John, “I know that I have some mighty big shoes to fill, but Larry has been an incredible … [Read more...] about JUST IN: CitySquare CEO Larry James Transitions To CEO Emeritus With COO/President John Siburt Becoming CEO
December 29 Update: Going Virtual And Going To Be Free
Not everyone has gone on hiatus during the holiday week. There have been a couple of changes on the upcoming fundraising horizon including the following: Going To Be Free Vogel Alcove's Day 1 DFW’s Virtual Experience originally costing $10 is now free Going Virtual The Senior Source’s Spirit of Generations Luncheon scheduled for Friday, January 29, at the … [Read more...] about December 29 Update: Going Virtual And Going To Be Free
Vogel Alcove Kicks Off 2021 With A Full Day Of Family-Friendly Activities At Day 1 DFW
The Vogel Alcove is kicking off 2021 with a three-ring fundraising event — Day 1 DFW 2021 presented by Main Event. At first glance it may seem a wee bit confusing, but it all makes sense and is the perfect family fun-fest throughout the day (Friday, January 1). Here’s a breakdown of the trio of activities: Ring 1 – Day 1 DFW All-Access Presented by Main Event From 9 … [Read more...] about Vogel Alcove Kicks Off 2021 With A Full Day Of Family-Friendly Activities At Day 1 DFW
MySweetWish: 24 Hour Club
According to 24 Hour Club CEO Marsha Williamson, “Dallas 24 Hour Club has some exciting news to share! This month, we closed on a multi-unit complex that will become our ‘Next Steps’ Affordable, Apartment Style Sober Living, which will open in early 2021. For years, we have searched for this opportunity because we see the need and importance of offering a sober living … [Read more...] about MySweetWish: 24 Hour Club
Habitat For Humanity’s ReStores Celebrate The Season With Their Own 12 Days Of Christmas
During the months of the 2020 pandemic, North Texas nonprofits have really been scratching their creative grey matter in overtime to find ways to pump up awareness and funds. And Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity has come up with a program that’s both safe and in tune with the season. Starting Saturday, Habitat's ReStores will kick off their own version of The 12 Days of … [Read more...] about Habitat For Humanity’s ReStores Celebrate The Season With Their Own 12 Days Of Christmas
MySweetWishList: Rainbow Days
According to Rainbow Days CEO Tiffany Beaudine, “Rainbow Days creates meaningful connections with children in high-risk situations to help develop the social and emotional skills they need to build positive futures. “Each year, Rainbow Days provides stockings filled with fun items and essential necessities as well as toys and gifts to homeless children and families in the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Rainbow Days
MySweetToyDrive: Interfaith Family Services’ Annual Christmas Store
According to Interfaith Family Services Director of Development Jessica Rood, “Each year, we provide quality children’s gifts to families who otherwise would wake up on Christmas morning without any gifts under the tree. The families we serve at Interfaith are homeless (residing in our transitional housing program) and/or have experienced a recent crisis like job loss, … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Interfaith Family Services’ Annual Christmas Store
MySweetToyDrive: Vogel Alcove’s Holiday Store
According to Vogel Alcove President/CEO Karen Hughes, “How do you keep the Christmas tradition alive when you are homeless? Instead of going home for the holidays, families have to make sacrifices and come up with new ways to celebrate. “Though the windows are not yet filled with glitter and lights, the holiday season is fast approaching. At Vogel Alcove, that means it is … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Vogel Alcove’s Holiday Store
2021 Family Gateway Board Leadership And New Members Announced
Family Gateway leadership for 2021 plus new members were revealed. With Gary Moor serving as board chair, the rest of the Executive Committee will include Board Vice-Chair Exa Whitman, Treasurer Michelle Frymire, Secretary Melissa Hensley, Immediate Past Chair Alex Sharma and At-Large Board Members Justin Bailey and Charles O’Connell. Joining the … [Read more...] about 2021 Family Gateway Board Leadership And New Members Announced
JUST IN: Austin Street Center’s $15M “Help Them Home” Capital Campaign Officially Revealed
Around noon today (i.e. Friday), there’s going to be a big old “Whoopee!” heard throughout North Texas. It will take place at Austin Street Center’s 20th Annual Humble Beginnings (virtual) Luncheon, when ACS CEO Daniel Roby and ACS Board of Trustees Chair Nancy Best officially announced a $15M capital campaign — Help Them Home — to be chaired by Comerica Inc. Executive VP/Chief … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Austin Street Center’s $15M “Help Them Home” Capital Campaign Officially Revealed