Community Partners of Dallas’ creative juices are flowing for the 14th Annual Change Is Good. The basics are still the same — kids collecting money to support CPD’s mission “to change the lives of abused and neglected kids.” Only this year with the COVID-19 restrictions clamping down on get-togethers, the usual fundraiser with bounce houses and munchkins dancing and playing … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas’ 2020 Change Is Good Has Virtually Changed For The Better
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SPCA Of Texas Is Purring Over Virtual Plans For Its 2020 Fur Ball
It appears that the 2020 fall fundraising season in North Texas is taking on a virtual life. Another annual mega event is going from ballroom to online. SPCA of Texas’ 2020 Fur Ball Chair Patricia Villareal and Co-Chair Steve Atkinson have just announced that due to the topsy-turvy COVID-19 restrictions, it was decided to hold the usual evening of wining, dining and black … [Read more...] about SPCA Of Texas Is Purring Over Virtual Plans For Its 2020 Fur Ball
Community Partners Of Dallas’ 2020 Change Is Good’s Virtual T-Shirt Contest Is Open To All Munchkins
Calling all munchkins! It’s time to get your markers out for Community Partners of Dallas’ annual Change Is Good T-shirt contest. It’s absolutely free and open for any kiddo. This year’s "reimagined" Change Is Good starts with the submission of virtual entries. Instead of having a private get-together where kids create masterpieces, the creations will take place at home and … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas’ 2020 Change Is Good’s Virtual T-Shirt Contest Is Open To All Munchkins
Canceled Event SOS: Goodwill Industries Of Fort Worth’s Project Goodwill 2020
According to Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth President/CEO David Cox, Project Goodwill 2020, a fashion show, design competition and fundraiser gala was canceled due to COVID-19. The event typically welcomes 350+ guests and challenges aspiring designers to create a wearable “blue-carpet” look using unconventional and recyclable materials from Goodwill. Our 2019 event raised … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Goodwill Industries Of Fort Worth’s Project Goodwill 2020
MySweetKindness: Amy Gow
According to Visiting Nurses Association's Jennifer Atwood and Robin Plotkin, When Visiting Nurse Association’s Meals on Wheels volunteer Amy Gow picked up the phone to make her virtual delivery on a recent Wednesday morning, she didn’t know it would turn into an opportunity to assist a client in navigating him home safely and without incident. Due to COVID-19, the … [Read more...] about MySweetKindness: Amy Gow
The Family Place Welcomes All To Attend Tomorrow’s Virtual Dedication of Its New Southern Dallas Counseling Center
In a topsy-turvy world human beings are pretty darn resilient. They come up with new ways to carry on. A perfect example is The Family Place’s dedication of its new Southern Dallas Counseling Center tomorrow. Usually those types of events are by-invitation-only. But this one will be open to everyone to attend, and no one will have to leave their keyboard because it’s taking … [Read more...] about The Family Place Welcomes All To Attend Tomorrow’s Virtual Dedication of Its New Southern Dallas Counseling Center
JUST IN: The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary 2020-2021 Slate Of Officers Headed By Lisa Singleton Revealed
A group of volunteers who never slow down regardless of the situation is The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary (aka SAWA). They’re busy putting the final buttons in place for The SAWA Fashion Show at the Meyerson on Tuesday, September 15. But they’re already lining up the leadership for 2021. Lisa Singleton, who chaired the 2018 luncheon, will serve as president and be … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary 2020-2021 Slate Of Officers Headed By Lisa Singleton Revealed
2020 Partners Cards Staying at $75 For The Ten-Day Shopping Spree Benefiting The Family Place
Everything seems to be rising. Temperatures, COVID-19 cases, prices, pounds! Thank heaven, one thing is staying right in place. It’s the price of a Partners Card. The Family Place’s annual shopping fundraiser is keeping the price of the 2020 card at $75. 2020 Partners Card Co-Chairs Lexie Aderhold, Tully Phillips and Sally Pretorius Hodges have revealed the 28th annual … [Read more...] about 2020 Partners Cards Staying at $75 For The Ten-Day Shopping Spree Benefiting The Family Place
June 15 Update Of Cancellations And Going Virtual
While folks are putting their toes in the water to test the new protocol of getting out-and-about, a couple high-profile fundraisers have just sent word that they're canceling this year’s events. However, that doesn’t mean that they’re slacking off trying to haul in funds for their programs. If you have some spare change, they sure would appreciate your sharing it. Here’s … [Read more...] about June 15 Update Of Cancellations And Going Virtual
We’ve Rescheduled!: Austin Street Center’s Humble Beginnings Luncheon
According to Austin Street Center CEO Dan Roby, Austin Street Center is excited to announce a new date for our 20th Annual Humble Beginnings Luncheon featuring Tony and Grammy Award-Winning performer, Leslie Odom Jr. As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak in March, Austin Street Center’s spring signature luncheon, originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, was postponed … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled!: Austin Street Center’s Humble Beginnings Luncheon
Saturday’s Inside Out Is The Chance To See Art In Action And To Help Budding Young Artists
The process of creating a work of art is in itself mesmerizing. Just watching an artist at work can be both amazing and inspiring. Such an opportunity will take place Saturday in Snider Plaza from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cerulean Gallery for Inside Out, in which four artists — artists Lizzie Bailey (mixed media), Robin Hazard (pastel on suede), Amy Thoennes (alcohol ink and fire … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Inside Out Is The Chance To See Art In Action And To Help Budding Young Artists