What a week it’s been! Between the cheers and tears of a reign’s end on Monday and today’s fundraising marathon, it just might be time to sit back for a good laugh or two. As luck would have it, Simply Grace is hosting the “Simply Hilarious Comedy Show” Friday. On Gilley’s Dallas South Side Music Hall stage will be headliner Mark Lundholm, who has appeared on Comedy … [Read more...] about Simply Grace Is Fundraising Friday Night With The Power Of Laughter At Gilley’s Dallas
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2022 North Texas Giving Day Is Off And Running With $21M+ Already In The Fundraising Coffers
When 2022 North Texas Giving Day officially got underway this morning at 6 a.m., more than $16M had already been provided thanks to early-bird donors for the 3,339 area non-profits. Now that total has risen to $21M+ resulting from more than 40,500 donors and 4,286 volunteers. The Communities Foundation of Texas has broken down the leaderboard into four categories with the … [Read more...] about 2022 North Texas Giving Day Is Off And Running With $21M+ Already In The Fundraising Coffers
JUST IN: “SwitHeart” Loretta Swit Is Bringing Her Animal-Loving “Hotlips”To 2022 Fur Ball
It was back in 1972 when CBS took a chance on launching a TV series based on a book that had had success when it was turned into a movie. Still it was a risky venture for a comedy-drama taking place during the Korean War while the Viet Nam engagement had politicos and protesters at odds. What’s more, it involved a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital that was mired in the mud most of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: “SwitHeart” Loretta Swit Is Bringing Her Animal-Loving “Hotlips”To 2022 Fur Ball
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Camp Summit
According to Camp Summit’s Marketing and Public Relations Manager Marissa Hoiles, “Well, it’s oh-fish-ial, Camp Summit has participated in North Texas Giving Day since it began in 2009. NTGD has helped Camp Summit raise over $300,000 in the last 12 years. This has made camp possible for campers of all ages, and disabilities! It helped bring new programs like pickleball and … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Camp Summit
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Fine Arts Chamber Players
According to Fine Arts Chamber Players’ Executive Director Morgan Vaughan, “‘Always free,’ ‘free for all’ and simply ‘free’ appear in every single promotion from Fine Arts Chamber Players (FACP). It’s startling to many - and quite frankly, to me - that we are able to provide world-class classical music concerts in Dallas Art District’s world-class venues (11 per year) and … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Fine Arts Chamber Players
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas Pets Alive!
According to Dallas Pets Alive! Founder and Executive Director Leslie Sans, “This year local animal shelters here in North Texas are seeing unprecedented numbers of pets being surrendered by their families causing overcrowding and leading to animals being euthanized for simply running out of space. The financial crisis is affecting humans and their pets, causing individuals … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas Pets Alive!
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas Meditation Center
According to Dallas Meditation Center Center Director Miguel Chen, “At the Dallas Meditation Center, we envision a North Texas community where every individual experiences peace, joy, compassion, creativity, and well-being. We believe a better world happens one person at a time. When an individual is happier and more balanced, they are better able to serve other people. This … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas Meditation Center
North Texas Giving Day Booster: City Year Dallas
According to City Year Dallas Executive Director Heather Holland, “While serving as a principal in Dallas ISD, I knew that despite the hard work and dedication of teachers and principals across Dallas, schools are often unable to fully provide for the needs of their students. That’s why after a decade as an educator, I joined City Year Dallas where I lead our efforts to … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: City Year Dallas
North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Senior Source
“According to The Senior Source Caregiver Support Program Director Kimberly Knight, “Caregiving for older adults in your life usually starts slowly. Your dad can’t drive on long trips anymore, so he needs you to drive with him to the class reunion. You are only in your 40s or 50s and you are juggling your career, your kids, and your home. ‘It will be fine,’ you think, we can … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Senior Source
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Book Drive For Kids
According to Book Drive for Kids’ Co-Founder/ Executive Director Michelle Cook, “Do you remember the anticipation of your elementary school book fair? The excitement of finding the ‘perfect’ book? The thrill of selecting a book, knowing it could be yours forever? “For thousands of children in North Texas, this anticipation is replaced with disappointment because there is … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Book Drive For Kids
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support
According to Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support Senior Director of Development Amy Norton, “We cannot break the generational cycle of violence without first meeting the physical and emotional needs of each and every child who arrives to Genesis. “At Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support, we know that abuse is not just physical. It is financial, spiritual, emotional and … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support