In many ways, the Dallas Historical Society’s 39th Awards For Excellence overcame historic challenges to take place. First, there was the postponement of the original November 2020 date due to the pandemic and the plan to hold an evening event the following February in the DHS’s beautifully renovated home at Fair Park’s Hall of State. Then just a couple of days before the … [Read more...] about Awards For Excellence Provided A Lesson In Learning From History To Endure “Harsh Winds”
Literacy
Equest Is Chomping At The Bit For Four-Legged Volunteers
Volunteers come in all sizes, ages, sexes and talents. And there is always a need for them. But Equest has a need for a different type of volunteer. They’re looking for horses. Over the past decades the nationally renowned equine therapy program has provided everyone from children to military veterans with a better life. But to provide such services, it take horses. But … [Read more...] about Equest Is Chomping At The Bit For Four-Legged Volunteers
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
North Texas Showed Signs Of Returning To In-Person Fundraising With Wings Of Spring
One of the first in-person events to emerge from the past year’s fundraising coma was Literacy Achieves’ Wings of Spring last night. After canceling last year’s event, Literacy Achieves Executive Director Sarah Papert was determined not to settle for anything less than a real in-person gathering. Luckily, the arrival of vaccinations came just in the nick of time for people … [Read more...] about North Texas Showed Signs Of Returning To In-Person Fundraising With Wings Of Spring
Karla Stack Becomes Catch Up and Read’s Executive Director To Help Expand Its Programs
Catch Up and Read (CAR) Founder/CEO Catherine LeBlanc had a stellar 2020 raising more than $1.5M “to help the organization expand its literacy programs into more Dallas ISD and Richardson ISD elementary schools.” During that time period, CAR received the gifts from the following: Crystal Charity Ball – $951,434 Cotton Bowl and College Football Play Off Foundation – … [Read more...] about Karla Stack Becomes Catch Up and Read’s Executive Director To Help Expand Its Programs
Literacy Achieves’ “2021 Wings Of Spring” Goes Hybrid With Two Options For Dining, Awarding And Fundraising
After having to cancel last year’s “Wings of Spring” fundraiser that was scheduled for Monday, March 30, the Literacy Achieves team has charged into 2021 creating two options for this year's fundraiser. 2021 Wings of Spring Co-Chairs Megan and Kevin Nicholson reported that “this year’s event will include two participation options for sponsors and individuals” on Thursday, … [Read more...] about Literacy Achieves’ “2021 Wings Of Spring” Goes Hybrid With Two Options For Dining, Awarding And Fundraising
Be A Part Of Turning A Library Into Karen Blumenthal’s Legacy
Many longtime readers of The Dallas Morning News and the Wall Street Journal knew Karen Blumenthal as a top-notch reporter and editor. But her journalistic story started long before bylines in the nationally regarded newspapers. Her talents were seen as early as her teen years, when she was editor of Hillcrest High School’s award-winning Hillcrest Hurricane and yearbook, as … [Read more...] about Be A Part Of Turning A Library Into Karen Blumenthal’s Legacy
MySweetToyDrive: United To Learn
According to United To Learn Director of Literacy Chyla Weaver, “Anxious to get out and get giving?? Until Tuesday, December 15, United to Learn is collaborating with Interabang Books for a special Holiday Book Drive to enhance elementary school libraries across our 47 Dallas ISD partner campuses citywide. “While you're out or online shopping for your friends and family, … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: United To Learn
JUST IN: The Laura Bush Foundation For America’s Libraries Awards $500K For Tornado-Ravaged DISD School Libraries
There’s an old saying that “When it rains, it pours,” and in this case the pouring is funding for North Texas. In helping the Dallas ISD to rebuild from last year’s devastating tornado, The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries has just awarded a $500,000 grant to help Thomas Jefferson High School, Francisco “Pancho” Medrano Middle School and Walnut Hill PK-8 to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Laura Bush Foundation For America’s Libraries Awards $500K For Tornado-Ravaged DISD School Libraries