My Sweet Charity

An Ongoing Conversation For the Good Of Dallas

MySweetCharity Series

A Simple Thank You To … BvB Dallas

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From The Senior Source President/CEO Stacey Paddock Malcolmson,“Despite our varying missions, non-profits face similar issues. One that is top of mind for many of us is how to engage the next generation of leaders. Given the population The Senior Source serves, making a connection with younger individuals can prove even more challenging.“Enter BvB Dallas. Entirely … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To … BvB Dallas

A Simple Thank You To … Cindy Thomas And Bert Headden

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From Equest CEO Lili Kellogg,“We would like to give ‘A Simple Thank You to’ Cindy Thomas and Bert Headden for their everlasting commitment, contributions, and devotion to Equest.“Cindy’s involvement at Equest goes back to 1991, just 10 years after Equest was founded. She started as a therapist and began implementing the Hippotherapy (PT/OT) program, which uses the … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To … Cindy Thomas And Bert Headden

A Simple Thank You To … Communities Foundation Of Texas

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From Veda Jasso,"I want to thank Communities Foundation of Texas for giving me this wonderful opportunity in the form of the Bridges scholarship. In my family, completing high school may be your highest achievement and attending a college exists only as an unattainable dream. A college education would come under tremendous financial strain on my family and myself but … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To … Communities Foundation Of Texas

A Simple Thank You To … Kelly And Matt

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[Backstory: Each holiday season, Dallas CASA’s amazing friends and supporters take wish lists from the children we serve and fulfill those wish lists, making sure every child has holiday gifts. But some of our supporters want to do more.This fall, Kelly and Matt offered to take on an entire family. We connected them with Robin S., an advocate who’s been serving four … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To … Kelly And Matt

A Simple Thank You To … Resource Center

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From Resource Center’s CEO Cece Cox,“During this season of gratitude it’s always nice to hear from the community we serve, especially the younger generation. We recently received a simple thank you from one of our Youth First members Dee, age 16. Dee warmly told us how the program’s inclusivity helps the teen population Resource Center serves, stating that 'Youth First … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To … Resource Center

A Simple Thank You To … Children’s Cancer Fund

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From Laura Moon,“A simple thank you to… Children’s Cancer Fund (CCF), a Dallas nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of pediatric cancer patients by providing funding for a child life specialist and for research. Although this letter says simple, it involves my son and our family’s journey through a life-altering diagnosis, and therefore, isn’t really simple at … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To … Children’s Cancer Fund

A Special Thank You To … Friends Of Methodist Health System

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From Methodist Health System Foundation President Jim Johnston,"For more than 30 years, Methodist Health System’s Breast Health Outreach program has been a cornerstone of our mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare, bringing vital breast health services to uninsured and underinsured women in our community. Generous grants from Susan … [Read more...] about A Special Thank You To … Friends Of Methodist Health System

A Simple Thank You To … Lyda Hill And The Moody Foundation

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From VNA President/CEO Katherine Krause,“On behalf of The Visiting Nurse Association of Texas, I am honored to thank two incredibly generous philanthropists. In late December VNA received not only one, but two truly transformational gifts at year end, making the way for a healthier, happier new year for vulnerable seniors in Dallas County.“Long-time VNA … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To … Lyda Hill And The Moody Foundation

A Simple Thank You To … SPCA Of Texas

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According to SPCA of Texas Former Board Chair Katy Murray,“The SPCA of Texas has had a lot to be thankful for this past year, from saving thousands of animal’s lives, expanding community services and initiatives to celebrating their 80th anniversary. But, none of it would have been possible without the dedication and support from the SPCA of Texas’ sponsors. In 2018, … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To … SPCA Of Texas

A Simple Thank You To … The Stewpot

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From The Stewpot Alliance volunteer Julia Breland,“My simple note of thanks goes to The Stewpot in Dallas, TX. This organization works tirelessly to help the many individuals and families at risk of or experiencing homelessness in the Dallas area by providing meals, shelter, and other resources to help them start a new life.“I have been a member of The Stewpot … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To … The Stewpot