On this final day of November comes news of a retirement that wasn’t seen coming. Communities Foundation of Texas President/CEO Dave Scullin has just announced that he will retire in March. Since joining CFT as its leader in 2017, Dave has grown “the largest community foundation in Texas and one of the largest in the nation” during one of the most trying times in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Communities Foundation Of Texas President/CEO Dave Scullin Announces His Retirement
Philanthropy
Ho-Ho-Ho: MySweetWishList Series Returns To Spread Joy And Funds For Non-Profits
Before you start basting your turkeys and decorating your home-sweet-home, take some time to help your favorite non-profit raise awareness and funds before 2022 becomes history. It's not hard because, thanks to an anonymous "friend" of North Texas charities, the MySweetWishList series starts Monday, November 21, and finishes up on Saturday, December 24. The MySweetWishList … [Read more...] about Ho-Ho-Ho: MySweetWishList Series Returns To Spread Joy And Funds For Non-Profits
JUST IN: Annette Simmons Once Again Shows The Love For Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries With $1M Gift
Philanthropist Annette Simmons has quite a history of helping the children of Dallas County. In addition to her being a Crystal Charity Ball underwriter for the past 42 years, she has just donated $1M for the 2022 CCB beneficiaries (Agape Clinic, Baylor Oral Health Foundation, Behind Every Door, Educational First Steps, Family Compass, Hope Supply Co., Southwestern Medical … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Annette Simmons Once Again Shows The Love For Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries With $1M Gift
JUST IN: Bank Of America Spreads Holiday Cheer With $900K For 20 North Texas Non-Profits
And the good news keeps rolling in for area non-profits. This time it’s Bank of America North Texas’ Dallas President Jennifer Chandler and Fort Worth President Mike Pavell spreading the joy to the tune of $900K with a focus on community needs such as "affordable housing, community revitalization, small business and the arts." According to Jennifer, “Dallas non-profits … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Bank Of America Spreads Holiday Cheer With $900K For 20 North Texas Non-Profits
JUST IN: Tis The Season Of Park Place Dealership Giving $100,000 To 23 North Texas Charities
If Santa ever wanted to give his reindeer a night off for spreading joy throughout the world, he could probably call on Park Place Dealerships to sub in. The luxury automotive group is once again making the holidays special for 23 North Texas nonprofits through its 2022 Season of Giving program. According to Park Place Dealerships Experiential Marketing Manager Kara Connor, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Tis The Season Of Park Place Dealership Giving $100,000 To 23 North Texas Charities
Young Scientists Pitched Their Programs At Center For BrainHealth “Shark Tank”-Style Luncheon
Center for BrainHealth Founder/Chief Director Dr. Sandi Chapman and The Friends of BrainHealth have a knack for making serious stuff fun. For instance, they adapted TV's "Shark Tank" format to provide a forum for a group of young scientists to "pitch" their various programs. Instead of business sharks, the backers were Center for BrainHealth philanthropists, who wanted to give … [Read more...] about Young Scientists Pitched Their Programs At Center For BrainHealth “Shark Tank”-Style Luncheon
The Case Of The Baffling Luminary Dinner Announcement Hijacking
Talk about scrambling your eggs! That was the recipe for the Turtle Creek Conservancy’s launch announcement for its Luminary Circle Dinner on Thursday, October 6. Put another way, it was an "accidental" scrambling of two separate events. At 4:30 p.m., a private gathering took place at Arlington Hall to honor Reuben Naranjo, who was retiring after 44 years of tending and … [Read more...] about The Case Of The Baffling Luminary Dinner Announcement Hijacking
JUST IN: On A Picture Perfect Day, Marinelle and Kip Sowden Celebrate Klyde Warren Park With $1M For Its Children’s Park
Please don’t tell Mother Nature that North Texas is having the best weather ever today. You just know she can't take a compliment. Regardless, the blue skies are only enhanced with temperatures in the 70s, and practically no wind. It's simply a marvelous time to be out and about. One group that is having a double dose of appreciation on this day is Klyde Warren Park. With … [Read more...] about JUST IN: On A Picture Perfect Day, Marinelle and Kip Sowden Celebrate Klyde Warren Park With $1M For Its Children’s Park
JUST IN: Children’s Medical Center Foundation Scores A $1M Gift Thanks To Travis Miller’s “Hobby”
As they say, “When it rains, it pours!” And generosity is continuing to pour at Children’s Medical Center Foundation. Less than two weeks ago, Annie and her professional golf whiz Jordan Spieth provided a $500,000 donation for Children’s Medical Center Plano’s Pauline Allen Gill Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. It was just announced that a donation of $1M was made “to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Children’s Medical Center Foundation Scores A $1M Gift Thanks To Travis Miller’s “Hobby”
Park Place Dealerships’ Season Of Giving’s Search For Grant Recipients Is Starting Earlier This Year
With all the talk of inflation, it’s comforting to know that Park Place Dealerships is starting its search for its Season of Giving recipients early this year. Unlike last year, when it started accepting applications for its $100,000 grants for North Texas non-profits, the campaign is now off and going. While “the company supports more than 250 organizations throughout the … [Read more...] about Park Place Dealerships’ Season Of Giving’s Search For Grant Recipients Is Starting Earlier This Year
JUST IN: Jordan And Annie Spieth Up The Ante With $500K Gift For Children’s Medical Center Plano Expansion
It was five years ago this month that PGA Tour Pro/Dallas’ own Jordan Spieth met an adorable Tatum Teague. It was love at first sight. But don’t get the wrong idea. Jordan’s high school sweetheart Annie Verret was there, too. The meeting took place at Children’s Medical Center Dallas' Center for Cancer Disorders Day Hospital, where six-year-old Tatum was on the road to recovery … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jordan And Annie Spieth Up The Ante With $500K Gift For Children’s Medical Center Plano Expansion