Around noon today (i.e. Friday), there’s going to be a big old “Whoopee!” heard throughout North Texas. It will take place at Austin Street Center’s 20th Annual Humble Beginnings (virtual) Luncheon, when ACS CEO Daniel Roby and ACS Board of Trustees Chair Nancy Best officially announced a $15M capital campaign — Help Them Home — to be chaired by Comerica Inc. Executive VP/Chief … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Austin Street Center’s $15M “Help Them Home” Capital Campaign Officially Revealed
Philanthropy
JUST IN: Hyundai Hope On Wheels “Hands” Over $300K To Children’s Medical Center Foundation For Dr. Samuel John’s Research
The annual Hyundai Hope On Wheels check presentation at Children’s Medical Center Dallas is far from the stuffy suits-on usually associated with such photo occasions. While a generous check is handed over, it’s the cancer-surviving kids hand-printing a brand new white Hyundai who literally steal the show. However, this year’s COVID-19 compliance created a different … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Hyundai Hope On Wheels “Hands” Over $300K To Children’s Medical Center Foundation For Dr. Samuel John’s Research
Dallas Institute Of Humanities And Culture’s 16th Annual Hiett Prize To Be Presented To Zena Hitz Virtually
The Dallas Institute Of Humanities and Culture’s 16th Annual Hiett Prize in the Humanities will be virtually presented to St. Johns College Professor Zena Hitz on Wednesday, November 11. In addition to the award, Zena will receive a cash award of $50,000. According to Institute Executive Director Dr. Larry Allums, "Zena Hitz exemplifies the kind of work, all too rare these … [Read more...] about Dallas Institute Of Humanities And Culture’s 16th Annual Hiett Prize To Be Presented To Zena Hitz Virtually
2020 North Texas Giving Day Leaderboard Is Busting With More than $42M Thanks To 145,000 Generous Donors
With the final six hours still to go, North Texas Giving Day is continuing its march to show the world that despite COVID-19 North Texas generosity is a global success story. At 6 p.m. the NTGD tally was passing the $42M marker benefiting more than 3,000 nonprofits. If you haven’t checked the Leaderboard, you’ve missed some changes among the leaders. Folks, this is … [Read more...] about 2020 North Texas Giving Day Leaderboard Is Busting With More than $42M Thanks To 145,000 Generous Donors
2020 North Texas Giving Day Charges Ahead Breaking Its Own Records
Whatever North Texas Giving Day quarterback Susan Swan Smith is taking, it’s scoring touchdowns across the NTGD Leaderboard. Within just six hours of being alive and kicking this morning, the annual mega-fundraiser is continuing to beat its own past headline-making successes. And all this record-breaking is being done virtually, without in-person activities! At high noon … [Read more...] about 2020 North Texas Giving Day Charges Ahead Breaking Its Own Records
2020 North Texas Giving Day Tackles Killer Year For More Than 3,300 Area Nonprofits
Thursday launches North Texas Giving Day as if your email boxes haven’t already ballooned in overload with notices. But this year’s slam-bang push is totally different. Thanks to the March hit by COVID-19, the area charities have been decimated. Nearly eight months of fundraising has been wiped out due to health concerns for residents. Some organizations might not … [Read more...] about 2020 North Texas Giving Day Tackles Killer Year For More Than 3,300 Area Nonprofits
Methodist Health System Foundation Achieves $3.5M Capital Campaign For Dr. Stephen And Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit
With all the challenges facing the healthcare world, Methodist Health System Foundation has achieved a major hurdle. It’s just completed its year-long $3.5M capital campaign for the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit at Methodist Charlton Medical Center. Scheduled to open next year, the new facility will “nearly double the capacity of patients treated each year … [Read more...] about Methodist Health System Foundation Achieves $3.5M Capital Campaign For Dr. Stephen And Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit
MySweetEssential: Water Cooler
According to Lyda Hill Philanthropies Director Margaret Black, Pegasus Park, a 23-acre, mixed-use office campus located on Stemmons Freeway near Inwood Road, was recently unveiled, and we also announced one of the key components of the project, Water Cooler. Water Cooler is sponsored by Lyda Hill Philanthropies, in partnership with Pegasus Park developer J. Small … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Water Cooler
Petco Foundation Provides Spay Neuter Network With A $40,000 Grant To Reduce Shelter Intake
Dallas’ Spay Neuter Network got an early Christmas gift. The Petco Foundation has awarded it a $40,000 grant “to help reduce the number of pets entering shelters through its intake diversion program and create a lifesaving community for animals.” According to SNN Executive Director Bonnie Hill, ““Spay Neuter Network is excited about our partnership with the City of … [Read more...] about Petco Foundation Provides Spay Neuter Network With A $40,000 Grant To Reduce Shelter Intake
JUST IN: Hoblitzelle Foundation Adds Two New Board Members And Elects Its First Female Chair
Despite COVID-19 seeming to dominate headlines, area foundations are making news themselves. The latest is the generous Hoblitzelle Foundation that has just revealed three newsworthy developments. First is that Karen Shuford has just been elected to be the Foundation’s first female chair in its 78-year history. Other officers elected to three-year terms are Jere Thompson Jr. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Hoblitzelle Foundation Adds Two New Board Members And Elects Its First Female Chair
Northside Community Health Center Gets A New Moniker Thanks To $1M Gift From The Morris Foundation
Before the summer heat started warming up Wednesday morning, Northside Community Health Center in northwest Fort Worth got a brand new name on its building. To honor a $1M gift from The Morris Foundation, the new name is The Morris Foundation Building. While the unveiling and dedication of the facility were limited due to social distancing requirements, the community family … [Read more...] about Northside Community Health Center Gets A New Moniker Thanks To $1M Gift From The Morris Foundation