It was six years ago that Children’s Health took over Our Children’s House from Baylor Scott and White Health. Made perfect sense, since BSWH focused on grown-up health and Children’s on to-be-grown-ups. Well, there’s been a big, old pat-you-on-the-back celebration taking place at Children’s Medical Center Foundation today. The “specialty hospital providing transitional … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Our Children’s House Is Becoming A Part Of “Panda Cares Center Of Hope” Thanks To A $7.5M Pledge
Philanthropy
Ebby Halliday’s And Margaret McDermott’s Inspiring Others Are Their Greatest Legacies
Ebby Halliday and Margaret McDermott came from two different backgrounds. Ebby was a country gal who found her way to Dallas and went from selling chapeaus to chateaus. Margaret graduated from Highland Park schools and worked as a journalist at the Dallas Morning News covering the upper crust of society. But these two ladies had much in common besides living past … [Read more...] about Ebby Halliday’s And Margaret McDermott’s Inspiring Others Are Their Greatest Legacies
Hoblitzelle Foundation Gifts $2M For Fair Park First’s 11-Acre Community Park
Leave it to the Hoblitzelle Foundation to get on board for charity in a big way. The Fair Park First team has revealed that the generous foundation established in 1942 by the late Esther and Karl Hoblitzelle has just provided a gift of $2M toward the creation of the 11-acre Community Park along Fitzhugh. According to Foundation President Katie Robbins, “Hoblitzelle … [Read more...] about Hoblitzelle Foundation Gifts $2M For Fair Park First’s 11-Acre Community Park
JUST IN: Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer’s 40th Anniversary Gala Plans Announced With Major Sponsors Already Signed Up
Hot off the presses, or perhaps it should be hot off the patio of Museum Tower, the Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer 40th Celebration Gala plans were just announced at the high-rise, with sponsorship surprises at every turn. There was no doubt that the gala's goal was to make money for Wipe Out Kids' Cancer founded by Cindy Brinker four decades ago. But Announcement Party Co-Chairs … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer’s 40th Anniversary Gala Plans Announced With Major Sponsors Already Signed Up
JUST IN: Lyda Hill Philanthropies And Texas Women’s Foundation Team Up To Invest $630K+ In STEM Awareness
While all the world seemed to be whirling around thanks to the pandemic last year, the Lyda Hill Philanthropies was keeping a steady keel in its endeavors to provide girls with the resources to flourish in the future thanks to technology. The philanthropical arm of Lyda Hill worked with the Texas Women’s Foundation to provide more than $630K to area non-profits “to creatively … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lyda Hill Philanthropies And Texas Women’s Foundation Team Up To Invest $630K+ In STEM Awareness
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Northwood Woman’s Club’s “Give It Away” Luncheon
After a tough 18 months of fundraising thanks to the pandemic, Northwood Woman’s Club members managed to provide more than $257K in scholarships for students and grants for non-profits. But the doling out of the checks wasn’t the only item on NWC's annual “Give It Away” luncheon on Thursday, May 27, at Northwood Country Club. There was that naughty ringing cellphone … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Northwood Woman’s Club’s “Give It Away” Luncheon
JUST IN: Amazon Delivers As First-Ever Presenting Sponsor Of North Texas Giving Day
The Communities Foundation of Texas team has just announced plans for the 2021 North Texas Giving Day and, boy, are they “delivering” with big news! For the first time in its 12-year history, the mega-fundraiser for North Texas non-profits that has provided more than $375M for thousands of local charities has a presenting sponsor and it’s Amazon! Yup, you read that right. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Amazon Delivers As First-Ever Presenting Sponsor Of North Texas Giving Day
How Little Mo’s Inspiration And Jersey Mike’s Mission Resulted In A Record Breaking Pediatric Cancer Fundraiser
With the recent announcement that ATP was bringing back world-championship tennis to North Texas in February for its Dallas Open, it triggered some memories of the area’s connection with the sport back in the 1970s. In addition to Lamar Hunt’s World Championship of Tennis finals that had the ultimate in men’s tennis like Jimmy Connor, Arthur Ashe, John McEnroe, Rod Laver and a … [Read more...] about How Little Mo’s Inspiration And Jersey Mike’s Mission Resulted In A Record Breaking Pediatric Cancer Fundraiser
Red River Valley Boys And Girls Club Score A New Home Thanks To The Family Of An 1887 “Contractor”
It’s a mistaken conception that Boys and Girls Clubs only take root in urban hubs with more than 100,000 residents. They’re also in smaller townships and “provide a safe, positive and inclusive environment for youngsters of every race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, ability socio-economic status and religion to reach their full … [Read more...] about Red River Valley Boys And Girls Club Score A New Home Thanks To The Family Of An 1887 “Contractor”
JUST IN: Texas Oncology Doubles Down Against Cancer As 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Presenting Sponsor
Thursday night 2021 Cattle Baron’s Co-Chair Heather Randall looked like the Cheshire Cat in the Nasher Sculpture Center for The Family Place's ReuNight. When asked what was up, she just shook her head and the smile grew bigger. And now the reason for that big, Texas grin has just been revealed. The 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball has a presenting sponsor for its world-famous … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Oncology Doubles Down Against Cancer As 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Presenting Sponsor
The Dallas Opera Is Expanding Its Spring Gala To A Three-Day Fundraiser With Joyce Didonato
Originally The Dallas Opera’s Viva Diva! featuring mezza-soprano Joyce Didonato scheduled in November 2020 suffered a couple of postponements due to those tricky pandemic restrictions. Instead of just throwing in the towel, Dallas Opera’s Kern Wildenthal General Director/CEO Ian Derrer “reimagined” the one-night-only special event into a fundraiser that would be celebrated for … [Read more...] about The Dallas Opera Is Expanding Its Spring Gala To A Three-Day Fundraiser With Joyce Didonato