With so many children in foster care, a growing issue is the problem of youngsters “aging out” of the program, as well as “the formal relationship with their Dallas CASA volunteer ending.” These young adults find themselves vulnerable to a world of risks including “homelessness, unemployment, incarceration, human trafficking and many other challenges as they move into … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Doswell Foundation Provides $548,931 For Dallas CASA Post-Case Mentoring Pilot Program
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That Gassy Feeling Can Be Worse Than An Upset Tummy
In recent years, there have been literal “pop-up” stories about house explosions resulting from a natural gas leak. Most folks just ho-hum about it thinking it won’t happen in their hood. But whoa! Some of these gas lines aren’t 21st century and just in case one has a leak due to change of the underground world shifting, it just might happen. What’s even more ghastly is what … [Read more...] about That Gassy Feeling Can Be Worse Than An Upset Tummy
2023 TACA Silver Cup Award Will Be Presented To Gene Jones And Joe Hubach
2023 TACA Silver Cup Award Luncheon Co-Chairs Elaine Agather and Andy Smith have announced plans for the TACA fundraiser saluting “Dallas volunteers and advocates who have made significant contributions to the city’s arts and culture landscape.” This year’s honorees are philanthropist Gene Jones and Texas Instruments retired SVP and General Counsel Joe Hubach, who … [Read more...] about 2023 TACA Silver Cup Award Will Be Presented To Gene Jones And Joe Hubach
JUST IN: 2022 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Netted A Record-Breaking $337,350 For Equest
Despite Friday the 13th being considered bad luck, it was a very lucky day for Equest. Just this morning Highland Park Village's Victoria Snee hosted the very special occasion of 2022 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Chair Shannon Graham and Underwriting Chair Kimber Hartmann presenting a record-breaking check for $337,350 to Equest CEO Lili Kellogg and Development … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Netted A Record-Breaking $337,350 For Equest
JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas President/CEO Paige McDaniel To Retire May 31
When Paige McDaniel took the helm of Community Partners of Dallas in 2002, she was a one-man act. Or, make that a one-woman act. There was no staff, but there was a lot of need for Dallas’ abused and neglected children. And almost from the start, she recognized that the need to “ensure and restore dignity and hope to abused and neglected children by providing resources and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas President/CEO Paige McDaniel To Retire May 31
JUST IN: 2023 And 2024 Crystal Charity Balls Are Changing Traditional First Saturday In December Dates
For simply ages there were certain things North Texans could count on. Halloween would be the last day of October; Thanksgiving would be the fourth Thursday in November; and the Crystal Charity Ball would be the first Saturday in December. Well, there’s been a change. No, not for Halloween or Thanksgiving. Rather, the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball chaired by Angie … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 And 2024 Crystal Charity Balls Are Changing Traditional First Saturday In December Dates
JUST IN: Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition And Festival Is Returning To Dallas This Summer
This morning it was announced that the 2023 Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival would be returning to Dallas after last year's event in Fort Worth. The reveal of this global competition couldn’t just be reported in a press release. No, it was held in NorthPark’s North Court with 19-year-old pianist Kasey Shao showcasing the priceless talents of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition And Festival Is Returning To Dallas This Summer
Walkabouts Dallas Arboretum And Dallas Zoo Are Kicking Off 2023 With Special Discounts
With North Texans thawing out after the Christmas week freezer, Mother Nature is providing more user-friendly temperatures with nary a mention of freezing degrees in the future. A couple of North Texas walk-about venues are celebrating the better weather and new year with their annual bargains for January. The Dallas Zoo will kick off its annual Penguin Days special with … [Read more...] about Walkabouts Dallas Arboretum And Dallas Zoo Are Kicking Off 2023 With Special Discounts
Winter Has Blasted North Texas With Teeth-Chattering Wind Chills And Faucets Dripping To “The Duke Of Earl”
Just as the weatherguesser have been warning for days, North Texas along with most of the nation is getting a genuine Arctic cold shoulder with hard freeze warnings being issued. And as if the way-below freezing temperatures weren’t enough, gusts of 20-30 MPH have only made the cold all the colder. According to iweathernet.com, this afternoon Dallas/Fort Worth International … [Read more...] about Winter Has Blasted North Texas With Teeth-Chattering Wind Chills And Faucets Dripping To “The Duke Of Earl”
MySweetWishList: VisionsForConfidence
EDITOR'S NOTE: We regret that due to the number of Wishes received, we weren't able to post VisionsForConfidence's Wish in time for its fundraising event. However, it is never too late to get on board with a donation for the brainchild of a group of young women whose goal is to "inspire the young artists to further progress in the arts and equip the special-need children with … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: VisionsForConfidence
The Village Giving Circle Presented $186K For 16 North Texas African American Programs
Thanks to 150 women, the old adage "it takes a village to raise a child" took another step forward on Sunday, November 11, as The Village Giving Circle at Texas Women's Foundation provided $186K in grants to 16 area non-profits with programs assisting area African Americans. Taking place at Frito Lay headquarters, the 2022 grant distribution brought the total of funds provided … [Read more...] about The Village Giving Circle Presented $186K For 16 North Texas African American Programs