According to Resource Center volunteer Heather Alexander,"If it weren’t for Youth First, my best friend might not be here today. Resource Center’s Youth First program serving middle and high school aged lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) youth ages 12 to 18, is the only program of its kind in North Texas. It equips youth with the skills … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Resource Center’s Youth First Program
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MySweetWishList: Callier Center For Communication Disorders’ Cochlear Implant Camp
According to Foundation for the Callier Center Board Trustee and Vice President of the Development Committee Beth Thoele,“Close your eyes, take a deep breath and go to your happy place. See yourself there. Take in the sight, the smell, the sound. Do you feel yourself smiling?“Last summer, I had the privilege of visiting a very unique happy place for children who are … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Callier Center For Communication Disorders’ Cochlear Implant Camp
Wesley-Rankin Community Center Served Up “A Taste Of West Dallas” For A Sold-Out Crowd
Jus before the work week got underway, the cars were headed toward 3015 at Trinity Groves on Sunday, October 21, for "A Taste of West Dallas." With Chef Sharon Van Meter at the helm, the fundraiser for West Dallas' Wesley- Rankin Community Center had already scored a home run with its sold-out status. Here's a report from the field:It was a sold out crowd at World Master … [Read more...] about Wesley-Rankin Community Center Served Up “A Taste Of West Dallas” For A Sold-Out Crowd
Zac Brown And Charlie Daniels Help The 2018 Cattle Baron’s Ball Rake In A Record $4.8M For The American Cancer Society
Inside a private meeting room at Gilley's Dallas, country music legend Charlie Daniels was sipping coffee from an orange Tennessee Volunteers cup and cutting up with guests at the 2018 Cattle Baron's Ball's VIP meet-and-greet.When a group including Andrea Nayfa, Joanna Clarke, Nancy Gopez, Dawn Greiner, Meghann O'Leary, Julianna LeBlanc, Rachel Michell and Taryn … [Read more...] about Zac Brown And Charlie Daniels Help The 2018 Cattle Baron’s Ball Rake In A Record $4.8M For The American Cancer Society
MySweetWishList: Heroes For Children
According to Heroes For Children Board Chair Thor Hoppess,“Heroes for Children (HFC) supports families who have heard the life-changing words, ‘Your child has cancer.’ I remember the September day in 2010 when my daughter was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, and the fear that colored the holiday season that year.“Living with childhood cancer is a dark world for the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Heroes For Children
Magic Johnson Had Jaws Dropping At Family Gateway’s Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
Earvin “Magic” Johnson was due to arrive in North Texas just before 10:30 a.m. CST. That meant he had to be in flight around 5:30 a.m. PST for the Family Gateway’s Gateway to Opportunity Luncheon on Friday, October 19, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. And his stay couldn’t be too long, because he also had to be in Milwaukee for the L.A. Dodgers playoff game No. 6 against the Brewers … [Read more...] about Magic Johnson Had Jaws Dropping At Family Gateway’s Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
Dallas CASA’s Young Professionals Voices For A Cause Had “No Bad Days” At The Rustic
With the fall weather making the reappearance of sweaters and boots, Dallas CASA's Young Professionals' Third Annual Voices For A Cause was a sellout at The Rustic on Thursday, October 18. As if the food and friends weren't enough, Ray Johnston and his band uploaded the fun to a new level. Here's a report from the field:Dallas CASA Young Professionals hosted Voices for a … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA’s Young Professionals Voices For A Cause Had “No Bad Days” At The Rustic
2018 MySweetWishList Kicks Off Monday
While some folks are in turkey recovery and others are hitting stores to gobble up bargains, the annual “MySweetWishList” series will kick off Monday. Just as in years past, it provides North Texans a chance to learn about nonprofits and their needs as 2018 ends.There will be some wishes from very familiar organizations; there will be others that may be new to folks. The … [Read more...] about 2018 MySweetWishList Kicks Off Monday
How About A Free Gift That Will Last A Lifetime?
Forget all the hype about Black Friday, Cyber Monday and other big deals. The Dallas Animal Services has the winner of the holiday season. From Friday, November 23, through Monday, November 25, “DAS will waive all adoption fees and as always, all adoptable animals will be microchipped, spayed/neutered and vaccinated before heading home with adopters.”According to DAS … [Read more...] about How About A Free Gift That Will Last A Lifetime?
DOUBLE SOLD-OUT ALERT!: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball And Breakfast With Santa Spectacular
Anyone thinking that they were going to stay up all night on Saturday, December 1, and go straight from the 2018 Crystal Charity Ball at the Anatole to Sunday’s Children’s Women’s Auxiliary’s Breakfast with Santa Spectacular at NorthPark, there may be a problem.If you’ve already got your reservations, read no farther. You’ve got everything locked down and can relax. So … [Read more...] about DOUBLE SOLD-OUT ALERT!: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball And Breakfast With Santa Spectacular
2018 Zoo To Do Found Sanctuary From Storms In The Hyatt Regency Dallas Marsalis Hall
Sunday morning event planners may have questioned the move of the 2018 Zoo To Do's "Safari Soiree" from the Dallas Zoo on Saturday, October 13. But it was definitely the right move that, despite a lot of diligent foresight, still required a lot of scrambling.As a refresher: the morning of the event was a first-class collision of lightning, thunder, lost electricity and the … [Read more...] about 2018 Zoo To Do Found Sanctuary From Storms In The Hyatt Regency Dallas Marsalis Hall