If you’ve never heard of Norman Borlaug, Community Partners of Dallas CEO Paige McDaniel will set you straight. The late agronomist “was known as the man who saved a billion lives for his revolutionary approach to plant breeding that resulted in a wheat variety that exponentially increase yields while actively resisting drought and disease. His green revolution breakthrough … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas Receives Vizient Inc.’s Norman Borlaug Humanitarian Award
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It Was All Hands On Deck For Hyundai’s Hope On Wheels At Children’s Medical Center Dallas
It was a coming together of the ages on Monday, September 23, in the Butterfly Atrium of Children’s Medical Center Dallas. There were nine-year-old Bennett Williams with his mom Kirsa Williams on the front row. A couple of rows back was a bewhiskered Brad Collins. The Williamses and Brad were total strangers.For more than 42 years Brad had worked at the Freeman … [Read more...] about It Was All Hands On Deck For Hyundai’s Hope On Wheels At Children’s Medical Center Dallas
Dallas Museum Of Art’s Dior Is Almost Done
If you had been wondering what all the big talk was about Dior: From Paris To The World, you’d better stop wondering and get your ticket. The incredible exhibition that has impressed art critics and fashion lovers is ending its run at the Dallas Museum of Art on Sunday, October 27.Warning: According to DMA hierarchy, “Tickets sell out quickly. Check here for … [Read more...] about Dallas Museum Of Art’s Dior Is Almost Done
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: All For The Hall Announcement Reception
While North Texas Giving Day was on the verge of breaking its own record in an 18-hour fundraiser, another record of sorts was being announced at Anne and Steve Stodghill's Preston Hollow mansion on Thursday, September 19. But this record was of the musical type. It was the announcement that Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum would be bringing its mega-fundraiser … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: All For The Hall Announcement Reception
A Gentle Reminder: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Applications Are Due At High Noon On October 18
Time is winding down for any Dallas County children’s nonprofit that had hopes of being a 2020 Crystal Charity Ball beneficiary. Applications for the selection process must be in the office (3838 Oak Lawn) on Friday, October 18, by noon. And that doesn’t mean that it must be postmarked on that date. It has to be physically in the office on that day no later than 12 p.m. Emails … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Applications Are Due At High Noon On October 18
Grovel Alert: 2019 Tablescapes
If you’ve already locked down your spot(s) for the Kappa Kappa Gamma Tablescapes two-day fundraiser on Monday, October 14, and Tuesday, October 15, at the Dallas Country Club, you can stop reading.On the other hand, if you haven’t, you’re running out of time. Only individual tickets for the luncheon and Tablescapes by Candlelight are available.According to … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2019 Tablescapes
A Passing: Mary Lee Cox
It’s rather doubtful that anyone ever described Mary Lee Cox as a “tall drink of water.” Rather, time and time again, the diminutive woman was recognized as a sparkling shot of energy. Mary Lee’s enthusiasm, determination and dedication for community involvement were well-known by grateful nonprofits, hardworking committee members and friends.But that hadn’t been her … [Read more...] about A Passing: Mary Lee Cox
2019 North Texas Giving Day Final Results
Once again North Texas rose to the occasion and showed the world that nonprofits are a priority in these parts. At 11:10 p.m., the North Texas Giving Day 18-hour fundraising passed its 2018 total of $48M.By COB at midnight, NTGD Ringleader Susan Swan Smith and her Communities Foundation of Texas team breathed a very heavy sigh of relief when the final count was $50,319,756, … [Read more...] about 2019 North Texas Giving Day Final Results
Sold-Out Alert!: 2019 Blue Jean Ball
Folks have hardly had time to recover from last week’s nonprofit activities than they’re facing a tsunami of a week ahead. As if the 11th annual North Texas Giving Day on Thursday wasn’t enough, there are loads of invite-only events and the big-time fundraisers like Concert For A Cure at The Eye at The Joule, the Roberts S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner honoring former Dallas … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: 2019 Blue Jean Ball
North Texas Giving Day Booster Series Is All Filled Up
Talk about email box overload! Since kicking of the North Texas Giving Day Booster series, the MySweetCharity email postperson has been crippled from all the requests to have area nonprofits be included.Unfortunately, out of the 2,000+ nonprofits gearing up for the Thursday, September 19, fundraising day, not all could be showcased on MySweetCharity. Thanks to NorthPark … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster Series Is All Filled Up
JUST IN: The Dallas Opera Cancels Plácido Domingo Performance
After more allegations came forward regarding world-renowned tenor Plácido Domingo's interaction with women, The Dallas Opera tonight issued the following statement: In light of ongoing developments regarding allegations made against Plácido Domingo, The Dallas Opera has decided to cancel the March 11, 2020, gala, in which he was scheduled to perform. Information on future TDO … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Dallas Opera Cancels Plácido Domingo Performance