What a simply great way to start the month! Thanks to the Comerica Prom Dress Drive and the generosity of hundreds of strangers, 750 young women at Dallas CASA and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas have been able to pick, choose and take home new or gently-used, formal dresses as well as accessories for their proms.According to Dallas CASA Children’s Council … [Read more...] about Comerica Bank’s Prom Drive Found 750 Gowns New Homes
Simple Pat On The Back Will Do
National Philanthropy Day Luncheon Was Filled With Awards, Inspiration And Mistletoe
For a sold-out crowd at the Hyatt Regency, the AFP Greater Dallas' 33rd Annual National Philanthropy Day on Friday, November 9, was a cornucopia of local philanthropic champs. From veteran fundraiser Kaki Hopkins providing food for thought to the Mistlecrew's Stella Wrubel, Quinn Graves, Isabella Dickason and Trevor Godkin feeding the needy, it was the perfect way to start off … [Read more...] about National Philanthropy Day Luncheon Was Filled With Awards, Inspiration And Mistletoe
A Simple Thank You To … North Texas Giving Day
From Dallas United Crew Board Member Lisa Miller,“Our vision is now a reality. After years of loading and unloading boats from trailers in a bumpy gravel parking lot, we now have a roof over our boats and a fully-paved, ADA-compliant concrete parking lot to serve the community with rowing and dragon boating programs for people of all ages and abilities.“North Texas … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To … North Texas Giving Day
A Simple Thank You To: Just Say YES
From Garland ISD’s Lakeview Centennial High School Principal Maresa Bailey,“On behalf of our students, staff and parents at Lakeview Centennial High School in Garland ISD, I am honored to give ‘A Simple Thank You’ to Just Say YES – Youth Equipped to Succeed. Just Say YES has served as a trusted partner for the last nine years, making them of the one of the … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To: Just Say YES
January Launches A New MySweetCharity Series: “A Simple Thank You To…”
Every now and then, it’s good to shake things up a bit. Not too much, don’t you know! In years past, January has been the time when MySweetCharity has offered the MySweetGoals for the year to come. However, it was realized that as great as goals are, the first month of the year is also a time to say “Thank you” to those who helped the countless nonprofits and people who provide … [Read more...] about January Launches A New MySweetCharity Series: “A Simple Thank You To…”
Crystal Charity Ball Ladies Fete Their Gents With Grazing And An Unplanned Shattering Moment
After months of having their wives, sisters, mother and female whatevers MIA, the husbands, boyfriends... you get the drift... missing in action thanks to toiling for the 2018 Crystal Charity Ball, the men folk had their moment in the glory... or rather the moonlight on Tuesday, October 23, at Lisa and Clay Cooley's estate.On the heels of the CCB Circle of Angels dinner … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Ladies Fete Their Gents With Grazing And An Unplanned Shattering Moment
Callier Cares Luncheon Chairs Are Honored At Annual Luncheon
Callier Center for Communication Disorders Executive Director Dr. Tom Campbell hosted the annual luncheon honoring the former Callier Cares Luncheon chairs in the Dallas Country Club's Founder’s Room on Tuesday, October 9. Among former chairmen enjoying the luncheon were Tiffany Divis, Angie Kadesky, Barbara Stuart, Beth Thoele and Emilynn Wilson.As part of the Callier … [Read more...] about Callier Cares Luncheon Chairs Are Honored At Annual Luncheon
JUST IN: 2018 North Texas Giving Day Busts Its Own Record With More Than $48M In Donations
Once again North Texas Giving Day proved that generosity is a natural resource in these parts that only grows with time and effort. As the clock struck midnight, the donations were still coming in resulting in more than $48M and 400,000 pledged hours for thousands of area nonprofits.They topped last year's record breaker of $39M by $9M!Hopefully, the folks at … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 North Texas Giving Day Busts Its Own Record With More Than $48M In Donations
Children’s Health Thanks Les Femmes Du Monde’s Support With A Brunch And Pooches
Some folks write thank you notes, but the team at Children's Health serve up their show of gratification by hosting a brunch. At least, that's what happened on Tuesday, May 22 for the Les Femmes du Monde gals, who work year long to provide funding for the Child Life Program at Children’s Health and the Global Young Leaders Program of the World Affairs Council. One of the … [Read more...] about Children’s Health Thanks Les Femmes Du Monde’s Support With A Brunch And Pooches
A Thank You Note To A Couple Of MySweetCharity Elves
The refreshed MySweetCharity has made it through its first month with just a couple of hiccups. So far, the feedback has been gratifying with the only question being, “Why didn’t we do this sooner?” It was old Queenie, who hates change who held up the process.Thank heaven, she caved in and turned the process over to a couple of behind-the-scenes elves, who seem never to … [Read more...] about A Thank You Note To A Couple Of MySweetCharity Elves
Time For A North Texas Group Hug
There are times when people come together and part with things that are dear to them. But they also know those "things" have a greater purpose than being "belonged." An example of this people-giving-to-strangers was the recent Comerica Prom Dress Drive. The shout-out was made that five Dallas-area Comerica banking centers would be the "drop zone" for new or … [Read more...] about Time For A North Texas Group Hug