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“Get Shift Done” Got It Done Thanks To A Couple Of Innovative Entrepreneurs And A Lot Of Smart Calls

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Ross Perot Jr. was late getting to North Texas Food Bank (NTFB)’s Jan’s Garden late yesterday afternoon. He admitted that he’d “never really liked traffic ‘til currently, but now I see traffic and think ‘Wow, we’re getting back to normal.’” The occasion that drew Ross and other philanthropists and non-profits to the Plano site was the first anniversary of entrepreneurs … [Read more...] about “Get Shift Done” Got It Done Thanks To A Couple Of Innovative Entrepreneurs And A Lot Of Smart Calls

JUST IN: Linda And Mitch Hart Provide $3M For DSO’s Recovery From COVID-19 Devastation

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When it comes to friends, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is really feeling the love thanks to Linda and Mitch Hart. Thanks to the generosity of the Harts over the past 30 years, such programs as the Linda and Mitch Hart Domestic Touring Fund, Linda and Mitch Hart International Touring Fund, Linda and Mitch Hart Young Adult Education Fund, Linda and Mitch Hart Musicians’ … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Linda And Mitch Hart Provide $3M For DSO’s Recovery From COVID-19 Devastation

JUST IN: Moody Foundation Provides $995,000 For 15 North Texas Nonprofits For Winter Storm Uri Recovery

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When a crisis hits, the Moody Foundation has shown its true Texas colors of philanthropy The Foundation’s philanthropy is legendary when times are good. But when a crisis like Hurricane Harvey and the COVID-19 pandemic hits the Lone Star State, the Foundation doesn’t hesitate to step to the front of the line to help Texans. With the state thawing out from Winter Storm … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Moody Foundation Provides $995,000 For 15 North Texas Nonprofits For Winter Storm Uri Recovery

Communities Foundation Of Texas’ Parking Lot Turned Into A “Wonderful Life” Drive-In

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Back on Friday, December 4, North Texans just thought it was chilly. Still, they mustered through with outdoor events to warm the heart. Communities Foundation of Texas staffers showed their appreciation for their supporters who stood by them during the pandemic by hosting a drive-in movie. And what better place but the CFT parking lot? As guests arrived, they were provided … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas’ Parking Lot Turned Into A “Wonderful Life” Drive-In

Perot Museum Scores A Double Holiday Surprise For Munchkins Thanks To Lockheed Martin

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Today's word is "double." In addition to the double match going on at the North Texas Food Bank for $200,000, the Perot Museum Of Nature And Science is going to have a double benefit for the kids during the holidays. Thanks to a $65,000 donation from Lockheed Martin, “space-themed masks and single-use, take-home science activity kits for children” will be available on a … [Read more...] about Perot Museum Scores A Double Holiday Surprise For Munchkins Thanks To Lockheed Martin

Friends Of Katy Trail Jogs Past Its $8M Campaign To Complete The Katy Trail Goal

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It’s a beautiful day to get away from the computer and take a long walk. Like showgirls, the area trees are standouts with their fall wardrobe of colors. The air is just the right temperature. And the perfect spot to take it all in is the Katy Trail. Not only is it spectacular, it’s the focus of a completion. The Friends of the Katy Trail not only achieved the Campaign to … [Read more...] about Friends Of Katy Trail Jogs Past Its $8M Campaign To Complete The Katy Trail Goal

JUST IN: Despite The Big Hoedown Being MIA, 2020 Cattle Baron’s Team Presents $1,413,213 For Cancer Research

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2020/2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall had the perfect treat to give today on the eve of Halloween. Despite the pandemic’s providing roadblocks at every turn in their fundraising efforts for the past eight months, Team HamRan and their committee stayed their course to provide funds for cancer research in North Texas. Today the twosome … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Despite The Big Hoedown Being MIA, 2020 Cattle Baron’s Team Presents $1,413,213 For Cancer Research

Methodist Health System Foundation Achieves $3.5M Capital Campaign For Dr. Stephen And Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit

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With all the challenges facing the healthcare world, Methodist Health System Foundation has achieved a major hurdle. It’s just completed its year-long $3.5M capital campaign for the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit at Methodist Charlton Medical Center. Scheduled to open next year, the new facility will “nearly double the capacity of patients treated each year … [Read more...] about Methodist Health System Foundation Achieves $3.5M Capital Campaign For Dr. Stephen And Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit

La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Provides $14,802 For Highland Park Education Foundation’s Teacher Innovation Program

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Despite having to postpone its annual La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas to the fall, 2020 Co-Chairs Mary Deaver and Fran Matise and their committee have moved ahead to support the Highland Park Education Foundation (HPEF). They have provided $14,802 in grants for Highland Park Independent School District's (HPISD) Teacher Innovation Program. HPEF Executive Director Lauren Holloway … [Read more...] about La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Provides $14,802 For Highland Park Education Foundation’s Teacher Innovation Program

A Couple Of $100K Sweethearts Kick Off This Week’s North Texas Generosity

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The generosity of North Texans seems to never cease to amaze the rest of the world. A couple of examples deal with area healthcare groups. One is on the giving end and the other on the receiving side. First, the giving was thanks to Medical City Healthcare donating $100,000 to the North Texas Food Bank and Tarrant Area Food Bank. According to Medical City … [Read more...] about A Couple Of $100K Sweethearts Kick Off This Week’s North Texas Generosity