My Sweet Charity

An Ongoing Conversation For the Good Of Dallas

Simple Pat On The Back Will Do

January Launches A New MySweetCharity Series: “A Simple Thank You To…”

by

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

by

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

by

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

by

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

by

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

by

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

Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott Accepts Champion Of Freedom Award At Dallas CASA And Announces New Efforts To Fight Human Trafficking

by

Dallas CASA President/Executive Director Kathleen LaValle and her crew had the Dallas CASA headquarters all spiffed up on Thursday, February 8. After all, it's not every day that Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott is going to be in the house to receive the Champion of Freedom Award from the North Texas Coalition Against Human Trafficking with loads of politicos and North Texas leaders … [Read more...] about Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott Accepts Champion Of Freedom Award At Dallas CASA And Announces New Efforts To Fight Human Trafficking

Children’s Medical Center Foundation Benefactors And Friends Are Shown Appreciation For Providing $44M In 2017

by

While the Saints and the Vikings were battling for the NFL Division title in Minneapolis on the evening of Sunday, January 14, Children’s Health President/CEO Christopher Durovich and Children’s Medical Center Foundation’s Brent Christopher, John Mitchener and Bill Braem were thanking benefactors and friends at the Dallas Country Club for their support. The fact that … [Read more...] about Children’s Medical Center Foundation Benefactors And Friends Are Shown Appreciation For Providing $44M In 2017

Family, Friends And Officials Celebrate The Harold C. Simmons Memorial Highway Designation With Memories And Champagne Toasts

by

There was a chill in the air and the forecast of light snow in the days ahead. But neither that nor Annette Simmons' in-recovery cough was going to prevent a special announcement from being made regarding Annette's late husband, Harold C. Simmons, on Friday, January 12. Even state politicos like Sen. Don Huffines and State Rep. Morgan Meyer with their staffs had arranged … [Read more...] about Family, Friends And Officials Celebrate The Harold C. Simmons Memorial Highway Designation With Memories And Champagne Toasts

JUST IN: LaunchAbility And My Possibilities Merge Thanks To Assistance From The Better Together Fund

by

There’s been a lot of chatter about groups with similar goals and programs partnering up. As a result, the Better Together Fund was created on June 7, 2017, to assist in nonprofits coming together. On Monday, January 15, such a merger officially took place between My Possibilities and LaunchAbility. Made perfect sense. My Possibilities has been “a pioneer in vocational … [Read more...] about JUST IN: LaunchAbility And My Possibilities Merge Thanks To Assistance From The Better Together Fund