According to YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Board Chair Jill Magnuson, “I’m Jill Magnuson, the Director of External Affairs for the Nasher Sculpture Center and a long-time volunteer with the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas. In 2020, I was appointed the Board Chair for the Dallas YMCA, only the second woman in the organization’s 135-year history to serve in this role. “I … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: YMCA Of Metropolitan Dallas
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MySweetWishList: Communities In School Dallas Region
According to Communities In School Dallas Region Board Member G. Brint Ryan, “Join me in spreading joy and fulfilling needs this holiday season by ‘adopting’ a Dallas-area student. “Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region (CISDR) provides academic assistance, basic needs, and mental health support to students on high-need public school campuses across five counties in … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Communities In School Dallas Region
MySweetWish: 24 Hour Club
According to 24 Hour Club CEO Marsha Williamson, “Dallas 24 Hour Club has some exciting news to share! This month, we closed on a multi-unit complex that will become our ‘Next Steps’ Affordable, Apartment Style Sober Living, which will open in early 2021. For years, we have searched for this opportunity because we see the need and importance of offering a sober living … [Read more...] about MySweetWish: 24 Hour Club
Perot Museum Scores A Double Holiday Surprise For Munchkins Thanks To Lockheed Martin
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
Now’s The Time To Get Your Donation Doubled For North Texas Food Bank
For folks who want to double their donation, the time has come. North Texas Food Bank President/CEO Trisha Cunningham just sent word that the good people at Sammons Enterprises and the Beaumont Foundation of America are “doubling every gift you make through the end of the year — up to $200,000!” BTW, if you’re totally wiped out of funds for giving, consider volunteering … [Read more...] about Now’s The Time To Get Your Donation Doubled For North Texas Food Bank
MySweetWishList: Texans Can Academies
According to Texans Can Academies Development Director Felicia Gummi, “Our wish at Texans Can Academies this holiday season is that all of our students have the essentials they need for the upcoming winter season and during these uncertain, challenging times. This year, we are hosting a contactless winter donation drive to benefit the students at Texans Can Academies’ six … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Texans Can Academies
MySweetWishList: Hope Supply Co.
According to Hope Supply Co. volunteer Darlene Sabawa, When I retired I wanted to volunteer at an organization where my efforts would truly make a difference. I read many wonderful mission statements and here are the inspirational words that drew me to Hope Supply. "During the early 1990's, mothers with babies and children became the fastest growing segment of the homeless … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Hope Supply Co.
Richardson/Plano Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter Provides Support For Family Compass Clients And Staff
The ladies of the Richardson/Plano Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter (RPKDAC) know how to show some love to nonprofits. Without being asked, they “applied for and received a $7,000 KiDs Grant from the Kappa Delta Foundation” for Family Compass’ “Growing as Parents” program in Dallas and Collin counties. As RPKDAC Community Service VP Gail Chandler put it, “We need Family … [Read more...] about Richardson/Plano Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter Provides Support For Family Compass Clients And Staff
MySweetEssential: VNA
According to VNA President/CEO Katherine Krause, The need is greater than ever before. As our community navigates our new normal, it is even more critical to ensure vulnerable senior neighbors are nourished body and soul and seriously ill patients receive care that is safe and compassionate. At the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), we have remained steadfast in our … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: VNA
September 25 Update: Going Virtual and Rescheduled
The changes of plans continue to keep the “datekeepers” busy adjusting and re-adjusting their calendars. The good news is that on today’s Update is not only are no cancellations, there are a couple organizations are looking to 2021 for in-person activities. The almost-as-good news is that some groups are adjusting to the new world of virtual eventing. If you haven’t tried … [Read more...] about September 25 Update: Going Virtual and Rescheduled
JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas Springs 15th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon To Fall 2021
Where will you be a year from today at this time? The Community Partners of Dallas team is hoping that you’ll be lunching with them at the Hilton Anatole for its Chick Lit Luncheon. Surprised? No doubt, since the annual fundraiser has traditionally taken place in the spring. But the pandemic has created a whirlwind of changes and one of them is the change of seasons for the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas Springs 15th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon To Fall 2021