According to 3rdgraders and best friends Ellison Ambrose and Anna Tobin, “Our wish for the holidays is that everyone would give to our donation drive for the babies helped by Community Partners of Dallas. “We started this collection last year over our winter break from school when we were having a Facetime playdate. We decided we wanted to do something that helped babies, … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Community Partners Of Dallas’ Drive For Babies
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MySweetWishList: YMCA Of Metropolitan Dallas
According to YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Board Chair Jill Magnuson, “It has been an honor to represent the Dallas YMCA throughout the past few years. It’s been incredible seeing firsthand how our community has stepped up to help those in need. 2021 has been a year of change and adaptation. At the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, we have been focused on meeting the needs that are … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: YMCA Of Metropolitan Dallas
MySweetToyDrive: United To Learn
According to United To Learn Literacy Director Marisol Rodriquez, “As United to Learn’s Director of Literacy, I know that fostering a love of reading through literacy instruction is one of the greatest gifts we can give as educators. “This holiday season from Monday, November 22, through Wednesday, December 22, we are partnering with the team at Interabang Books for a … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: United To Learn
Chick Lit’s Goldie Hawn “Churns” Up Thoughts On Joy, Marriage And Why There’ll Be No More Movie Stars
In the Hilton Anatole’s Wedgwood Room, guests did a double-take on Friday, September 24. Despite reports that 2021 Chick Lit Luncheon featured author Goldie Hawn would be unable to attend the Community Partners of Dallas fundraiser in person, she was very present... thanks to life-size cutouts. One stood solo on the right side of the room; the other was placed in front of a … [Read more...] about Chick Lit’s Goldie Hawn “Churns” Up Thoughts On Joy, Marriage And Why There’ll Be No More Movie Stars
Refresh Frisco Is Helping Children To Feel Clean and Confident Thanks To A Good Samaritan
Within every community, needs arise that probably would have gone by the wayside if someone hadn’t picked up on the little signs. That’s exactly what happened when Liz Watkins discovered such a situation during her years working at her children’s schools in Frisco and volunteering at the local food pantry for the past five years. She decided that she wanted to ramp up her … [Read more...] about Refresh Frisco Is Helping Children To Feel Clean and Confident Thanks To A Good Samaritan
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Hope Restored Missions
According to Hope Restored Missions Board Member and volunteer Kathy Smith, “Hope Restored Missions was formally formed in the spring of 2019. Our mission is to restore hope for those experiencing homelessness and those facing housing insecurities in our community and throughout the world. We perform a street outreach each month to distribute toiletry items, information … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Hope Restored Missions
North Texas Giving Day Booster: CAWP Cares
According to CAWP Cares CFO Laterrica Blalock, “Every human being needs the minimal list of elements to achieve a decent lifestyle. Food, shelter, education, and health care are some of the most fundamental human needs. Despite all the progress and technological development, America still faces the problem such as illiteracy, lack of shelter, and other basic … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: CAWP Cares
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Don’t Forget To Feed Me
According Don’t Forget To Feed Me Operations Manager Maria Koegl, “Don’t Forget to Feed Me envisions a community in which all pet owners can feed their pets. “The American Pet Products Association reports that 67% of American households own a pet. According to Feeding America, one in seven Texans struggle with hunger. Tarrant County’s food insecurity is 18.1%, which is … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Don’t Forget To Feed Me
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Friends Of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy
According Friends of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy Executive Director Dexter D. Evans, “With over 3,200 local nonprofits participating in Communities Foundation of Texas’ annual North Texas Giving Day event, it can be quite a challenge for our cause-minded friends in North Texas to decide where to allocate their investments to make the greatest impact. “The Friends … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Friends Of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy
North Texas Giving Day Booster: After8toEducate
According After8toEducate Executive Director Ara Grimaldo Saintus, “It has often been noted that collaboration is key to the success of any organization, and this has been the case at After8toEducate. After8toEducate is the umbrella organization that has brought together various partner organizations, community organizations, philanthropists, foundations, and volunteers to … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: After8toEducate
A Gentle Reminder: Let The School Supply Shopping Commence For Tax-Free Weekend
If you’re one of the new residents from other parts of the country, you’re gonna learn that one of the favorite activities in North Texas is shopping. And starting today through Sunday, August 8, is when credit and debit cards nearly melt from the annual Tax-Free Weekend. But before you go making a quickie appointment at Chanel to grab that adorable Flap Bag, wake up to … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Let The School Supply Shopping Commence For Tax-Free Weekend