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
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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
MySweetEssential: Rainbow Days
According to Rainbow Days CEO Tiffany Beaudine, As COVID-19 impacts our world, we have all been feeling its effects. Although our experiences during this pandemic may vary, we are all experiencing a great deal of uncertainty and stress in our lives, families and communities. For the at-risk and homeless children whom Rainbow Days serves, these feelings of insecurity … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Rainbow Days
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Community Partners Of Denton County
According to Community Partners Of Denton County volunteer and website administrator Calvin L. Pacleb, When it is determined that a child can no longer live safely at home, the child is removed from their residence and the State of Texas is given temporary custody. Tragically, the circumstances surrounding these removals are heartbreaking, where maltreatment in the form … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Community Partners Of Denton County
Canceled Event SOS: Wilkinson Center’s Spirit Of Taos
According to Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder, On behalf of the Friends of Wilkinson Center and Friends President Caitlin Morris Hyatt, it is with a heavy heart that I announced the cancellation of our 2020 Spirit of Taos fundraiser. With the health and well-being of our supporters our highest priority, the event originally scheduled for Saturday, … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Wilkinson Center’s Spirit Of Taos
MySweetEssential: The Family Place
According to The Family Place CEO Paige Flink, For victims of family violence, sheltering at home due to COVID-19 has been a ticking time bomb. Many of our clients are already accustomed to being isolated from family and friends; they are already restricted on where and when they could go to places; their money is already taken away by their abuser. But for them, … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: The Family Place
2020 Change Is Good Coin Collector And T-Shirt Design Winners Announced
Community Partners of Dallas’ Virtual Change Is Good finished up its online fun and games late yesterday afternoon. While the day’s activities of picking up boxes for the online activities and online fun will be posted at a later date, the announcement of the pre-event competitions just couldn’t wait. In the category of raising the most change virtually, the kids helping … [Read more...] about 2020 Change Is Good Coin Collector And T-Shirt Design Winners Announced
MySweetEssential: Vogel Alcove
According to Vogel Alcove President/CEO Karen Hughes, Since 1987, Vogel Alcove has helped children and their families overcome the lasting and traumatic effects of homelessness. Through our trauma-informed early childhood and school-aged programs, as well as our family support and physical and mental health services, we work to break the cycle of poverty for these … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Vogel Alcove
We’ve Rescheduled! – Bryan’s House’s 2020 Pathways To Inclusion Luncheon
According to Bryan's House CEO Abigail Erickson-Torres, The 2020 Pathways to Inclusion Luncheon was scheduled for April 9, 2020. It has been postponed to Wednesday, April 7, at the Belo Mansion. Luncheon Chair Betty Regard and Honorary Co-Chairs Lisa Genecov and Betsy Kleinman didn’t hesitate to pivot quickly in February. They rallied the committee, conducting … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Bryan’s House’s 2020 Pathways To Inclusion Luncheon
Canceled Event SOS: Community Partners Of Dallas’ Chick Lit Luncheon
According to Community Partners of Dallas President/CEO Paige McDaniel, First, I want to wish all of the MSC readers health and wellness during this chaotic time in our history. Community Partners of Dallas is truly grateful to our friends and donors who funded our Chick Lit Luncheon and despite its cancellation, continued to support the abused and neglected … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Community Partners Of Dallas’ Chick Lit Luncheon