It was six years ago that Children’s Health took over Our Children’s House from Baylor Scott and White Health. Made perfect sense, since BSWH focused on grown-up health and Children’s on to-be-grown-ups. Well, there’s been a big, old pat-you-on-the-back celebration taking place at Children’s Medical Center Foundation today. The “specialty hospital providing transitional … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Our Children’s House Is Becoming A Part Of “Panda Cares Center Of Hope” Thanks To A $7.5M Pledge
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JUST IN: Award-Winner Patricia Arquette To Serve As 22nd Annual Celebrating Women’s Featured Speaker
Like in any business, there are families that pass along their talents and interests down through the generations. In the entertainment industry such dynasties include names like Huston, Barrymore, Fonda, Howard, Douglas, Bridges and Arquette. That last name may surprise some folks, but the Arquette family roots reach back to vaudevillian Charles Arquette, whose son (Clifford … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Award-Winner Patricia Arquette To Serve As 22nd Annual Celebrating Women’s Featured Speaker
Hoblitzelle Foundation Gifts $2M For Fair Park First’s 11-Acre Community Park
Leave it to the Hoblitzelle Foundation to get on board for charity in a big way. The Fair Park First team has revealed that the generous foundation established in 1942 by the late Esther and Karl Hoblitzelle has just provided a gift of $2M toward the creation of the 11-acre Community Park along Fitzhugh. According to Foundation President Katie Robbins, “Hoblitzelle … [Read more...] about Hoblitzelle Foundation Gifts $2M For Fair Park First’s 11-Acre Community Park
JUST IN: Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer’s 40th Anniversary Gala Plans Announced With Major Sponsors Already Signed Up
Hot off the presses, or perhaps it should be hot off the patio of Museum Tower, the Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer 40th Celebration Gala plans were just announced at the high-rise, with sponsorship surprises at every turn. There was no doubt that the gala's goal was to make money for Wipe Out Kids' Cancer founded by Cindy Brinker four decades ago. But Announcement Party Co-Chairs … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer’s 40th Anniversary Gala Plans Announced With Major Sponsors Already Signed Up
2021 Taste Of The Cowboys Scored $433,000 At AT&T Stadium For North Texas Food Bank
With a break in the rain and the temperatures flirting with the upper 80s over the weekend, the North Texas Food Bank’s sold-out Taste of the Cowboys had a fine and dandy time Sunday evening. Didn’t really matter whether it rained or a heat wave set in. The whole thing took place inside air-conditioned AT&T Stadium. Instead of a ho-hum tailgating chow-down, … [Read more...] about 2021 Taste Of The Cowboys Scored $433,000 At AT&T Stadium For North Texas Food Bank
JUST IN: Lyda Hill Philanthropies And Texas Women’s Foundation Team Up To Invest $630K+ In STEM Awareness
While all the world seemed to be whirling around thanks to the pandemic last year, the Lyda Hill Philanthropies was keeping a steady keel in its endeavors to provide girls with the resources to flourish in the future thanks to technology. The philanthropical arm of Lyda Hill worked with the Texas Women’s Foundation to provide more than $630K to area non-profits “to creatively … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lyda Hill Philanthropies And Texas Women’s Foundation Team Up To Invest $630K+ In STEM Awareness
JUST IN: 2021 Black Tie Dinner Is Returning To A Familiar Venue With Wheels And Limited Attendance
A highlight of this year’s Pride Celebration at Fair Park this past weekend was 2021 Black Tie Dinner Senior Co-Chair Brad Pritchett's and Junior Co-Chair Terry Loftis' announcements about the 40th Annual Black Tie Dinner. First, the event will be returning to the Sheraton Dallas on Saturday, November 13. According to Brad, “After careful consultation with local … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Black Tie Dinner Is Returning To A Familiar Venue With Wheels And Limited Attendance
Camp Fire First Texas’ An Artists’ Christmas Has Scored A First With A Touchdown Legend Speaker
It’s never too early to start thinking of the holiday season and An Artists’ Christmas Gala Co-Chairs Linda and Jake Jacobson have already locked down plans for Fort Worth’s annual Camp Fire First Texas fundraiser on Friday, November 19, at Fort Worth Convention Center. But they've added a new touch to this year's event. For almost 20 years the gala has been known for … [Read more...] about Camp Fire First Texas’ An Artists’ Christmas Has Scored A First With A Touchdown Legend Speaker
JUST IN: Salvation Army’s Women’s Auxiliary Provides $520K Despite Fashion Show Cancellation
Despite The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary’s having to cancel its big fundraising 2021 Fashion Show and Luncheon, 2021 Event Chair Kim Hext didn’t let a little thing like the pandemic get in her way. In addition to picking up loads of fabulous clothes from the area’s finest closets and handing them over for 2022 Fashion Show Chair Nikki Webb’s effort, Kim was determined to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Salvation Army’s Women’s Auxiliary Provides $520K Despite Fashion Show Cancellation
JUST IN: There’s Been A Changing Of The Jessicas At Momentous Institute
Like lots of others, MySweetCharity is scurrying to catch up on what has transpired over the past months. In addition to Texas Eating Disorders (formerly known as The Elisa Project) closing its doors, Momentous Institute Executive Director Jessica Trudeau left the Salesmanship Club of Dallas’ organization and joined TexProtects as director of strategic initiatives in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: There’s Been A Changing Of The Jessicas At Momentous Institute
JUST IN: Amazon Delivers As First-Ever Presenting Sponsor Of North Texas Giving Day
The Communities Foundation of Texas team has just announced plans for the 2021 North Texas Giving Day and, boy, are they “delivering” with big news! For the first time in its 12-year history, the mega-fundraiser for North Texas non-profits that has provided more than $375M for thousands of local charities has a presenting sponsor and it’s Amazon! Yup, you read that right. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Amazon Delivers As First-Ever Presenting Sponsor Of North Texas Giving Day