Word just arrived that tomorrow (Wednesday) night’s Dallas Symphony Orchestra League debutante announcement dinner at the Dallas Country Club has been canceled. DSOL Presentation Ball Chair Mari Epperson and DSOL President Anne Ligon have also made a change in the ball itself. Instead of it taking place on the original date of Saturday, February 13, they’ve moved it to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Deb Announcement Dinner Canceled
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JUST IN: The Laura Bush Foundation For America’s Libraries Awards $500K For Tornado-Ravaged DISD School Libraries
There’s an old saying that “When it rains, it pours,” and in this case the pouring is funding for North Texas. In helping the Dallas ISD to rebuild from last year’s devastating tornado, The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries has just awarded a $500,000 grant to help Thomas Jefferson High School, Francisco “Pancho” Medrano Middle School and Walnut Hill PK-8 to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Laura Bush Foundation For America’s Libraries Awards $500K For Tornado-Ravaged DISD School Libraries
Bank Of America’s Initiative To Support HBCUs And HSIs By Providing $1M For El Centro
Today is definitely a very good Friday despite all the hoo-ha about the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Downtown Dallas’ El Centro is all smiles thanks to $1M from Bank of America’s $25M, nationwide initiative “to create career pathways and job opportunities” for Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and community … [Read more...] about Bank Of America’s Initiative To Support HBCUs And HSIs By Providing $1M For El Centro
Friends Of Katy Trail Jogs Past Its $8M Campaign To Complete The Katy Trail Goal
It’s a beautiful day to get away from the computer and take a long walk. Like showgirls, the area trees are standouts with their fall wardrobe of colors. The air is just the right temperature. And the perfect spot to take it all in is the Katy Trail. Not only is it spectacular, it’s the focus of a completion. The Friends of the Katy Trail not only achieved the Campaign to … [Read more...] about Friends Of Katy Trail Jogs Past Its $8M Campaign To Complete The Katy Trail Goal
JUST IN: Cattle Baron’s Ball Frosh Class Of 2021 Announced
After presenting a check for $1,413,213 to the American Cancer Society for cancer research in North Texas raised from the year of a non-ball, 2020/2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall are back in the fundraising saddle. To get things galloping along, they’ve announced the new members of their 100 all-gal posse. The newbies include the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Cattle Baron’s Ball Frosh Class Of 2021 Announced
JUST IN: H100 Latina Giving Circle Celebrates First Year By Providing $125K for DFW Latinas
More good news emanating from a Texas Women’s Foundation fund. This time it’s from H100 Latina Giving Circle. Established just a year ago by Hispanic 100 Network, its purpose is to “further engage Latinas in philanthropy, and to expand resources for local organizations whose mission is to empower, educate and support Latinas in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.” According to H100 … [Read more...] about JUST IN: H100 Latina Giving Circle Celebrates First Year By Providing $125K for DFW Latinas
Dallas Animal Services Continues To Turn Things Around Even During “Ruff” Times
North Texans take pride in being in the top ten when it counts. Why, Dallas alone is the ninth largest city in the U.S., the third largest in Texas, has the tallest cowboy in Texas (52’ Big Tex), the tallest indoor Christmas tree in the U.S. (at the Galleria), the largest urban arts district in the U.S., the largest metropolitan area in the nation not on a navigable body of … [Read more...] about Dallas Animal Services Continues To Turn Things Around Even During “Ruff” Times
JUST IN: Thanks To Santa, MySweetToyDrive Series Is Available For Good Little North Texas Nonprofits
Have we got an offer for toy drivers! Normally, MySweetCharity does not run posts about holiday toy drives. This time of year there are just too many of them, don’t you know? But Santa sent word that he really could use some help this year since these are not normal times. As he put it, “There are way too many youngsters who have mustered through the past year wearing masks, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Thanks To Santa, MySweetToyDrive Series Is Available For Good Little North Texas Nonprofits
With Greenberg Turkeys Up In Smoke, VNA’s Power Of Pie Carries On With Pumpkin Power
This Thanksgiving is definitely not going to be as traditional as usual. For those thinking that their Greenberg Smoked Turkey was on its way, rethink that one. Unfortunately, Friday night an explosion resulted in a major fire at the Tyler facility squelching any plans for Greenberg to provide planned deliveries of 78,000+ smoked turkeys through the entire holiday season. … [Read more...] about With Greenberg Turkeys Up In Smoke, VNA’s Power Of Pie Carries On With Pumpkin Power
JUST IN: Sunday’s Heart Fest Fundraiser For American Heart Association – North Texas Postponed
If you had your “heart” set to raise funds for the American Heart Association – North Texas on Sunday at The Heart Of Collin County’s Heart Fest, pause. Organizers just sent word that “due to unforeseen circumstances, the rise in COVID-19 cases in North Texas and in conjunction with event leadership, we have made the decision to postpone this Sunday’s Collin County Heart … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Sunday’s Heart Fest Fundraiser For American Heart Association – North Texas Postponed
NorthPark’s Legendary Santa To Virtually Visit With Youngsters To Raise Funds For Children’s Health
Despite the pandemic and all the worries of the 2020 elections, there is one fella who exudes happiness for children and their parents. Yup, you guessed it. It's the elf known for his white beard, jolly laugh and red-and-white outfit highlighted with black belt and boots — Santa Claus. For 32 years NorthPark’s Santa has compared notes with area children and years later … [Read more...] about NorthPark’s Legendary Santa To Virtually Visit With Youngsters To Raise Funds For Children’s Health