According to Network of Community Ministries Board Member Melinda Knowles, “Every teacher and parent knows that easing the pangs of hunger for a child helps them to engage and focus in the classroom. Education becomes the key to a more hopeful future for everyone. “Network of Community Ministries (Network) provides a program that impacts food insecurity on … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Network Of Community Ministries
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2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: High Soaring Eagle Center
According to Soaring Eagle Center Executive Director Michele Thomas, “The Soaring Eagle Center aims to empower adults with special needs to soar like eagles. Here, we walk alongside families, caretakers and adults who’ve placed their valued trust in us to care for, and help to thrive, those with special needs. We partner with our adults and their families, coaching them as … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: High Soaring Eagle Center
JUST IN: Take 5 Donates $1,000,000 For Children’s Medical Center Plano Expansion
Believe it or not, fundraising doesn’t take a break in the summer. Need proof? Well, Children’s Medical Center Foundation just scored a $1M donation to support the expansion at Children’s Medical Center Plano. The donation came from Take 5 Oil Change and Take 5 Car Wash, part of Driven Brands, the largest automotive services company in North America. In recognition of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Take 5 Donates $1,000,000 For Children’s Medical Center Plano Expansion
Area Weather And Slo-Mo Valets Didn’t Dampen Rising Stars Keynoter Dirk Nowitzki And Awardee Gina Betts
2023 Rising Stars Luncheon had a lot going for it. Not only did it benefit After-School All-Stars North Texas (ASAS), it was honoring longtime supporter Gina Betts as well as having North Texas true-[Mavs] blue German transplant Dirk Nowitzki on stage for a chat with Voice of the Dallas Mavs Mark Followill. While past ASAS events had been held at Brook Hollow and Northwood, … [Read more...] about Area Weather And Slo-Mo Valets Didn’t Dampen Rising Stars Keynoter Dirk Nowitzki And Awardee Gina Betts
Callier Cares Luncheon Patrons Got Revved Up For The Fundraiser At Shelby Family Collection
As one guest laughed, this venue certainly wasn't like the typical Callier Cares Luncheon patron parties of the past. No, it wasn't. On the most northern part of McKinney Avenue, the newly baptized Shelby Family Collection was a true draw for Callier supporters and car aficionados on the evening of Tuesday, March 28. Looking over the 13 vintage and 21st century models, a … [Read more...] about Callier Cares Luncheon Patrons Got Revved Up For The Fundraiser At Shelby Family Collection
Grovel Alert: 2023 Callier Cares Luncheon
Tuesday was a gangbuster of activity for North Texas non-profits. One event in particular featured a couple of surprises. It was the Callier Cares Luncheon patron party at the Shelby Family Collection, where the late Carroll Shelby’s automobiles belonging to his family are showcased. As for the news resulting from the event, it was provided by Ludwig A. Michael MD … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2023 Callier Cares Luncheon
SAWA Luncheon Celebrated Past Chairs And Presidents At The Zodiac With New Area NM Leaders
The idea of having a luncheon honoring the past 30 years of Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Dallas Fashion Show Chairs and presidents had been the brainchild of 2023 SAWA Fashion Show Chair Kim Quinn and SAWA President Jennifer Dix with the blessing of Salvation Army North Texas Major Dawn McFarland. But the luncheon on Wednesday, February 8, at Neiman Marcus … [Read more...] about SAWA Luncheon Celebrated Past Chairs And Presidents At The Zodiac With New Area NM Leaders
The Unsung Behind-The-Scenes Heroes Of North Texas’ Non-Profit Pandemic Recovery
Emerging from the pandemic hasn’t been all that easy. It’s been a bit like coming out of a coma or a hibernation. While the North Texas non-profits have regrouped raising funds for those in need, the vendors who service them have encountered challenges that many may not realize. To provide servers and behind-the-scenes workers for fundraising events, it’s been a tough go … [Read more...] about The Unsung Behind-The-Scenes Heroes Of North Texas’ Non-Profit Pandemic Recovery
Stronger Together Breakfast Served Up A Great Start For The Day Despite An Unexpected Charge
The Omni Dallas Hotel was the scene of a near-perfect storm on Friday, October 28, with Family Gateway holding its “Stronger Together Breakfast” in the Trinity Ballroom followed by the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas’ “2022 Women of Distinction Luncheon” at 11:30 a.m. If all things went according to plan, the changing of the guard would go unhindered. But things nearly got … [Read more...] about Stronger Together Breakfast Served Up A Great Start For The Day Despite An Unexpected Charge
MySweetWishList: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Contribution Tickets And Silent Auction
According to 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Susan Farris, "Contribution Tickets and Silent Auction are both very important parts of the fund-raising efforts for this year’s Crystal Charity Ball and have been an integral component of the $171 million raised in the last seventy years. "We are so fortunate to have very generous partners provide unique and valuable goods … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Contribution Tickets And Silent Auction
Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle of Angels Took Off With A Slow Start But It Was Worth The Stall
Considered one of the fun events leading up to the annual Crystal Charity Ball, the Circle of Angels dinner on Tuesday, October 25, in the Pecan Room at Old Parkland appeared to suffer from the season's valet challenges. In trying to enter the Old Parkland grounds, luxury vehicles were waiting in the valet lineup for 15 to 20 minutes as evening traffic stalled along Maple … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle of Angels Took Off With A Slow Start But It Was Worth The Stall