With all of the hoopla from the past week of Two by Two and the upcoming 4th Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, with most of that funding going outside of North Texas, there's a more locally designated offering on the artful table. It's not bound by walls. Rather, it's simply complementing the beauty of Ma Nature along the Katy Trail. It started two years ago when … [Read more...] about Katy Trail Artful Installation Fundraising Is Underway With A Matching $50,000 Offer
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Pam Busbee Is Revealed As TCPC Luminary Dinner Honorary Chair With Champagne
Before October's flood of events got underway, North Texas non-profits were high-rolling with the Junior League of Dallas celebrating Kathleen Gibson as the 2024 Sustainer of the Year, Scottish Rite for Children taking full advantage of the beautiful weather for its Treasure Street and Bachendorf's in Preston Center hosting the 2023 Zoo To Do host committee. One of the … [Read more...] about Pam Busbee Is Revealed As TCPC Luminary Dinner Honorary Chair With Champagne
Our Friends Place Celebrates 35th Anniversary Of Helping Homeless Young Women And Youths
While homelessness seems to have only been on the minds of some in recent years, others like Our Friends Place have been helping “young women and youth experiencing homelessness" for 35 years. According to Our Friends Place Executive Director Sue Thiers Hesseltine, "Since we opened our doors more than three decades ago, we have served over 4,200 young women and youth … [Read more...] about Our Friends Place Celebrates 35th Anniversary Of Helping Homeless Young Women And Youths
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: My Possibilities
According to My Possibilities Marketing and Communications Manager Rhys Wolf, “My Possibilities (MP) is a nonprofit organization based in North Texas that addresses the challenge of providing educational and vocational opportunities for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). As a widely underserved community, MP aims to enhance the overall … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: My Possibilities
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Hope Clinic Of McKinney
According to Hope Clinic of McKinney Executive Director of Development Vicki Northcutt, “The lack of health insurance keeps many from seeking health care services and preventive care. People who are uninsured or underinsured are more than twice as likely to report going without needed care because of costs. Additionally, data shows that roughly 30% of emergency room visits … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Hope Clinic Of McKinney
CitySquare’s Transition Resource Action Center (TRAC) Receives Its Own 501(c)(3) Designation
For 20 years, CitySquare and the Transition Resource Action Center (TRAC) have worked to help DFW youngsters (16-24 years old) make the challenging transition from foster care to self-sufficient adulthood. TRAC has helped nearly 1,200 youth per year to achieve a living wage, have access to safe stable affordable housing and receive trauma-informed support. But like its … [Read more...] about CitySquare’s Transition Resource Action Center (TRAC) Receives Its Own 501(c)(3) Designation
MySweetOpportunity: A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium And Luncheon
According to Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden President Karen Sargent, “We are delighted to share the exciting news about the upcoming 17th annual A Writer's Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon benefiting the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden and A Woman's Garden. “Themed ‘Homes, Hospitality and Heavenly Gardens,’ … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium And Luncheon
JUST IN: A Solomon’s Choice Avoided With The Family Place’s Trailblazer Date Change
The Family Place has had a change of plans and many are breathing a great sigh of relief. In a previous announcement about the fall luncheon fundraiser, there was a collision on Friday, September 29, with the New Friends New Life’s 25th Silver Jubilee Annual Luncheon featuring Kerry Washington taking place at the Hyatt Regency Dallas at the very same time as The Family … [Read more...] about JUST IN: A Solomon’s Choice Avoided With The Family Place’s Trailblazer Date Change
For A Change “Be A Change” With Dale Hansen At Community Council’s 80th Anniversary Gala
Gee, but the waters have been still since Dale Hansen unplugged himself from ranting and raving at WFAA. But never fear! Community Council of Greater Dallas has awakened the unbridled curmudgeon and will have him as the keynote speaker on Thursday, November 9, to celebrate its 80th anniversary. The theme “Be The Change Gala” is courtesy of Mahatma Gandhi’s “Be the change … [Read more...] about For A Change “Be A Change” With Dale Hansen At Community Council’s 80th Anniversary Gala
“Outsider” Tip: Skeeters Are Spreading More Than The Usual Itch In North Texas This Year
Not only has half of North Texas returned to these parts after the lengthy 4th of July holiday, but a pesky problem has arrived, too. Thanks to the off-and-on rain, mosquitos are taking over the area with an appetite. Even the 100°-temperatures aren't hampering their invasion. In addition to leaving an itchy spot or two or a dozen on the skin, their “bite” can result in West … [Read more...] about “Outsider” Tip: Skeeters Are Spreading More Than The Usual Itch In North Texas This Year
JUST IN: ReuNight Has A Game-Changer Of Locations And Is Heading To The Dallas Petroleum Club
Anyone who has bought a brand-spanking new home just knows that the builder's promises of a firm finish date is a bit like a North Texan matron swearing she can still wear her high school prom dress. Well, it may have been something like that when The Family Place's ReuNight Co-Chairs Brooke Hortenstine, Margaret Stafford and Piper Wyatt relied on soon-to-be-broken promises at … [Read more...] about JUST IN: ReuNight Has A Game-Changer Of Locations And Is Heading To The Dallas Petroleum Club