According to Visiting Nurses Association's Jennifer Atwood and Robin Plotkin, When Visiting Nurse Association’s Meals on Wheels volunteer Amy Gow picked up the phone to make her virtual delivery on a recent Wednesday morning, she didn’t know it would turn into an opportunity to assist a client in navigating him home safely and without incident. Due to COVID-19, the … [Read more...] about MySweetKindness: Amy Gow
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The Family Place Welcomes All To Attend Tomorrow’s Virtual Dedication of Its New Southern Dallas Counseling Center
In a topsy-turvy world human beings are pretty darn resilient. They come up with new ways to carry on. A perfect example is The Family Place’s dedication of its new Southern Dallas Counseling Center tomorrow. Usually those types of events are by-invitation-only. But this one will be open to everyone to attend, and no one will have to leave their keyboard because it’s taking … [Read more...] about The Family Place Welcomes All To Attend Tomorrow’s Virtual Dedication of Its New Southern Dallas Counseling Center
Heritage Giving Fund Provides $23,000+ In Unrestricted Funding For Six Nonprofits
The Heritage Giving Fund at Texas Women’s Foundation has provided more than $23,000 in unrestricted funds to six nonprofits led by black women serving black women and girls. The recipients include: Carter's House provides quality clothing to children in underserved communities in the North Texas area at no cost. Heart of Courage provides support and advocacy for … [Read more...] about Heritage Giving Fund Provides $23,000+ In Unrestricted Funding For Six Nonprofits
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
We’ve Rescheduled! – Camp Summit’s Jim And Linda Teague Golf Tournament
According to Camp Summit CEO Carla R. Weiland, The Jim And Linda Teague Golf Tournament benefiting Camp Summit for 26 years was originally scheduled for Monday, April 27. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we had to cancel but are happy to announce we have rescheduled for Monday, August 31, at Bear Creek Golf Club. The tournament begins at 8:30am with a shotgun start. Our … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Camp Summit’s Jim And Linda Teague Golf Tournament
Canceled Event SOS: Belle And Sparrows’ Birdies For Belles
According to Belle and Sparrows Co-Founders Lynde Griggs and Tiffany Savage, Belle and Sparrows is a by women for women non-profit that serves marginalized and under-resourced women both locally and globally by: teaching skills for economic sustainability, providing encouragement to women who brave the struggles of poverty, addiction recovery, abuse and incarceration-all … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Belle And Sparrows’ Birdies For Belles
MySweetKindness: Madeline Yeaman
According to Madeline Yeaman, SPCA of Texas volunteer Jorja Williams has been spending her free time being friendly to felines at the shelter. Using recycled cardboard boxes, paper, string and a lot of creativity, Jorja create one-of-a-kind cat houses that make shelters cats feel a little more at home. The amount of time, effort and love that she puts into each and every … [Read more...] about MySweetKindness: Madeline Yeaman
March 20 Update Of Cancellations, Reschedules And Closures Plus An Offer For Help
Between Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to limit gatherings statewide to 10 people until Friday, April 3, and many folks just returning to North Texas from spring break, today changes of plans were at a minimum. Whew! However, next week may result in more adjustments with folks putting their heads together. So, let’s enjoy a relatively quiet Friday with less than a handful of … [Read more...] about March 20 Update Of Cancellations, Reschedules And Closures Plus An Offer For Help
Dallas Opera Women’s Board Honored Patsy Miller Donosky With Founders Award, Family, Friends And Flourish
The selection of Patsy Miller Donosky for the 2020 Juanita and Henry S. Miller Jr. Founders Award seemed as natural as singing in the Winspear. Afterall, her folks Juanita and Henry S. Miller Jr. co-founded The Dallas Opera way back in the 1950s. But Patsy had earned her operatic stripes purely on her own. From being a child traveling by train with her mother and her brother … [Read more...] about Dallas Opera Women’s Board Honored Patsy Miller Donosky With Founders Award, Family, Friends And Flourish
2020 Children’s Cancer Fund Models Were Announced With Super Bowl Champs And A “Golden” Surprise
Marianne Staubach may be the wife of two-time Super Bowl quarterback/real estate magnate Roger Staubach and the mother of Dallas City Councilperson Jennifer Staubach Gates, but on Tuesday, January 7, she was a chauffeur and a NorthPark personal shopper. It seems that husband Roger was still off-limits in the driving category following his hip replacement surgery a few weeks … [Read more...] about 2020 Children’s Cancer Fund Models Were Announced With Super Bowl Champs And A “Golden” Surprise
Awards For Excellence Luncheon Recognized Those Embracing The Importance Of The Past
The Dallas Historical Society adjusted its annual Awards For Excellence Luncheon at the Fairmont on Thursday, November 21, to streamline the presentation of the Dallas History Makers. Gone was the VIP reception. Instead, the awardees were part of the pre-luncheon reception in the lobby outside the Regency Ballroom with portraits of the recipients by Holt Haynsworth. Looking … [Read more...] about Awards For Excellence Luncheon Recognized Those Embracing The Importance Of The Past