Despite hail and chilling weather, 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pat McEvoy and her committee boarded a bus early Thursday, February 21, to learn about the ten Dallas children’s non-profits that will receive more than $6.8M.While some like Cristo Rey Dallas, For The Nations Refugee Outreach and Readers 2 Leaders were first-time beneficiaries, other like Child and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiary Bus Tour
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Junior League Of Dallas Celebrated 39 Area Nonprofits With A Grant Presentation And A Volunteer Fair
It's not every day that more than 35 North Texas nonprofits get grants and the chance to showcase their programs and offer volunteer opportunities. On Saturday, February 16, the Junior League of Dallas along with presenting sponsor Bank of Texas not did just that, but they held the day-long event at NorthPark Center!From the grant presentation in Neiman Marcus NorthPark's … [Read more...] about Junior League Of Dallas Celebrated 39 Area Nonprofits With A Grant Presentation And A Volunteer Fair
2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Holiday Party Was Full Of Christmas Cheer
Outside the sleek, contemporary Highland Park home of Jamie and Ian Charles, a child's fantasy-land of imaginative Christmas decorations welcomed guests in the front yard, from a huge colorful airplane and a Teddy Bear to oversized wrapped presents and Santa Claus with his reindeer. The fanciful decorations punctuated the scene perfectly when the 2019 Cattle Baron's Ball held … [Read more...] about 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Holiday Party Was Full Of Christmas Cheer
A Simple Thank You To … Kelly And Matt
[Backstory: Each holiday season, Dallas CASA’s amazing friends and supporters take wish lists from the children we serve and fulfill those wish lists, making sure every child has holiday gifts. But some of our supporters want to do more.This fall, Kelly and Matt offered to take on an entire family. We connected them with Robin S., an advocate who’s been serving four … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To … Kelly And Matt
There Are Those Amongst Us Who Dreamt Of Greatness But Found A Nightmare In Reality
At some point in most kids’ lives there comes a point when they are asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” The answers usually range from doctors, astronauts, beauty queens to President of the United States.It's unlikely that any answer:"I dream of being prostitute." "I hunger to be homeless." "I yearn to be wiped out on drugs." "I hope to have … [Read more...] about There Are Those Amongst Us Who Dreamt Of Greatness But Found A Nightmare In Reality
JUST IN: ORIX Foundation Provides $1,415,000 For 72 North Texas Area Nonprofits
ORIX Foundation has just released its funding for North Texas nonprofits and, boy, did their bookkeepers have their hands full. They cut checks totaling $1.415M for 72 North Texas nonprofits in the following six categories:Education - $467,400 to 25 organizations that prepare children for success through learning. Children at Risk - $195,350 to ten organizations … [Read more...] about JUST IN: ORIX Foundation Provides $1,415,000 For 72 North Texas Area Nonprofits
National Philanthropy Day Luncheon Was Filled With Awards, Inspiration And Mistletoe
For a sold-out crowd at the Hyatt Regency, the AFP Greater Dallas' 33rd Annual National Philanthropy Day on Friday, November 9, was a cornucopia of local philanthropic champs. From veteran fundraiser Kaki Hopkins providing food for thought to the Mistlecrew's Stella Wrubel, Quinn Graves, Isabella Dickason and Trevor Godkin feeding the needy, it was the perfect way to start off … [Read more...] about National Philanthropy Day Luncheon Was Filled With Awards, Inspiration And Mistletoe
JUST IN: New Crystal Charity Ball Members Announced
Word just arrived about Crystal Charity Ball’s newest members. 2019 CCB Chair Pat McEvoy revealed that the seven newbies are Julie Bagley, Christy Berry, Kim Hext, Nancy Scripps, Sunie Solomon, Molly Thomas and Merry Wyatt.The ladies will join the 93 other committee members on Thursday, February 7, for the selection of the 2019 beneficiaries.The mega … [Read more...] about JUST IN: New Crystal Charity Ball Members Announced
A Simple Thank You To … The Stewpot
From The Stewpot Alliance volunteer Julia Breland,“My simple note of thanks goes to The Stewpot in Dallas, TX. This organization works tirelessly to help the many individuals and families at risk of or experiencing homelessness in the Dallas area by providing meals, shelter, and other resources to help them start a new life.“I have been a member of The Stewpot … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To … The Stewpot
MySweetWishList: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball
According to 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pat McEvoy,“’We live in world in which we need to share responsibility. It’s easy to say “It’s not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.” Then there are those who see the need and respond. I consider those people my heroes.’ -Mr. Rogers“That quote was published in the 2019 Children’s Book and it … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball
MySweetWishList: Dallas CASA
According to Dallas CASA President/CEO Kathleen LaValle,“My wish for the 2018 holiday season is for more volunteers to serve as advocates for child victims of abuse and neglect.“It’s a wish Dallas CASA has wished for before, but it feels especially urgent this year as we are continuing to receive cases from the courts every day but are running out of volunteers to serve … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Dallas CASA