The Girls Scouts of Northeast Texas are pretty much known for their cookie sales and their STEM programs. But they’re adding a new stitch to their tapestry of skills — money management skills. Despite the pandemic’s throwing traditional programs into disarray, the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas and Comerica Bank “launched a financial education partnership" composed of three … [Read more...] about Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas And Comerica Bank Teamed Up For A $ensible Program
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Spring Sprung At Cattle Baron’s Spring Luncheon At Smoky Rose With The “Well Heeled” Set
Despite threats from weather guessers that North Texas was going to have a royal drenching just after noon on Friday, April 23, 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall weren’t going to back out of the CBB’s Spring Luncheon at Smoky Rose. As it turned out, the storms didn’t rain on the gals’ get together. While CBB member Elizabeth … [Read more...] about Spring Sprung At Cattle Baron’s Spring Luncheon At Smoky Rose With The “Well Heeled” Set
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Spring Luncheon
Before today’s showers swallowed up North Texas, the 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball committee created a fashionable traffic jam in the Smoky Rose parking lot. In addition to celebrating its annual spring luncheon, the luncheon proved to be the season's first major showing of lipstick, perfumes and elevated footwear that had been stowed away due to more than a year of pandemic … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Spring Luncheon
The Magdalen House Officially Put Out The Welcome Mat Thursday At Maggie’s House
Built in 1910, the two-story, red-brick house at 4513 Gaston had been built during the turn-of-the-century glory days of East Dallas when Swiss Avenue was the showplace boulevard just blocks away. Over the years, both the house and the neighborhood had their ups and downs. Like other family homes in the area, 4513 evolved into a boarding house that was in need of some love and … [Read more...] about The Magdalen House Officially Put Out The Welcome Mat Thursday At Maggie’s House
JUST IN: Crystal Charity Ball’s 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show Plans Revealed With Interesting Changes In Place
The Crystal Charity Ball is emerging from months of pandemic postponement/cancellation hibernation with marching orders to provide $5,391,091 for eight Dallas County children’s non-profits*. And what marching orders they are! First off the block was the announcement of the people and plans for the annual Crystal Charity Fashion Show featuring the 10 best dressed women and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Crystal Charity Ball’s 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show Plans Revealed With Interesting Changes In Place
Alzheimer’s Foundation Of America Provides A Grant For Pajamas For Seniors’ Music, Memories and Mumus
Pajamas for Seniors has expanded its program of providing PJs for older residents. With Mother's Day quickly approaching, they have undertaken "Music, Memories and Mumus" for "female residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's and/or related dementia." Thanks to a $6,000 grant from Alzheimer's Foundation of America, they will … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s Foundation Of America Provides A Grant For Pajamas For Seniors’ Music, Memories and Mumus
North Texas’ Orchid Giving Circle To Host Power Leadership Forum
With headlines in past months about Asian Americans encountering verbal and physical violence, Dallas’ Orchid Giving Circle is hosting a Power Leadership Forum on Friday, May 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. While it’s recommended for high achieving professional women with 5-15 years of experience, the forum is open to all people to “embrace, activate and ignite” the … [Read more...] about North Texas’ Orchid Giving Circle To Host Power Leadership Forum
JUST IN: The Auxiliary Of Nexus Is Popping Up With A Mother’s Day Gift Solution
Not even a global pandemic can stop Mother’s Day from happening. Whether it’s an online “thank you” or a family get-together, it’s a day that is perfectly made for the month of May. Over the years of celebrating mothers on this special day, the tradition has been brunch and/or bouquets of flowers. The Auxiliary of Nexus has come up with a two-for-one answer to your … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Auxiliary Of Nexus Is Popping Up With A Mother’s Day Gift Solution
Heritage Giving Fund Doubles Its 2021 Grants And Transitions To Moore Impact
The Heritage Giving Fund was established in 2017 at Texas Women's Foundation in order “to encourage philanthropy in the African-American/Black community, to contribute in a strategic and meaningful way and to bring a new source of funding to nonprofit organizations servings African-American women and girls throughout the North Texas area.” Today it was announced that the … [Read more...] about Heritage Giving Fund Doubles Its 2021 Grants And Transitions To Moore Impact
The Women’s Center Of Tarrant County Is Turning April Into A Teal Fundraising Experience
When folks think of April, they consider it to be a breath of fresh air with the cold days of winter officially in the rearview mirror and fields of bluebonnets sprouting everywhere. But what most don’t realize that it’s also Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Usually it's the time when The Women's Center of Tarrant County held its … [Read more...] about The Women’s Center Of Tarrant County Is Turning April Into A Teal Fundraising Experience
Dallas Junior Forum’s Benevolent Fund Provides $25K For Agency Partners Impacted By Winter Storm Uri
Like many other dedicated North Texas fundraising groups, the pandemic putting the kibosh on the Dallas Junior Forum’s being able to provide grants to their Agency Partners this past year. However, when February’s Winter Storm Uri created dramatic and unprecedented crises for the Partners, DJF’s leaders (President Julie Crowley, President-Elect/Parliamentarian Pat … [Read more...] about Dallas Junior Forum’s Benevolent Fund Provides $25K For Agency Partners Impacted By Winter Storm Uri