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JUST IN: 13th Annual Change Is Good Is Changing Locations This Year

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Change is definitely good when the occasion demands it. That’s why this year’s annual Community Partners of Dallas’ “Change Is Good” is not going to return to Brook Hollow. The reason? The club’s grounds are going through a major refreshing, and the family-oriented fundraiser needs the great outdoors for bounce houses and bungee jumping.Luckily, Event Co-Chairs Emily … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 13th Annual Change Is Good Is Changing Locations This Year

JUST IN: 2018 Change Is Good Hauled In $15,521.47 In Quarters, Dimes, Nickels And Pennies

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Community Partners of Dallas penny counters have just reported the amounts of change handed over at last month’s Change Is Good event at Brook Hollow. It was a whopping $15,521.47! And in the competition to haul in the coins, Brooke Gray scored in two categories. Most Change Turned In 1st Place – Heather and Kevin Bonfield, Sydney Bonfield and Lola Bonfield for $1,196.73 2nd … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Change Is Good Hauled In $15,521.47 In Quarters, Dimes, Nickels And Pennies

Weekend Update: Kites Are Down And Out, But “Change Is Good” Is A Go

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The reality of a rainy weekend is really setting in. The Saturday's 2018 Trinity River Kite Festival has been canceled due to possible flood conditions.On the other hand, Community Partners of Dallas' Change Is Good is definitely taking place on Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Brook Hollow. Luckily, the event annually has loads of indoor activities with food, face painting, … [Read more...] about Weekend Update: Kites Are Down And Out, But “Change Is Good” Is A Go

Biggest Crowd Ever Kicks Off Community Partners’ Change Is Good Fundraiser

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Arriving at the Change is Good kickoff party on Saturday, August 25, 9-year-old Kingston Walker turned to his dad, Kelvin Walker, and asked, "How long are we gonna be here?" But once the party at the Community Partners of Dallas headquarters office got under way, with a variety of fun activities for kids and parents alike, Kingston stopped keeping track of the time. "Now he … [Read more...] about Biggest Crowd Ever Kicks Off Community Partners’ Change Is Good Fundraiser

JUST IN: Change Is Good Tri-Chair Families Announced For Community Partners Of Dallas Fundraiser

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Plans for Community Partners of Dallas’ annual “Change Is Good” have just been announced with a trifecta of families chairing the uber fun at Brook Hollow. The trio includes six adults and 10 munchkins — Jennifer and Scott Chandler with their children Brooke, Wyatt, Harper Leigh and Samantha; Celia and Kevin Walker with their kids Olivia and Kingston; and Nikki and Crayton Webb … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Change Is Good Tri-Chair Families Announced For Community Partners Of Dallas Fundraiser

Community Partners Of Dallas’ Change Is Good Was A Multi-Generational Funfest With Sugary Treats, Bungee Cording And Loads Of Coins

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As usual, the Community Partners of Dallas were prepared for young and old to feel right at home for its annual Change Is Good fundraiser at Brook Hollow Golf Club. Just in case the Dallas Cowboys game ran into a typical overtime situation, they had TV screens in place for fans. As for the kids, there was everything from sugary treats to sky-high bungee cord flying. But the … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas’ Change Is Good Was A Multi-Generational Funfest With Sugary Treats, Bungee Cording And Loads Of Coins

Community Partners Of Dallas’ Change Is Good Kick-Off Was A Family Affair With T-Shirt Designing, Green Balloons And Coins Galore

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Change can be good. And when it comes to the Community Partners of Dallas, change is for good literally. Each year CPD holds one of the most absolutely fun events for munchkins. Not only do they play games, get face painted and have the times of their life, they also have the opportunity to turn in the change that they have collected to support CPD’s efforts. But to get things … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas’ Change Is Good Kick-Off Was A Family Affair With T-Shirt Designing, Green Balloons And Coins Galore

Even Rainy Weather Couldn’t Take The Bounce Out Of Community Partners Of Dallas’ 10th Annual Change Is Good

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North Texas is the Super Bowl for meteorologists and event planners. With all of Mama Nature’s children (northers rolling down from the Rockies, Arctic chills coming down the Midwest corridor, moist winds from the Gulf Coast and Canadian blowhards), the North Texas region is a mix master of weather.That’s why Sunday, September 25, put the area activities to the test as wet … [Read more...] about Even Rainy Weather Couldn’t Take The Bounce Out Of Community Partners Of Dallas’ 10th Annual Change Is Good

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2016 Change Is Good

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Those folks at Community Partners of Dallas don't let pending rain warnings dampen their plans. That was the case for their 10th Annual Change Is Good at Brook Hollow Golf Club on Sunday, September 25. While other events might suffer due to drizzle, these kids and their seemed to thrive.The outdoor inflatable obstacle course was even more slippery-slidy; bounce house … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2016 Change Is Good

10th Annual Change Is Good Kick-Off Party Turned Work Into A Birthday Celebration with Green Cupcakes, Crayons And Checks

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One local nonprofit group that subscribes to the Tom Sawyer philosophy of making work seem like fun is Community Partners of Dallas. To launch its 10th anniversary of Change is Good along with prepping supplies for young clients, they held a kick-off party on the afternoon of Saturday, August 20, at CPD headquarters complete with green birthday cupcakes, loads of crayons and … [Read more...] about 10th Annual Change Is Good Kick-Off Party Turned Work Into A Birthday Celebration with Green Cupcakes, Crayons And Checks

10th Annual Change Is Good Is Going To Have Piggy Banks Busting For Community Partners Of Dallas

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One of the favorite, extremely family-friendly events is Community Partners of Dallas’ Change Is Good, where kids can be kids and so can their parents. Every year organizers have to coordinate the fundraiser at Brook Hollow with the Dallas Cowboys’ schedule. For those years when The Boys play an afternoon game, TVs are set up throughout the club with dads keeping one eye on the … [Read more...] about 10th Annual Change Is Good Is Going To Have Piggy Banks Busting For Community Partners Of Dallas