Back in the olden days — no, not before COVID-19 took over — but way back in the days when the pill box hat was the top hat of the day, there was an expression: “Your slip is showing.” It was a nice way of telling a woman that her perfect look was suffering from her slip having inched south of her hemline. In today’s masked-up world, a person is supposed to wear a mask … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: Your Nose Is Showing
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Canceled Event SOS – Jonathan’s Place’s 9th Annual A Chance To Soar Luncheon
According to Jonathan’s Place CEO Allicia Frye, At Jonathan’s Place, we provide a safe place, loving homes and promising futures to abused and neglected children, teens and young adults. The recent cancellation of our signature event, the 9th Annual A Chance to Soar Luncheon, because of COVID-19, was heart-wrenching because of the potential for a staggering $250,000 … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS – Jonathan’s Place’s 9th Annual A Chance To Soar Luncheon
MySweetKindness: Carol Seay
According to Carol Seay, Since I am on a corner, I put a sign on each street to say "Thank You!" and sent breakfast to ER at Parkland and Methodist Hospitals. * Photo provide by Carol Seay … [Read more...] about MySweetKindness: Carol Seay
JUST IN: Moody Foundation Once Again Steps Up Providing $675,000 For COVID-19 Relief Efforts
What’s proving to be more contagious than COVID-19? Generosity. While the North Texas Giving Tuesday Now tally board is rising, the Moody Foundation once again stepped up and added to its March million-dollar grants to “support both immediate basic needs and first responder assistance” in North Texas. They have just sent word that a total of $675,000 will be distributed to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Moody Foundation Once Again Steps Up Providing $675,000 For COVID-19 Relief Efforts
More Than $3.5M Donated For Parkland Health And Hospital System’s Public Health Preparedness Fund
North Texans know where to invest their monies. When the COVID-19 (isn’t everyone tired of those five letters and two numbers?) hit the community, both big and small philanthropists didn’t hesitate to step forward. On a week when so many givers have proved their dollars, the Parkland Foundation continues the roll out with the reveal that more than $3.5M “has been committed … [Read more...] about More Than $3.5M Donated For Parkland Health And Hospital System’s Public Health Preparedness Fund
Etiquette Must Do’s And Must Do Nots On Being Part Of COVID-19 Phase 1 Reopening
Etiquette may seem rather frivolous to some, but it was originally created to provide a set of conventional rules by which people could exist. Over the years it went from the very basics of pulling out a chair for a lady to the extremes of recognizing a small bowl with a slice of lemon in warm water prior to dessert. To spell out the in’s and out’s of etiquette, books … [Read more...] about Etiquette Must Do’s And Must Do Nots On Being Part Of COVID-19 Phase 1 Reopening
JUST IN: The Meadows Foundation Offers $100K Match Challenge To Support BSWHealth’s Caregivers
Despite the daily count of cases and deaths resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the countless number of fearless healthcare professionals is both remarkable and inspiring. Not only are these frontliners providing the needed resources for patients to recover, they are also offering the emotional support in place of families who are prevented from being present due to health … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Meadows Foundation Offers $100K Match Challenge To Support BSWHealth’s Caregivers
The Ins And Outs Of Masking In The COVID-19 World
They’ve become the 2020 accessory du jour – masks! They are a first impression on your presence and your health safety in this day of COVID-19. Like any “accessory,” there is a pecking order, alternative sources and ways to properly wear them. But unlike other accessories, these are necessities when venturing out. Here are some tips on the mask world: Types of masks The … [Read more...] about The Ins And Outs Of Masking In The COVID-19 World
An Early-Rising Masked Shopper Tackles New World Grocery Treasure Hunting
Editor’s note: This post has nothing to do with a nonprofit, but it deals with the ways that grocery shopping has changed in the past month due to the COVID-19 situation. When grocery shopping, by the way, consider matching your total with a donation to the North Texas Food Bank or another similar program. It had been a couple of weeks since I had ventured out of my rabbit … [Read more...] about An Early-Rising Masked Shopper Tackles New World Grocery Treasure Hunting
Canceled Event SOS – Dallas Afterschool’s Recess
According to Dallas Afterschool CEO Christina Hanger, Recess, the signature fundraising event for Dallas Afterschool was cancelled due to concerns over COVID-19. This unique fundraiser designed to help adults “return to the playground” was scheduled for March 27th at The Empire Room where we were expecting over 300 attendees. Proceeds from Recess benefit our work … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS – Dallas Afterschool’s Recess
Canceled Event SOS: Equest’s “An Evening In Old Hollywood” Gala
According to Equest CEO Lili Kellogg, For 39 years, Equest has enhanced the lives of children and adults with diverse needs using horses to bring hope and healing through equine assisted activities and therapies. In response to the regulations set by government agencies, we cancelled our largest fundraiser, Equest’s 2020 Gala, “An Evening in Old Hollywood,” scheduled … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Equest’s “An Evening In Old Hollywood” Gala