Last night Ellen and Steve Miller opened their Preston Hollow home for a bunch of people who like to play games. It was for the host committee kickoff of the 2023 Recess! fundraiser for Dallas Afterschool. And since the event will take place at The Empire Room on Friday, March 24, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. with guests competing for prizes and honors, it was only natural to have a … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Afterschool Is Playing Around With Genai, Timmy And Scott For Recess!
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JUST IN: New DISD Superintendant Says, ‘We Don’t Need Reform. We Need To Refine’
For The Addy Foundation President Ben Leal and Dallas Afterschool CEO Marjorie Murat, the event was something of a homecoming. The two, who'd worked together several years ago at the Jubilee Park and Community Center, found themselves collaborating again tonight, jointly welcoming guests to an exclusive Welcome Reception for new Dallas Independent School District Superintendent … [Read more...] about JUST IN: New DISD Superintendant Says, ‘We Don’t Need Reform. We Need To Refine’
JUST IN: Dallas Afterschool VP Of Program Services Marjorie Murat Named Agency’s CEO
After February’s announcement that Dallas Afterschool CEO Christina K. Hanger was retiring, a search was undertaken by the board for her successor. That search kept coming back to the organization’s own staff, resulting in today’s announcement that Dallas Afterschool VP of Program Services Marjorie Murat will assume the role of CEO on Sunday, May 1. Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Afterschool VP Of Program Services Marjorie Murat Named Agency’s CEO
JUST IN: Dallas Afterschool CEO Christina K. Hanger Announces Her Retirement
In addition to North Texas school superintendents, area non-profits are suffering a nasty case of leadership retirements. The latest to announce her pending retirement is Dallas Afterschool CEO Christina K. Hanger after eight years of “transforming the backbone of the organization into an industry leader in the Dallas non-profit sector.” In response to the news, Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Afterschool CEO Christina K. Hanger Announces Her Retirement
UPDATE March 17: Cancellations
While the leprechauns have been partying today in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the spring fundraisers are pretty much staying virtual. However, like flowers starting to sprout, a few in-person events — like Golf 4 Vision (Monday, April 12), Wings of Spring (Thursday, April 8), Mad Hatter’s Tea (Thursday, April 15), Stars In Recovery (Thursday, April 15), AWARE Affair (April 16), … [Read more...] about UPDATE March 17: Cancellations
Kappas’ Virtual 2020 Tablescapes Activities To Coincide With The National Sorority’s 150th Anniversary
With the Dallas Alumnae Association of Kappa Kappa Gamma's 2020 virtual "Caring For the Community" Tablescapes taking place on Tuesday, October 13, at 11 a.m., final details have just been revealed about the “key” honorees and keynote speaker. It will be a really big day for the sisters, since the date is also the 150th anniversary of the sorority! This year’s speaker will … [Read more...] about Kappas’ Virtual 2020 Tablescapes Activities To Coincide With The National Sorority’s 150th Anniversary
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
North Texas Organizations Postponing/Canceling/Suspending Events And Programs To Help Contain COVID-19
Due to concern regarding coronavirus, some North Texas charities and organizations have taken proactive steps to prevent the spread of this infectious disease by postponing or canceling public gatherings. While these nonprofits may suffer financially due to the change, their hope is that the containment of COVID-19 will be achieved more quickly. NorthPark Center is … [Read more...] about North Texas Organizations Postponing/Canceling/Suspending Events And Programs To Help Contain COVID-19
JUST IN: The Meadows Foundation Awards Ten Grants To North Texas Nonprofits And Public Entities
Dallas-based The Meadows Foundation has been playing Santa Claus. It was just revealed that it has awarded $2,734,800 in grants to 30 Texas nonprofits and public entities. The following ten North Texas organizations received grants: Civic And Public Affairs North Texas Asset Funders Network, Dallas — $15,000 toward promoting economic opportunity and financial security … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Meadows Foundation Awards Ten Grants To North Texas Nonprofits And Public Entities
The Conner Gals And Julie Bagley Will Bring The Inner Child Out For Dallas Afterschool’s Annual Recess At The Dallas Arboretum In March
Even in the oldest codger, there is a kid just looking for an excuse to get out. Sure, doing a cartwheel may be out of the game plan, but there are other activities that are just too good to resist. And those activities and food groups will be part of 2017 Recess according to Event Co-Chairs Anne Conner and her daughter-in-law Ryan Conner, who will be joined by Honorary Chair … [Read more...] about The Conner Gals And Julie Bagley Will Bring The Inner Child Out For Dallas Afterschool’s Annual Recess At The Dallas Arboretum In March
Dallas AfterSchool’s 5th Annual Recess Netted $125,000 Thanks To Fun And Games
Dallas AfterSchool’s 5th Annual Recess just took place Friday at the Arboretum and the bean counters have been busy, busy, busy. Recess Co-Chairs Regina Merson and Robyn Sieger just reported the results. Thanks to digging for goodies in the sand pile, bag toss, playing musical chairs, balancing tumble tower, and dining on off-the-diet goodies, $125,000 was netted. BTW, … [Read more...] about Dallas AfterSchool’s 5th Annual Recess Netted $125,000 Thanks To Fun And Games