While the community of Joppa (aka known as and pronounced "Joppee") is considered a "sparse suburban" neighborhood, it is one that is rich in historical roots. Located near the intersection of I-45 and Loop 12 in the southeastern part of Dallas County, it is the same distance from downtown Dallas as downtown is to NorthPark Center to the north. Considered one of Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas County Commissioners Provide $1.6M For Dallas Habitat To Continue Its Work In Joppa
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Dallas Area Habitat For Humanity CEO Dave Crawford To Retire After A Major Turnaround
When Dave Crawford became CEO of Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity in 2018, it was not the best of times for the organization that provides “affordable homeownership opportunities, financial education, advocacy and neighborhood empowerment.” According to The Dallas Morning News columnist Sharon Grigsby a year later, The nonprofit’s aggressive experiment to expand … [Read more...] about Dallas Area Habitat For Humanity CEO Dave Crawford To Retire After A Major Turnaround
JUST IN: Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Gifts Unrestricted $9M To Dallas Area Habitat For Humanity
Newlywed MacKenzie Scott has been on a spending spree. As Forbes put it, she “is giving away her $46 billion fortune faster than anyone in history.” Why last year she donated $2.74 billion to 286 organizations. And the great news is that North Texas non-profits are on the receiving end of her incredible generosity. Last month she sent checks for $3.3M to each of the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Gifts Unrestricted $9M To Dallas Area Habitat For Humanity
Dallas Area Habitat For Humanity Adds Jay Bray And Ron Storz To Its Board Of Directors
Having “served more than 1,700 low-income families since 1986,” Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity has provided an “investment of approximately $179M in more than 25 Dallas-area neighborhoods.” In large part it’s been due to the work and commitment of its board of directors over the years. Joining the board are its two newest members Jay Bray and Ron Storz, who have … [Read more...] about Dallas Area Habitat For Humanity Adds Jay Bray And Ron Storz To Its Board Of Directors
Dwell With Dignity Partnership Results In A Home Sweet Home For Habitat For Humanity Graduate
As part of its new partnership with Dallas Area Habit for Humanity, Dwell With Dignity was able to provide furnishings and decorations for new homeowner Jari Camp and her family. [Editor's note: The correct name is Jari Champ. Unfortunately, the incorrect name was provided by the public relations representative. Our apologies to Jari and her family.] The great reveal took place … [Read more...] about Dwell With Dignity Partnership Results In A Home Sweet Home For Habitat For Humanity Graduate
Dallas Habitat For Humanity Transitions Board Chair Leadership And Adds Ten New Members
Before turning over the reins of Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity to Juan Suarez at the end of this month, Board Chair Dawn Kahle announced the addition of ten new board members including Courtney Acarregui, Dawn Blair, Murphy Cheatham, Alan Cohen, Cristi Lockett, Stacy Marshall, Olga Martinez Hickman, Sean Tate, Asheya L. Warren and Venezuela Williams. Serving two-year … [Read more...] about Dallas Habitat For Humanity Transitions Board Chair Leadership And Adds Ten New Members
Habitat For Humanity’s ReStores Celebrate The Season With Their Own 12 Days Of Christmas
During the months of the 2020 pandemic, North Texas nonprofits have really been scratching their creative grey matter in overtime to find ways to pump up awareness and funds. And Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity has come up with a program that’s both safe and in tune with the season. Starting Saturday, Habitat's ReStores will kick off their own version of The 12 Days of … [Read more...] about Habitat For Humanity’s ReStores Celebrate The Season With Their Own 12 Days Of Christmas
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
Molly Bogen Is The Kevin Bacon Of Six Degrees Of Separation For Nonprofit Executive Changes
Talk about six degrees of separation in North Texas nonprofit corner offices, and Molly Bogen is the common thread. Where to start? At the beginning, of course! When Molly retired as CEO of The Senior Source after more than 40 years, Cortney Nicolato took over the reins of the operation back in January 2016. But it seems that Cortney’s stay turned out to be a bit shorter … [Read more...] about Molly Bogen Is The Kevin Bacon Of Six Degrees Of Separation For Nonprofit Executive Changes
Nonprofit Volunteers Turned Out For One Community One Cause To Brush New Life For Dated Homes
As the summer of 2018 grilled up and most folks headed to air-conditioned confines or the mountains on Friday, June 1, all types of city officials and volunteers from Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support, The Salvation Army DFW Metroplex and Families to Freedom headed to West Dallas. There they picked up paint brushes to add new life to dated homes. While doing this handiwork, … [Read more...] about Nonprofit Volunteers Turned Out For One Community One Cause To Brush New Life For Dated Homes
2018 Parade Of Playhouses Are Showstoppers With High Tech Perks And Dazzling Creativity
Dallas CASA's 23rd Annual Parade of Playhouses has just gotten underway for its stationary march in NorthPark. And this year’s crop of adorable little mansions may have hit an all-time high in not just creativity but also major perks. As Dallas CASA's Rosanne Lewis coordinated "Good Morning Texas" and Dallas Morning News interviewing folks like Crest Cadillac/ Crest Infiniti … [Read more...] about 2018 Parade Of Playhouses Are Showstoppers With High Tech Perks And Dazzling Creativity