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Educational First Steps

New Board Chair And Three Board Members Named For Educational First Steps

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Educational First Steps (EFS) has a new board of directors chair and three additional board members. EFS President/CEO Vickie Allen announced that Gail Stoke will serve as board chair for a two-year term (2021-2023). A 40-year veteran in the fashion industry, Gail has also been involved with educational program through her serving on Educational First Steps board, … [Read more...] about New Board Chair And Three Board Members Named For Educational First Steps

The Village Giving Circle Presents A Quarter Of A Million Dollars To 15 Area Nonprofits Impacting African Americans

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Thanks to The Village Giving Circle, there are 15 nonprofits that did a heck of a lot better than the Dallas Cowboys Sunday. Via an online presentation, The Village Giving Circle presented a quarter of a million dollars to the organizations. According to The Village Giving Circle Co-Chair/co-founding officer Lisa Montgomery, “The Village Giving Circle is honored to partner … [Read more...] about The Village Giving Circle Presents A Quarter Of A Million Dollars To 15 Area Nonprofits Impacting African Americans

Texas Women’s Foundation’s Resilience Fund Provides $320K+ For Low-Income/Marginalized Women, Girls And Families

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Despite its victimizing everyone from schoolchildren to major corporations, COVID-19 also continues to bring out the best in North Texas support. This past April the Texas Women’s Foundation’s Resilience Fund provided $320,768 for organizations benefiting low-income and marginalized women, girls and families in the community. The nonprofits receiving the April Resilience … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation’s Resilience Fund Provides $320K+ For Low-Income/Marginalized Women, Girls And Families

March 26 Updates On Cancellations And Reschedulings

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Like their neighbors, North Texan nonprofits are suffering from the blight of coronavirus. There are nonprofits that will either not survive this situation or they’ll bond together with like programs to help those in need. Today’s collection of cancellations and reschedules have wiped the calendar of any fundraising activities past Easter. They include the … [Read more...] about March 26 Updates On Cancellations And Reschedulings

JUST IN: Vickie Allen Named Educational First Steps Executive Director

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Following the departure of Educational First Steps (EFS) Executive Director Van Sheets late last year, EFS Programs Director Samantha Moya has served as EFS’s interim executive director. In the meantime a search got underway to find a new permanent executive director. The search paid off with former United Way of Tarrant County Senior VP of Development Vickie Allen being named … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Vickie Allen Named Educational First Steps Executive Director

MySweetWishList: Educational First Steps

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According to Educational First Steps Board Member and Chief Secret Santa Coordinator Jennifer Mosle, "Everyone likes a Secret Santa! Educational First Steps does the extraordinary: transforming low income childcare centers in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods into nationally accredited early learning centers that serve thousands of children in North Texas. Our … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Educational First Steps

MySweetCharity Opportunity: One Childhood One Chance Luncheon

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According to Merry Munson Wyatt, Kathryn Munson Beach and Meg Munson McGonigle, As sisters, we are excited to co-chair the Friday, November 17th “One Childhood One Chance Luncheon,” which brings Dallas an impressive opportunity to join Educational First Steps (EFS) in launching at-risk young lives into promising futures. This is the fifth year of this … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: One Childhood One Chance Luncheon

Educational First Steps Oversteps Its $5M Goal To Provide High-Quality Early Education For At-Risk Children

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It’s routine to hear that a group is launching a campaign to raise a load of money. That announcement triggers an uphill challenge to meet a monumental goal that’s beyond six figures. What makes it especially trying is the fact that there are so many deserving nonprofits after the same dollars. But there is good news. And that is the fact that North Texas has the most … [Read more...] about Educational First Steps Oversteps Its $5M Goal To Provide High-Quality Early Education For At-Risk Children

MySweetWishList: Educational First Steps

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According to Educational First Steps Executive Director John Breitfeller, “My wish is that all children receive the early childhood experiences they need and deserve. They make it possible for children of all backgrounds to learn how to interact positively with the world and contribute to it using their full talents, in school and in life. “For parents among the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Educational First Steps

Academy Award-Winning Octavia Spencer To Be Keynote Speaker At Educational First Steps’ 25th Anniversary Luncheon

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The news for the upcoming fundraising season is starting to pour in. As part of its 25th anniversary celebration, Educational First Steps is going to host One Childhood One Chance Luncheon at the Omni Dallas on Friday, October 23, with some “help.” That help is thanks to “The Help”’s Academy Award-winning actress Octavia Spencer. In addition to her work in the film industry, … [Read more...] about Academy Award-Winning Octavia Spencer To Be Keynote Speaker At Educational First Steps’ 25th Anniversary Luncheon