There was a time when Earvin “Magic” Johnson was not the legendary point guard for the LA Lakers. Rather, he was just one of several children living with their folks in Lansing, Michigan, where his dad, Earvin Johnson Sr., worked two jobs — on the assembly line at General Motors and collecting garbage. His mom, Christine Johnson, was a school custodian during the day and took … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Basketball Legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson To Keynote Family Gateway’s Fifth Annual Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
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MySweetWishList: Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
According to Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon Co-Chairs Gina Betts and Lisa Cooley,“Sadly, in our community, more than 3,600 families with children seek our help annually because of a housing crisis. Unfortunately the number of children and families that are homeless or on the edge of homelessness is growing at a record pace. With only 110 emergency … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
MySweetWishList: After-School All-Stars
According to After-School All-Stars Advocate Gina Betts,“After-School All-Stars (ASAS) is the largest national organization, with a strong local presence, that specifically focuses on serving middle school age students. Studies show that 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. is the prime time when unsupervised students are most likely to become involved with gangs, crime, drugs and … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: After-School All-Stars
MySweetCharity Opportunity: After-School All-Stars
According to After-School All-Stars North Texas Emeritus Member Gina Betts,As our name recognition grows in North Texas, we are eager to demonstrate the need for the programming that After-School All-Stars provides. Our students do not have to pay to be members of ASAS nor are they charged annually dues to fees to receive programming and services. Our programs only take … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: After-School All-Stars
Dallas Cowboys Dak Prescott And Joanna Hernandez Demonstrated The Importance Of After-School All-Stars For Middle Schoolers
Settle back: This post is a long one, but it's worth it.If Dante Alighieri was updating his "Purgatorio," he surely would have added Middle School to his Divine Comedy. Even the most blemish-free runway model recoils when recalling those days between elementary and high school. Teachers serving time in classrooms during this tenure should receive combat pay. Kids on their … [Read more...] about Dallas Cowboys Dak Prescott And Joanna Hernandez Demonstrated The Importance Of After-School All-Stars For Middle Schoolers
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: After-School All-Stars North Texas’ Rising Stars Luncheon
It was only After-School All-Stars North Texas’ second Rising Stars Luncheon. And like some newbies on the fundraising scene, it can be tough to draw a crowd or get the organization’s message across. But ASAS Advisory Board Chair Ben Lange drafted Gina Betts, whose reputation in local nonprofit circles is daunting. And she proved that her rep is well deserved on Wednesday, May … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: After-School All-Stars North Texas’ Rising Stars Luncheon
JUST IN: 2017 Rising Stars Luncheon Scored A Touchdown Netting $336,870 For After-School All-Stars North Texas
If you see attorney Gina Betts and America’s Auto Auction CEO Ben Lange giggling and high-fiving each other, it’s not because they just won a lawsuit or sold a lot full of cars. Nope. The two just learned the results of their After-School All-Stars North Texas's Rising Stars Luncheon fundraiser on Wednesday, May 17, at the Dallas Country Club.It was only the second … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2017 Rising Stars Luncheon Scored A Touchdown Netting $336,870 For After-School All-Stars North Texas
Grovel Alert: 2nd Annual Rising Stars Luncheon
Unlike former Dallas Police Chief David Brown, Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott hasn’t exactly been making the speaking rounds. Perhaps that’s why Wednesday’s “2nd Annual Rising Stars Luncheon” benefiting After-School All-Stars North Texas is nearing SRO status at the Dallas Country Club.According to ASAS North Texas Board Chair Ben Lange, the fundraiser that … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2nd Annual Rising Stars Luncheon
JUST IN: Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott To Be Keynote Speaker At After-School All-Stars’ 2nd Annual Rising Stars Luncheon
With all the rumbling about Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo's probably being released, there’s also news about the "presumed" (wink, wink) starting quarterback Dak Prescott off the field. The too-good-to-be-true former rookie, who rallied the team and North Texas to Super Bowl dreams, is going to be the keynote speaker for the 2nd Annual After-School … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott To Be Keynote Speaker At After-School All-Stars’ 2nd Annual Rising Stars Luncheon
MSC Opportunity: Gateway TO Opportunity Luncheon
According to Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon Co-Chairs Tracy Lange and Paula Miltenberger,“Sadly, more than 5,000 children in the Dallas area do not have a place to call home. These children rely on friends, relatives and the generosity of strangers to help make a difference for their world. Unfortunately the numbers are growing at a record pace of children and … [Read more...] about MSC Opportunity: Gateway TO Opportunity Luncheon
Genesis Women’s Shelter’s Jane Doe Award Dinner Dazzled With Roger, Serita And LeAnn Thanks To Doug, Gina, Molly And Nancy
In the past the featured speaker of the Genesis Annual Luncheon has attended The Jane Doe Award Dinner the night before for a small gathering of major supporters. This year’s speaker, Tyler Perry, was upfront and regretted that he wasn’t gonna make it for the event scheduled for Thursday, May 5. Now, such a development might send some fundraising chairs into a tizzy. Ah, but … [Read more...] about Genesis Women’s Shelter’s Jane Doe Award Dinner Dazzled With Roger, Serita And LeAnn Thanks To Doug, Gina, Molly And Nancy