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Olympics Star Talks Risk, Failure And Confidence At Goodwill’s Marquee Fundraiser

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Goodwill Industries of Dallas President and CEO Tim Heis was happy. Not only had Goodwill recently partnered with the University of North Texas to jump-start Goodwill's Empowerment Works job program for people with disabilities, Heis told MySweetCharity. But the non-profit had just attracted 700 guests including Jan and Fred Hegi with son Peter Hegi, Kate and Willing Ryan, … [Read more...] about Olympics Star Talks Risk, Failure And Confidence At Goodwill’s Marquee Fundraiser

Super Bowl QB Drew Brees “Passed Gratitude Forward” At Goodwill Industries Of Dallas’ Landmark 100th Anniversary Luncheon

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Not many North Texas non-profit groups can say they've been around for a century. One that can is Goodwill Industries of Dallas, which according to President and CEO Tim Heis became the first Goodwill organization in Texas way back in 1923. That made the group's 100-year celebration luncheon on Friday, October 13, at the Omni Dallas Hotel a pretty special occasion, … [Read more...] about Super Bowl QB Drew Brees “Passed Gratitude Forward” At Goodwill Industries Of Dallas’ Landmark 100th Anniversary Luncheon

JUST IN: Drew Brees To Keynote Goodwill Industries Of Dallas’ 100 Years At The Lunch

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With the football season kicking off throughout North Texas, Goodwill Industries of Dallas is bringing home one of its native sons for The Lunch fundraiser. On Friday, October 13, The Lunch Co-Chairs Julie Durham Rado and Steve Durham have arranged to have Dallas native son/former New Orleans Saints/Super Bowl MVP quarterback Drew Brees as the keynote speaker at the Omni Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Drew Brees To Keynote Goodwill Industries Of Dallas’ 100 Years At The Lunch

JUST IN: Katy And Kyle Miller Gift $5M To Create Courtyard For SMU Cox School

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If it’s Friday, it must be SMU good news day. The latest Mustang blast is a $5M gift to the university’s Edwin L. Cox School of Business from Katy A. and Kyle D. Miller. The monies will be used to “establish the Katy and Kyle Miller Courtyard, part of the future Cox School renovation and expansion project.” Plans call for the Courtyard, with enhanced landscaping and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Katy And Kyle Miller Gift $5M To Create Courtyard For SMU Cox School

Goodwill Industries Of Dallas Is Providing Drop-Off Locations For PPE Donations

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After rummaging through all your cabinets and those countless swag bags, have you found that you have more hand sanitizers than an octopus could use? Or, perhaps you’ve pulled out that sewing machine to create dozens of fabric masks? So, what are you going to do with 'em? Seriously, you don’t need them all, but Goodwill Industries of Dallas does. Normally, folks haul items … [Read more...] about Goodwill Industries Of Dallas Is Providing Drop-Off Locations For PPE Donations

Goodwill Industries Of Dallas’ The Lunch Turned Into A Girls’ Chat Fest For W’s Chicks With Mitts Karen Hughes and Condoleezza Rice

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Fall means golden leaves, weekend football games and class reunions. Okay, so The Lunch wasn’t supposed to be a “class reunion” benefiting Goodwill Industries of Dallas at the Omni Dallas Hotel. But that’s what it turned out to be. With a front-row lineup of tables looking like SMU Family Weekend, the guests included Honorary Co-Chairs Carolyn and David Miller, Mike … [Read more...] about Goodwill Industries Of Dallas’ The Lunch Turned Into A Girls’ Chat Fest For W’s Chicks With Mitts Karen Hughes and Condoleezza Rice

SOLD OUT ALERT: The Lunch

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If you hadn’t gotten around to buying your ticket for Goodwill Industries of Dallas’ The Lunch, you’re sorta out of luck. The Tuesday, September 15th fundraising lunch at the Omni Dallas Hotel is sold out. Not only that but it’s got a list of truly top-drawer types as sponsors who understand and appreciate the importance of Goodwill within the community. Whoa! What was that? … [Read more...] about SOLD OUT ALERT: The Lunch

Goodwill Industries Of Dallas Is Going To Launch The Lunch™ With A Keynote Guest At The Omni Dallas

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With all the luncheon fundraisings taking place in North Texas, it’s a wonder how they all have such different names — A Chance to Soar, Meal for the Minds, First Sight, Celebrating Women, Cherish the Children, etc. So, when Goodwill Industries of Dallas decided to hold its first noontime event, they came up with a novel name — The Lunch. How simple, how to the point, how come … [Read more...] about Goodwill Industries Of Dallas Is Going To Launch The Lunch™ With A Keynote Guest At The Omni Dallas