Scientists and medical experts worldwide rallied together to come up with a vaccination — or two or three — to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The result was a dramatic reduction in cases and deaths over time. However, there is an equally damning disease that has been swept into hiding for decades: mental health disorders. And the recent pandemic only increased the problem … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Children’s Health To Launch $27M Initiative To Deal With Pediatric Mental Health
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JUST IN: Hamon Charitable Foundation Donates $1M To Support Parkland’s eMCAP Program
Once again the Hamon Charitable Foundation has proved that the legacy of the late philanthropists Nancy and Jake Hamon lives on. It was just announced that the Foundation has donated $1M to support Parkland Health and Hospital System’s Extending Maternal Care After Pregnancy (eMCAP). Launched last October, eMCAP “addresses and reframes the focus of maternal and fetal … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Hamon Charitable Foundation Donates $1M To Support Parkland’s eMCAP Program
MySweetWishList: Children’s Medical Center Foundation
According to Children’s Medical Center Foundation President Brent Christopher, “There’s no question that 2020 has been quite the year. We’ve seen a global pandemic, a chaotic presidential election, shifts to remote learning and other disruptive events. They’ve all contributed to rising stress levels, general anxiety and other mental health challenges for children and adults … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Children’s Medical Center Foundation
JUST IN: Hamon Charitable Foundation Provides Children’s Medical Center Foundation With A $7.5M Match Challenge
The late Nancy and Jake Hamon were the poster couple of Texas legends. Jake made his money as an independent wildcatter and Nancy was the hostess who set the bar in these parts. An invitation to a Hamon party was like winning the lottery. But as great as their reputations were in business and society, their philanthropy totally outshone all else. Over the years, such local … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Hamon Charitable Foundation Provides Children’s Medical Center Foundation With A $7.5M Match Challenge
JUST IN : Hamon Charitable Foundation Creates $10M Endowment For Laura And Jack Roach Center For Translational Research In Alzheimer’s
The late Nancy Hamon was a magnificent example of philanthropy. She lavished funds on various nonprofits from the arts to healthcare. Advising her over the years was attorney Jack Roach. Before she died in July 2011 at the age of 92, she established the Hamon Charitable Foundation to continue her philanthropic legacy. And, of course, Jack was a Foundation … [Read more...] about JUST IN : Hamon Charitable Foundation Creates $10M Endowment For Laura And Jack Roach Center For Translational Research In Alzheimer’s
JUST IN: Simmons, Hamon And Rees-Jones Foundations To Provide Funding For KIPP Dallas-Fort Worth
It’s always great when family foundations support a nonprofit. This morning has started off in a truly great way. Three outstanding foundations — Simmons Family Foundation, Hamon Charitable Foundation and The Rees-Jones Foundation — are going to provide funding for KIPP Dallas-Fort Worth (KIPP DFW) and its efforts to improve education in South Dallas. The monies will “allow the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Simmons, Hamon And Rees-Jones Foundations To Provide Funding For KIPP Dallas-Fort Worth