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Round Robin November 18: Doing The Most Good, Hope Cottage Ugly Christmas Sweaters And Heroes For Children’s Heroes

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People were bumping into each other Tuesday, November 18, just trying to keep up as the pre-holiday festivities kicked into gear. Christine McKenny was toasting and being toasted at Cole Haan in Highland Park Village for the 4th Gingerbread Stroll benefiting Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Only problemo was finding a parking place. Bicycles just may be the solution to … [Read more...] about Round Robin November 18: Doing The Most Good, Hope Cottage Ugly Christmas Sweaters And Heroes For Children’s Heroes

Hope Cottage’s New Board President John Dickey Has Firsthand Experience When It Comes To A Hope Adoption

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Hope Cottage has a new president of the board of directors. John Dickey was just elected to the position that he’ll hold for two years starting January 1. In addition to being a member of the Hope board and a lifetime member of the Hope Cottage Leadership Council, John was a Hope adoptee. According to John, “It means so much to me to be able to serve as President on Hope … [Read more...] about Hope Cottage’s New Board President John Dickey Has Firsthand Experience When It Comes To A Hope Adoption

Bring A Pacifier Or Lip Balm Thursday Night To Hope Cottage

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Hope Cottage may be older than a hobbit, but it’s only getting better and better thanks to volunteers. The under-40 crowd will be gathering to “make care packages for Hope Cottage’s expectant mothers and parenting clients" Thursday at Hope Cottage. In addition to putting together the packages, guests will also “learn about the evolution of adoption and common adoption … [Read more...] about Bring A Pacifier Or Lip Balm Thursday Night To Hope Cottage

Hope Cottage Will Be (Food) Truckin’ Thursday

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If you're looking for a cheap and delicious thrill for your taste buds Thursday, head over to Hope Cottage for its Food Truck Extravaganza. From 11:30 till 1:30, Ruthie's Rolling Cafe, Easy Slider and Jack's Chowhound will be providing "tasty bites" with a portion of the purchases going to Hope Cottage Foster to Adopt Program. Only one missing will be Tutta's Pizza. Seems … [Read more...] about Hope Cottage Will Be (Food) Truckin’ Thursday

Jan And Trevor Rees-Jones Present $30,000 Gift For Hope Cottage’s Foster To Adopt Program

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Great way to start the day. Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones's foundation has stepped up again to aid another nonprofit. This time it's Hope Cottage and its Foster to Adopt program that "works to train adoptive parents and provide permanent homes for children who have been removed legally from abusive parents." The foundation has provided a $30,000 grant. It's not the first time … [Read more...] about Jan And Trevor Rees-Jones Present $30,000 Gift For Hope Cottage’s Foster To Adopt Program

Fitzhugh Is Going To Be Buzzing With Cherry Pickers And Food Trucks Friday

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It seems like Dallas has been suffering from a perfect storm of fundraising events. They all seem to happen in different parts of town at the same time. Ah, but two groups are having their events practically in the same block to coincide with each other. Hmm, one must wonder if it was planned or if the scheduling gods were finally giving everyone a break. So, what, where … [Read more...] about Fitzhugh Is Going To Be Buzzing With Cherry Pickers And Food Trucks Friday

Camp Hope Springs Eternal And Pops A Cork Or Two Friday

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If someone says, "Attaway-to-go," chances are they went to Camp Longhorn. Like Waldemar, Camp Fern and other summer camps, Longhorn continues to instill lifelong memories as it has for generations. But did you know about Camp Hope? Nope, it's not open to the general public. It's "a unique weekend camping experience where children adopted through Hope Cottage can build … [Read more...] about Camp Hope Springs Eternal And Pops A Cork Or Two Friday

Food Truck Extravaganza Parks At Hope Cottage Today

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If you aren't already scheduled to attend New Friends New Life's "Wings Luncheon" with Nicholas Sparks at the Hyatt Reunion or the Mad(dest) Hatter's Tea at the Arboretum, then you might want to drop over to Hope Cottage. No, there isn't your typical restaurant. But there will be "Food Truck Extravaganza" from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of Fitzhugh and McKinney.Not only is … [Read more...] about Food Truck Extravaganza Parks At Hope Cottage Today

If You Swing, You’re Going To Love September

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It's the first of September and the postal service just may make its goal thanks to all the invitations that are flying in. While most folks think of the fall season as luncheons, dinners, fashion shows and other very proper events for fundraising, many find golf courses as the place to support nonprofits. Here are two that are celebrating their third anniversary for the good … [Read more...] about If You Swing, You’re Going To Love September

United Way Extends Help To Those Agencies That Were Cut

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If you recall that the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas had to cut many organizations from their 2011-2012 funding. Monday night the UWMD Board of Directors voted unanimously "that agencies that received funding in 2010-2011, but not chosen for funding this year would be listed in the United Way campaign materials this fall." According to Hope Cottage's Leslie Clay, "We … [Read more...] about United Way Extends Help To Those Agencies That Were Cut