The After-School All-Stars North Texas non-profit invariably seems to draw a healthy crowd to its yearly Rising Stars Luncheon. This year's 7th annual edition of the luncheon on Wednesday, March 27, kept up the tradition — and then some. The 2024 event at Brook Hollow Golf Club lured around 250 to enjoy the club's famous pecan-crusted chicken and a keynote Q&A with Micah … [Read more...] about Dallas Cowboys’ Micah Parsons Talks Perseverance, Teamwork At After-School All-Stars’ 7th Annual Rising Stars Luncheon
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Grovel Alert: 2024 Rising Stars Luncheon Featuring Dallas Cowboys Linebacker Micah Parsons
The next week appears to be a time-out for North Texas non-profits thanks to spring breaks, but it's simply the lull before the slam-bang of activities in the weeks to come. Even before the schools shut down for the holiday week, the After-School All-Stores North Texas' Rising Stars Luncheon is close to selling out.. ASAS NTX Executive Director Justin Hensley has just … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2024 Rising Stars Luncheon Featuring Dallas Cowboys Linebacker Micah Parsons
JUST IN: Cowboys Micah Parsons To Keynote ASAS North Texas’ 7th Annual Rising Stars Luncheon
Following in the steps of Dallas Cowboys Dak Prescott and Zeke Elliott, After-School All-Stars North Texas has arranged to have Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (aka #11) as the keynote speaker for the 7th Annual Rising Stars Luncheon, taking place at Brook Hollow Golf Club on Wednesday, March 27. Having totaled more than 40 sacks in his first three seasons in the National … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Cowboys Micah Parsons To Keynote ASAS North Texas’ 7th Annual Rising Stars Luncheon
Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Reception Came Off Without A Hint Of The Day’s Wet Challenges
When Michelle Collins offered her home to her friend/2023 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Angie Kadesky for the annual CCB Advisory Board reception, she didn't realize what lay ahead. Little did any of the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board guests at the Collins’ home on Thursday, March 9, have a clue of the challenges confronting her in hosting the evening’s cocktail … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Reception Came Off Without A Hint Of The Day’s Wet Challenges
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Reception
The 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board reception on Thursday, March 9, seemed like a simple operation for hostess Michelle Collins. The attendance was going to be around 70 board members like Annette Simmons, representatives from the 2023 CCB seven beneficiaries (After-School All-Stars, Buckner Children and Family Services, Fair Park First, Family Gateway, Metrocare … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Reception
Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour Included Hugs And Site Views Of The 2023 Seven Beneficiaries
In years past the Crystal Charity Ball bus tour was a chance to visit the little ones who would benefit from the annual Dallas County children’s charities fundraiser. But this year on Thursday, February 16 it was more a case of eyeballing dirt that would one day be the setting for future programs for the children. The five-hour tour of seven 2023 beneficiaries sponsored by … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour Included Hugs And Site Views Of The 2023 Seven Beneficiaries
MySweetEssential: After-School All-Stars North Texas
According to After-School All-Stars North Texas Interim Executive Director Justin Hensley, 22,830 or 71% of DISD middle school students are considered “at-risk,” meaning they have a higher chance of dropping out of school based on certain socio-economic challenges and performance criteria (DISD Data Packet, 2019). This fact coupled with the circumstances exacerbated by … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: After-School All-Stars North Texas