It was back in 2008 when Charmaine Solomon and two other mothers with youngsters “graduating” from high school discovered that there “was nothing in North Texas that provided quality, full-time continued education for their children’s unique needs." Thanks to the moms rallying the community, My Possibilities was established in June 2008 to help adults with intellectual … [Read more...] about Karen Wald To Succeed My Possibilities Board Of Directors Chair Charmaine Solomon
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JUST IN: LaunchAbility And My Possibilities Merge Thanks To Assistance From The Better Together Fund
There’s been a lot of chatter about groups with similar goals and programs partnering up. As a result, the Better Together Fund was created on June 7, 2017, to assist in nonprofits coming together. On Monday, January 15, such a merger officially took place between My Possibilities and LaunchAbility. Made perfect sense. My Possibilities has been “a pioneer in vocational … [Read more...] about JUST IN: LaunchAbility And My Possibilities Merge Thanks To Assistance From The Better Together Fund
JUST IN: Rick Van Hooser Named LaunchAbility’s New Executive Director
After months of interviewing and vetting, the LaunchAbility Board of Trustees have named Rick Van Hooser as the organization’s new executive director. According to LaunchAbility Board President Karen Wald, “As our client population continues to grow as quickly as the corporate interest in hiring adults with diverse abilities, Rick Van Hooser’s leadership couldn’t come at … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Rick Van Hooser Named LaunchAbility’s New Executive Director
Outstanding Non-Profits Have Posted “Help Wanted” Signs
The Dallas non-profits are looking for a few good folks to head up their organizations. In recent weeks the following nonnies have put out the “Help Wanted” signs for leadership of their organizations: Baylor Scott And White Health Dallas Historical Society Dallas Museum of Art Dallas Summer Musicals Family Gateway LaunchAbility Perot Museum of Nature and … [Read more...] about Outstanding Non-Profits Have Posted “Help Wanted” Signs
JUST IN: LaunchAbility CEO Kathryn Parsons Turns In Her Resignation
It was just three weeks ago that LaunchAbility had its annual fundraiser, “A Special Evening With …” at the Meyerson with comedian Martin Short on stage to the delight of hundreds. Now word arrives that LaunchAbility CEO Kathryn Parsons has turned in her resignation that will become effective on Tuesday, May 31. Having joined LaunchAbility in 2010, she led the organization's … [Read more...] about JUST IN: LaunchAbility CEO Kathryn Parsons Turns In Her Resignation
Suzanne And Bill Murray Hosted The LaunchAbility Patron Party Preparing For A Special Evening With Martin Short
There’s just something absolutely charming about neighborhoods with homes set back from curb-less streets. It conjures up visions of communities like Loudoun, Greenwich, and Westchester with gargantuan homes with backyards bigger than some counties. Well, one of those residences was just settling into its home-sweet-home state for Suzanne and Bill Murray, when they … [Read more...] about Suzanne And Bill Murray Hosted The LaunchAbility Patron Party Preparing For A Special Evening With Martin Short
JUST IN: Joyce And Linus Wright To Serve As Honorary Co-Chairs For LaunchAbility’s “A Special Evening With Martin Short”
LaunchAbility Co-Chairs Hilda and Mike Galvan just revealed the honorary co-chairs for the Tuesday, April 5th “A Special Evening With Martin Short.” Drum roll, please. The twosome will be Joyce and Linus Wright, who have time and time again been at the forefront of education and helping young people with learning challenges. If you’re brand new to the hood, then a little … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Joyce And Linus Wright To Serve As Honorary Co-Chairs For LaunchAbility’s “A Special Evening With Martin Short”
Round Robin 10/21: Scripps Society, Junior League Of Dallas Reception, KIPP DFW And LaunchAbility Kick-Offs
The weather play nicely for fundraising on Wednesday, October 21, and the nonprofits were taking full advantage of it all over town. Scripps Society Mary McDermott Cook’s Dump Top has become the hot showplace for nonprofits to wine, fundraise and gaze at the Dallas skyline complete with the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, the Continental Avenue Pedestrian Bridge and the … [Read more...] about Round Robin 10/21: Scripps Society, Junior League Of Dallas Reception, KIPP DFW And LaunchAbility Kick-Offs
JUST IN: LaunchAbility’s Special Evening Will Be With Martin Short
There are certain peeps that you just look forward to seeing, hearing and being in their presence. One of them is comedian/actor Martin Short. If the guy has an ego, he’s put it in storage somewhere. Somehow, he’s managed to figure out how to make folks laugh without blushing. Okay, so there may be a wee bit of blushing, but it’s not the type that would shock your Aunt … [Read more...] about JUST IN: LaunchAbility’s Special Evening Will Be With Martin Short
LaunchAbility Clients And Friends Kick Off “Dance And Donate” Video On Labor Day
Today is Labor Day when the nation honors “the social and economic achievements of American workers.” Some folks have understood this to be muscle-bulging laborers, but it actually means anyone who has held a job, earned an honest living and contributed to their family and society. But there is a segment in society that is too often overlooked when it comes to holding a job, … [Read more...] about LaunchAbility Clients And Friends Kick Off “Dance And Donate” Video On Labor Day
JUST IN: The Meadows Foundation Comes Through With A Grant For LaunchAbility
The stock market and oil prices are creating migraines. So, let’s have some good news. Of course, it comes from the ever-loving Meadows Foundation. It was just revealed that the Foundation has “awarded a grant to LaunchAbility to fill a gap in critical funding.” Yup, you read it. How much? It’s up to $75K of which $25K is a dollar-for-dollar matching … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Meadows Foundation Comes Through With A Grant For LaunchAbility