Change has been afoot at Literacy Achieves, whose mission is teaching English and life skills to non-English-speaking adults and their young children. The 27-year-old non-profit quietly shuttered its West Dallas campus, for example, saying residents have been leaving the area due to a housing crunch. A new executive director, Vicki Keifer, took over in January after the … [Read more...] about Wings Of Spring Was Heads And Tails As Literacy Achieves Assesses Future Priorities
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Dallas Habitat For Humanity Is A Sign Of Current C-Suite Comings And “Oops-Sorry-Things-Didn’t-Work-Out”
Dallas Area Habit for Humanity is posting a “help wanted” sign for a permanent CEO with Monday’s announcement that it has “parted ways” with William Eubanks III, who came on board as chief executive less than a year ago. It's just the latest in a series of leadership changes roiling the North Texas non-profit sector recently, with abrupt and surprising upheavals at the top … [Read more...] about Dallas Habitat For Humanity Is A Sign Of Current C-Suite Comings And “Oops-Sorry-Things-Didn’t-Work-Out”
Search Is Underway To Hire Replacement For Literacy Achieves Executive Director Dionne Kirby
It was just a year ago on Monday, August 8, that Dionne Kirby returned to Literacy Achieves to succeed retiring Executive Director Sarah Papert. Dionne’s relationship with the organization was not a new one. From July 2017 to May 2021, she had been on the staff, rising from Program Manager of Adult English Language Learning to Associate Director of Development and eventually … [Read more...] about Search Is Underway To Hire Replacement For Literacy Achieves Executive Director Dionne Kirby
Award-Winning Journalist Byron Harris To Be Honored At Literacy Achieve’s Wings Of Spring Dinner
Celebrating the 26th anniversary of Literacy Achieves, Wings Of Spring Co-Chairs Melissa and Wilson Aurbach have announced that former WFAA investigative reporter Byron Harris will be honored with the 2023 Marnie Wildenthal Literacy Legacy Award at the organization's annual fundraiser on Thursday, March 30. According to Literacy Achieves CEO Dionne Kirby, "Naming all the … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Journalist Byron Harris To Be Honored At Literacy Achieve’s Wings Of Spring Dinner
JUST IN: Dionne Kirby To Succeed Literacy Achieves Retiring CEO Sarah Papert
Since Literacy Achieves CEO Sarah Papert announced her retirement in April, more than 200 candidates were screened to take up the reins of the organization that equips non-English-speaking adults and their young children with English literacy and life skills. That number was whittled down to seven finalists, who were interviewed by the Literacy Achieves search … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dionne Kirby To Succeed Literacy Achieves Retiring CEO Sarah Papert
JUST IN: Literacy Achieves CEO Sarah Papert Announces Her Retirement After 20+ Years
Literacy Achieves dates its roots back to 1997 when it was known as Vickery Meadow Learning Center. The purpose was to help the growing number of refugees and immigrants arriving in the area to learn English. It was five years later that a 20-something volunteered to teach students. Her name was Sarah Polley. Over the years she served as the Adult Program Director from … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Literacy Achieves CEO Sarah Papert Announces Her Retirement After 20+ Years
North Texas Showed Signs Of Returning To In-Person Fundraising With Wings Of Spring
One of the first in-person events to emerge from the past year’s fundraising coma was Literacy Achieves’ Wings of Spring last night. After canceling last year’s event, Literacy Achieves Executive Director Sarah Papert was determined not to settle for anything less than a real in-person gathering. Luckily, the arrival of vaccinations came just in the nick of time for people … [Read more...] about North Texas Showed Signs Of Returning To In-Person Fundraising With Wings Of Spring
Literacy Achieves’ “2021 Wings Of Spring” Goes Hybrid With Two Options For Dining, Awarding And Fundraising
After having to cancel last year’s “Wings of Spring” fundraiser that was scheduled for Monday, March 30, the Literacy Achieves team has charged into 2021 creating two options for this year's fundraiser. 2021 Wings of Spring Co-Chairs Megan and Kevin Nicholson reported that “this year’s event will include two participation options for sponsors and individuals” on Thursday, … [Read more...] about Literacy Achieves’ “2021 Wings Of Spring” Goes Hybrid With Two Options For Dining, Awarding And Fundraising
JUST IN: H100 Latina Giving Circle Celebrates First Year By Providing $125K for DFW Latinas
More good news emanating from a Texas Women’s Foundation fund. This time it’s from H100 Latina Giving Circle. Established just a year ago by Hispanic 100 Network, its purpose is to “further engage Latinas in philanthropy, and to expand resources for local organizations whose mission is to empower, educate and support Latinas in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.” According to H100 … [Read more...] about JUST IN: H100 Latina Giving Circle Celebrates First Year By Providing $125K for DFW Latinas
JUST IN: The Orchid Giving Circle Virtually Distributes $202,000 In Grants To13 Nonprofits
The Orchid Giving Circle ladies really know how to end the week on a high note. Minutes ago they virtually presented $202,000 in grants to the following 13 nonprofits: Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIA): Scholarships Chetna: Culturally specific services to South Asian victims of domestic violence including legal services, develop skills in the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Orchid Giving Circle Virtually Distributes $202,000 In Grants To13 Nonprofits
Kappas’ Virtual 2020 Tablescapes Activities To Coincide With The National Sorority’s 150th Anniversary
With the Dallas Alumnae Association of Kappa Kappa Gamma's 2020 virtual "Caring For the Community" Tablescapes taking place on Tuesday, October 13, at 11 a.m., final details have just been revealed about the “key” honorees and keynote speaker. It will be a really big day for the sisters, since the date is also the 150th anniversary of the sorority! This year’s speaker will … [Read more...] about Kappas’ Virtual 2020 Tablescapes Activities To Coincide With The National Sorority’s 150th Anniversary