My Sweet Charity

An Ongoing Conversation For the Good Of Dallas

Margaret Hirsch

United To Learn Kicked Off Its Impact Showcase To Raise $24M For Dallas ISD Elementary Schools

by

With the threatening weather in the rear-view mirror, the United To Learn team rallied its supporters and friends together at Dec on Dragon for its inaugural Impact Showcase on Thursday, May 2, to launch its march to raise $24M for Dallas ISD students and teachers. Here's a report from the field: On Thursday, May 2, education non-profit United to Learn hosted its inaugural … [Read more...] about United To Learn Kicked Off Its Impact Showcase To Raise $24M For Dallas ISD Elementary Schools

Learning Launch Fiesta Celebrated Providing $350K For Dallas ISD Teachers’ Supplies And Resources

by

With the 2023-2024 school year underway, the United To Learn's Learning Launch Co-Chairs Lindsay Billingsley and Karen Pollock hosted the third annual Learning Launch Fiesta at the Maplewood Private Social Club on  Tuesday, September 19. It was held to mark the incredible success of this year's campaign, which raised $350,000 for supplies and resources for Dallas ISD students … [Read more...] about Learning Launch Fiesta Celebrated Providing $350K For Dallas ISD Teachers’ Supplies And Resources

MySweetSchoolDaze: United To Learn’s Learning Launch ’22

by

According to United To Learn’s Learning Launch '22 Co-Chair Lindsay Billingsley, “Before we know it, back-to-school season will be in full swing. While we all are finishing up our summer vacations and dreaming of cooler weather, United to Learn (U2L) is busy preparing for its sixth annual Learning Launch and its third annual Learning Launch Fiesta! “U2L’s Learning Launch … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: United To Learn’s Learning Launch ’22

MySweetSchool Daze – United To Learn’s Learning Launch Back To School Bash

by

According to United To Learn’s Learning Launch Fiesta 2021 Co-Chair Lindsay Billingsley, "Well, Dallas, you did it! You finished this school year like no other in history! Despite recent news focusing on test scores and data, I want to take a moment to give our educators a round of applause. I am so proud of the administrators, teachers, and students across the city who rose … [Read more...] about MySweetSchool Daze – United To Learn’s Learning Launch Back To School Bash

MySweetWishList: United To Learn

by

According to United To Learn Volunteer School Liaison Margaret Hirsch, “Can you name at least one teacher that made a difference in your life? “For me, it’s easily more than one… Ms. Castle in Kindergarten, Ms. Leventhal in 4th grade, Ms. Kramer in 6th grade, and Dr. Saxon my junior year of high school, to name a few! They all taught me to find joy in learning. “Maybe … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: United To Learn