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JUST IN: There’s Been A Changing Of The Jessicas At Momentous Institute

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Like lots of others, MySweetCharity is scurrying to catch up on what has transpired over the past months. In addition to Texas Eating Disorders (formerly known as The Elisa Project) closing its doors, Momentous Institute Executive Director Jessica Trudeau left the Salesmanship Club of Dallas’ organization and joined TexProtects as director of strategic initiatives in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: There’s Been A Changing Of The Jessicas At Momentous Institute

Momentous Institute’s Virtual “Changing The Odds” Conference To Feature Top-Tier Lineup Of Speakers

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The past year’s pandemic has provided daunting challenges to educators, mental health professionals, non-profit professionals and organizations working with children. Last year’s postponement of the Changing the Odds Conference by the Momentous Institute was such a blow. The good news is that the Institute is indeed proceeding with its rescheduling of the 9th Annual Changing … [Read more...] about Momentous Institute’s Virtual “Changing The Odds” Conference To Feature Top-Tier Lineup Of Speakers

June 22 Update Of Reschedules

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It’s starting to appear that 2021 is going to be a very busy one for North Texas nonprofits. Some organizations are up and moving their 2020 fundraisers to next year. However, that doesn’t mean they can’t use a little love and funding now. Here’s today’s rundown: Reschedules Momentous Institute’s Heart of Gold Dinner scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, at Omni … [Read more...] about June 22 Update Of Reschedules

JUST IN: The Meadows Foundation Awards Ten Grants To North Texas Nonprofits And Public Entities

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Dallas-based The Meadows Foundation has been playing Santa Claus. It was just revealed that it has awarded $2,734,800 in grants to 30 Texas nonprofits and public entities. The following ten North Texas organizations received grants: Civic And Public Affairs North Texas Asset Funders Network, Dallas — $15,000 toward promoting economic opportunity and financial security … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Meadows Foundation Awards Ten Grants To North Texas Nonprofits And Public Entities

Jessica Trudeau To Head Up Momentous Institute Replacing Michelle Kinder

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After serving as executive director of Momentous Institute for six years, Michelle Kinder is stepping down at the end of the month. Replacing her on Friday, March 1, will be Development and Strategic Partnership Director Jessica Trudeau, who joined the Institute less than four years ago. Prior to joining the Institute, Jessica was executive director of Family … [Read more...] about Jessica Trudeau To Head Up Momentous Institute Replacing Michelle Kinder

MySweetWishList: Momentous Institute

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According to 2018 Changing the Odds Dinner Co-Chairs Connie O’Neill and Dick Skorburg, "It was an honor to serve as event chairs for this year’s Changing the Odds Dinner to kick-off Momentous Institute’s 7th annual education and mental health conference. "Dallas has one of the greatest income disparities in the country, with nearly one-third of Dallas County … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Momentous Institute

Greg Boyle’s Cultivating Kinship Message Set The Wheels Rolling For The Changing The Odds Conference

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Annually the Momentous Institute holds the Changing The Odds conference for more than a thousand mental health and education professionals from around the country to learn about advances from some of the world's top experts regarding social emotion health. The night before this year's two-day conference, the Institute held a dinner on Wednesday, September 26, at the Omni Dallas … [Read more...] about Greg Boyle’s Cultivating Kinship Message Set The Wheels Rolling For The Changing The Odds Conference

Sold-Out Luxury And Supercar Showcase Drives Home A Whopping $30K For Salesmanship Club Of Dallas’ Momentous Institute

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Out at the Four Seasons Resort And Club Dallas at Las Colinas, a whopping 2,500 people gathered on Saturday, September 9, to enjoy some of the world's most exotic, luxury, and high-performance vehicles. The inaugural Park Place Luxury And Supercar Showcase, a sort of mini-Concours d'Elegance, was held in part to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Ken Schnitzer's Park Place … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Luxury And Supercar Showcase Drives Home A Whopping $30K For Salesmanship Club Of Dallas’ Momentous Institute

JUST IN: Attorney Guy Kerr To Head Up Salesmanship Club Of Dallas For The 50th Anniversary Of AT&T Byron Nelson

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This is gonna be a big year for the Salesmanship Club of Dallas. They’re moving their mega-huge AT&T Byron Nelson to the brand new course at Trinity Forest Golf Club after years of being held at Las Colinas Four Seasons Resort. What a great way to celebrate the tournament’s 50th anniversary! Heading up the 97-year-old non-profit service organization that “owns and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Attorney Guy Kerr To Head Up Salesmanship Club Of Dallas For The 50th Anniversary Of AT&T Byron Nelson

2017 Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf Of Dallas Provided A Record $6.8M For Momentous Institute

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Despite hurricane Harvey making this weekend seem pretty darn miserable, the Momentous Institute folks are all smiley facing it. Thanks to the Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf of Dallas tournament that was held this past May, the Institute received "a record $6.8 million in net proceeds." That translates into Institute's being able to support "social emotional health … [Read more...] about 2017 Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf Of Dallas Provided A Record $6.8M For Momentous Institute

Momentous Institute And The Lynn Lectures Offer Solutions For A Less Stressful Life Tuesday Night At McFarlin Auditorium

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With all that hail and stormy weather last night and the fussing going on in Washington, stress seems to be the call of the day and that’s downright unhealthy. To help address the issue of stress, Momentous Institute and The Lynn Lectures have partnered up to present “Love And Wisdom In A Time Of Stress — The Art And Science Of Mindfulness From The Cellular To The Planetary, By … [Read more...] about Momentous Institute And The Lynn Lectures Offer Solutions For A Less Stressful Life Tuesday Night At McFarlin Auditorium