Since COVID-19 has dealt daunting blows throughout the world, the word “essential” has resulted in many debates on exactly what is necessary within the North Texas nonprofit world. For one person the theater is food for the heart and soul; for another a blood drive is crucial; for yet another the support of children in foster care is vital. This time of year the … [Read more...] about Calling All North Texas Nonprofits To Participate In MySweetEssential Series
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A Break With The Usual Starts Monday With “The Best Thing You Ever Met”
Allow me to tell you a story starting Monday morning. It’s an old-fashioned yarn. Let’s call it “The Best Thing You Ever Met.” It is pure fiction, so the names, characters, businesses, events and locales are purely the products of the writer’s overly active imagination. Because it’s long, it will be told over a series of days. If you get ho-hummed about it, not to worry. … [Read more...] about A Break With The Usual Starts Monday With “The Best Thing You Ever Met”
MySweetCharity To Launch “Canceled Event SOS” Series Monday
Everyone knows that North Texas nonprofits have taken major hits due to COVID-19. Dozens and dozens have been forced to cancel their spring fundraisers for the well-being of their supporters, staff and vendors. In most cases, the financial loss was truly devastating to their programs and operations. For this reason, MySweetCharity will run a series for those nonprofits that … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity To Launch “Canceled Event SOS” Series Monday
March 31 Update – No Developments Except The Projections Of What Lies Ahead
The over-the-top news is that no new cancellations/reschedules/postponements/whatevers were announced today. Enjoy the great news! On the other hand, numerous May fundraisers are holding their collective nonprofit breaths that the Thursday, April 30, restrictions end and life will go on as normal for fundraising. Unfortunately, that hopeful wish sounds just like that … [Read more...] about March 31 Update – No Developments Except The Projections Of What Lies Ahead
MySweetCharity To Launch The MySweetKindness Series With Your Help
If you are feeling anxious and/or a sense of confusion, you’re not alone. We are all dealing with a situation that is new and evolving. However, if we allow ourselves to be saturated with bad news, those fears will only grow. To provide a source of relief from the situation, MySweetCharity is undertaking a new series — MySweetKindness. Plans call for by-lined articles by … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity To Launch The MySweetKindness Series With Your Help
Queenie Returns With Words Of Wisdom And Ideas From The Strimple
This morning, the doors to MySweetCharity global headquarters ripped open. In the doorway was the legendary Queenie*. Glowering at the scene of some elves in hazmats suits and others hiding under the sheets in their cots, she demanded, “What is going on? Did another tornado hit?” Elder Elf, who was in a bubble, floated over to Queenie, saying, “Ma’am, while you’ve been away, … [Read more...] about Queenie Returns With Words Of Wisdom And Ideas From The Strimple
Change Of Plans Alert!: MySweetCharity Is Adjusting Its SOP For The Time Being
During this time MySweetCharity is making the following adjustments to its usual operations: putting the priority on sharing the status of nonprofit activities and developments. suspending the coverage of events that took place prior to last week’s coronavirus situation until the dust has settled. refunding any upgraded calendar listing of events that have been … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans Alert!: MySweetCharity Is Adjusting Its SOP For The Time Being
MySweetCharity Gives A Thumbs Down To Nonprofit “Popularity Contests”
Yipes! MySweetCharity has been hit with all types of emails about programs pitting North Texas nonprofits and/or their representatives against each other in the hopes of landing a financial prize by garnering votes. Since its beginning, MSC has encouraged collaboration among the area nonprofits to help North Texans. It was never planned or suggested that area nonprofits … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Gives A Thumbs Down To Nonprofit “Popularity Contests”
Gentle Reminder: Send Dates, Places And Deets To MySweetCharity Calendar For Final Four And 2020
While the queen bees are lounging, lunching and loving cooler surroundings, the worker bees are hard preparing for the FF4 (Fundraising Final Four) of 2019. The MySweetCharity Calendar Team is already being hit with listings to let folks know what’s in the future. Alas, there are some collisions like Celebrating Women and New Friends New Life forcing supporters to choose … [Read more...] about Gentle Reminder: Send Dates, Places And Deets To MySweetCharity Calendar For Final Four And 2020
JUST IN: Mother Nature [Unfortunately] Brings Neighbors Together
There are many among the North Texas community who have hunkered down as the skies turned ferociously against them. Weather guessers’ broadcasting of predictions became reality as funnels dropped down from the clouds. Sure, it wasn't as devastating as the storms hitting our neighbors in Oklahoma and Kansas, but it was still brutal. Imagine! These folks in Kaufman, Van … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Mother Nature [Unfortunately] Brings Neighbors Together
A Gentle Reminder: MySweetCharity Will Be Doing Business As Usual In The Days Ahead
Some folks are checking out for the upcoming week to celebrate the holidays with families and friends. Others like first responders, newspapers staffs, hospitals, hotel workers and nonprofits are going to be staying on duty to provide services for others. Since MySweetCharity has received an overwhelming number of “wishes,” it will be business as usual to share wishes in the … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: MySweetCharity Will Be Doing Business As Usual In The Days Ahead