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MySweetEssential: Readers 2 Leaders

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According to Readers 2 Leaders President and CEO Norma Nelson, After a normal summer break, students often experience the ‘summer slide:’ a tendency to lose academic gains made during the previous school year. This phenomenon disproportionately affects low-income students, and with the extended break due to COVID-19, researchers estimate that students will begin the … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Readers 2 Leaders

MySweetEssential: IF/THEN®

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According to Lyda Hill Philanthropies CEO Nicole Small, Lyda Hill Philanthropies just launched our IF/THEN® Collection, which is free to access for anyone and the world’s largest digital resource library of photos and videos celebrating diverse, contemporary women in STEM careers. This Collection is a critical component of our national initiative, IF/THEN®, which seeks … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: IF/THEN®

MySweetEssential: Society Of St. Vincent De Paul Of North Texas

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According to Society Of St. Vincent De Paul Of North Texas CEO Michael Pazzaglini, The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of North Texas provides emergency assistance to people in need in the forms of rent, utilities, food, clothing, furnishings, and medications. In addition, SVdP provides systemic change programs that address after-school education, low-interest loans to … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Society Of St. Vincent De Paul Of North Texas

MySweetEssential: Rainbow Days

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According to Rainbow Days CEO Tiffany Beaudine, As COVID-19 impacts our world, we have all been feeling its effects. Although our experiences during this pandemic may vary, we are all experiencing a great deal of uncertainty and stress in our lives, families and communities. For the at-risk and homeless children whom Rainbow Days serves, these feelings of insecurity … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Rainbow Days

MySweetEssential: CASA Of Collin County

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According to CASA Of Collin County Executive Director Tricia Clifton, Every child deserves a safe and loving home free from abuse and neglect. At CASA of Collin County, we promote and protect the best interests of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect. By training volunteer advocates to improve the child’s quality of life and serve as … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: CASA Of Collin County

MySweetEssential: The Dallas Opera

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According to The Dallas Opera Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO Ian Derrer, First of all, I would like to thank Jeanne Prejean for this opportunity to speak to her loyal readers on why the arts deserve your support. Arts organizations exist to do one thing: enrich the lives of other people. If we cannot create, exhibit, or perform, we risk losing our identity … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: The Dallas Opera

MySweetEssential: Texas Health Resources Foundation

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According to Texas Health Resources Foundation President Jay McAuley, To say 2020 has been very different for all of us would be an understatement. Late in the first quarter, all of us began to feel the effects of the global pandemic and life as we knew it drastically changed. At Texas Health Resources, our system quickly shifted to the battle against COVID-19 and how … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Texas Health Resources Foundation

MySweetEssential: Clayton Dabney For Kids With Cancer

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According to Clayton Dabney For Kids With Cancer Executive Director Leslie Ficke, Our world has changed significantly over the course of this year, but childhood cancer continues to wreak havoc on families across the country. Many families in need of our support have faced additional hardships due to COVID-19, while at the same time struggling with the devastating loss … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Clayton Dabney For Kids With Cancer

MySweetEssential: The Senior Source

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According to The Senior Source’s President/CEO Stacey Paddock Malcolmson, Warren Buffet once said, "Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago." Since 1961, The Senior Source has made it our mission to ensure the older adults who planted the trees whose shade we now enjoy are treated with the dignity and respect they have earned … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: The Senior Source

MySweetEssential: Dallas Symphony Orchestra League

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According to Dallas Symphony Orchestra League President/CEO Anne Ligon, "Music has given me an opportunity to express myself. When I play the cello, I feel inspired and free; the Young Musicians program has helped me discover my true passion-music. With the instruction of my wonderful teachers and the support of my classmates, I have achieved more than I could ever … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Dallas Symphony Orchestra League