According to Dallas Hope Charities CEO Evie Scrivner, The mission of Dallas Hope Charities is to provide food, shelter and services that instill dignity, stability and Hope for All. Our mission is being lived out through programs of: Meals of Hope, Worthy Bags, Thriving Hope, Dallas Hope Center and Collective Hope Coalition. Hunger and homelessness are two dire … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Dallas Hope Charities
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MySweetEssential: The Family Place
According to The Family Place CEO Paige Flink, For victims of family violence, sheltering at home due to COVID-19 has been a ticking time bomb. Many of our clients are already accustomed to being isolated from family and friends; they are already restricted on where and when they could go to places; their money is already taken away by their abuser. But for them, … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: The Family Place
MySweetEssential: After-School All-Stars North Texas
According to After-School All-Stars North Texas Interim Executive Director Justin Hensley, 22,830 or 71% of DISD middle school students are considered “at-risk,” meaning they have a higher chance of dropping out of school based on certain socio-economic challenges and performance criteria (DISD Data Packet, 2019). This fact coupled with the circumstances exacerbated by … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: After-School All-Stars North Texas
MySweetEssential: Water Cooler
According to Lyda Hill Philanthropies Director Margaret Black, Pegasus Park, a 23-acre, mixed-use office campus located on Stemmons Freeway near Inwood Road, was recently unveiled, and we also announced one of the key components of the project, Water Cooler. Water Cooler is sponsored by Lyda Hill Philanthropies, in partnership with Pegasus Park developer J. Small … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Water Cooler
MySweetEssential: Carson’s Village
According to Carson’s Village Founder/CEO Jason Dyke, Carson’s Village was founded in North Texas after the tragic death of an 11-year-old boy. His family realized quickly that there were no services available to help families navigate the challenging decisions they face from the passing of a loved one through the funeral, and beyond into their grief … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Carson’s Village
MySweetEssential: Katy Trail
According to Friends Of Katy Trail Board Of Directors President Charlie Shufeldt, Thank you for the opportunity to tell you why we believe our Katy Trail capital campaign is essential to the well-being of Dallas, now and in the future. For over 20 years, since the time the discarded Katy railroad line became a linear park, the Katy Trail has been an essential green … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Katy Trail
MySweetEssential: Communities In Schools Dallas Region
According to Communities In Schools Dallas Region Interim President/CEO Adam Powell, When the school year came to a bizarre close in March, my nine-year-old son asked why he didn’t get to see his friends anymore. As I struggled to find an age-appropriate way to explain what was going on, I realized that kids, unfortunately, will bear the brunt of the economic, social, … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Communities In Schools Dallas Region
MySweetEssential: Klyde Warren Park
According to Klyde Warren Park President Kit Sawers, Now, more than ever, parks are being used by their communities. Not only has research consistently promoted the mental health benefits of outdoor spaces, it now also concludes that, during this global pandemic, outdoor activities are actually much safer than indoor ones. Though Klyde Warren Park was unable to play … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Klyde Warren Park
MySweetEssential: Cristo Rey Of Dallas
According to Cristo Rey of Dallas Development Director Abby Hoak-Morton, Now more than ever, a culture of innovative thinking is critical to the Greater Dallas community. At Cristo Rey Dallas, students who wouldn’t otherwise have access to a college prep education are working one day a week at top businesses to earn 65% of their tuition. Even through a global … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Cristo Rey Of Dallas
MySweetEssential: Dallas Historical Society
According to Dallas Historical Society Executive Director Karl Chiao, The Dallas Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, collection, and exhibition of Dallas and Texas history to educate and inspire present and future generations. Formed in 1922, the Dallas Historical Society is committed to preserving the history of the region and … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Dallas Historical Society
MySweetEssential: KidLinks
According to KidLinks CEO Diana Crawford, Music can have a profound power on children during the current uncertainty everyone is facing and now, more than ever, KidLinks’ online platform, KidLinks.org, is a voice for the power of music in today’s crazy world and a resource for parents and educators during this time of virtual learning. For over three decades, KidLinks … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: KidLinks