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MySweetWishList Series Carries On

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So many wishes ... so little time. Due to a record-breaking number of wishes, the MySweetWishList series will carry on Thursday, December 26, through Monday, December 30. While some had hopes of gifts under the tree, others had wishes that extended beyond Christmas. If you've seen a wish that hit a chord for supporting or raised interest to put on your "Might Do" list, … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList Series Carries On

MySweetWishList: St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show

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According to 2020 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show Chair Nikki Webb, “As chair of the 2020 St. Valentine's Day Luncheon and Fashion Show, I hope that you will join me to see what the Power of Love Can Do on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at the Meyerson Symphony Center to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) of North Texas. By supporting this … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show

MySweetWishList: Community Partners Of Dallas Toy Drive

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According to Community Partners of Dallas CEO/President Paige McDaniel, "Community Partners of Dallas’ annual toy drive is now underway and this year our goal is to fulfill more than 6,000 wish requests for the abused and neglected children we serve. “CPD is accepting donations of new toys and gift cards through Friday, December 6. [Editor's note: This deadline is … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Community Partners Of Dallas Toy Drive

MySweetWishList: Friends Of Dallas Animal Services Kurandas

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According to Friends of Dallas Animal Services Executive Director Wendy Reiner, “I’m so excited to represent a brand new non-profit, Friends of Dallas Animal Services (DAS), as both its Executive Director and as a long-term DAS volunteer. We founded Friends of DAS earlier this year to help bridge the gap between DAS’ funding needs and what it receives from the city … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Friends Of Dallas Animal Services Kurandas

MySweetWishList: The Warren Center’s Operation Santa Toy Drive

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According to The Warren Center’s CEO Amy Spawn, “Every year, The Warren Center hosts hundreds of children with developmental delays and disabilities at Operation Santa, where gifts from our annual toy drive are distributed in a fun, safe and sensory-friendly atmosphere.  This year we have a record-number of requests for the more than 400 children our organization serves. … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: The Warren Center’s Operation Santa Toy Drive

MySweetWishList Series Kicks Off Earlier Than Usual

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The MySweetWishList series is having a slight change of plans this year. Instead of kicking off on the Monday after Thanksgiving, it will take place on the Monday before turkey day. The reason is due to Thanksgiving’s taking place later in November than usual. For newcomers, the series’ goal/hope is to provide North Texans with the chance to learn about nonprofits and their … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList Series Kicks Off Earlier Than Usual

MySweetWishList: Family Compass

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According Family Compass CEO Ona Foster, “For parents with young children, the holidays are often a wonderful and enjoyable time of year. However, for families living in poverty and experiencing challenges in their lives, the holidays can be stressful. At Family Compass we know that stress, poor living conditions and a lack of parenting skills can leave children at risk … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Family Compass

MySweetWishList: Jubilee Park And Community Center

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According to Jubilee Park And Community Center President/CEO Ben Leal, "Have you ever heard the term 'messy middle?'  It’s that time when you’re going through a transition, or working on a long project, or navigating a new process where the novelty has worn off but the finish line isn’t yet in sight.  Not glamorous, easy to get distracted, and hard to keep … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Jubilee Park And Community Center

MySweetWishList: After-School All-Stars

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According to After-School All-Stars North Texas advocate Gina Betts, “After-School All-Stars (ASAS) is the largest national organization, with a strong local presence, that specifically focuses on serving middle school age students. “As ASAS’ name recognition grows in North Texas, we are eager to demonstrate the need for the programming that After School All Stars … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: After-School All-Stars

MySweetWishList: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball

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According to 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pat McEvoy, “’We live in world in which we need to share responsibility. It’s easy to say “It’s not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.” Then there are those who see the need and respond. I consider those people my heroes.’  -Mr. Rogers “That quote was published in the 2019 Children’s Book and it … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball