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Mabee Foundation Match Challenge Results In More Than $16M For Park South Family YMCA

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This past summer when the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation issued the challenge to support the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas for its historic Park South Family YMCA, the deadline for the match grant was Sunday, October 1. And, boy, did it get a response — more than $16M as a result! Thanks to the match opportunity, nearly 100 donors participated including Crystal Charity Ball, … [Read more...] about Mabee Foundation Match Challenge Results In More Than $16M For Park South Family YMCA

MySweetOpportunity: YMCA Of Metropolitan Dallas

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According to YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas’ Board Chair and Chief Volunteer Officer Felix J. Lozano III, “A brand new Park South Family YMCA is coming to South Dallas. For more than 55 years, the branch has served and operated out of the historic Queen City district. This is the YMCA’s third facility in the past 12 months that will begin major construction as part of its … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: YMCA Of Metropolitan Dallas

Mabee Foundation Issues A Match Challenge To Raise Funds For Park South Family YMCA Renovation

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The Park South Family YMCA has been a shining star in Dallas’ Queen City district for more than 55 years with a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Its very existence was due to Mayor Erik Jonsson issuing a million-dollar challenge grant to the businesses and citizens of South Dallas to build the Park South YMCA. It was then that … [Read more...] about Mabee Foundation Issues A Match Challenge To Raise Funds For Park South Family YMCA Renovation

Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour Included Hugs And Site Views Of The 2023 Seven Beneficiaries

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In years past the Crystal Charity Ball bus tour was a chance to visit the little ones who would benefit from the annual Dallas County children’s charities fundraiser. But this year on Thursday, February 16 it was more a case of eyeballing dirt that would one day be the setting for future programs for the children. The five-hour tour of seven 2023 beneficiaries sponsored by … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour Included Hugs And Site Views Of The 2023 Seven Beneficiaries