Just to play it safe, some fundraisers are hedging their bets by rescheduling their events. It’s not that they are worn out from all that North Texas Giving Day record-breaking fundraising. There are a couple of reasons. First, they want to make doubly sure for their guests’ health concerns. Second, with some folks being a bit skittish about attending get-togethers, organizers … [Read more...] about UPDATE September 29: Reschedules
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Junior League Of Dallas Celebrated 39 Area Nonprofits With A Grant Presentation And A Volunteer Fair
It's not every day that more than 35 North Texas nonprofits get grants and the chance to showcase their programs and offer volunteer opportunities. On Saturday, February 16, the Junior League of Dallas along with presenting sponsor Bank of Texas not did just that, but they held the day-long event at NorthPark Center! From the grant presentation in Neiman Marcus NorthPark's … [Read more...] about Junior League Of Dallas Celebrated 39 Area Nonprofits With A Grant Presentation And A Volunteer Fair
The Slipper Club Presents A Record-Breaking Check Of $116,621 To Rays Of Light Thanks To Its Beyond The Mask Gala
If the sound of something breaking was heard last night, it was the Slipper Club’s presenting a record-breaking check of $116,621 to the organization’s 2016-2017 beneficiary, Rays of Light. The funds were the result of fundraising efforts throughout the year, especially the 21st Annual Gala and Silent Auction — “Beyond the Mask.” Held on Saturday, February 4, the … [Read more...] about The Slipper Club Presents A Record-Breaking Check Of $116,621 To Rays Of Light Thanks To Its Beyond The Mask Gala
The Slipper Club Of Dallas Provides Both Volunteers And Funding For 2016-2017 Beneficiary Rays Of Light
There may be those who think the Slipper Club of Dallas gals are former debs who simply know how to party. Oh, so very wrong. Ages ago, membership was dominated by non-bowing types, who wanted to combine having fun and raising funds. This past month the Slipper Club board volunteered with Rays Of Light at the Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, where they were “paired with … [Read more...] about The Slipper Club Of Dallas Provides Both Volunteers And Funding For 2016-2017 Beneficiary Rays Of Light
Slipper Club To Benefit Rays Of Light With Funds And Volunteering
Leave it to the Slipper Club ladies to multi-task in supporting nonprofits. For ages they were largely a social club, but they added a new twist. Instead of just having social occasions, they decided to turn them into fundraising opportunities. Thus, their annual gala benefits a different nonprofit each year. But then in this age when hands-on involvement is as valuable as … [Read more...] about Slipper Club To Benefit Rays Of Light With Funds And Volunteering
MySweetWishList: Rays Of Light
According to Rays of Light Interim Executive Director Deborah Solomon, “Rays of Light, a free respite care provider for families with children with special needs and their siblings, has provided 15,000 hours of respite care to our special families this year! That means that the parents received four hours of free time each month, while their children had the opportunity to … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Rays Of Light
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Rays Of Light
“On September 19, 2013, Rays of Light where SPECIAL children shine! will participate in North Texas Giving Day. As many of the MySweetCharity readers have learned, North Texas Giving Day is an annual one-day DonorBridge-powered fundraising event through Communities Foundation of Texas. On this special day, from 7 a.m. until midnight, people interested in making an online … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Rays Of Light
Pitch Your Nonprofit: Rays Of Light
According to Rays of Light's Assistant Director Debbie Solomon, "It’s 5:55 p.m. on the 1stFriday of the month; the volunteers patiently await the arrival of their assigned child for the evening. Some waiting for their special friend to burst through the doors of Lovers Lane United Methodist Church so that they can find out what their child has been doing since they last came … [Read more...] about Pitch Your Nonprofit: Rays Of Light