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JUST IN: Lyda Hill Philanthropies And Texas Women’s Foundation Team Up To Invest $630K+ In STEM Awareness

Jun 7, 2021 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

While all the world seemed to be whirling around thanks to the pandemic last year, the Lyda Hill Philanthropies was keeping a steady keel in its endeavors to provide girls with the resources to flourish in the future thanks to technology. The philanthropical arm of Lyda Hill worked with the Texas Women’s Foundation to provide more than $630K to area non-profits “to creatively … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lyda Hill Philanthropies And Texas Women’s Foundation Team Up To Invest $630K+ In STEM Awareness

MySweetEssential: Readers 2 Leaders

Oct 6, 2020 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

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

Canceled Event SOS: Readers 2 Leaders’ Lanes 2 Literacy

Jul 9, 2020 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Readers 2 Leaders President and CEO Norma Nelson, Readers 2 Leaders looks forward to its annual fundraising event, Lanes 2 Literacy, each year. An evening usually spent among literacy advocates and bowling pins, the event provides a key point of connection and opportunity between Readers 2 Leaders and our generous supporters. We first rescheduled the event from … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Readers 2 Leaders’ Lanes 2 Literacy

July 2 Update Of Cancellations, Going Virtual And Reschedules

Jul 2, 2020 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

With the number of COVID-19 cases continuing to grow in hospitals, changes are taking place in the North Texas fundraising world with many heading onto 2021. Every one of these changes has been a tough call, but all are being made for the safety of their supporters and staffs. Canceled Readers 2 Leaders' Lanes 2 Literacy scheduled for Thursday, October 1 Ability … [Read more...] about July 2 Update Of Cancellations, Going Virtual And Reschedules

2019 Crystal Charity Ball Check Record-Breaking Distribution Reminds Of Dallas Children’s Needs

Jul 1, 2020 6:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

With all the disturbing news about the COVID-19 damage for fundraising, some good news took place today. 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pat McEvoy joined TBK Bank Vice Chairman/CEO/PIO Aaron Graft in presenting Interfaith Family Services Development Director Jessica Rood with a check for $314,152. Originally the game plan had been to have a reception on the TBK Bank’s … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Check Record-Breaking Distribution Reminds Of Dallas Children’s Needs

March 16 Updates On Cancellations, Postponements, Reschedulings And Temporary Closures

Mar 16, 2020 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Since yesterday, more North Texas nonprofits have made painful decisions to cancel, postpone, reschedule or temporarily close operations for the well-being of clients, staff members, guests and volunteers. Here are the latest groups reporting: Rescheduled University Christian Church’s Alive at the Bass scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, at the Bass is rescheduled for … [Read more...] about March 16 Updates On Cancellations, Postponements, Reschedulings And Temporary Closures

2019 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Recognized Top Producers With Charms And Jaguar Spots

Jan 9, 2020 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

As the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball wound up its year of gathering more than $6.8M for the 2019 beneficiaries (Child and Family Guidance Center, Community Partners of Dallas, Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep, For the Nations Refugee Outreach, Interfaith Family Services, Jubilee Park and Community Center, Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic, Mercy Street, Promise House and Readers 2 … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Recognized Top Producers With Charms And Jaguar Spots

MySweetWishList: Readers 2 Leaders

Dec 27, 2019 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Readers 2 Leaders Reading Buddy volunteer and Board member LaurieGrace Bouldin, “Over the past two years, my wishes for Dallas, have changed dramatically. It started when I heard about a local nonprofit, Readers 2 Leaders (“R2L”), and ventured onto their website. I learned that there is a literacy crisis in our Dallas schools. For example, did you know that … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Readers 2 Leaders

Readers 2 Leaders Supporters Learn Of The Reading Emergency Facing Dallas Grade Schoolers

Nov 14, 2019 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

While downtown Dallas streets and surrounding highways were clogged due to the presence of President Donald Trump's presentation at American Airlines Center, an invitation-only crowd gathered at Mary McDermott Cook's Dump Top on Thursday, October 17. The occasion was for Readers 2 Leaders supporters to learn about the dismal state of literacy among grade schoolers. Here's a … [Read more...] about Readers 2 Leaders Supporters Learn Of The Reading Emergency Facing Dallas Grade Schoolers

JUST IN: Philanthropist Annette Simmons Gives $1M To Help 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries

Sep 30, 2019 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Is it snowing outside? Must be, because Christmas has come early with legendary philanthropist Annette Simmons’ gifting $1M for the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s fundraising for Dallas children’s nonprofits. Ah, but this gift isn’t the first time that Annette has been Mrs. Santa Claus for the organization. Having donated for 39 years, she has provided $1M annually for the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Philanthropist Annette Simmons Gives $1M To Help 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries

Crystal Charity Ball Cocktail Party Had Herrera’s Wes Gordon, New NM President Lana Todorovich And Loads Of Fashionable Ladies

Sep 30, 2019 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Houston may have been all fired up with the Democrats' debate, but North Texas was burning with preparations for North Texas Giving Day a week away. And on Thursday, September 12, with a near-full moon in the sky, a couple of non-North Texans — Carolina Herrera Creative Director Wes Gordon and newest member of the Neiman Marcus executive team Lana Todorovich — were experiencing … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Cocktail Party Had Herrera’s Wes Gordon, New NM President Lana Todorovich And Loads Of Fashionable Ladies

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