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2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Resource Center

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According to Resource Center Chief Executive Officer Cece Cox, “Resource Center strives to create a more inclusive, equitable society by raising awareness around the pertinent issues facing our community and providing a wide range of programs and services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual and more (LGBTQIA+) North Texans — … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Resource Center

North Texas Giving Day Booster: Resource Center

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According to Resource Center CEO Cece Cox, “Now more than ever, fighting for equal rights and supporting LGBTQIA+ people is vital. Here at Resource Center, we rely on the generosity of our donors and the contributions they make during NTx Giving Day. In fact, this annual fundraiser was a record-breaking event for us in 2021, with nearly $70,000—a 66% increase over … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Resource Center

Awards For Excellence Provided A Lesson In Learning From History To Endure “Harsh Winds”

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In many ways, the Dallas Historical Society’s 39th Awards For Excellence overcame historic challenges to take place. First, there was the postponement of the original November 2020 date due to the pandemic and the plan to hold an evening event the following February in the DHS’s beautifully renovated home at Fair Park’s Hall of State. Then just a couple of days before the … [Read more...] about Awards For Excellence Provided A Lesson In Learning From History To Endure “Harsh Winds”

MySweetCharity Opportunity: Resource Center’s Women with Pride

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According to Resource Center's Women with Pride Book Club Co-Founder Sandy Thornton, “In any club, the objective is to bring people together to discuss something they are interested in, and Resource Center’s Women with Pride (WwP) Book Club is no exception. Women with Pride engages LGBTQ+ women age 18+ through programs, activities and outings designed to provide social … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Resource Center’s Women with Pride

MySweetSchoolDaze: Resource Center Youth First’s Back-To-School

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According to Resource Center’s Youth First program volunteer Elise Matthews, “I started volunteering with Youth First about four years ago when I was early in the process of coming out. It took me almost 30 years to come to terms with my queerness because I grew up in a very conservative area where there wasn’t any kind of queer representation. I spent years hating myself … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: Resource Center Youth First’s Back-To-School

JUST IN: 2021 Black Tie Dinner Is Returning To A Familiar Venue With Wheels And Limited Attendance

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A highlight of this year’s Pride Celebration at Fair Park this past weekend was 2021 Black Tie Dinner Senior Co-Chair Brad Pritchett's and Junior Co-Chair Terry Loftis' announcements about the 40th Annual Black Tie Dinner. First, the event will be returning to the Sheraton Dallas on Saturday, November 13. According to Brad, “After careful consultation with local … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Black Tie Dinner Is Returning To A Familiar Venue With Wheels And Limited Attendance

JUST IN: Black Tie Dinner Has Plans To Continue Its Run As The Nation’s Largest LGBTQ Fundraising Dinner

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Texans are often accused of being braggadocios about being the best, the finest, the richest, etc. Well, in the case of the Black Tie Dinner, it ain’t brag; it’s a fact that it is the nation’s largest LGBTQ fundraising dinner of its kind. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Black Tie Dinner Senior Co-Chair Brad Pritchett and 2021 Black Tie Dinner Junior Co-Chair Terry … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Black Tie Dinner Has Plans To Continue Its Run As The Nation’s Largest LGBTQ Fundraising Dinner

MySweetWishList: Resource Center

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According to Resource Center Youth First volunteer Vanessa Baum, “I got involved with Youth First through my previous job as a healthy relationships educator and loved it so much that there was no question about whether I would continue volunteering, even after leaving my former employer. Youth First is simply the most magical community I’ve ever been a part of, and the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Resource Center

North Texas Giving Day Booster: Resource Center

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According to Resource Center Youth First member Brandon Fontenot, Every year, North Texas Giving Day helps Resource Center raise critical funds for Youth First, Resource Center’s community program serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) youth ages 12-18. The only program of its kind in Dallas, Youth First addresses the challenges LGBTQ … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Resource Center

July 8 Update Of Cancellations and Going Virtuals

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With COVID-19 cases passing the 1,000 mark for the sixth day, North Texas nonprofits are adjusting upcoming fundraising events mindful of the social distancing restrictions. Unfortunately, a couple had to cancel their activities resulting in hits to their income. Here are today’s updates: Cancellations The Family Place’s Sneaker Soiree scheduled for Friday, … [Read more...] about July 8 Update Of Cancellations and Going Virtuals