Following the local, county and state officials raising the restrictions on gatherings in the last 24 hours, nonprofits have been in meetings trying to decide on their strategies for the future. Looking at the April and May calendars, some folks are eyeballing future dates. In the meantime, here is the list of nonprofits and events that have changed their plans … [Read more...] about March 19 Roundup of Cancellations, Extensions, Reschedules, Postponements, Suspensions And Closures
Spark Dallas
MySweetWishList: Spark Dallas
According to Spark Dallas Board of Directors Chair Ted Stafford, "At Spark Dallas it’s our mission to ignite the spark of creativity inherent in all children by engaging children from second grade through high school in full creative immersion and hands-on learning programs. Research shows that the arts prepare students for success in school, work and life by boosting … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Spark Dallas
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Spark Dallas
Camilla F., a 14-year-old DISD student said, “The only creative thing I did in middle school was doodle on the sides of my papers. Now, after discovering my passion for sculpting during Spark Dallas Summer Camps, I can further develop my creativity at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.” Teachers rave about the creative educational … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Spark Dallas
MySweetCharity Summer Pitch: Spark Dallas
According to Spark Dallas Director of Operations Kelly Thomas, “Have creative kids? Looking for a cool space to cool off? Your creative adventure starts at Spark Dallas. Explore a 6,000-foot Climb, Crawl, Slide Sculpture including a shipwreck, Chinese dragon and 200 square feet of spider web netting. Engage with pop-up activities, a giant light bright, web-enabled photo … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Summer Pitch: Spark Dallas
MySweetWishList: Spark Dallas
According to Spark Dallas President and CEO Beverly Davis, Spark Dallas is a non-profit organization on a mission to ignite the "spark" of creativity inherent in all children. Since opening its doors in June 2015, Spark Dallas has served more than 7,500 children, 45 percent from low income homes. By the age of 16, children decide if they are creative or not. If they … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Spark Dallas
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Passport To Spark Dallas
According to Passport to Spark Dallas Honorary Chair and Emcee Scott Murray, “Finally there is a fundraiser where you get to be a kid while you’re raising money to support creative programming for Kids. This second-annual event is an incredibly fun way for members of the community to support the Spark Dallas mission of igniting creativity in children. The event acts … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Passport To Spark Dallas
Neiman Marcus Downtown’s Crawl Tubes Have Found A New Home-Sweet-Home With Spark Dallas
Believe it or not, North Texas is heading warp speed from this week’s wet and humid conditions to next week’s dry and summer heat. To better survive this transition, how about a thought of cooler times? For instance, remember back in 2013 when Neiman Marcus Downtown’s windows were a holiday showcase with crawl tubes for munchkins to explore, while people on the sidewalk watched … [Read more...] about Neiman Marcus Downtown’s Crawl Tubes Have Found A New Home-Sweet-Home With Spark Dallas
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Spark Dallas
“As you may know, North Texas Giving Day 2014 raised $26.3 million in support of local nonprofit organizations. It’s remarkable to think about the sheer impact that kind of financial support has on our community. “I’m here to share a smaller tale. Spark Dallas is a brand new non-profit children's venue -- a place where kids in second grade through high school can … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Spark Dallas