Today three types of North Texans are emerging in a day of frigid temps and thunder sleeting. There were those who opted to stay put and not play slip-and-slide on area roads. Thanks to the pandemic regime and limited power outages, many were able to literally Zoom work from home. As a result, the Dallas Arboretum, Dallas Zoo and others are not open. Then there were … [Read more...] about January’s Final Hours Of Chill Transition To A Friendlier Future Via February’s Brief Cold Shoulder
The Bridge
Larry The Cable Guy Is Bringing His “Drawl” Sense Of Humor For The Bridge Fundraiser
Despite Thursday, September 19, being when North Texas Giving Day seems to totally dominate everything, there are still other fundraising events taking place that day. For instance, The Bridge is holding “We Are One: A Night With Larry The Cable Guy” at The Shed in the Farmers Market. If you don’t know who Larry is, then Jeff Foxworthy is probably not on your radar … [Read more...] about Larry The Cable Guy Is Bringing His “Drawl” Sense Of Humor For The Bridge Fundraiser
MySweetCharity Opportunity: The Bridge’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
According to The Bridge Board Chair Lynn McBee, "Join our hosts, Nasiba and Thomas Hartland-Mackie, in celebrating The Bridge’s 10th Anniversary at The Bomb Factory in Deep Ellum on Thursday, September 20. This special anniversary event is sponsored by The McManemin Family Fund of Communities Foundation of Texas and will feature a performance from four-time Grammy … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: The Bridge’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
JUST IN: Grammy-Award Nominated Jewel To Be Centerstage for The Bridge’s 10th Anniversary Gala
Gee whiskers! At The Bridge's 10th anniversary kick-off, it was reported that the name of the entertainer for The Bridge's 10th anniversary celebration fundraiser — Impact: Celebrating 10 Years Of Homeless Recovery — at The Bomb Factory on Thursday, September 20, would be forthcoming. Well, that time has come! Talk about a "gem" of a talent. According to The Bridge Board … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Grammy-Award Nominated Jewel To Be Centerstage for The Bridge’s 10th Anniversary Gala
Community Leaders Come Together For The Announcement Of The Bridge’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
The Bridge was prepared to announce plans on Monday, May 14, for its tenth anniversary celebration. The red-and-white balloon arch above the stage area in the courtyard had been set up. About 200 white folding chairs were lined up in neat rows on the concrete terrace in front of the stage with clusters of balloons here and there. As Bridge guests looked on, a banner was … [Read more...] about Community Leaders Come Together For The Announcement Of The Bridge’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
JUST IN: The Bridge’s 10th Anniversary Gala Is Announced
Despite the sun shining it brightest this afternoon, The Bridge showed its stuff with an outdoor kick-off of its 10th anniversary celebration. It was a true coming together of people like former Mayor Laura Miller, who years ago recognized the need for a 24-hour homeless shelter that did more than provide a safe place to stay. The founders were bound and determined to make it … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Bridge’s 10th Anniversary Gala Is Announced
Facing Dallas’ Dante Inferno, The Bridge Announces New Leadership To Help The Homeless And Support The Mayor’s Call For A United Effort
Say the word “homeless” and an array of feelings arise like guilt, apathy, helpless or not-my-problem. And those feelings have been in simmering for decades. For too long, well-intentioned people have driven over the highways oblivious that hundreds of people were living… no make that surviving… there in tents or makeshift shacks. After all, these taxpaying drivers had other … [Read more...] about Facing Dallas’ Dante Inferno, The Bridge Announces New Leadership To Help The Homeless And Support The Mayor’s Call For A United Effort
Dallas’ Homeless Problem Was On The Menu And Had Guests On A Tractor At Mudhen’s Bridge Fundraiser
About 200 people turned out on Sunday, May 1, at Shannon Wynne’s Mudhen Meat & Greens to enjoy some music and some great food. But the “grand opening” party at the new restaurant at the entrance to the Dallas Farmers Market had a more serious purpose, too: raising $35,000 for the restaurant’s nearby neighbor, The Bridge homeless recovery center. Wynne, who’s on The … [Read more...] about Dallas’ Homeless Problem Was On The Menu And Had Guests On A Tractor At Mudhen’s Bridge Fundraiser
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Breakfast For The Bridge
According to 2015 Breakfast For The Bridge Co-Chair Megan McManemin, “My husband Casey and I have been closely involved for several years with The Bridge, an innovative homeless recovery center in downtown Dallas that provides services to the most impoverished residents of our community. We are honored to serve as co-chairs of the 2015 Breakfast for The Bridge, which … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Breakfast For The Bridge
Why The Breakfast For The Bridge Provides Greater Hope For The Hopeful
Over dinner Tuesday night at St. Ann's the subject of The Bridge came up. Someone asked a table mate (let’s call her “Debbie”) about The Bridge, the homeless can seek help in bridging to better lives. Debbie has been volunteering there regularly for years. In fact, her car is probably on automatic pilot to head there. When asked what she got out of volunteering at a place … [Read more...] about Why The Breakfast For The Bridge Provides Greater Hope For The Hopeful
CitySquare Expansion And “Breakfast For The Bridge” Heroes Give The Homeless A Hand Up
In fundraising there is definitely something beautiful about the arts, children and education. They inspire and are ideal for promotional materials. What isn’t so pretty is the subject of the homeless. That is if you didn’t attend Thursday morning’s CitySquare’s 52,000-square-foot expansion. The crowd including Judge Clay Jenkins, Scott Collier, City Councilperson Carolyn Davis … [Read more...] about CitySquare Expansion And “Breakfast For The Bridge” Heroes Give The Homeless A Hand Up