According to Southern Methodist University Community Engagement Director Wendelin Donahue, “As someone passionate about creating meaningful connections that serve the greater good, I was thrilled to discover United to Learn’s Serena Simmons Connelly Liaison program. With a mission to change lives by transforming the relationship between schools and community, United to Learn … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: United To Learn
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United To Learn Adds Two Board Members And New Board Officers Plus Six Advisory Council Members
North Texas non-profits are not letting the summer heat slow down their efforts, including adding new members to their leadership. The latest to do so is United To Learn with Renda Mathew and Anne Wicks joining the board that includes new Chair Ben Leal, new Treasurer Elizabeth Martin and new Secretary Laura Whitley, as well as Lindsay Billingsley, Alan Cohen, Jon Dahlander, … [Read more...] about United To Learn Adds Two Board Members And New Board Officers Plus Six Advisory Council Members
MySweetSchoolDaze: United To Learn’s Learning Launch
According to Atmos Energy Public Affairs VP Kelly Biegler, "I am honored to announce our ongoing partnership with United to Learn as the presenting sponsor of the Learning Launch initiative for the fourth consecutive year. United to Learn’s Learning Launch allows partners like Atmos Energy to strategically partner with our area schools. Investing in our schools and our … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: United To Learn’s Learning Launch
United To Learn Kicked Off Its Impact Showcase To Raise $24M For Dallas ISD Elementary Schools
With the threatening weather in the rear-view mirror, the United To Learn team rallied its supporters and friends together at Dec on Dragon for its inaugural Impact Showcase on Thursday, May 2, to launch its march to raise $24M for Dallas ISD students and teachers. Here's a report from the field: On Thursday, May 2, education non-profit United to Learn hosted its inaugural … [Read more...] about United To Learn Kicked Off Its Impact Showcase To Raise $24M For Dallas ISD Elementary Schools
MySweetWishList: United To Learn
According to United to Learn and YMSL Volunteer Dawn Zierk, “As chair of the University Park Chapter Young Men’s Service League's (YMSL) Ultimate Gift this year, we chose to work with United to Learn to directly impact the children in Dallas who need it most. “This fall, we gathered mothers and sons from the our chapter to pour resources and support into United to Learn … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: United To Learn
Learning Launch Fiesta Celebrated Providing $350K For Dallas ISD Teachers’ Supplies And Resources
With the 2023-2024 school year underway, the United To Learn's Learning Launch Co-Chairs Lindsay Billingsley and Karen Pollock hosted the third annual Learning Launch Fiesta at the Maplewood Private Social Club on Tuesday, September 19. It was held to mark the incredible success of this year's campaign, which raised $350,000 for supplies and resources for Dallas ISD students … [Read more...] about Learning Launch Fiesta Celebrated Providing $350K For Dallas ISD Teachers’ Supplies And Resources
Cotton Bowl And College Football Playoff Foundations Provide $200K Grants For Four Area Non-Profits
It was a decade ago that Heisman Trophy winner/Pro Football Hall of Famer Tim Brown returned to his childhood school, Mount Auburn STEAM Academy, to help the College Football Playoff Foundation "launch and banner program" in order to "support and uplift teachers by focusing on four major areas: recognition, resources, professional development and recruitment … [Read more...] about Cotton Bowl And College Football Playoff Foundations Provide $200K Grants For Four Area Non-Profits
MySweetSchoolDaze: United To Learn’s Learning Launch ’23
According to United to Learn CEO Abigail Williams, “This school year, teachers will spend an average of $820 of their own money buying educational supplies to create inspirational learning environments for their students suggests one analysis. United to Learn (U2L) invites you to be a part of solving this time intensive financial burden and join our annual Learning Launch … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: United To Learn’s Learning Launch ’23
2022 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Handed Out $9M+ To Dallas County Children’s Non-Profits
2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Susan Farris had a very special reason for the 2022 beneficiaries check presentation to take place at Arlington Hall on Tuesday, April 5. It was the spot where she had held a formal tea on Thursday, March 3, honoring the former CCB chairs and kicking off the organization's 70th anniversary year. Now, after months of fundraising, she wanted to … [Read more...] about 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Handed Out $9M+ To Dallas County Children’s Non-Profits
Ashlee And Chris Kleinert Roll Up Their Sleeves To Co-Chair United To Learn’s 2023 Community Campus Day
Despite the chill of winter lingering, United To Learn’s 2023 Community Campus Day (CCD) volunteers have spent past weekends busily reinvigorating Dallas Independent School District elementary schools. Co-chairing this year’s effort are community leaders/philanthropists Ashlee and Chris Kleinert, who don’t hold back in their support of the DSID. According to the … [Read more...] about Ashlee And Chris Kleinert Roll Up Their Sleeves To Co-Chair United To Learn’s 2023 Community Campus Day
Crystal Charity Ball Was Una Magnifica Notte Capping Its Mama Mia 70th Anniversary Year
When Crystal Charity Ball guests pulled up to the driveway of the Hilton Anatole Hotel on Saturday evening, December 3, they were greeted by smoke billowing up from a fire along the walkway leading to the 2022 Ball’s "Splendido Italiano" wonderland. But the hint of fiery Italiano turned out to be just a Texas-sized pizza converted into a pastry oven, warming up in order to … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Was Una Magnifica Notte Capping Its Mama Mia 70th Anniversary Year