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United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas Welcomes Aboard New Directors

Oct 12, 2021 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas’ (UWMD) ranks of leadership are growing. In addition to United Way with its Aspire United 2030 in its sights to “improve education, income and health,” its foundation — United Way Foundation of Metropolitan Dallas (UWFMD) — is adding to its own board. According to UWMD McDermott-Templeton CEO/President Jennifer Sampson, “As we continue to … [Read more...] about United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas Welcomes Aboard New Directors

A Passing: Mary Anne Sammons Cree

Jul 21, 2021 11:14 PM by Jeanne Prejean

In the days ahead, there will be much reported about philanthropist Mary Anne Cree's countless acts of generosity. But to treasure her legacy, it’s necessary to start back in the late 1800s, when her father Charles Addison Sammons was born in Ardmore. It was just 12 years later he found himself an orphan and moved to his aunt’s farm in Plano. It didn’t take long for the boy to … [Read more...] about A Passing: Mary Anne Sammons Cree

“Get Shift Done” Got It Done Thanks To A Couple Of Innovative Entrepreneurs And A Lot Of Smart Calls

Mar 31, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Ross Perot Jr. was late getting to North Texas Food Bank (NTFB)’s Jan’s Garden late yesterday afternoon. He admitted that he’d “never really liked traffic ‘til currently, but now I see traffic and think ‘Wow, we’re getting back to normal.’” The occasion that drew Ross and other philanthropists and non-profits to the Plano site was the first anniversary of entrepreneurs … [Read more...] about “Get Shift Done” Got It Done Thanks To A Couple Of Innovative Entrepreneurs And A Lot Of Smart Calls

JUST IN: 2021 Cherish The Children Virtual Luncheon Honorees And Keynote Speaker Revealed

Mar 10, 2021 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Leave it to Dallas CASA to be timely in recognizing people and causes. It has just been revealed that the annual Caroline Rose Hunt Cherish the Children Award will be presented to the North Texas Cares Funders Collaborative. It you’ll recall when the pandemic started, it was pretty harum-scarum. Nonprofits were seeing their fundraising efforts being canceled and the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Cherish The Children Virtual Luncheon Honorees And Keynote Speaker Revealed

Emma Lazarus Resilience Fund Provides $600,000 For 16 Dallas Nonprofits Helping Immigrants And Refugees

Oct 27, 2020 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Back in July when COVID-19 was in overdrive, the Emma Lazarus Resilience Fund was created “to provide financial assistance to individuals and families who are impacted by COVID-19 and are ineligible for federal COVID-19 relief programs.” It was initially launched thanks to an initial $500,000 contribution from the New York-based Open Society Foundation (OSF). Recently it … [Read more...] about Emma Lazarus Resilience Fund Provides $600,000 For 16 Dallas Nonprofits Helping Immigrants And Refugees

North Texas Giving Tuesday Now Joins The Global #GivingTuesdayNow To Support Area Nonprofits On May 5

Apr 1, 2020 7:49 PM by Jeanne Prejean

As if Communities Foundation of Texas and the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas didn’t already have enough on their plates with North Texas Cares, they’ve partnered up with the Dallas Cowboys to be part of the global #Giving TuesdayNow program. Instead of holding the annual Giving Tuesday program in November, they’re arranging to put on North Texas Giving Tuesday Now to “raise … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Tuesday Now Joins The Global #GivingTuesdayNow To Support Area Nonprofits On May 5

North Texas Cares Brings Together Local Foundations And United Ways For Area Nonprofits

Mar 27, 2020 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

While some folks had hoped yesterday’s “Thinking Globally, Acting Locally, Philanthropy Responds” online panel would provide instant solutions for the disasters hitting their nonprofits, a true gem was discussed — North Texas Cares. Since the coronavirus swept area fundraising efforts into oblivion, Communities Foundation of Texas and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, … [Read more...] about North Texas Cares Brings Together Local Foundations And United Ways For Area Nonprofits

JUST IN: Troy Aikman Dissolves His Foundation And Redirects Funds To United Way Campaign

Apr 7, 2016 6:46 PM by Ellery the Elf

Editor's Note: This news was embargoed until 7:00 p.m. tonight. Unfortunately, somebody didn't get the message. The results: the embargo is broken, so here is the news. Dallas Cowboys legend Troy Aikman is dissolving his foundation and committing $1M from it to the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas’ Unite Forever campaign. The campaign, an effort launched 14 months ago to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Troy Aikman Dissolves His Foundation And Redirects Funds To United Way Campaign

JUST IN: Diane And Hal Brierley Gift A Whopping $5M To The United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas’ Unite Forever Campaign

Feb 8, 2016 7:05 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Diane and Hal Brierley are probably gonna be clipping grocery store coupons after today. The philanthropic duo, who have supported everything including the arts, healthcare and animals, are $5M lighter in the wallet. Tomorrow it is going to be announced that the Brierleys have donated $5M to the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas’ Unite Forever Campaign. Yup, that’s right a … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Diane And Hal Brierley Gift A Whopping $5M To The United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas’ Unite Forever Campaign

MySweetWishList: United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas

Dec 17, 2015 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

According to United Way of Metropolitan Dallas CEO and President Jennifer Sampson, “During this holiday season, all of us at United Way of Metropolitan Dallas are grateful for our generous supporters, investing in change that lasts. To borrow a line from Dr. Seuss, ‘Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.’ “We know … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas

JUST IN: Caroline Rose Hunt’s Grandkids Make A $5M Lead Gift To United Way Foundation Of Metropolitan Dallas In Her Honor

Oct 27, 2015 7:01 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Caroline Rose Hunt’s grandkids really know how to give a gift that keeps giving. It’s just been announced that they are “committing a lead gift of $5M to United Way Foundation of Metropolitan Dallas.” Their choice was based on Caroline decades of “longstanding support and dedication to United Way and its Foundation.” As proof of that Caroline recalled, “After the war, I … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Caroline Rose Hunt’s Grandkids Make A $5M Lead Gift To United Way Foundation Of Metropolitan Dallas In Her Honor

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