Burleson police and firefighters to play charity football game for children
This is the ninth year that the two public safety departments will square off.
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
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Gainesville State School vs. Grapevine Faith football game collects socks and gloves for juvenile inmates
Grapevine Faith’s fans participated in a similar outreach to the Gainesville team in 2008. The game drew national media coverage and has led to the development of a movie detailing the story.
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
Boston’s The Gourmet Pizza in Irving to host charity bags tournament on Saturday
Proceeds of the event will be donated to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition.
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
2009 Breast Cancer 3-Day Series to take place Friday through Sunday
The series is a 60-mile walk for women and men who want to make a personal difference in the fight against breast cancer.
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
The Gritz give back to community through music
They tour the globe supporting Erykah Badu on stage, and here at home they lend their music to the Dallas Furniture Bank for a special "homegrown" benefit.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
Photo gallery: Hundreds at White Rock Lake strip down for Undy 5000
The event raised more than $100,000 for colorectal cancer and from what we hear, it was a gas.
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009
Old Red Museum to present Deck the Halls at Old Red exhibit
Fifteen Dallas County not-for-profit organizations will each decorate a lit holiday tree to celebrate Dallas County holiday traditions and their charity.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
LaDainian Tomlinson’s Touching Lives Foundation moves to Sundance Square
Tomlinson’s Touching Lives Foundation engages in a number of programs and activities designed to promote education, social, and cultural awareness.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009
YWCA Young Leaders and Tootsies to host 3rd Annual Fashion Show fundraising event
The evening will be hosted by Ayisha Spears, wife to Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marcus Spears.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009
Dine United and Dream United to take place in Denton County November 2-6
Participating restaurants and hotels will donate a portion of their proceeds to United Way and its partner agencies.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009
Video: Rebuilding Together, a Dallas-based charity, joins Choice Hotels to improve elderly man’s home
The project is one of 13 Rebuilding Together projects awarded a grant by the Choice Hotels International Foundation focused on repairing the homes of low-income families.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009
UPDATED with photo: DIFFA/Dallas announces 2010 Style Council ambassadors
This year's DIFFA will also take a new venue: the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House.
Monday, Oct. 26, 2009
Denton restaurants hosting fundraisers for new animal shelter
The restaurants will donate a portion of their food and beverage profits to the Denton Animal Shelter Foundation.
Monday, Oct. 26, 2009
“Truckin’ For a Cure” tie-in with Trucker movie convoys to Carl’s Corner this Saturday
It's in support of the fight against breast cancer. Southbound and down, good buddy.
Friday, Oct. 23, 2009
Riverboat Gamblers seeking donations for injured guitarist Ian McDougall
While riding his bike, he was hit by a car and sustained some pretty heavy injuries.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
Stephan Pyles releases menu for Stephan Pyles Celebrity Chef Dinner on November 8
Among the celebrity chefs cooking is none other than Stephan Pyles.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
Nick Lachey visits North Texas Food Bank to volunteer
Lachey joined employees of Irving-based VHA, based out of Irving for their Community Day.
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009
Baylor Medical Center at Waxahachie receives $500,000 donation from local family
The funds benefit the hospital's Advancing Nursing Excellence Program.
Monday, Oct. 19, 2009
Dallas-area foundations commit funds to improve school readiness among low-income children
14 local foundations, including The Dallas Foundation, committed more than $1.3 million toward the effort.
Monday, Oct. 19, 2009
Photo gallery: 2009 Dallas Komen Race for the Cure
Picture perfect weather, smiles galore, and lots and lots of pink -- just what you hope for at the Race for the Cure.
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009
Eastfield College volleyball team to play special breast cancer awareness game
The special game, dubbed "Dig Pink," will take place on Thursday, October 22 at 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 16, 2009
FC Dallas players Jeff Cunningham, Dario Sala, and Pablo Ricchetti receive team awards
The team will honor all three athletes prior to
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009
Fort Worth-based American Airlines hosts Passionately Pink for the Cure day on Oct. 16
All American Airlines employees are being encouraged to wear pink and donate $5 or more to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009
Plano family expo to benefit local kids’ crisis shelter
The free event will offer more than 115 family-focused vendors.
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009
Artreach offers painting classes to senior citizens in south Dallas
To further support the St. Philip's program, Boy Scout Jackson Solari, who attends Good Shepherd Episcopal School in Dallas, made 10 painting easels for the center as his Eagle Scout Project.
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009
Inspiration springs from Regina Smith, wife of slain Dallas officer
She is trying to collect $3,000 to guy a gang unit ballistic shield.
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth to present Mystery on the Western Express
The evening will feature a luxury train ride, heavy hors d'oeuvres, fine wine, live entertainment, and a few Old West surprises.
Monday, Oct. 12, 2009
Interfaith Ministries of Denton reports significant increase in clients served this year
The typical client for Interfaith Ministries has historically been the working poor -- those with low-skilled, low-paying jobs without benefits. But in recent months, the number of middle class families seeking assistance has been on the rise.
Friday, Oct. 9, 2009
Southwest Airlines delivers comfort kits to Americans displaced by disasters
They hope to deliver the kits to 10,000 people in need.
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009
Author Chris Gardner, whose story is told in Pursuit of Happyness, to speak at charity benefit
Someone in attendance will also win an 18-carat yellow–gold, multi-diamond pendant.
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009
Dallas Hearing Foundation sponsors Sounds of the Season holiday party
Donations benefit children who need cochlear implants, hearing aids, auditory-verbal therapy, and educational support services, and is based on families' financial needs.
Monday, Oct. 5, 2009
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth to present 12th Annual Fall Fiesta
Attendees will "Rock the Love Boat" with Le Freak to raise funds for local Boys & Girls clubs.
Monday, Oct. 5, 2009
United Way of Denton County’s partner agency ensures abused, neglected kids aren’t lost in system
CASA operates the only court advocacy program serving abused and neglected children in alternative care in Denton County.
Friday, Oct. 2, 2009
ACS and NFL Alumni-Dallas Chapter to help raise money for college scholarships
Proceeds from the event will go directly to Winners for Life Foundation, a program that provides scholarships to underprivileged but motivated teenagers.
Friday, Oct. 2, 2009
Fort Worth-based RadioShack raises awareness for Lance Armstrong’s LIVESTRONG Day on Oct. 2
They will be selling the iconic yellow wristbands for $1.
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009
Thompson & Knight Foundation announces Dallas ISD Arts Scholarship Program
$20,000 award to go to Arts Magnet students.
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009
McKinney Arts Commission recommendations accepted by city council
They gave out $205,000 in grants to 19 area arts groups.
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009
Boys & Girls Club of Arlington to celebrate 50th anniversary at Cowboys Stadium
The evening event will offer behind-the-scenes stadium tours and appearances with Boys & Girls Club alumni and Cowboys players.
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009
Lightning Bear Productions creates United Way Campaign Video to help aid Denton County citizens
The United Way of Denton County hopes to raise $2.45 million during this year’s campaign.
Monday, Sept. 28, 2009
Dallas-area productions of Rocky Horror Show and Evil Dead: The Musical to compete in karaoke showdown
All money raised for the competition will be donated to SafeHaven of Tarrant County.
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009
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