American Girl Store hosts Project Playhouse event
Kit's Home on Abbott Place (miniature version) will be raffled off, with proceeds going to Home Aid/Homebuilders Care.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
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Fort Worth Ronald McDonald House auctioning Jonas Brothers tickets
Auction is for a VIP package that includes four seats in the front row - Box 9, as well VIP Lounge access privileges and 2 VIP Parking Passes.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Grand Prairie Lifeline Shelter for Families provides temporary housing
Angela Giessner (picture second from left) founded the LifeLine Shelter in September 2003.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Celebs practice in advance of Saturday’s Reebok Heroes Baseball Game in Frisco (photo gallery)
Mike Modano, Brenden Morrow, Wade Boggs and others decided to get a few private practice swings in before fans critique their cross-sport skills Saturday night at the Dr. Pepper Ballpark.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Circus Movie Mania strikes Studio Movie Grill
Send in the clowns. (No, really!)
When was the last time you saw a good Doris Day movie - with elephants? (Yeah, I thought so.)
Friday, June 27, 2008
Gay List Daily’s must-do events: June 27-July 1
Sugar, sharks and singing sensations -- an entertaining summer week awaits.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Richardson’s Eisemann Center recipient of $500,000 donation from Texas Instruments Foundation
Projects include an orchestra shell, signage, sound and lighting upgrades, and thousands of outdated calculators, free for the taking, no questions asked.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Richardson-based Network of Community Ministries fighting to survive
The Network is the only charity of its size and kind in Richardson, but critics have caused it to fall on hard times.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Dallas Stars’ Brenden Morrow plays for annual charity golf tournament
Held at The Tribute Golf Club in The Colony, the tournament raised more than $95,000 for the children's charity.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Christians shying away from charitable giving because of bad economy
Fifty-five percent of households with incomes of $40,000-$60,000 say the economy has limited their contributions, but only 40 percent of households of $60,000-$100,000 income concur.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Dallas County Sheriff’s Department and the North Texas Auto Theft Task Force donate clothing to the Resource Center of Dallas
Two pallets worth of clothing will be distributed.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
DFW School Supply Drive at Southlake Central Market offering free “bubbleque” to bring out the charity in you
Like most charity drives, you could theoretically come and eat without donating, but really, don't do that, you ass.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Southlake church gives away free pregnancy (attempt)
Matt and Christina Jonker of Bedford will get a free round of fertility treatment, courtesy of eleven7 church. Just watch out for devil babies.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes donates Richardson home
The recipient is a disabled Army Specialist whose current home is small and inaccessible.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Entrepreneurs Foundation of North Texas hosts Spirit of Entrepeneurship event
The North Texas business community gathered as Ray Hunt joined a prestigious Ring of Entrepreneurs, and Ignite Technologies,
HumCap and Steve Perkins received North Star Recognition.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Genesis Women’s Shelter presents annual Jane Doe Award to Dallas’ Mary Kay Inc.
Past recipients include Academy Award winner Sarah Buel and Dallas County Assistant District Attorney Cindy Dyer.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Dallas Museum of Nature and Science receives $50 million gift from Perot kids
This gift pushes the Museum past its $100 million milestone.
Friday, May 30, 2008
E. Ray Elementary School and Meador Chrysler Jeep compete in national challenge
Meador will donate money to E. Ray for test driving the 2009 Dodge Journey.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Fort Worth Mountain Bikers’ Association putting on benefit movie screening
Association will show Seasons on Saturday, June 7 at the Rave Motion Pictures in Hurst.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Addison teams up with the North Texas Food Bank for a virtual food drive
Why did the tomato turn red? Because he saw the salad dressing.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Kidd’s Kids now accepting applications for annual trip to Walt Disney World
Kidd’s Kids, a 501-(c)(3) organization, will begin accepting applications from families with terminally/chronically ill or physically challenged children for the annual, all expense paid trip to Walt Disney World® in Orlando, FL.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Charley Pride, Dwaine Caraway co-host Catholic Foundation Reception
The reception highlighted The Catholic Foundation’s support of Dallas’ southern sector.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Stranded Chinese acrobats to perform in Fort Worth tonight
The Guanhua Acrobats from Shanghai will perform at the W.E. Scott Theatre in Fort Worth at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Eddie Coker to perform at McKinney charity fundraiser
The popular local children's musician is helping raise funds for the NFT Texas Kidney/Pancreas Fund in honor of transplant recipient Sherri Williams.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
People you s“hood” know: Oak Lawn’s Pam Gerber
In the eight years since she moved to Dallas, Pam Gerber has become a godmother-like figure in her 'hood.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Flower Mound accepting applications for community support program
If you're a nonprofit looking for some easy money, fill out your app by June 2.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Modern Luxury Dallas to host outdoor benefit for Mike Modano Foundation
Fashion and food and Land Rovers - oh, my!
Event scheduled for Sunday, June 1 at Performance Playground.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Dallas website YourCause.com launches online celebrity portal to champion their causes
Morgan Freeman and Carmen Electra are two celebrity members on this charitable website.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Dallas event raises $60,000 for student scholarships
Trivia Afraid of Lightning won a scholarship.
Friday, May 16, 2008
DFW Chinese organizations raising earthquake relief funds
A charity performing arts show will be held at Prairie Creek Baptist Church in Plano on Saturday, May 17 at 4 p.m.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Men of Essence conducting 2nd annual backpack drive
Local charity group to put on its 2nd Annual Back-to-School Backpack drive from June 14 to July 31.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Dallas-based Mary Kay launches global philanthropic campaign
100% of the profits from ‘Beauty That Counts’ campaign earmarked for women and children around the world.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Valley View Center celebrates a partnership with the Step Up Women’s Network
Valley View's "Step Up, Step Out" event brought local women together to inspire women facing the challenges of cancer.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Plano-based Bennigan’s collects 8,733 jars of peanut butter for North Texas Food Bank and Oprah
The drive was part of "Oprah's Big Give" program.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
1st Annual Equity Bank End of Schoolyear Bash! to benefit Gladys Golman/Faye Dallen Education Fund
The event will take place on Sunday, May 18 at Top Golf in Dallas from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Grapevine’s British Emporium lends respectability to silly walks
... by raising over $600 for the Joey Wilkins Foundation.
The store with all things British sets the stage (and the light-hearted tone) for summer fundraising campaign.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Purple Cow Diners supporting autism on May 8
All three locations of Purple Cow will donate 15% of lunch and dinner receipts to the 2008 Dallas/Ft. Worth Walk Now for Autism.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Alliance Data to host A Special Evening with Frankie Valli at the Meyerson
Seventh annual fundraiser to benefit Special Care & Career Services.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Fry Street bars in Denton give back to community
Riprocks, Cool Beans and Lucky Lou's will host the 12th Annual Mudbug Boil on May 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Half Price Books urges DFW to vote for charity to receive $25,000 on Earth Day
Over 180,000 shoppers in the Metroplex shunned plastic bags.
Friday, April 18, 2008
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