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
Philanthropy
Charity > Philanthropy
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
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
Fort Worth’s Vintage Flying Museum plans Big Band Hangar Dance for Oct. 10
Swing dance to a live band in front of a B-17, then take to the skies over Cowtown aboard a DC-3.
Monday, Sept. 21, 2009
Southlake toy store gets new lease on life
... not to mention a new lease of the non-figurative variety.
Friday, Aug. 7, 2009
Methodist Health System receives $290,000 grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure
The grant has been awarded for ten straight years now.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
SafeHaven of Tarrant County receives a $30,000 donation from King Foundation
The donation will be put toward SafeHaven's "Children Can Succeed" program.
Monday, June 22, 2009
TACA distributes $1 million to 34 local arts organizations
This is TACA's second $1 million donation.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Tincy Miller and Hal Brierley to receive the 2009 TACA Silver Cup Award
31st annual event benefits the performing arts.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Chairman and CEO of Dallas-based AT&T to serve as chairman of NAACP 2009-2010 corporate campaign
Randall Stephenson will help the NAACP in its fund-raising goal of $5 million.
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009
ExxonMobil gives $1.5 million to United Way of Metropolitan Dallas
The company and its employees donated $1.4 million in 2007.
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009
North Texas arts organization TACA announces new Board members and officers
Members of the Class of 2011 include Bill Bogart, Heather Esping, Nicholas “Nick” Even, Serena Ritch, and Ann Swisher.
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009
Sign up date set for Coppell Community Garden
Got a green thumb? Not afraid of a little dirt under your fingernails? Here's a great civic involvement project for you.
Monday, Jan. 19, 2009
Dallas aid agency Wilkinson Center opens new location in Pleasant Grove
Center director Brian Burton thinks there may be as many needy folks in The Grove than there are around Swiss Avenue, home of the main office.
Friday, Jan. 9, 2009
Dallas Real Estate Council breakfast in January 2009 to explore social responsibility
Breakfast will feature speech by gas-industry mucky-muck Forrest Hoglund.
Monday, Dec. 29, 2008
Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert puts the rest of his salary towards education
Now we know where Mr. Deep Pocket's last $10,000 is going.
Friday, Dec. 26, 2008
Dallas Baptist University gets $1 million gift from John and Nita Ford
The Fords currently attend Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano.
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008
Local football teams will help Toys for Tots
In a football trifecta, six teams from the TUFL will compete in three games looking to raise toys for the Marines Toys for Tots program.
Friday, Dec. 12, 2008
Fort Worth Avengers to play charity game on Saturday
Game will raise money and toys for Toys for Tots.
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008
Fort Worth’s Southside Preservation Hall hosts “Beauty and the Beast” fundraiser
At this annual benefit in support of The Butterfly Connection, you can eat, drink and chill out to the music.
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
Mockingbird Station promotes Toys for Tots “Get Gifted” campaign
Beginning on Nov. 3, you can show your support for a worthy kid-friendly cause while enjoying some fun special events and promotions.
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008
AFI Dallas’ Michael Cain promotes upcoming Live Draw! charity event
Uh oh - the art being created and auctioned right off of the artists' pads falls into the category of (*gasp*) NUDES!
Second annual cancer-fighting fundraiser presented by D Magazine, created by art dealer Delia Cabral.
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008
Lancaster’s Convoy of Hope expects to help thousands
The community outreach event features a job fair, free health screenings and haircuts. Free groceries will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. There also will be children's activities and entertainment.
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
Private donors to (possibly) pave way for new Parkland Hospital
Two separate high-profile donations will only occur if their contingency requests are met.
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008
Fort Worth education charity receives gift from NBC Universal Foundation
Score a Goal in the Classroom Incentive Program presently serves 540,000 students in 39 public school districts and 35 private schools across North Texas.
Monday, Sept. 8, 2008
Anonymous family’s grant renews 4th Annual Work of Heart Award program for 2008-2009 school year
Catholic Foundation to match family’s grant; announces call for nominations.
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008
Dallas Zoo receives largest private gift in its 120-year history
The zoo’s African savanna habitat is a giant step closer to reality thanks to a $5 million gift from the Harold Simmons Foundation.
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008
Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth unveils expanded kitchen
The non-profit organization will reveal its new kitchen at a special luncheon for donors on Wednesday, August 13 at 11:30 a.m.
Monday, Aug. 11, 2008
Dallas Pooch Prom and Dog Daze of Summer Karaoke will benefit animals
Lee Harvey's and Barbara's Pavilion team up with The Petropolitan to promote pet adoption.
Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008
Kids Wish Network helps Wylie teen with swim with dolphins
Rock Knezek and his family were treated to a trip to Florida.
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008
Wylie teen has wish come true, swims with dolphins
17-year-old Rock, who has spina bifida, was granted his wish to swim with the dolphins by the Kids Wish Network.
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008
Baron and Blue Foundation awards $330,000 to 19 Dallas-area nonprofit organizations
The Foundation awards nonprofits that work in assisting the homeless.
Wednesday, July 23, 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
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
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
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
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