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
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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
The funds benefit the hospital's Advancing Nursing Excellence Program.
Monday, Oct. 19, 2009
14 local foundations, including The Dallas Foundation, committed more than $1.3 million toward the effort.
Monday, Oct. 19, 2009
$20,000 award to go to Arts Magnet students.
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009
They gave out $205,000 in grants to 19 area arts groups.
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009
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
... not to mention a new lease of the non-figurative variety.
Friday, Aug. 7, 2009
The grant has been awarded for ten straight years now.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
The donation will be put toward SafeHaven's "Children Can Succeed" program.
Monday, June 22, 2009
This is TACA's second $1 million donation.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
31st annual event benefits the performing arts.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Randall Stephenson will help the NAACP in its fund-raising goal of $5 million.
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009
The company and its employees donated $1.4 million in 2007.
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009
Members of the Class of 2011 include Bill Bogart, Heather Esping, Nicholas “Nick” Even, Serena Ritch, and Ann Swisher.
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009
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
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
Breakfast will feature speech by gas-industry mucky-muck Forrest Hoglund.
Monday, Dec. 29, 2008
Now we know where Mr. Deep Pocket's last $10,000 is going.
Friday, Dec. 26, 2008
The Fords currently attend Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano.
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008
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
Game will raise money and toys for Toys for Tots.
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008
At this annual benefit in support of The Butterfly Connection, you can eat, drink and chill out to the music.
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
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
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
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
Two separate high-profile donations will only occur if their contingency requests are met.
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008
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
Catholic Foundation to match family’s grant; announces call for nominations.
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008
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
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
Lee Harvey's and Barbara's Pavilion team up with The Petropolitan to promote pet adoption.
Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008
Rock Knezek and his family were treated to a trip to Florida.
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008
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
The Foundation awards nonprofits that work in assisting the homeless.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
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
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
Two pallets worth of clothing will be distributed.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
The recipient is a disabled Army Specialist whose current home is small and inaccessible.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
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
Past recipients include Academy Award winner Sarah Buel and Dallas County Assistant District Attorney Cindy Dyer.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Fort Worth Fly-In Musicfest If you've never been to a Fly-In, today is your chance -- Spinks airport hosts live music, airplanes, and pancakes! More info