By Tricia White Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) celebrated the accomplishments of local young artists at the DART Student Art Contest Awards Ceremony at the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) on Saturday, May 8. Collin Chon, a 5th grade student at Greenhill School in Addison, was this year’s Best of…
By Katie Wilkinson | Contributor In response to the coronavirus pandemic’s increasing negative impacts, one of Texas’ most popular new baby brands, Rascal + Friends, is giving back to communities in both Dallas and Houston with a generous diaper donation. The donation came about from a conversation between Rascal +…
By Elizabeth Lenart Nominated by The North Texas Food Bank, the “Mistlecrew” earns the 2018 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award at Dallas’ National Philanthropy Day Celebration. Over the past four years, the mighty Mistlecrew – Stella Wrubel, 12, Quinn Graves, 13, Trevor Godkin, 13, Isabella Dickason, 13 – has put…
The Greater Dallas Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) will host the 33rd annual luncheon “Stories Worth Telling,” celebrating Dallas’ National Philanthropy Day – bringing together area nonprofits, volunteers, funders, foundations, business and community members to honor many of this city’s finest who give selflessly in support of numerous worthy…
Program part of Coca-Cola Company USA national challenge inspired by 30th anniversary of Coca-Cola Scholars program The Coca-Cola Company USA has launched an ambitious new program that challenges young people in Dallas to help the nearly 100,000 veterans in the DFW area make a successful transition into the civilian workforce. Called Dear Future…
How one mom took her greatest pain and turned it into her life message BY KARYN BRODSKY When it comes to the death of a loved one, the loss of a child is possibly the most devastating. If one of the hardest parts of losing a child is living every…
Norm Bagwell is “making the most of a second chance” after a kidney transplant. The donor? His wife Robin. By Alicia Wanek There’s a popular song from the 90’s that says, “I would do anything for love…” Sometimes, that resolve is put to the test. For Robin Bagwell, her decision…
by Deb Silverthorn The sixth Wheel to Survive, put on by Be The Difference Foundation (BTDF), returns from 9am to 3pm on February 18 to the Aaron Family JCC. The four ovarian cancer survivors who created the foundation are the driving force behind the $2 million donated since the wheels…
Giving A Little TLC Through Basketball By Alicia Wanek Sports can bring people together. As an athlete or a fan, being part of the game is an exciting way to enjoy your free time. If you’ve ever attended a Texas Legends game, you know it’s all about fun for every…