By Mona Allen, Director of Philanthropic Development | Contributor Since 1991 Southwest Community Foundation and its affiliates have awarded almost $2.4 million in college scholarships, helping over 800 students attain degrees. Many of the students have become leaders in their field and some even give back by returning to serve…
DALLAS – January 6, 2021 – New Friends New Life, a Dallas-based organization that restores and empowers formerly trafficked teen girls and sexually exploited women and their children, launches the new year with the announcement of Bianca Jackson as CEO. Jackson joined New Friends New Life in August 2018 as…
2020 is coming to an end. As we all look forward to a better 2021, here’s an opportunity to look back at all DART’s accomplishments this year. January: Interactive Kiosks Bring Leading Edge Technology to North Texas Riders In its continued commitment to developing innovative technologies and services that empower…
By Elizabeth Lenart | Contributor DALLAS, TEXAS – Juliette Fowler Communities (JFC) has announced plans to construct a 144-unit senior housing community, the Juliette Fowler Residences, for limited-to-moderate-wealth seniors. A groundbreaking for the $24 million development at JFC’s 25-acre location at 1234 Abrams Road in East Dallas, is planned for…
By Elizabeth Lenart | Contributor Plano, Texas – St. Andrew United Methodist Church invites the community to safely celebrate the season at “Journey of Lights,” a new outdoor, immersive Christmas experience, December 11 – 19, 6 – 9 p.m., 5801 W. Plano Parkway, benefiting the church’s new mental health initiative,…
By Elizabeth Lenart | Contributor During this traditional month of giving thanks, the Greater Dallas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) honored five award recipients for their selfless service and dedication to others at the organization’s 35th Annual National Philanthropy Day Celebration, held virtually on November 13. This…
Photo Credit: AKA Photography By Lauren Boykin, NTPA | Contributor North Texas Performing Arts (NTPA) announces that Plano resident Darrell Rodenbaugh, who has played the title role of Scrooge since the tradition began in 2011, is again taking the stage in its 10th annual Christmas celebration of Scrooge – The…
By Elizabeth Lenart | Contributor The Storehouse of Collin County invites the community to provide the trimmings for Thanksgiving Dinner for our neighbors in need by donating $20 to sponsor a Thanksgiving Food Box. Each box includes fruit, green beans, corn, sweet potatoes, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cornbread mix, raisins,…
By Alicia Wanek When Mary Martin says, “I cry on the regular” while at work, that’s not a bad thing. She is just touched so often by the amazing people in the stories shared at Dallas Doing Good, where she works as managing editor, that it brings tears to her…