Gateway to Opportunity Luncheon September 7 at 11:30am Featuring Keynote Speaker Laura W. Bush HOT TICKET! Not only do you get to hear the First Lady of the United States (2001-2009), Laura Bush, share her passion for human rights, literacy and education, but also all funds raised benefit Family Gateway, the…
by Lisa A. Beach Tapping into the latest trend, my well-intentioned husband recently bought me a Fitbit, one of those omniscient fitness tracker wristbands. The Fitbit monitors your every move (literally) with a built-in GPS and loads of features, making it a top-seller that (supposedly) fits every lifestyle. That…
Be Inspired. Take Action. Embrace the future. Come celebrate the 14 outstanding women, men and young adults being honored at the 2017 Texas Sized Event presented by the Southwest Jewish Congress. The event features the Audrey Kaplan Inspiring Women of the Southwest Awards, the Stan Golden Men of Action Awards and…
Mark your calendars for Friday, April 13, 2018 for the annual gala AWARE Affair Celebrate the Moments AWARE president Venise Stuart has announced the grant recipients for the 2017 – 2018 year. Applications were submitted from nonprofit organizations located in Dallas and Collin County that are working on the front lines…
by Deb Silverthorn Dallas resident Suzy Harmon is taking a big bite out of life – a healthy bite – combining her talents and expertise as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and author of Hungry for Health, Starved for Time, with advice on how to live a harmonious life. “I want…
August 10, 2017 (Dallas, TX) — On Wednesday, August 7, 2017, Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities, in partnership with Dallas Independent School District and title sponsor JCPenney, provided 3,000 new school uniforms valued at $150,000 to students from seven high need, Dallas Independent School District elementary schools. The Ellis…
To date, over 85 projects have been approved, and over $100,000 has been allocated Last summer, a St. Andrew UMC church family was inspired by a sermon and wanted to do something to encourage others to change the world. They provided $166,000 for three summers as matching funds to encourage…
by Tricia White With cooler weather, it’s the perfect time to get back outdoors and explore. Fortunately, North Texas has an extensive hike-and-bike network that appeals to any fitness level. Best of all, you can reach many of the trails on DART. White Rock Lake Trail is more extensive than…