Volunteering
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ESD Tennis Buddies Up to Teach Down Syndrome Athletes
Dallas’ growing Buddy Up Tennis program had a need. Episcopal School of Dallas had facilities and people who could help.
Explore Volunteering Opportunities at JLD Fair
Interested in volunteering, but can’t find the cause that’s meaningful to you?
Homeschooled for Excellence in Highland Park
Parents of five embraced flexibility, customization, family adventures
Lions, Leopards, and Rhinos
A Highland Park teen pursued his dream of working with animals by going to a South African wildlife preserve for his first international trip alone. It wouldn’t be his last.
Crystal Charity Ball
Crystal Charity Ball Theme Takes Trip to South America
It’s a thankful season, and the Crystal Charity Ball — the crown jewel of Dallas’ myriad of spectacular galas— will honor those who helped raise a record-setting $6.8 million for local children’s charities.
People To Know
People To Know: Kathleen LaValle
What Dallas CASA is doing right now is making a difference for 95% of Dallas County children currently in protective care.
Society
Spare Change? Collecting Coins Helps Children
SMU’s Ford Stadium hosted the Change is Good kick-off this summer to benefit neglected children.
Four Days of Meals on Wheels
Between Pinterest boards filled with edible works of art to “Instagram-worthy” meals to “food porn,” thanks to technology, food has been objectified to the point in which many of us have practically forgotten its value.
Preston Hollow Women’s Club Kicks Off 40th Year
Members of The Preston Hollow Women’s Club are looking forward this fall to seeing a new digital marquee installed at Preston Hollow Elementary School.
New Name, Same Mission: Service Above Self
For the past 30 years, the Dallas North Rotary Club has been there, helping the community.
General
Sponsors, Volunteers Make Over Campuses
With a $135,000 investment from 38 community sponsors, more than 450 volunteers made upgrades this spring to 35 school hallways and finished more than 21 outdoor projects.
Reasons for Giving, Volunteering
On a recent Sunday at church, I was appealing to the congregation to support our food pantry, the Holy Trinity Center. While practicing my talk, I concluded