Dallas Non-profit News (Texas, United States)

The country's fastest growing youth basketball initiative revealed today that New Orleans Hornets forward Carl Landry has become the newest addition to the programs rapidly expanding summer staff.

Blast-Off Blue 5k Run benefiting Autism Speaks Dallas-Fort Worth will kick-off this Saturday, May 5, 2012.

Dartmouth business professor and author Vijay Govindarajan will receive the 2012 Visionary Award from the Hunt Institute for Engineering and Humanity at the Innovation Leaders Forum.

Bishop Rick Wallace has announced that Rick Wallace Ministries has launched its first fundraiser in its 7 years of existennce.

Bishop Rick Wallace, the Founder & President of Rick Wallace Ministries and its subsidiaries has formerly endorsed the Church Now Network and has committed himself to facilitating its growth.

After a year, the Church of God, a Worldwide Association, has already posted 100 answers to important questions about the Bible.

The Ronald McDonald House of Dallas welcomes Laura Durham Leach, Whitney Newell and Allison Vanderwoude to its staff.

Nominate your favorite charitable cause today at www.Facebook.com/Toyotathon for a chance to win a $3,300 donation in honor of the 33rd annual Toyotathon.

Native New Yorker Britney Wilson has excelled at Howard University where she will be graduating from next May. Wilson, a graduate of The Cathedral High School, plans to study law and journalism.

Epiphany DanceArts invited as guest artist to Collin College's Dance Fusion. Epiphany will host Master Classes, Participate in a panel, and perform five works in the concert.

Benefitting Bartenders Against Drunk Driving, B.A.D.D., Espada Ultra Premium Tequila Will Premier Their “Liquid Luxury Tour” to Media and Business Insiders at Park Place Volvo, Nov. 10, 2011.

Louis Murad Raises Record $770,000 for American Cancer Society at Annual Cattle Baron’s Ball Live Auction in Dallas

Capital One Bank Presents a Charity Golf Tournament Benefitting the Students of Dallas Can Academies, Along with ESPN’s Randy Galloway, CBS 11’s Babe Laufenberg, and Miss Dallas U.S. 2012, at the Four Seasons Resort in Las Colinas.

Newly Crowned Beauty Queen, Nazlie Mojiri, Announces the Launch of Her Campaign, “Bringing Out Beauty in Texas,” Driven Towards Raising Awareness and Funds with a Series of Events and Projects Uniting the Community to Build a More Beautiful Texas

The country's fastest growing youth basketball initiative revealed today that New Orleans Hornets forward Carl Landry has become the newest addition to the programs rapidly expanding summer staff.

Massage Envy DFW will sponsor a cycling team for the Bike MS: Sam’s Club 2012 Ride.

Blast-Off Blue 5k Run benefiting Autism Speaks Dallas-Fort Worth will kick-off this Saturday, May 5, 2012.

Von Miller, National Football League's 2011 Defensive Rookie of the Year will be the featured speaker at the Circle Ten Council Boy Scouts luncheon May 11, 2012 in Dallas. The Whitney M. Young jr. Service Awards will be announced at the event.

A discussion about the ambitious initiative to improve Dallas school achievement for every child every step of the way through collaboration by leaders in the education, community, civic, business and philanthropic sectors.

Southern Methodist University curator receives recognition for humanitarian efforts and promotion of creative educational exhibits at the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum.

Dartmouth business professor and author Vijay Govindarajan will receive the 2012 Visionary Award from the Hunt Institute for Engineering and Humanity at the Innovation Leaders Forum.

The Women’s Council of Dallas County is hosting the first annual Community Training Institute on April 25 in Dallas at Temple Emanu-El. CTI is a half-day educational seminar of general sessions and workshops for nonprofit leadership.

The Young Friends of the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas recreated a disco chic theme of Studio 54 at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas for their ninth annual fundraiser benefitting the organization on March 30.

Buildings and Landmarks Illuminate Blue on April 2, 2012 as Part of a Global Initiative to Help Raise Awareness and Shine a Bright Light on a Growing Public Health Crisis

Bishop Rick Wallace has announced that Rick Wallace Ministries has launched its first fundraiser in its 7 years of existennce.

Bishop Rick Wallace, the Founder & President of Rick Wallace Ministries and its subsidiaries has formerly endorsed the Church Now Network and has committed himself to facilitating its growth.

More than 250 supporters and guests attended the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas Moonlight Ball on March 24 to raise funds for this home-away-from-home for families of seriously ill or injured children.

Frisco’s Premier Master-Planned Community Sponsors Stylish Event to support ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship Center

The Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge Celebration: Bridging The Trinity For The Love Of The City brought more than 40,000 people on the Santiago Calatrava-designed bridge for a three-day celebration.

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After a year, the Church of God, a Worldwide Association, has already posted 100 answers to important questions about the Bible.

The Ronald McDonald House of Dallas welcomes Laura Durham Leach, Whitney Newell and Allison Vanderwoude to its staff.

The Ronald McDonald House of Dallas announces the 2012 Moonlight Ball to be held on Saturday, March 24 to raise funds for the organization.

More than 200 people watched Calatrava Student Constructors, an educational outreach film about the building of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge.

Dillon Gage Metals, a division of Dillon Gage Incorporated of Dallas, has donated a one-ounce gold bar designed by French couturier Jean-Paul Gaultier to the Design Industries Foundation Fighting HIV/AIDS, known as DIFFA.

Crimes Against Kids Eliminated! (C.A.K.E!) is hosting a golf tournament to raise funds for the prevention of child sexual abuse.

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children partners with American Airlines to help some special patients learn to ski, celebrating the 31st Annual Amputee Ski Trip to Winter Park, Colorado.

The Real Estate Council Foundation will sponsor and provide volunteers for Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance's annual Homeless Count. Each year MDHA conducts a point-in-time count and survey to identify local needs.

77 N-Motion and Murray Entertainment will bring you amazing POP and HIPHOP music at Axiom Sushi Lounge on Saturday, February 4th from 10pm until 2am.

On January 23, The Trinity Trust will premiere the film, Calatrava Student Constructors, at The Texas Theatre, 231 West Jefferson Blvd., Dallas, at 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend. A $10 donation is suggested, and reservations are required.

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The holidays are here and for many children who write letters to Santa Claus, they’ll wake up on Christmas morning to find all they could ever dream of under a gorgeous evergreen tree.

PinkPlanets, Inc. (PPI), a nonprofit organization, will host its first roundtable discussion, “The World of Girls – Creating a Roadmap to Success.” Discussions will include a variety of issues involving education, community, peers and health.

Southwest Airlines Pilots’ Association set up a donation for pilots to raise funds for the Ronald McDonald Houses and received more than $100,000 in honor of Herb Kelleher.

Dallas Mayor Michael S. Rawlings, Dallas City Council, The Trinity Trust, Trinity Commons Foundation, and West Dallas Chamber of Commerce will flip the switch to make the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge sparkle in the skyline.

America’s Fastest Growing Youth Basketball Initiative Returns In 2012 Bigger & Better Than Ever

When Southwest pilots heard the Dallas House was in need of new transportation, they gave more than $100,000 in Herb Kelleher's honor to help purchase vans for Ronald McDonald Houses in Dallas, Las Vegas & Central Florida, along with cash donations.

Toyota of Lewisville donates $3,300 to charity today as the 33rd annual Toyotathon continues at Toyota of Lewisville. The charity was chosen by the community on Facebook.com/Toyotathon. Visit today to learn more about the giveaway and Toyotathon.

December 13, The Trinity Trust hosted more than 100 members of the Urban League of Greater Dallas Young Professionals to learn more about The Trinity project and about the opening festivities of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, March 2-4, 2012.

Character actor from 'The Help' and 'Desperate Housewives' joins Dallas comedian Paul J. Williams at the Weisfeld Center to raise money for Legacy Counseling Center on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at 7:00 p.m.

The Real Estate Council Young Guns held their annual Forum on November 10 entitled Deep Ellum: Deep Potential.

Face of Africa USA in Partnership with Miss Ghana USA Will Host a Festive Party to Reveal the 2012 Mr. Face of Africa Texas Finalists, While Raising Funds for a Former Delegate with Kidney Failure on December 18, 2011.

For the third straight year, Massage Envy clinics in the DFW Metroplex are partnering with radio station 94.9 KLTY for its Christmas Wish program.

Dallas White Rock Marathon board members visit major marathon beneficiary Texas Scottish Rite Hospital's patients during marathon weekend.

With the launch of Facebook.com/Toyotathon earlier this week, Toyota of Lewisville begins accepting nominations for charitable organizations to donate $3,300 to in honor of the 33rd Annual Toyotathon. Visit www.fb.com/Toyotathon to enter.

Nominate your favorite charitable cause today at www.Facebook.com/Toyotathon for a chance to win a $3,300 donation in honor of the 33rd annual Toyotathon.

Native New Yorker Britney Wilson has excelled at Howard University where she will be graduating from next May. Wilson, a graduate of The Cathedral High School, plans to study law and journalism.

Barriers to attendance, identifying potential audiences, arts accessibility, and much more was discussed at The Arts Community Alliance (TACA) State of the Arts conversation held at the Nasher Sculpture Center on October 31.

As Part of the “Liquid Luxury Tour,” Espada Ultra Premium Tequila will Host World Class Event to Benefit Bartenders Against Drunk Driving, B.A.D.D., at Bentley of Atlanta Nov. 10, 2011.

Epiphany DanceArts invited as guest artist to Collin College's Dance Fusion. Epiphany will host Master Classes, Participate in a panel, and perform five works in the concert.

Massage Envy and the Dallas/Fort Worth community came together on World Arthritis Day, October 12, to raise $16,725 during their Healing Hands for Arthritis event benefiting the Arthritis Foundation.

Benefitting Bartenders Against Drunk Driving, B.A.D.D., Espada Ultra Premium Tequila Will Premier Their “Liquid Luxury Tour” to Media and Business Insiders at Park Place Volvo, Nov. 10, 2011.

Texas Cadillac Dealers announces two winners of Team Escalade Texas: Cure Duchenne and Taylor’s Gift

Betty Floyd, chief financial officer of Warrior Group, was recently recognized as the Dallas Business Journal's 'CFO of the Year - Community Service' for her professional abilities and her commitment to the Heart of a Warrior Foundation.