Philanthropy
The gingerbread houses have moved into Highland Park Village. The popular Gingerbread Stroll is back, and this year’s edition comes with a milestone — 15 years of pastry-powered holiday cheer. The annual exhibition and silent auction, presented by Allie Beth Allman & Associates, returns to Highland Park Village Nov. 14 through Nov. 30, bringing a…
Today is North Texas Giving Day, the nation’s largest community-wide giving event, but it’s not just about one community — it’s about thousands. This year, nearly 3,600 nonprofits are participating across 20 counties in North Texas — the most in the event’s 17-year history. In 2009, the Communities Foundation of Texas created the event to…
The beloved Parade of Playhouses is back. Dallas CASA’s signature community event returns to NorthPark Center from June 13 to 29, 2025, marking its 30th anniversary. CandysDirt.com has been a media sponsor since 2016 and have written countless stories about the playhouses. The Parade of Playhouses showcases custom-designed children’s playhouses built and donated by local…
This year, Texas Counter Fitters owners Chris Blackburn and Andrew Gilbert are embracing that spirit with extra cheer. The dynamic duo is partnering with two local nonprofits – Dwell with Dignity and After 8 to Educate – to spread goodwill through a pair of seasonal initiatives.
Most Dallasites were bummed to hear that CitySquare was shutting its doors this year — but for some, the nonprofit’s closure had a dire implication, instilling the fear of going hungry and losing shelter options. Due to good planning, the services provided by CitySquare will remain consistent this holiday season, but help is needed. Operations…
