Real Estate Philanthropy

Jenna Bush Hager Talks Home Preservation And More in Dallas April 11

By Candy Evans / April 2, 2018 /

Jenna Bush Hager is, of course, one of the darling fraternal twin daughters of former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush. Even though she lives and works in New York City, we kind of still think of her as a Dallas gal, right? I will always remember the twins from their…

DAYtoPLAY to Raise Funds, Awareness for Dallas Homeless Families

By Bethany Erickson / March 5, 2018 /

One of the few homeless shelters in the area that caters to families, Family Gateway is also one of the few places where an entire family can volunteer, something architect Eddie Maestri appreciates. The nonprofit exclusively serves homeless families, providing both shelter and social and educational services to homeless children and their families, offering care…

Find Your Best Friend at Coldwell Banker Homes for Dogs on September 9

By Heather Hunter / September 4, 2017 /

Because everyone deserves a loving home. Coldwell Banker is a big name in helping people find homes. But on Saturday, Sept. 9, they’re adding some new clients to their roster – the four-footed, tail-wagging sort. In partnership with Adopt-A-Pet.com, Coldwell Banker founded the Homes for Dogs Project in 2015 with the goal of helping our…

Realtor Lynda Piepgras Gives Back to Schools Through Commission Donation Program

By Joanna England / September 1, 2017 /

Realtors are famous for their generosity, and they are constantly looking for new ways to lift up the communities they serve. And though commission donation programs are nothing new, we’re absolutely impressed with Lynda Piepgras’ idea to help meet the needs of school districts by contributing a percentage of sales. In fact, Piepgras is launching…

Dallas ISD Set to Welcome Youngest Harvey Evacuees: How You Can Help

By Bethany Erickson / August 30, 2017 /

Our readers are generous. I know this first hand because just last week, we asked you to come to the aid of our Dallas ISD teachers and students by funding their DonorsChoose campaigns. And in less than a week, we have raised $12,636 in donations and fully funded 32 campaigns. You are all truly amazing.…