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T.D. Jakes Foundation, in Partnership with the Dallas Mavericks, Awards $110,000 in Scholarships to 11 Graduates of the Distinctively Debs Program

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

DALLAS, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- T.D. Jakes Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to building bridges to opportunity for underserved populations around the world, in partnership with the Dallas Mavericks, has awarded $110,000 in scholarships to 11 college-bound seniors. The Foundation and the Mavericks' Take ACTION! program, which is designed to create lasting change, awarded $10,000 scholarships to each of the 11 graduates of the Distinctively Debs program, which offers training to girls and young women (ages 10 to 17) who have demonstrated academic excellence and serve as strong members of their communities.

Key Points: 
  • By bringing together leaders from all sectors of society, we are taking meaningful steps to change lives and improve our communities."
  • Jakes Foundation, in partnership with the Dallas Mavericks, awarded the scholarships at the Distinctively Deb Cotillion on June 25which marked 25th anniversary of the event.
  • Jakes Foundation, enabling exceptional and deserving young women to pursue their dreams through higher education," said Cynt Marshall, CEO of the Dallas Mavericks.
  • During COVID-19, Distinctively Debs transitioned to a virtual model and later gave participants an opportunity to choose virtual or in-person classes.

The Birch Group Acquires Premier Two-Building Portfolio for $212M — Long Island’s Largest Office Deal in the Past Decade

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

The acquisition follows the companys recent $255-million portfolio purchase in Short Hills, and further cements its strategy on acquiring prime, value-add office assets across the Tri-state area.

Key Points: 
  • The acquisition follows the companys recent $255-million portfolio purchase in Short Hills, and further cements its strategy on acquiring prime, value-add office assets across the Tri-state area.
  • With this latest acquisition, The Birch Group has now acquired over $1.1 billion of commercial office assets since 2020.
  • The Jericho submarket is set to continue on its path of attracting high quality long and short-term tenants to the institutional-quality properties.
  • The Birch Group takes the long view, employing a methodical approach to investment in the pursuit of institutional-quality assets that consistently outperform any market cycle.

The National League of Junior Cotillions® is seeking directors for new chapters

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Monday, April 27, 2020

The National League of Junior Cotillions helps students actively learn courtesies through a creative method employing role playing, skits, and games, along with standard ballroom dance and line dancing.

Key Points: 
  • The National League of Junior Cotillions helps students actively learn courtesies through a creative method employing role playing, skits, and games, along with standard ballroom dance and line dancing.
  • NLJC is made up of over 120 licensed directors who have been trained to equip school aged children to develop everyday etiquette skills while also instilling strong character traits such as honor, dignity, and respect.
  • We are currently looking for Directors to expand into new territories available across the country.
  • Nominations for cotillion directors are also being received at this time.

Seeking New Cotillion Directors to be trained in February 2020

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Wednesday, November 20, 2019

NLJC is made up of over 120 licensed directors who have been trained to equip school aged children to develop everyday etiquette skills while also instilling strong character traits such as honor, dignity, and respect.

Key Points: 
  • NLJC is made up of over 120 licensed directors who have been trained to equip school aged children to develop everyday etiquette skills while also instilling strong character traits such as honor, dignity, and respect.
  • We are currently looking for Directors to expand into new territories available across the country.
  • Our next New Director Training will take place in February of 2020 in Charlotte, NC.
  • Nominations for cotillion directors are also being received at this time.