According to The Family Place Board Member Carol Seay, “Victims of family violence need new beginnings, and The Family Place is where they turn for help. We’re the largest family violence service provider in North Texas and have hundreds of families in our care every day. Often, they come to us with only the clothes they are wearing. “Our Amazon Wish List is an easy way … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: The Family Place
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Dallas CASA Board’s 2022 Executive Committee Slate Of Officers Includes Cynt Marshall As Chair
The Dallas CASA board’s executive committee has just been revealed with news that Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall will serve as its chair. In addition to the world of basketball courts, longtime Dallas CASA board member Cynt is also well-versed when it comes to the work done in courtroom by CASA volunteers for area children who have experienced abuse and/or neglect. That … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA Board’s 2022 Executive Committee Slate Of Officers Includes Cynt Marshall As Chair
Partners Card Preview Event’s Leisurely Luncheon Showcased The Season’s Fashion Plates
As VIP guests arrived for the first-ever Partners Card Preview Event at Eataly’s upstairs Terra restaurant just past 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 29, they were greeted with their table number and a glass of Gradis’ciutta Sauvignon. It was the perfect way to kick off the annual Family Place fundraiser that would continue through Monday, November 8. Not since Kitty Hawk … [Read more...] about Partners Card Preview Event’s Leisurely Luncheon Showcased The Season’s Fashion Plates
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Partners Card Preview Event
To get the ball rolling for the 2021 Partners Card shopping spree, Partners Auxiliary President Leigh Danley had a Partners Card Preview Event at NorthPark Center’s Eataly Terra on Friday, October 29. With the help of NorthPark merchants (Billy Reid, Camilla, Isabel Marant, Maje, Sandro and Ted Baker London), Partners Card Preview Event Co-Chairs Heather McNamara and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Partners Card Preview Event
Chick Lit’s Goldie Hawn “Churns” Up Thoughts On Joy, Marriage And Why There’ll Be No More Movie Stars
In the Hilton Anatole’s Wedgwood Room, guests did a double-take on Friday, September 24. Despite reports that 2021 Chick Lit Luncheon featured author Goldie Hawn would be unable to attend the Community Partners of Dallas fundraiser in person, she was very present... thanks to life-size cutouts. One stood solo on the right side of the room; the other was placed in front of a … [Read more...] about Chick Lit’s Goldie Hawn “Churns” Up Thoughts On Joy, Marriage And Why There’ll Be No More Movie Stars
2021 Partners Card’s Seller Soiree Bubbled In Frame At Highland Park Village
It seemed so appropriate that the 2021 Partners Card Co-Chairs Rachel Osburn, Caroline Snell Wagner and Jane Wallingford held their Seller Soirée to celebrate the sponsors, sellers, retailers and friends of The Family Place's fundraiser in America’s first shopping center — Highland Park Village — on Tuesday, September 14. And the celebration wasn't confined to eyeballing the … [Read more...] about 2021 Partners Card’s Seller Soiree Bubbled In Frame At Highland Park Village
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Celebrate Forever Families
According to Celebrate Forever Families volunteer Shelby Fry, “Celebrate Forever Families (aka Forever Families) is a non-profit non-denominational ministry that provides a no cost residential program for women and children who are in crisis and has been helping to restore lives since 2015. They primarily serve families from North Texas; however, women have traveled from … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Celebrate Forever Families
MySweetOpportunity: 2021 Chick Lit Luncheon
According to Community Partners of Dallas President/CEO Paige McDaniel, “Community Partners of Dallas is gearing up for our upcoming 15th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon on Friday, September 24, at the Hilton Anatole Dallas. While we have just announced a change regarding our featured speaker Goldie Hawn, who will now be joining us on ‘the big screen’ instead of in person due to … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 2021 Chick Lit Luncheon
Hope’s Door New Beginning’s Sixth Annual “Tapestry Of Hope Is Back And You’ll Need Pants!”
The above headline may seem a bit odd, but that's the way Hope’s Door New Beginning (HDNB) revealed that its Sixth Annual Tapestry of Hope Fashion Show and Luncheon will indeed be in-person at the Hilton Granite Park on Friday, September 10. According to organizers, “All precautions are being taken to make guests feel as comfortable as possible to attend this live … [Read more...] about Hope’s Door New Beginning’s Sixth Annual “Tapestry Of Hope Is Back And You’ll Need Pants!”
If You Blinked, You Missed The Story Of The Family Place’s New CEO Being Named
Like a supernova, news of The Family Place CEO Paige Flink’s successor was revealed on The Dallas Morning News website's homepage at 12:16 p.m. Friday. But like a supernova, the story by reporter BeLynn Hollers suddenly disappeared almost as if it never existed. The story didn’t appear in Saturday’s print edition. Perhaps it will show up in Sunday’s paper. … [Read more...] about If You Blinked, You Missed The Story Of The Family Place’s New CEO Being Named
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support’s First Ladies Bruncheon
According to the First Ladies’ Bruncheon Chair Effie Dennison, “Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support is thrilled to reignite this celebratory, faith-based event to recognize the courageous members of the faith community who are joining in one voice to declare that violence is never okay. The in-person First Ladies’ Bruncheon will be held on Saturday, September 25, at … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support’s First Ladies Bruncheon