Neiman Marcus Downtown's Zodiac Room has been the site of legendary occasions. From the late, great food doyenne Helen Corbitt ruling supreme with keepsake recipes to Bobby Short playing piano for Mr. Stanley's 90th birthday, it was most recently the scene of memories being shared at a luncheon on Wednesday, February 21, honoring the former Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary … [Read more...] about Former SAWA Fashion Show Chairs Celebrated The Fundraiser’s 30 Years With Tales Of The Past
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Grovel Alert: 2024 Rising Stars Luncheon Featuring Dallas Cowboys Linebacker Micah Parsons
The next week appears to be a time-out for North Texas non-profits thanks to spring breaks, but it's simply the lull before the slam-bang of activities in the weeks to come. Even before the schools shut down for the holiday week, the After-School All-Stores North Texas' Rising Stars Luncheon is close to selling out.. ASAS NTX Executive Director Justin Hensley has just … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2024 Rising Stars Luncheon Featuring Dallas Cowboys Linebacker Micah Parsons
Kristin And James Hallam’s Family To Serve As 2024 Easter In Turtle Creek Park Event Co-Chairs
Despite the return of winter temperatures, the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy is looking to warmer times with Easter on Sunday, March 31. For more than 50 years, Easter along Turtle Creek has been a much beloved and glorious tradition. This year's Easter In Turtle Creek Park will include an afternoon of food trucks, an Easter Egg Hunt for youngsters at 1:30 p.m., free photos … [Read more...] about Kristin And James Hallam’s Family To Serve As 2024 Easter In Turtle Creek Park Event Co-Chairs
2023 Dallas Zoo To Do Had The Party Animals Grazing, Bidding And Dancing The Night Away
With Daylight Saving Time about to reset clocks back an hour later that night, Dallas Zoo residents were amazed at the crowd of 700 who turned out on Saturday, November 4, for the 32nd Zoo To Do 2023. Featuring the theme "Adventure Awaits," the zoo's biggest annual fundraiser was presented by The Eugene McDermott Foundation and Honorary Chair Lyda Hill. While the … [Read more...] about 2023 Dallas Zoo To Do Had The Party Animals Grazing, Bidding And Dancing The Night Away
JUST IN: 40 Duchesses And Escorts Revealed For 2024 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas
Today was a busy day for 2024 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Board of Directors President Kim Quinn and La Fiesta Co-Chair Courtney Wiles and their committees. While others were finishing up last-minute Christmas shopping, the La Fiesta ladies started off the morning with the duchesses learning the fine art of bowing at Tootsie’s. Co-Chair Kay Herring was MIA due to a "prior … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 40 Duchesses And Escorts Revealed For 2024 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas
Katy Trail Artful Installation Fundraising Is Underway With A Matching $50,000 Offer
With all of the hoopla from the past week of Two by Two and the upcoming 4th Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, with most of that funding going outside of North Texas, there's a more locally designated offering on the artful table. It's not bound by walls. Rather, it's simply complementing the beauty of Ma Nature along the Katy Trail. It started two years ago when … [Read more...] about Katy Trail Artful Installation Fundraising Is Underway With A Matching $50,000 Offer
Pam Busbee Is Revealed As TCPC Luminary Dinner Honorary Chair With Champagne
Before October's flood of events got underway, North Texas non-profits were high-rolling with the Junior League of Dallas celebrating Kathleen Gibson as the 2024 Sustainer of the Year, Scottish Rite for Children taking full advantage of the beautiful weather for its Treasure Street and Bachendorf's in Preston Center hosting the 2023 Zoo To Do host committee. One of the … [Read more...] about Pam Busbee Is Revealed As TCPC Luminary Dinner Honorary Chair With Champagne
Our Friends Place Celebrates 35th Anniversary Of Helping Homeless Young Women And Youths
While homelessness seems to have only been on the minds of some in recent years, others like Our Friends Place have been helping “young women and youth experiencing homelessness" for 35 years. According to Our Friends Place Executive Director Sue Thiers Hesseltine, "Since we opened our doors more than three decades ago, we have served over 4,200 young women and youth … [Read more...] about Our Friends Place Celebrates 35th Anniversary Of Helping Homeless Young Women And Youths
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: My Possibilities
According to My Possibilities Marketing and Communications Manager Rhys Wolf, “My Possibilities (MP) is a nonprofit organization based in North Texas that addresses the challenge of providing educational and vocational opportunities for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). As a widely underserved community, MP aims to enhance the overall … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: My Possibilities
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Hope Clinic Of McKinney
According to Hope Clinic of McKinney Executive Director of Development Vicki Northcutt, “The lack of health insurance keeps many from seeking health care services and preventive care. People who are uninsured or underinsured are more than twice as likely to report going without needed care because of costs. Additionally, data shows that roughly 30% of emergency room visits … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Hope Clinic Of McKinney
CitySquare’s Transition Resource Action Center (TRAC) Receives Its Own 501(c)(3) Designation
For 20 years, CitySquare and the Transition Resource Action Center (TRAC) have worked to help DFW youngsters (16-24 years old) make the challenging transition from foster care to self-sufficient adulthood. TRAC has helped nearly 1,200 youth per year to achieve a living wage, have access to safe stable affordable housing and receive trauma-informed support. But like its … [Read more...] about CitySquare’s Transition Resource Action Center (TRAC) Receives Its Own 501(c)(3) Designation