While the DIFFA crowd was at The Joule sneak-peeking the DIFFA auction goodies on Thursday, April 28, other folks, both vets and newbies, were gathering at Frontiers of Flight Museum for the annual “Are You Smarter Than A KIPPster?” benefiting KIPP DFW. For oldtimers, they knew the word “humility” was the walkaway for the adults facing the KIPP students in the “Battle of the … [Read more...] about Hundreds Of Adults Learned The Answer To “Are You Smarter Than A KIPPster?”
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Round Robin 10/21: Scripps Society, Junior League Of Dallas Reception, KIPP DFW And LaunchAbility Kick-Offs
The weather play nicely for fundraising on Wednesday, October 21, and the nonprofits were taking full advantage of it all over town. Scripps Society Mary McDermott Cook’s Dump Top has become the hot showplace for nonprofits to wine, fundraise and gaze at the Dallas skyline complete with the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, the Continental Avenue Pedestrian Bridge and the … [Read more...] about Round Robin 10/21: Scripps Society, Junior League Of Dallas Reception, KIPP DFW And LaunchAbility Kick-Offs
“Are You Smarter Than A KIPPster?” Is Going To Pit Should-Know-It-Alls Against Middle School Students
Last year a new fundraiser was held that surprised guests. It was totally fun. With area smartie pants competing against students, the audience had a great time seeing the kids do nicely and the adult contestants grateful that they weren’t still in school. The event was “Are You Smarter Than A KIPPster?” Evidently, organizers decided to pit the two groups against each … [Read more...] about “Are You Smarter Than A KIPPster?” Is Going To Pit Should-Know-It-Alls Against Middle School Students
Round Robin May 5: Salvation Army Fashion Show, Rob Lowe Book Signing And Virgin America Donation For KIPP DFW
There are certain myths in Dallas. One of them is that Monday is the day of rest for hairdressers, country clubs and fundraising events. Monday, May 5, proved that myth to be right up there with unicorns running in the HOV lane of Central Expressway. The Salvation Army Fashion Show It started off at 10 a.m. at Brook Hollow. Well, shoot, there went the fallacy that country … [Read more...] about Round Robin May 5: Salvation Army Fashion Show, Rob Lowe Book Signing And Virgin America Donation For KIPP DFW
KIPPsters Trump Dallas Adultsters
It’s fascinating that tennis great Andre Agassi—the star attraction at the April 30 fundraiser for KIPP:DFW, College Preparatory Public Schools—is a self-described “ninth-grade dropout.” Because Agassi’s zeal for the mission of KIPP, which provides children in underserved communities with free, high-quality educations at public charter schools, was evident in spades at the … [Read more...] about KIPPsters Trump Dallas Adultsters
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Are You Smarter Than A KIPPster?
It’s always nice when a first-time event is a hit. Even oldtimers, who admitted that they didn’t have a clue about the organization or the evening’s program, walked away with big smiles. That was the case with “Are You Smarter Than A KIPPster?” on Wednesday, April 30. While the post is being prepped, you might want to check out some of the KIPPsters who matched brain … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Are You Smarter Than A KIPPster?