When the SPCA of Texas pulled back on its assistance to abused animals and then shuttered its spay/neuter clinic in southern Dallas, Operation Kindness CEO Ed Jamison leapt into action. The result of Jamison's resolve is the non-profit's new Lifesaving Partnerships Hub at 1771 Terre Colony Court — an 8,000-square-foot leased facility located in a former car dealership near … [Read more...] about Operation Kindness “Pivots” With A New Facility Aimed At Assisting Dallas Animal Services
CFT’s New President/CEO Wayne White Was The Center Of Attention At 2023 NTxGD Kick-Off Party
There was a whirlwind of activity at the headquarters of Communities Foundation of Texas on Thursday, September 7, when an invitation-only gathering kicked off the 15th anniversary of CFT's North Texas Giving Day (NTxGD). A crowd of nearly 300 people attended the "Cheers to 15 Years" event for the organization's charitable fund-holders, nonprofits participating in NTxGD … [Read more...] about CFT’s New President/CEO Wayne White Was The Center Of Attention At 2023 NTxGD Kick-Off Party
JUST IN: DSO Gala Theme Will Be “An Evening In Paris” With Emanuel Ax And Isabel Leonard
Questions surrounding the first black-tie gala of Dallas' fall social season have been cleared up, at last. Following a dearth of information about the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's annual DSO Gala in social columns and online event calendars, the mystery was solved tonight when the Gala's Co-Chairs Kim and Greg Hext revealed the theme and other details at a preview party in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: DSO Gala Theme Will Be “An Evening In Paris” With Emanuel Ax And Isabel Leonard
Southwestern Medical Foundation Luncheon Honors Kern Wildenthal, Whom Even ChatGPT Calls “A Beacon Of Wisdom And Grace”
When the Southwestern Medical Foundation and the UT Southwestern Medical Center join forces for a luncheon honoring Dr. Kern Wildenthal, a former president of both organizations, you can be sure the turnout will be an impressive one. It was that and still more on Wednesday, June 7, when a noontime event at Dallas's T. Boone Pickens Biomedical Building feted Kern and … [Read more...] about Southwestern Medical Foundation Luncheon Honors Kern Wildenthal, Whom Even ChatGPT Calls “A Beacon Of Wisdom And Grace”
Even Wind, Lightning And Rain Couldn’t Dampen Spirits At Equest’s 2023 Blue Ribbon Ball
There were only a couple of grey clouds in the sky along with the sweltering, 90-degree heat late on Saturday afternoon, June 3. But when a gust of wind tore suddenly through Equest's Al Hill Jr. Arena, surprising everyone by knocking over signs and silent-auction displays for the non-profit's annual Blue Ribbon Ball at Texas Horse Park, one guy didn't hesitate before leaping … [Read more...] about Even Wind, Lightning And Rain Couldn’t Dampen Spirits At Equest’s 2023 Blue Ribbon Ball
The Family Place’s 10th Anniversary ReuNight Event Strikes Fundraising Oil For Survivors Of Domestic Violence
It wasn't the nonprofit's first venue choice, but the Dallas Petroleum Club atop Dallas' Hunt Consolidated headquarters building turned out to be a perfect setting for the 2023 ReuNight fundraiser for the The Family Place on Thursday, May 18. After all, the 10th anniversary event raised a gusher of cash for the group that empowers survivors of family violence — and what better … [Read more...] about The Family Place’s 10th Anniversary ReuNight Event Strikes Fundraising Oil For Survivors Of Domestic Violence
Kentucky Derby Was Upstaged By Day At The Races See-And-Be-Seen Scene At Turtle Creek Park
Lisa and Clay Cooley were busy at the 2023 Day At The Races event on Saturday, May 6, at Turtle Creek Park's Arlington Hall. Well, Lisa was busy, anyway. Official-looking clipboard in hand, she was serving as a judge for the hat contest portion of the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's annual fundraiser. "I've got to wander around," she said after briefly greeting an old friend … [Read more...] about Kentucky Derby Was Upstaged By Day At The Races See-And-Be-Seen Scene At Turtle Creek Park
Paige McDaniel And “Down To Earth” Lisa Vanderpump Take Star Turns At Chick Lit Luncheon
It might all have been a reality TV show, except no cameras were rolling. Lisa Vanderpump, the English-born star of Bravo's "Vanderpump Rules" and "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," was dressed in a black coat with gold braiding, black pants, black spiked boots and long gold earrings at the Thursday, April 20, sponsor party for the annual Chick Lit Luncheon benefiting … [Read more...] about Paige McDaniel And “Down To Earth” Lisa Vanderpump Take Star Turns At Chick Lit Luncheon
2023 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner Fetes “Truly A Team” Mary And Rich Templeton
At the reception before the recent 2023 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner at the Hilton Anatole, Bishop Edward J. Burns of the Catholic Diocese of Dallas was surrounded by friends and well-wishers when someone asked him about the evening's honorees, Mary and Richard K. "Rich" Templeton. "They are such a blessing to the community at large, and, philanthropically, so … [Read more...] about 2023 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner Fetes “Truly A Team” Mary And Rich Templeton
JUST IN: Country Music’s All For The Hall Dallas Will Return To North Texas In 2024
Like George and Tammy and Conway and Loretta, Dallas and Nashville seem to have a good thing going on. The bond between the two cities was on exhibit tonight when it was announced that a special fundraising event called All for the Hall Dallas, benefiting the educational programs of Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, would return to Big D for a second year in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Country Music’s All For The Hall Dallas Will Return To North Texas In 2024
Nasher Prize Award Gala Honors Its 2023 Laureate Senga Nengudi On A ‘Beautiful Night’ Of Celebration
At the Nasher Prize Award Gala on Saturday, April 1, at Dallas's Nasher Sculpture Center, event Co-Chair Mary McDermott Cook paused during the pre-dinner reception to tell someone that she and her daughter/Co-Chair Grace Cook now "hold the record for fundraising" for the Gala, which was marking its seventh year. Then Mary added, "I'm just thankful for the beautiful night and … [Read more...] about Nasher Prize Award Gala Honors Its 2023 Laureate Senga Nengudi On A ‘Beautiful Night’ Of Celebration