Just days before North Texas was slammed by COVID-19, Wilkinson Center's 2020 Can Do! Luncheon got underway on Monday, March 2, at the Dallas Country Club to celebrate the accomplishments of individuals and organizations showing a "can do" spirit. It was a great turnout of longtime Wilkinson Center supporters and friends of the honorees. While … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2020 Can Do! Luncheon
Blog
JUST IN: 2020 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon Moves To 2021
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary leadership 2019-2020 Auxiliary President Margaret Hancock and 2020-2021 Auxiliary President Lisa Singleton have been meeting about its upcoming Fashion Show and Luncheon. Like other nonprofits with fall fundraisers, they’ve been struggling on how to proceed. Originally scheduled to take place this past spring, it was postponed until the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon Moves To 2021
The Best Thing You Ever Met – Part 13
When they returned to Pappy’s Place, it was decided that Shen and Billy would stay in their wing while she healed. Shen was worried about the children seeing her bruised and battered face. It was decided that Ham would explain to the children that due to the COVID-19 guidelines, Shen and Billy had to stay in quarantine for at least two weeks. Only the adults knew what had … [Read more...] about The Best Thing You Ever Met – Part 13
A Gentle Reminder: 2019 Tax Filing Deadline Is Wednesday
Truly, 2020 has been a “unique” year. Thanks to that pesky little virus, abnormal has become the norm. One of the things that changed back in March was the Internal Revenue Service’s postponing the traditional April income tax filings to July 15. Heads up! If you haven’t prepared your 2019 paperwork, your time is running out. It’s got to be in the mail by midnight on … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: 2019 Tax Filing Deadline Is Wednesday
The Best Thing You Ever Met – Part 12
Around the middle of May, it suddenly struck Billy that he and Shen had been living in a circus-like world. He had been sharing her with a herd of kids and his friends ever since that first night at Lake Palestine. He wanted alone time with his wife for more than eight hours in their bedroom. The opportunity arose when a real estate broker contacted him about a 20,000-acre … [Read more...] about The Best Thing You Ever Met – Part 12
JUST IN: A Sneak Peak Of Dallas CASA’s 25th Annual Parade of Playhouses At NorthPark
Things are looking up. In addition to the outdoor temperatures rising, Dallas CASA’s 25th Annual Parade of Playhouses is officially marching in place starting Friday in air conditioning. In a break from the usual display of all the mini-mansions at NorthPark Center, this year three have hunkered down at the enclosed mall from the Macy’s Court to the NorthCourt. Seven others are … [Read more...] about JUST IN: A Sneak Peak Of Dallas CASA’s 25th Annual Parade of Playhouses At NorthPark
2020 Art In Bloom Was “A Royal Affair” With British Floral Designer Shane Connolly On Stage
It was months ago when the Dallas Museum of Art League's Art in Bloom on Monday, March 2, was a flourishing event just days before the COVID-19 shut down most fundraising activities. Held in the DMA, more than 300 guests like Jan Grant, Peggy Shuman, Eleanor Casey, Monica Cooley, Erin Taylor, Emily Maduro, Beverly Freeman, Tara Freeman, Susan Fisk, Sandy Secor, Barbara Harris, … [Read more...] about 2020 Art In Bloom Was “A Royal Affair” With British Floral Designer Shane Connolly On Stage
Canceled Event SOS: Readers 2 Leaders’ Lanes 2 Literacy
According to Readers 2 Leaders President and CEO Norma Nelson, Readers 2 Leaders looks forward to its annual fundraising event, Lanes 2 Literacy, each year. An evening usually spent among literacy advocates and bowling pins, the event provides a key point of connection and opportunity between Readers 2 Leaders and our generous supporters. We first rescheduled the event from … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Readers 2 Leaders’ Lanes 2 Literacy
July 8 Update Of Cancellations and Going Virtuals
With COVID-19 cases passing the 1,000 mark for the sixth day, North Texas nonprofits are adjusting upcoming fundraising events mindful of the social distancing restrictions. Unfortunately, a couple had to cancel their activities resulting in hits to their income. Here are today’s updates: Cancellations The Family Place’s Sneaker Soiree scheduled for Friday, … [Read more...] about July 8 Update Of Cancellations and Going Virtuals
New Center For BrainHealth Advisory Board Leadership Announced
Ka Cotter announced that after two years of chairing the Center for BrainHealth Advisory Board, she’ll be turning over the reins of leadership to Roger Gault on Tuesday, September 1. Another change of the Board’s leadership is David Jacobs’ taking over the vice chair position that has been held by Eric Bennett. According to Roger, “I am honored and proud to serve the Center … [Read more...] about New Center For BrainHealth Advisory Board Leadership Announced
The Best Thing You Ever Met – Part 11
What had been the tennis court was now a ballroom with strings of fairy lights and chandeliers hovering above. At the far end of the court was a stage for musicians, a lot more than the usual Billy and The Boys operation. Floating on one side of the stage was a 72" helium filled white balloon with the word "Shen" on it. Across the way was another similar balloon, but it read … [Read more...] about The Best Thing You Ever Met – Part 11
New Friends New Life Luncheon’s Cyntoia Brown-Long To Shine The Light On Sex Trafficking And Criminal Justice Reform
Looking to better times, New Friends New Life Luncheon Co-Chairs Jane A. Rose and Jessica Turner-Waugh and Honorary Co-Chairs Elizabeth and Eric Gambrell have just announced the speaker for the fundraiser on Friday, September 18, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. It is a woman who has suffered through the repercussions of sex trafficking and the need for criminal justice … [Read more...] about New Friends New Life Luncheon’s Cyntoia Brown-Long To Shine The Light On Sex Trafficking And Criminal Justice Reform