On the surface, some folks might think that the only thing that Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and New York Jets defensive tackle Solomon Thomas have in common is a heck of a lot of pressure to succeed on the playing field. But behind the scenes, their personal lives are also pretty similar. They both went to college (Dak - Mississippi State University) and (Solomon - … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Beacon Of Hope Luncheon To Feature Dak Prescott And Solomon Thomas
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JUST IN: Dallas Afterschool Is Playing Around With Genai, Timmy And Scott For Recess!
Last night Ellen and Steve Miller opened their Preston Hollow home for a bunch of people who like to play games. It was for the host committee kickoff of the 2023 Recess! fundraiser for Dallas Afterschool. And since the event will take place at The Empire Room on Friday, March 24, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. with guests competing for prizes and honors, it was only natural to have a … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Afterschool Is Playing Around With Genai, Timmy And Scott For Recess!
SAWA Fashion Show Kick-Off Was Accessorized With Minaudieres And A Scarf Of Poppies
Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Dallas President Jennifer Dix looked a bit startled at the turnout for the SAWA Fashion Show And Luncheon sneak preview on Tuesday, January 10. She admitted that sine January was typically a month lacking of events, the crowd like Claire Emanuelson, DeeDee Lee, Christie Carter, Amber Cohen, Shannon Graham, Shelle Sills, Victoria Snee, Katy … [Read more...] about SAWA Fashion Show Kick-Off Was Accessorized With Minaudieres And A Scarf Of Poppies
2023 Can Do! Luncheon Letter Signing Was Right At Home Around Liza Collins’ Dinner Table
Despite Tuesday's cold, rainy day, Liza Collins' home was the perfect spot for a letter signing. Had it been a sunny day, the backyard pool, two-hole putting green and basketball half-court would have been a temptation to just scrap the day's duties and lounge outside. But there was a deadline to get the Can Do! Luncheon letters to the post office by Thursday. After all, … [Read more...] about 2023 Can Do! Luncheon Letter Signing Was Right At Home Around Liza Collins’ Dinner Table
Grovel Alert: Dallas CASA Young Professionals’ CASAblanca
If you had your best partying clothes all pressed and ready for Dallas CASA Young Professionals’ CASAblanca on Saturday, February 4, at The Hall on Dragon, let’s hope you already have your tickets reserved. According to CASAblanca Co-Chairs Anuka Dhakal, Brooke Donelson and Melissa Wong, the fundraiser is nearing the sold-out stage. BTW, there's a mistaken theory that … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: Dallas CASA Young Professionals’ CASAblanca
Family Gateway Board Of Directors Has A New Slate Of Officers And Six Additional Members
With the growing number of homeless families in North Texas seeking aid, Family Gateway has six new board members in addition to its 2023 board leaders. Heading up the board are Chair Michelle Frymire, Vice-Chair Maritza Liaw, Treasurer Matt Gerkens, Secretary Shay Phillips and At-Large Board Members Charles O’Connell and Exa Whiteman. Joining the board are new members … [Read more...] about Family Gateway Board Of Directors Has A New Slate Of Officers And Six Additional Members
Center For BrainHealth Celebrated Holiday Reception And Branch Award Despite Chilly Weather
For the first time ever, the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas combined its Holiday Reception with the celebration of its annual Charles L. Branch BrainHealth Award, holding the mixed-purpose fete at the Dallas Arboretum's Alex Camp House on Thursday evening, December 8. Valet parking—often de rigueur at significant BrainHealth events—was not made … [Read more...] about Center For BrainHealth Celebrated Holiday Reception And Branch Award Despite Chilly Weather
Callier Cares Luncheon Letter Signing Was Ideal To Catch Up And Have A “Rosie” Guest
Like Mahjong games and quilting bees, letter signings are ripe for the exchange of news among the participants. Recently one such example was the Foundation for the Callier Center’s Callier Cares Luncheon signing letters to underwriters about the Callier Center for Communication Disorders that is scheduled for Monday, April 17, at the Dallas Country Club. The signing took … [Read more...] about Callier Cares Luncheon Letter Signing Was Ideal To Catch Up And Have A “Rosie” Guest
JUST IN: Lisa “Vanderpump Rules” 2023 Chick Lit Luncheon That Will Also Feature A “Paige” Tribute
Just before Covid started shaking things up in 2020, Sally Dutter and Beth Thoele were all set to co-chair Community Partners of Dallas’ Chick Lit Luncheon. It was scheduled for Friday, March 27, at the Hilton Anatole, with the Moody Foundation receiving the Partners for Children Award and Diane Keaton as the keynote speaker. Just a couple of weeks before the big day, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lisa “Vanderpump Rules” 2023 Chick Lit Luncheon That Will Also Feature A “Paige” Tribute
15th Annual Day At The Races Is Off To A Galloping Start For Turtle Creek Conservancy Fundraiser
Since the Pony Express isn’t still around, 2023 Day At The Races Co-Chair Katherine Wyker is using the U.S. Postal service to deliver the news about the Turtle Creek Conservancy fundraiser. After a roundtable of letter signing by Katherine, Underwriting Chair Gail Corder Fischer, Honorary Co-Chair Olivia Hasty, Ann Dyer, Sarah Dodd and Laura Floyd, TCC President … [Read more...] about 15th Annual Day At The Races Is Off To A Galloping Start For Turtle Creek Conservancy Fundraiser
Destiny Award Luncheon Will Have A “Sterling” Conversation For St. Philip’s School And Community Center
And the announcements keep pouring in boding for a very busy spring fundraising season. The latest to arrive is about the 2023 Destiny Award Luncheon. Co-Chairs Kacy and Carter Tolleson and Honorary Co-Chairs Diana and Todd Maclin have revealed the details for the St. Philip’s School and Community Center’s 2023 fundraiser at the Hilton Anatole on Friday, March 3. With this … [Read more...] about Destiny Award Luncheon Will Have A “Sterling” Conversation For St. Philip’s School And Community Center
JUST IN: Doswell Foundation Provides $548,931 For Dallas CASA Post-Case Mentoring Pilot Program
With so many children in foster care, a growing issue is the problem of youngsters “aging out” of the program, as well as “the formal relationship with their Dallas CASA volunteer ending.” These young adults find themselves vulnerable to a world of risks including “homelessness, unemployment, incarceration, human trafficking and many other challenges as they move into … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Doswell Foundation Provides $548,931 For Dallas CASA Post-Case Mentoring Pilot Program