Earlier today the 2021 Crystal Charity Ball 10 best dressed women (Marybeth Conlon, Tiffany Divis, Jennifer Dix, Cate Ford, Cara French, Libby Hegi, Kim Hext, Karla McKinley, Amy Prestidge and Kimberly Schlegel Whitman) and Hall of Famer Mary Clare Finney were presented to a record number of friends and family members at Neiman Marcus NorthPark’s third level. In between … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show Announcement Reception
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Equest’s 40th Anniversary Gala Kick-Off Party Wasn’t Just Ponying Around Thanks To Good News
Just after 6 p.m. Wednesday, Equest Community Engagement Director Christine Volkmer was delighted looking at the turnout for the Equest Gala kick-off party at Stanley Korshak. Someone thought Christine’s guess of 50 people was a little conservative as the crowd spilled into the various departments on the ground floor. Some were lined up at the bar, where Gala Auction Chair … [Read more...] about Equest’s 40th Anniversary Gala Kick-Off Party Wasn’t Just Ponying Around Thanks To Good News
JUST IN: Crystal Charity Ball’s 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show Plans Revealed With Interesting Changes In Place
The Crystal Charity Ball is emerging from months of pandemic postponement/cancellation hibernation with marching orders to provide $5,391,091 for eight Dallas County children’s non-profits*. And what marching orders they are! First off the block was the announcement of the people and plans for the annual Crystal Charity Fashion Show featuring the 10 best dressed women and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Crystal Charity Ball’s 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show Plans Revealed With Interesting Changes In Place
Alzheimer’s Foundation Of America Provides A Grant For Pajamas For Seniors’ Music, Memories and Mumus
Pajamas for Seniors has expanded its program of providing PJs for older residents. With Mother's Day quickly approaching, they have undertaken "Music, Memories and Mumus" for "female residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's and/or related dementia." Thanks to a $6,000 grant from Alzheimer's Foundation of America, they will … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s Foundation Of America Provides A Grant For Pajamas For Seniors’ Music, Memories and Mumus
Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s Hybrid Big Dance Is Gonna “Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler”
A lot of folks make the mistake thinking that New Orleans is the only place to Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler. If you’re not up on your French, the translation is “Let The Good Times Roll.” And to prove that point, The Big Dance Co-Chairs Carisma Ramsey Field and Kim Whitaker along with Honorary Co-Chairs Norma and Don Stone and Linda and Frederick Todd II have picked … [Read more...] about Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s Hybrid Big Dance Is Gonna “Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler”
North Texas’ Orchid Giving Circle To Host Power Leadership Forum
With headlines in past months about Asian Americans encountering verbal and physical violence, Dallas’ Orchid Giving Circle is hosting a Power Leadership Forum on Friday, May 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. While it’s recommended for high achieving professional women with 5-15 years of experience, the forum is open to all people to “embrace, activate and ignite” the … [Read more...] about North Texas’ Orchid Giving Circle To Host Power Leadership Forum
2021 Dallas Leaders For Life Class Has A Goal To Raise $150,000 For AHA By June 1
The American Heart Association of Dallas isn’t waiting until its Côtes du Coeur on Saturday, August 21, to get the funds rolling in. Dallas Corporate and Commercial Banking for Texas EVP and head man Clint Bryant has assembled a group of people from all walks of professional to “make a lasting impact on the health of the Dallas community.” They are the advocate members of … [Read more...] about 2021 Dallas Leaders For Life Class Has A Goal To Raise $150,000 For AHA By June 1
Katy Trail Spring Support Campaign Is A Family Affair For Gwen and Doug Parker Thanks To Mama Bobbie And Her Daisy
After being the oasis for those in need of an out-and-about during the pandemic and the arrival of user-friendly weather, the Katy Trail has only grown in its popularity for walkers, joggers, strollers, cyclist and pooches. But the well-being of the Trail doesn't come by it naturally. There's a lot of behind-the-scenes nurturing and maintenance to "offer a safe, free and … [Read more...] about Katy Trail Spring Support Campaign Is A Family Affair For Gwen and Doug Parker Thanks To Mama Bobbie And Her Daisy
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2021 Change Is Good Drive-Thru
As much fun as the annual Change Is Good’s main event is, the pick-up of materials beforehand is a drive-thru blast. With kids, parents and pooches arriving in SUVs, sedans and pick-ups at Highland Park United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 7, at noon for the 2021 Community Partners of Dallas fundraiser, it set the mood for the sold-out virtual event to … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2021 Change Is Good Drive-Thru
North Texas Showed Signs Of Returning To In-Person Fundraising With Wings Of Spring
One of the first in-person events to emerge from the past year’s fundraising coma was Literacy Achieves’ Wings of Spring last night. After canceling last year’s event, Literacy Achieves Executive Director Sarah Papert was determined not to settle for anything less than a real in-person gathering. Luckily, the arrival of vaccinations came just in the nick of time for people … [Read more...] about North Texas Showed Signs Of Returning To In-Person Fundraising With Wings Of Spring
Communities Foundation Of Texas Gave Susan Swan Smith An Outdoor Send-Off As She Moves To Head Up My Possibilities Foundation
As North Texas is slowly opening up, today marked the officially closing of the books for Communities Foundation of Texas’ Chief Giving Day Officer Susan Swan Smith. After a decade of rallying her North Texas Giving Day team to provide an astonishing $342M+ for North Texas non-profits, plus creating a pop-up effort that garnered nearly $80M for non-profits impacted by COVID-19, … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Gave Susan Swan Smith An Outdoor Send-Off As She Moves To Head Up My Possibilities Foundation
The Heart Of Collin County – Heart Fest Is Back On With Robert Earl Keen, Black Car Service And A Crestful Of Fundraising
Jana and Mike Brosin don’t give up easily. And when it comes to the American Heart Association, it’s literally a cause dear to their hearts. When they had to postpone last November’s “The Heart of Collin County – Heart Fest” with Robert Earl Keen performing at Crest Cadillac/Infiniti/Volvo in Frisco complete with black car service due to COVID-19’s very tight restrictions, the … [Read more...] about The Heart Of Collin County – Heart Fest Is Back On With Robert Earl Keen, Black Car Service And A Crestful Of Fundraising