For simply ages, Maria Villanueva was known as the first lady of North Texas' Garden Gate. But the end of her life shattered her husband Junior Villanueva's world involving both his personal life and professional livelihood. Yes, her battle with cancer had taken a toll for months and years, but it wasn't until Junior was confronted with the fact that the battle was to end in … [Read more...] about Each Moment Matters Author Christy Cashman And Junior Villanueva Undertook Grief Via Different Journeys
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Parade Of Playhouses Closing Party Was Highlighted By The Reveal Of A Newly Created Award
While Dallas CASA's 2024 Parade Of Playhouses was nearing an end at NorthPark Center, there was a gathering to celebrate the builders, designers and teams who had volunteered their time, talents and materials to create the fundraising showcase of 13 munchkin-friendly houses. Taking place at the center's Breadwinners on Thursday, June 27, the crowd included such longtime … [Read more...] about Parade Of Playhouses Closing Party Was Highlighted By The Reveal Of A Newly Created Award
Each Moment Matter’s Keynoter Christy Cashman To Share Her “Unbridled” Story Of Coping With Loss
Jane Seymour and Christy Cashman have a lot in common. Besides both being actresses, producers and writers, they both understand the process of coping with grief. Jane, who has been a part of the Forefront Living Foundation fundraising efforts in 2018 and 2021, also produced a 2014 documentary, "Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me," about the singer's long, public battle with … [Read more...] about Each Moment Matter’s Keynoter Christy Cashman To Share Her “Unbridled” Story Of Coping With Loss
The 2023 Passings Of People Who Made A Difference For Good
UPDATE (December 31, 2023): Unfortunately, the very last day of the year ended with the passing of another person who strove to make a difference for good — Eddie Bernice Johnson. Before turning the calendar to a whole new year of hope and goals, area non-profits have suffered mighty losses this past year losing people whose selfless contributions provided support by their … [Read more...] about The 2023 Passings Of People Who Made A Difference For Good
JUST IN: Pam Busbee And Patti Flowers To Co-Chair Each Moment Matters Luncheon Featuring Author Jason Rosenthal
Pam Busbee has hardly had time to find a place for her Junior League of Dallas Sustainer of Year Award than she's already on board for another fundraiser. Luckily, she's being joined by Dallas designer Patti Flowers to co-chair the 14th Annual Each Moment Matters Luncheon. And this ain't their first rodeo together. The twosome partnered up for the 2011 Salvation Army … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Pam Busbee And Patti Flowers To Co-Chair Each Moment Matters Luncheon Featuring Author Jason Rosenthal
Help Allen Premium Outlets Victims With Legitimate Life-Saving Means
North Texans were just emerging from the pandemic coma this past Saturday when a vile situation took place at a usually regarded family-friendly venue — the Allen Premium Outlets. It was just past 3 p.m. when a person took his anger out against the world on innocent strangers with at least eight murdered, dozens of other cruelly harmed and hundreds of others emotionally … [Read more...] about Help Allen Premium Outlets Victims With Legitimate Life-Saving Means
Sold-Out Beacon Of Hope Luncheon Scored A Touchdown With Dak Prescott And Solomon Thomas
The organizers of the annual Beacon of Hope Luncheon were amazed at the turnout for the Grant Halliburton Foundation fundraiser at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Tuesday, March 7. As one staffer said, looking at the crowded reception in the Dallas Ballroom lobby, “This is what 700 filled seats look like.” But there were reasons for the sold-out event. There was the cause, … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Beacon Of Hope Luncheon Scored A Touchdown With Dak Prescott And Solomon Thomas
The Passings Of 2022 North Texas Role Models
As North Texans close out 2022 and enter 2023, they might want to take some time to appreciate some remarkable people who were lost in the past 12 months. There were mothers and fathers who had instilled in their children the importance of philanthropy; there were men and women who helped build businesses that supported the area's charities; there were community leaders who … [Read more...] about The Passings Of 2022 North Texas Role Models
MySweetWishList: Carolyn Canfield Lupton’s Circle Of Friends
According to Jill Rowlett, John Clutts and Dee Wyly, “The iconic ‘Hibiscus Fountain’ in Turtle Creek Park has been a landmark since 1970 when noted landscape designer Joseph Lambert and lighting guru John Watson, along with a cadre of prominent friends, designed and helped fund the unique water feature. The project was funded to ‘honor veterans, of all backgrounds, … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Carolyn Canfield Lupton’s Circle Of Friends
MySweetWishList: Faith Presbyterian Hospice
According to Forefront Living Foundation volunteer Jennifer Aebi, “My name is Jennifer and I am a volunteer at the Forefront Living Foundation. I know the impact grief and familiar loss has on families. I lost a sister and a father, and I am not alone. One in five children will experience the death of someone close to them by the age of eighteen. Bereaved children are at … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Faith Presbyterian Hospice
Each Moment Matters Luncheon Provided Insight For The Dealing With Life’s Reality
Friday, September 23, was one of those unfortunate dates in North Texas where two worthy non-profits clashed in scheduling. No, there were no physical fisticuffs. But there was a definite Solomon choice of which one to attend and thereby support. While The Family Place’s Trailblazer Luncheon was being held at the Omni Hotel Dallas honoring Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson … [Read more...] about Each Moment Matters Luncheon Provided Insight For The Dealing With Life’s Reality