North Star Luncheon Co-Chairs Toni McReynolds and Erin Pope just announced to an invitation-only crowd at NorthPark’s Diptyque the people and organizations that will be part of the Family Compass fundraiser presented by North Dallas Bank and Trust with Sara Losinger serving as honorary chair. The featured speaker will be Elizabeth Smart, who made headlines in June 2002 … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Advocate Elizabeth Smart To Keynote Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon
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Bum Bright Family’s Legacy Of Giving Continues With A $7.5M Gift For Children’s Medical Center Plano’s Expansion
When the late Bum Bright’s name comes up in conversation, most folks immediately think of his tenure as “owner” of the Dallas Cowboys (1984 to 1989). But for those who remember the days when the Texas A&M graduate was making deals and raising funds for friends like the late Texas Gov. Bill Clements, Bum was the real stuff, not just a writer’s idea of a Texas legend. He … [Read more...] about Bum Bright Family’s Legacy Of Giving Continues With A $7.5M Gift For Children’s Medical Center Plano’s Expansion
JUST IN: Cowboys RB Zeke Elliott To Be The Featured Speaker At 2022 Rising Stars Luncheon
With Sunday's painful loss to the 49ers, Cowboys running back Ezekiel “Zeke” Elliot probably could use some friendly faces. And while he might not be as pretty as Dak nor as talkative as the Cowboys ownership, Zeke’s a bulldozer on two legs with a chunk of pigskin tucked under his arm. And when he does speak, he usually makes headlines. So, that’s why his serving as the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Cowboys RB Zeke Elliott To Be The Featured Speaker At 2022 Rising Stars Luncheon
JUST IN: Multi-Award Winning Singer/Songwriter Michael Bolton To Keynote 2022 Genesis Luncheon
Michael Bolton is known for many things — award-winning singer/songwriter/collaborator, actor, producer and tabloid fodder due to his relationship with "Desperate Housewives" star Nicolette Sheridan (he's her former fiancée). But what many aren't aware of is Bolton’s philanthropy. When Detroit was staggering from its dramatic economic downturn, he directed “American … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Multi-Award Winning Singer/Songwriter Michael Bolton To Keynote 2022 Genesis Luncheon
Rainbow Day’s 2022 Pot Of Gold Keynoter Caylin Moore Went From The Hood To Oxford
Rainbow Days’ 25th Annual Pot Of Gold Luncheon speaker will be a janitor. But more about that later. Luncheon Co-Chairs Jennifer Bishop and Marisa O’Sullivan have just announced that the fundraising luncheon along with a silent auction will take place on Friday, April 29, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. And, yes, the speaker will be a janitor... at least, a … [Read more...] about Rainbow Day’s 2022 Pot Of Gold Keynoter Caylin Moore Went From The Hood To Oxford
CANCELED: ChildCareGroup’s 120th Anniversary Celebration
It’s not every day a North Texas organization celebrates its 120th anniversary, so when the ChildCareGroup had to postponed its big anniversary event in September due to the Delta variant, fingers were crossed that the new date — Wednesday, January 12 — would work out for the celebration at the then-Belo Mansion (now Arts District Mansion). But Delta’s kissing cousin Omicron … [Read more...] about CANCELED: ChildCareGroup’s 120th Anniversary Celebration
Dallas CASA Young Professionals Are Game To Party The Night Away At CASAblanca
Dallas CASA Young Professionals definitely play around. That is, they haul in a heck of a lot of money for Dallas CASA through their annual CASAblanca Casino Party*. Despite holding a variety of fundraiser including a concert and 5K, this one is the largest and raises the most funds. This year’s Event Co-Chairs Mindy Busch, Elena Littleton and Sonya Reddy are steamrolling … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA Young Professionals Are Game To Party The Night Away At CASAblanca
Family Gateway Adds Five New Members To Its Board Of Directors
Family Gateway President/CEO Ellen Magnis has just reported that the organization has added five new members to its board of directors. The new members Kim Benton, Sheri Crosby Wheeler, Matt Gerkens, Rachel Smith and Andy Yung will be joining board members Purvi Patel Albers, Alison Battiste Clement, Katie Beaird-Ortiz, Jorge Bernal, Juanita Harris, … [Read more...] about Family Gateway Adds Five New Members To Its Board Of Directors
2021 Crystal Charity Ball Wrap Up Luncheon Revealed Top Producers With Charms And Specs
Just the week before Thanksgiving, the 2021 Crystal Charity Ball members were tallying up the results of their year-long work to raise $5,391,091 for Dallas children’s non-profits (Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation, Cafe Momentum, Dallas CASA, Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, Dallas Symphony Association Inc., Network of Community Ministries, Phoenix House of Texas Inc. … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Wrap Up Luncheon Revealed Top Producers With Charms And Specs
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Wrap-Up Luncheon
With the 2021 Crystal Charity Ball less than three weeks away, the committee of 100 women gathered for the annual Wrap-Up Luncheon at Salum. In addition to a three-course luncheon orchestrated by Chef Abraham Salum, the top achievers, who had been part of the effort to provide $5,391,091 for Dallas children's non-profits (Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation, Cafe Momentum, … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Wrap-Up Luncheon
MySweetWishList: Community Partners Of Dallas’ Drive For Babies
According to 3rdgraders and best friends Ellison Ambrose and Anna Tobin, “Our wish for the holidays is that everyone would give to our donation drive for the babies helped by Community Partners of Dallas. “We started this collection last year over our winter break from school when we were having a Facetime playdate. We decided we wanted to do something that helped babies, … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Community Partners Of Dallas’ Drive For Babies