The Genesis 25th Annual Luncheon on Friday, May 11, at the Hilton Anatole was the perfect kick-off to the Mother’s Day weekend. Among the estimated 1,600 in attendance, mothers and their offspring like Gail Turner with daughter Jessica Turner-Waugh and Ashlee Kleinert doing double duty as mother of Connie Kleinert Bbikan and daughter of Nancy Ann Hunt were spotted throughout … [Read more...] about Genesis 25th Annual Luncheon Kicked Off Mother’s Day Weekend With Academy Award Winner/ Loving Daughter Hilary Swank
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MySweetCharity Summer Pitch: Dallas Arboretum And Botanical Garden
According to Dallas Arboretum Board Chairman Mark Wolf,“Visit one of the greenest places and spaces this summer with your children, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, which is open seven days a week. No reservations are needed, and you’re welcome to bring your own food, beverages, strollers, wagons and picnic blankets. We also offer many food and dining options. To … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Summer Pitch: Dallas Arboretum And Botanical Garden
MySweetCharity Summer Pitch Series Returns
Summer is just getting started and some parents are already scratching their heads about what to do with their kids. The swimming pool is feeling more like a warm bathtub. Summer camp can only take up so much time. It’s embarrassing when the greeters at the local amusement parks recognize you and your kids by name.Thank heaven, some nonprofits have come up with some ideas … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Summer Pitch Series Returns
Sherice And Tim Brown To Co-Chair Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Great Dallas’ 2018 Big Black Tie Ball
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Dallas will have Sherice Brown and her Heisman Trophy winning/Pro Football Hall of Fame husband Tim Brown as its co-chairs for the 2018 Big Black Tie Ball at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Saturday, October 13.According to BBBS of Greater Dallas President Bill Chinn, “Here at Big Brothers Big Sister of Greater Dallas, we love to see Dallas … [Read more...] about Sherice And Tim Brown To Co-Chair Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Great Dallas’ 2018 Big Black Tie Ball
Despite a Misstep On The Runway, The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary’s 2018 Fashion Show And Luncheon Was A Run-Away Success
Standing in the lobby of the Meyerson on Wednesday, May 9, it was hard to imagine that just 24 hours before the marble floors had been filled with women and men in dark attire. They were there waiting for the doors of the Eugene McDermott Hall to open for the memorial service for Margaret Milam McDermott.But on this day, the dark clothing had been replaced with colorful, … [Read more...] about Despite a Misstep On The Runway, The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary’s 2018 Fashion Show And Luncheon Was A Run-Away Success
JUST IN: 2018 Partners Card Chairs And Dates Just Revealed
And the news keeps rolling in about plans for the upcoming fall fundraising season. Tonight Nuvo was the site of The Family Place’s reveal of the 2018 Partners Card details.Returning as the presenting sponsor will be Bank of Texas. As for heading up the program, the trio chairing the 26th annual shopping spree fundraiser will be Leigh Danley, Tierney Kaufman Hutchins … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Partners Card Chairs And Dates Just Revealed
JUST IN: Sunie Solomon And Amy Turner To Co-Chair 2018 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon
Two former Cattle Baron’s Ball chairs are partnering up to co-chair The Family Place’s 2018 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon. The two are Amy Turner, who chaired CBB in 2005, and Sunie Solmon, who just finished up last year’s CBB.According to The Family Place CEO Paige Flink, “We are so honored to have Amy and Sunie spearheading this year’s Texas Trailblazer … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Sunie Solomon And Amy Turner To Co-Chair 2018 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Dallas Children’s Theater 35th Anniversary
There are things that one can depend on. Memorial Day signals the seasonal evacuation of North Texas. First responders will charge in where angels fear to tread. Christmas decorations start springing up earlier and earlier each year.And Laurie Harrison will always throw a party that starts before the guests enter the front door. That’s exactly what she did on … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Dallas Children’s Theater 35th Anniversary
Former “20/20” Anchor Elizabeth Vargas To Speak At The Magdalen House’s “Leave A Legacy” Fundraiser
It’s not everyone who has Diane Sawyer and David Muir show up for their going away party. Well, “20/20” anchor Elizabeth Vargas did. After working at ABC for 21 years, she was the guest of honor at a party Monday, May 21, hosted by Senior Executive Producer David Sloan.Starting Monday the 55-year-old brunette will be “the face of the new A&E franchise, ‘A&E … [Read more...] about Former “20/20” Anchor Elizabeth Vargas To Speak At The Magdalen House’s “Leave A Legacy” Fundraiser
A Flurry Of Letters Is Hitting Snailboxes With Plans For The 19th Annual Mission Ole
Tanya McDonald’s right hand is probably in rehab after a two-day letter signing effort. She wanted to get the word out before people head out of town for the summer about the 2018 Mission Ole benefiting Trinity River Mission. Luckily, she wasn’t alone in applying the John/Joan Hancocks to the letters. Folks like Brandon Jones and Grant Laughlin settled down in the McDonald’s … [Read more...] about A Flurry Of Letters Is Hitting Snailboxes With Plans For The 19th Annual Mission Ole
JUST IN: Clements Foundation Gifts Highland Park Education Fund With $10M For The Benefit Of Teachers’ Longterm Needs
After the horror that faced the Santa Fe High School students and faculty last week, it’s time for some good news in the world of education. This afternoon the late Gov. Bill Clements provided the news. With his daughter Nancy Seay and granddaughters Margaret Napier and Clements Foundation President Pauline Neuhoff present in an SRO assembly at the Highland Park Independent … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Clements Foundation Gifts Highland Park Education Fund With $10M For The Benefit Of Teachers’ Longterm Needs