The 81-year-old Dallas Cotillion Club's Gala "Havana Nights" on Saturday, April 26, at The Drey Hotel was a black-tie fundraiser benefiting Genesis Women's Shelter and Support. Originally reports exclaimed that the event had raised $31K to help women escaping abusive relationships. As the bean counters started slugging away at their abacuses, they discovered the raised … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Cotillion Club’s 81st Annual Gala May Have Raised $31K But It Netted $41K For Genesis
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New Friends New Life New Board Chair, Members And Supporting Board Chairs Revealed
North Texas' New Friends New Life has just rolled out its new board leadership and members. Succeeding NFNL Board Chair Jane A. Rose will be Dr. Cole Edmonson. In accepting the new role, Cole said, “I am honored and humbled to serve as the chair of the NFNL Board and to support the nonprofit’s incredible CEO Bianca Davis, as well as the phenomenal team in the impactful … [Read more...] about New Friends New Life New Board Chair, Members And Supporting Board Chairs Revealed
JUST IN: The Moody Foundation Gifts A “More Than $100M” Grant For Future Children’s Medical Campus
Looking ahead to the dynamic growth of North Texas, the momentum is surging ahead for the creation of a landmark undertaking for future generations that will replace the current Children's Medical Center, with a planned completion in 2031. With a staggering goal of $5B (that's "B' as in billion) for the total project cost, it has just been announced that "the Moody … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Moody Foundation Gifts A “More Than $100M” Grant For Future Children’s Medical Campus
Hoda Charmed, FaceTimed With Jenna Bush Hagar And Sang To The Delight Of The Chick Lit Crowd
Before Hoda Kotb was in North Texas for the Interfaith Family Luncheon in 2016, she had already had a slew of fans from her work on NBC's "Today" with Kathy Lee Gifford. But following the luncheon, those who had been part of the fundraiser walked out claiming she was the best speaker to hit the area ever. Now, nine years later, not only had Hoda's popularity and successful … [Read more...] about Hoda Charmed, FaceTimed With Jenna Bush Hagar And Sang To The Delight Of The Chick Lit Crowd
Eight Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Received $7M+ Checks For Dallas County Children
One might say that Tuesday, March 4, was payday for eight Dallas County children's non-profits. Taking place in Highland Park Village's Mockingbird Room, The 2024 Crystal Charity Ball committee convened to present the beneficiaries of the year-long fundraising of $7M+. Underwritten by Truist, the check presentations were made by 2024 CCB Chair Cheryl Joyner, Underwriting … [Read more...] about Eight Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Received $7M+ Checks For Dallas County Children
JUST IN: Jersey Mike’s 2025 Day Of Giving Nets $738,576 For Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer
Thanks to Jersey Mike's Day Of Giving on Wednesday, March 26, the annual fundraiser netted $738,576 for North Texas' Wipe Out Kids' Cancer. According to Wipe Out Kids' Cancer, "This has truly become a tradition, a movement and a DFW Metroplex-wide effort to help kids with cancer and their families, The $738,576 is the sum of many parts coming together to make life better … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jersey Mike’s 2025 Day Of Giving Nets $738,576 For Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer
Brisk Temperatures Didn’t Prevent 2025 Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour From Getting Inspirations
The 2025 Crystal Charity Ball bus tour of its Dallas County children's non-profit beneficiaries on Thursday, February 20, wasn't typical. Unlike years past, when the membership visited sites and got a chance to see and interact with the organizations' youngsters and staff members, this year was different. Due to the fact that the Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep students would … [Read more...] about Brisk Temperatures Didn’t Prevent 2025 Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour From Getting Inspirations
GROVEL ALERT: Family Compass’ 2025 North Star Luncheon
Only a month away from the date, 2025 North Star Luncheon Co-Chairs Bianca Hernandez and Elisabeth McHugh have just sent word that only a handful of tables remain for the Family Compass fundraiser on Monday, April 28, at a local country club. In addition to longtime Family Compass supporter/board members Toni McReynolds receiving the 2025 North Star Award, featured speaker … [Read more...] about GROVEL ALERT: Family Compass’ 2025 North Star Luncheon
Drop The Diet Wednesday And Sub In With Jersey Mike’s 100% Of Sales For Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer
Since March 1, Dallas/Fort Worth Jersey Mike’s shops have encouraged customers to “round up their purchase to the nearest dollar or donate $1, $3 or $5 when placing their order” to support North Texas’ Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer (WOKC). However, on Wednesday, diets are going to be abandoned thanks to the area’s 88 Jersey Mike’s donating 100% of all sales to Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer all … [Read more...] about Drop The Diet Wednesday And Sub In With Jersey Mike’s 100% Of Sales For Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer
ChildCareGroup Has A New Board Chair, New Trustees and Life Trustees
The first quarter of 2025 is simply brimming with changes in North Texas non-profit boards. The latest with an announcement is ChildCareGroup, where 2024 Board Chair Rebecca Acuna has passed the chair's baton to Liza Schlitt. Joining Liza will be board officers including Chair-elect/Governance Chair Lacy Durham, Finance Stefon Fleming, People/Culture Evelyn Garcia, … [Read more...] about ChildCareGroup Has A New Board Chair, New Trustees and Life Trustees
Dallas CASA’s CASAblanca Raised The Roof And Funds For Dallas CASA Despite An MIA Co-Chair
Dallas CASA's Young Professionals once again partied to the hilt with black tie looks, games, signature drinks and dancing the night away on Friday, February 7, at The Hall on Dragon. The only thing missing from the annual CASAblanca evening was Co-Chair Hannah Harpole, due to being under the weather. But never fear. Her Co-Chairs Brooke Farrelly, Vivian Satterfield and Seth … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA’s CASAblanca Raised The Roof And Funds For Dallas CASA Despite An MIA Co-Chair