As part of International Bank of Commerce’s “We Do More” philosophy, eight Texans Can Academy North Texas students were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship.The eight North Texas students, who received the scholarships included the following: Osmar Benavente, Katelynd Glenn, Judith Gonzalez, Josue Guzman, Tyeisha Howard, Jackson Nzarubara, Vanessa Ruby and Kasey … [Read more...] about Eight Texans Can North Texas Seniors Receive International Bank of Commerce Scholarships
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KDC Joined The 2019 Parade Of Playhouses Into NorthPark Center With A “Mooving” Bison
NorthPark Center was in the final stages of moving in the 2019 Parade of Playhouses this past Friday morning. And wouldn’t you know it, just when it seemed like the 17 mini-mansions were all in place, Dallas CASA CEO Kathleen LaValle and NorthPark’s Lona Crabb decided that the CASA Critter didn’t seem quite right just east of the SouthCourt. Instead, it would be so much better … [Read more...] about KDC Joined The 2019 Parade Of Playhouses Into NorthPark Center With A “Mooving” Bison
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Parade Of Playhouses
It was move-in day for the Dallas CASA’s 2019 Parade of Playhouses at NorthPark Center. While a group of moms with strollers did their workout routine at points in the center, the final mini-mansions were being polished up for the exhibition that will continue through Sunday, July 28.https://youtu.be/yUTJgQ1GP3UHowever, there was one playhouse that had to be herded … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Parade Of Playhouses
The Warren Center Kicks Off Its Annual Fantasy Football Draft Night With A “Bachelor” And Later A Cowboy
The Warren Center's 26th Annual Fantasy Football Draft Night Kick Off Party on Thursday, May 23, at The Star could have stopped with having Jake (aka "the Bachelor" and "Dancing With The Stars") Pavelka on board, but there was still more news after the last guests boarded their four-wheelers home. Little did they know that another hunky fellow would be hosting the fundraiser on … [Read more...] about The Warren Center Kicks Off Its Annual Fantasy Football Draft Night With A “Bachelor” And Later A Cowboy
JUST IN: Carlton Oby Is Returning To West Dallas’ Mercy Street As Executive Director
When Trey Hill started Mercy Street in West Dallas, he had a dream. It was “to have someone from West Dallas be equipped to run the ministry.” After 16 years of dreaming, Trey’s hope will become a reality on Thursday, August 1, when West Dallas native Carlton Oby becomes the executive director of the program “to spark community restoration by engaging in mutually-transforming … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Carlton Oby Is Returning To West Dallas’ Mercy Street As Executive Director
Everybody Loved Patricia Heaton At Buckner International’s Hope For Children Dinner
Patricia Heaton left Debra Barone on the small screen and brought her mission to "help vulnerable people around the world" for Buckner International's Hope for Children dinner on Tuesday, May 7. In addition to posing with VIP types, she sat down withe WFAA's Cynthia Izaguirre to discuss "religion, family and service." Here's a report from the field:Emmy Award-winning … [Read more...] about Everybody Loved Patricia Heaton At Buckner International’s Hope For Children Dinner
2019 Parade Of Playhouses Brings On Board A Grand Marshal And A Whataburger Bonus
The annual Parade of Playhouses at NorthPark Center is a parade in reverse. Instead of the parade highlights floating by, it’s the viewers that are in motion. And this year’s crop of 17 custom-designed mini-cottages and activities benefiting Dallas CASA will have NorthParkers in motion checking out the entries from Friday, July 12, thru Sunday, July 28. But there have been some … [Read more...] about 2019 Parade Of Playhouses Brings On Board A Grand Marshal And A Whataburger Bonus
New Friends New Life’s Men’s Advocacy Group Breakfast Attracts 330 To Dallas Country Club
There was a packed house at the Dallas Country Club on Monday, May 6, for the annual Men's Breakfast presented by the Men's Advocacy Group of New Friends New Life. It was clear that the group — an NFNL auxiliary that mobilizes men against sex trafficking and exploitation of women and girls — had been strategic about appealing to the guys.Instead of a flowery centerpiece, … [Read more...] about New Friends New Life’s Men’s Advocacy Group Breakfast Attracts 330 To Dallas Country Club
JUST IN: 13th Annual Change Is Good Is Changing Locations This Year
Change is definitely good when the occasion demands it. That’s why this year’s annual Community Partners of Dallas’ “Change Is Good” is not going to return to Brook Hollow. The reason? The club’s grounds are going through a major refreshing, and the family-oriented fundraiser needs the great outdoors for bounce houses and bungee jumping.Luckily, Event Co-Chairs Emily … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 13th Annual Change Is Good Is Changing Locations This Year
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Children’s Cancer Fund Annual Gala
For 2019 Children’s Cancer Fund Gala Chair Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, the fundraiser for pediatric cancer treatments and research was a true family affair on Saturday, April 27, at the Hilton Anatole. Not only were there three generations of the Schlegel family there, but their soon-to-be in-law Luke Davis with his mom, Gail Privett Davis, and his grandmother, Barbara … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Children’s Cancer Fund Annual Gala
North Star Luncheon Saluted Caroline Rose Hunt Family And Had Gloria Campos In For A Chat Before Abruptly Ending
While Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon hadn’t been planned to take the direction that it ended up taking, it still got its message across on Monday, April 22.The fundraiser started out with guests arriving at the Dallas Country Club porte-cochere with a vintage minivan with a bounty of flowers just looking for new homes. Once inside, Board Member/Social Llama Events … [Read more...] about North Star Luncheon Saluted Caroline Rose Hunt Family And Had Gloria Campos In For A Chat Before Abruptly Ending