In the Hilton Anatole’s Wedgwood Room, guests did a double-take on Friday, September 24. Despite reports that 2021 Chick Lit Luncheon featured author Goldie Hawn would be unable to attend the Community Partners of Dallas fundraiser in person, she was very present... thanks to life-size cutouts. One stood solo on the right side of the room; the other was placed in front of a … [Read more...] about Chick Lit’s Goldie Hawn “Churns” Up Thoughts On Joy, Marriage And Why There’ll Be No More Movie Stars
Childhood
UPDATE ALERT: Dallas CASA’s Champion for Children
Even though the torrential storms hadn't hit the DFW neighborhood earlier today, Dallas CASA CEO/President Kathleen LaValle and her crew aren't taking any chances with their Champions for Children fundraiser at The Rustic Thursday night. Instead of building a ho-hum ark, they're "erecting a tent over the seating area," and all systems are go come rain or shine with Austin … [Read more...] about UPDATE ALERT: Dallas CASA’s Champion for Children
Deadline For 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Grant Applications Nears
The clock is ticking down for Dallas County children’s non-profits to submit their applications to be 2022 Crystal Charity Ball beneficiaries. 2022 CCB Chair Susan Farris and CCB Charity Selection Chair Suzy Gekiere are greeting the postperson each day as s/he delivers applications. But with the deadline by noon this Friday, it might be wise for those putting the … [Read more...] about Deadline For 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Grant Applications Nears
17th Annual Heroes And Handbags Has A New Type Of Venue And Format For Friday’s Fundraising
Unlike years past, Dallas’ Heroes And Handbags is swapping its usual auction in a hotel’s ballroom. This Friday the Heroes For Children will be taking place in a private residence in the tony town of Highland Park. And Co-Chairs Alison Malone and Kelley Schadt didn’t stop there. They decided on a “new format.” Instead of a sit-down luncheon, the gals realized that during … [Read more...] about 17th Annual Heroes And Handbags Has A New Type Of Venue And Format For Friday’s Fundraising
Scottish Rite For Children Celebrates Its Next Century Of Kid-Friendly Healing Free Of Charge
In addition to the Junior League of Dallas, there’s another organization that's celebrating its ten decades of being a true gem within North Texas. It’s known for its colorful hallways and the scent of fresh popcorn. Sounds like an indoor Six Flags, but it’s actually an incredible institution of compassion and recovery for children with orthopedic conditions. For as long as … [Read more...] about Scottish Rite For Children Celebrates Its Next Century Of Kid-Friendly Healing Free Of Charge
UPDATE September 29: Reschedules
Just to play it safe, some fundraisers are hedging their bets by rescheduling their events. It’s not that they are worn out from all that North Texas Giving Day record-breaking fundraising. There are a couple of reasons. First, they want to make doubly sure for their guests’ health concerns. Second, with some folks being a bit skittish about attending get-togethers, organizers … [Read more...] about UPDATE September 29: Reschedules
Refresh Frisco Is Helping Children To Feel Clean and Confident Thanks To A Good Samaritan
Within every community, needs arise that probably would have gone by the wayside if someone hadn’t picked up on the little signs. That’s exactly what happened when Liz Watkins discovered such a situation during her years working at her children’s schools in Frisco and volunteering at the local food pantry for the past five years. She decided that she wanted to ramp up her … [Read more...] about Refresh Frisco Is Helping Children To Feel Clean and Confident Thanks To A Good Samaritan
JUST IN: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Display Is Unveiled At Neiman Marcus NorthPark
With The Crystal Charity Ball’s sold-out, two-in-one-day fashion shows at Neiman Marcus NorthPark just a week away, one would think that the focus would be on the fashions and plans for the fundraising event recognizing the CCB Ten Best Dressed (Marybeth Conlon, Tiffany Divis, Jennifer Dix, Cate Ford, Cara French, Libby Hegi, Kim Hext, Karla McKinley, Amy Prestidge and Kimberly … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Display Is Unveiled At Neiman Marcus NorthPark
Save The Children Comes To The Rescue With $250,000 For Winter Storm Uri Damaged ChildCareGroup Centers
When Winter Storm Uri put Texas in the deep freezer, 200 of ChildCareGroup’s 1,000 child care centers were impacted. The result “included broken pipes, loss of learning materials and education supplies and more,” with some in need of various stages of repair to reopen. Coming to the aid of these free child care assistance centers is Save the Children, which has provided … [Read more...] about Save The Children Comes To The Rescue With $250,000 For Winter Storm Uri Damaged ChildCareGroup Centers
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Explorium Denton Children’s Museum
According to Explorium Denton Children's Museum Executive Director Dinora Padilla-Avina, “One play date at a time is the best investment for the mental health of the future of our tiniest citizens! Explorium Denton provides opportunities for children and families to play and learn together as our effort to maintain children’s mental health. As we all know, the pandemic … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Explorium Denton Children’s Museum
North Texas Giving Day Booster: ExplorTech
According to ExplorTech Executive Director Gary E. Sullivan, Ed.D., “'Necessity [purpose] is the mother of invention.' An invention is an idea, that’s all. But an idea can be driven by vision, and vision, in turn, can be driven by hope. This is the beauty of combining the hope of an educator with the curiosity and purpose of an inventor. It is my hope that our remarkable … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: ExplorTech