In a topsy-turvy world human beings are pretty darn resilient. They come up with new ways to carry on. A perfect example is The Family Place’s dedication of its new Southern Dallas Counseling Center tomorrow. Usually those types of events are by-invitation-only. But this one will be open to everyone to attend, and no one will have to leave their keyboard because it’s taking … [Read more...] about The Family Place Welcomes All To Attend Tomorrow’s Virtual Dedication of Its New Southern Dallas Counseling Center
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2020 Partners Cards Staying at $75 For The Ten-Day Shopping Spree Benefiting The Family Place
Everything seems to be rising. Temperatures, COVID-19 cases, prices, pounds! Thank heaven, one thing is staying right in place. It’s the price of a Partners Card. The Family Place’s annual shopping fundraiser is keeping the price of the 2020 card at $75. 2020 Partners Card Co-Chairs Lexie Aderhold, Tully Phillips and Sally Pretorius Hodges have revealed the 28th annual … [Read more...] about 2020 Partners Cards Staying at $75 For The Ten-Day Shopping Spree Benefiting The Family Place
May 19 Update Of Cancellations And Reschedules
Despite today's announcement of 14 deaths in Dallas County resulting from COVID-19, the organizations are soldiering on to raise funds for very needy and necessary nonprofit programs. Here is today's update of cancellations and reschedules: Canceled American Heart Association of Dallas’ 2020 Côtes du Coeur Auction Preview Party scheduled for Thursday, May 21 … [Read more...] about May 19 Update Of Cancellations And Reschedules
We’ve Rescheduled! – Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support’s Annual Luncheon
According to Genesis Women's Shelter And Support CEO Jan Langbein, As Mother’s Day approached, Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support was scheduled to host a sold-out luncheon at the Hilton Anatole on Friday, May 8 featuring Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman. The annual luncheon serves as our largest fundraiser, enabling Genesis to serve more than 3,700 … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support’s Annual Luncheon
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo By Toasting North Texas Giving Tuesday Now With A Donation Of Time And/Or Money
In addition to today being Cinco De Mayo, it’s also the long awaited North Texas Giving Tuesday Now. Since the gates officially opened at 6 a.m., more than $5.75M has been donated for more than 3,000 nonprofits. Some nonprofits even have matching fund challenges! Topping the leader board is North Texas Food Bank with a whopping $895,369 thanks to 2,366 gifts. As a … [Read more...] about Celebrate Cinco De Mayo By Toasting North Texas Giving Tuesday Now With A Donation Of Time And/Or Money
MySweetKindness: Kathleen M. LaValle
According to Kathleen M. LaValle, While the world feels scary to all of us these days, the world can feel scary every day to children living in foster care. Children who are removed from their homes most often are not sure what’s coming next or what their future holds. Our dedicated Dallas CASA volunteers, with the support of our experienced professional staff, are appointed … [Read more...] about MySweetKindness: Kathleen M. LaValle
MySweetKindness: Kristina Smith
According to Kristina Smith, Thank you so much to the anonymous donor who donated delicious and healthy lunches on Friday, March 20, to those of us still working on-site at The Family Place! During this time of crisis and wide-spread panic relating to COVID-19, acts of kindness from others are extremely uplifting and greatly appreciated. Our counselors, case managers, … [Read more...] about MySweetKindness: Kristina Smith
March 27 Cancellations, Postponements, Reschedules and Virtual Activities
North Texas has trudged through another battle week against coronavirus. But today there’s good news. About time! The North Texas nonprofits are looking to the future and scheduling activities to the fall. In addition to the ahead-of-the-times North Texas Cares program, the hardworking area nonprofits are looking to summer and fall regrouping and thriving. Here is today's … [Read more...] about March 27 Cancellations, Postponements, Reschedules and Virtual Activities
Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center Announces Luncheon Cancellation and Other Adjustments
Dallas Children's Advocacy Center President/CEO Lynn Davis just sent word that the Appetite for Advocacy Luncheon on Friday, March 27, at the Dallas Sheraton Hotel has been cancelled. However he reported, "We look forward to sharing with you in the coming weeks some special features on our Appetite Award Recipients, Suellen Flores and the Junior League of Dallas." Lynn … [Read more...] about Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center Announces Luncheon Cancellation and Other Adjustments
Attitudes And Attire’s Luncheon Had Fashions And Flags Onstage And A Surprise Announcement
At noon on Friday, February 21, North Texans had two totally different fundraisers. At St. Philip’s School and Community Center’s Snyder Activity Center, the 20th Annual Destiny Award Luncheon was underway with Taraji P. Henson as guest speaker and Peter Brodsky receiving the 2020 Mona and David Munson Humanitarian Award. Over at the Dallas Trade Mart, Attitudes and Attire … [Read more...] about Attitudes And Attire’s Luncheon Had Fashions And Flags Onstage And A Surprise Announcement
Alpha Chi Couture Struts The “Runway To A Million” For Domestic Violence Awareness And Prevention
Despite today’s wintry weather, spring is in the air. Well, at least it’s on the runways throughout the area. In addition to today’s St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show and Luncheon at the Meyerson, SMU’s Alpha Chi Omega chapter and its alumnae are getting ready for their 13th annual Alpha Chi Couture: Runway To A Million. According to Alpha Chi Couture Collegiate Co-Chair … [Read more...] about Alpha Chi Couture Struts The “Runway To A Million” For Domestic Violence Awareness And Prevention