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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The Family Place Adds Eight New Members To Its Board Of Directors
North Texas new board member announcements are starting to sound like sorority/fraternity rush results. The latest crop of announcing new board members comes from The Family Place. The eight newest members are Jim Baldwin, Aaron Capps, Phillip Goericke, Melinda Lafitte, Errika Flood Moultrie, Erin Mathews, Abbie Meyering and Mackenzie Wallace. According to The Family … [Read more...] about The Family Place Adds Eight New Members To Its Board Of Directors
JUST IN: 2025 ReuNight Is Going “Clubbing” And Bidding For The Family Place At Brook Hollow Golf Club
Locals will tell you great stories about The Family Place's Palm Night fundraiser. It was held at The Palm in the rocking and rolling West End. A young Al Biernat was the man-in-charge of the see-and-be-seen steakhouse. Even today people roll their eyes recalling the event, remembering how the live auction had bidders going well beyond the value to score a prize. According to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2025 ReuNight Is Going “Clubbing” And Bidding For The Family Place At Brook Hollow Golf Club
Victor Rivas Rivers’ Story Of Overcoming Childhood Abuse To Highlight Pot Of Gold Luncheon
Victor Rivas Rivers' success in sports and films (e.g., "Magic Mike," "The Distinguished Gentleman," "The Mask Of Zorro") was a journey that overcame a daunting challenge of domestic violence. After arriving in the U.S. from his native land of Cuba at the age of 2, he "endured horrific child abuse and witnessed domestic violence on the level of torture at the hands of his … [Read more...] about Victor Rivas Rivers’ Story Of Overcoming Childhood Abuse To Highlight Pot Of Gold Luncheon
MySweetWishList: Community Partners Of Dallas
According to Community Partners of Dallas President/CEO Joanna Clarke, “As we approach year end, I am carrying our children in my heart. With 59% of our families living on a household income of less than $14,000 per year, they are struggling daily. There is so much need, and so many children that need our help. “When 6-year-old Felix’s neighbor heard crying outside at … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Community Partners Of Dallas
2024 Partners Card Kicked Off With An Eataly Brunch, A Parade Of NorthPark Fashions And After-Partying
Just three weeks after The Family Place's successful 2024 Trailblazer Luncheon honoring 2024 Trailblazer Awardee Juneteenth Grandmother Opal Lee and icon Awardee Jamie Williams at the Hilton Anatole, the organization's Partners Card kicked off the ten days fundraising shop-athon at a brunch in NorthPark's Eataly on Friday, October 25. As guests like The … [Read more...] about 2024 Partners Card Kicked Off With An Eataly Brunch, A Parade Of NorthPark Fashions And After-Partying
JUST IN: 2024 Partners Card Netted A Record-Breaking $1.31 M
The Family Place's 2024 Partners Card Co-Chairs Elizabeth Ward Creel and Tiffany Moon have been busy adding and subtracting numbers to get to the final results of this year's shopathon fundraiser. Hold your breath no longer. That net achieved thanks to North Texas cardholders and merchants is a whopping $1.31M. According to Family Place CEO Tiffany Tate, that … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 Partners Card Netted A Record-Breaking $1.31 M
Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon Celebrated Inspirational Women And Stressed Changing Minds
The Family Place's Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon VIP reception at the Hilton Anatole's Wedgwood Room was abuzzing with three stars on Friday, October 4. It was no wonder with keynote speaker Justin Baldoni against the sponsors board, with guests lined up for a photo opp. Despite his killer good looks, it was his charismatic personality that drew guests like a magnet … [Read more...] about Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon Celebrated Inspirational Women And Stressed Changing Minds
Texas Trailblazer Patron Party Was A Full Court Press With Luncheon Heavy Hitters
On the eve of The Family Place's 2024 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon, the patron party at Bunny and Harold Ginsburg's home was a gathering that included the keynoter/actor/producer Justin Baldoni, Event Co-Chairs Lauren Black, Nakita Johnson, Clarisa Lindenmeyer and Lauren McKinnon, Honorary Co-Chair Lindsay Billingsley, The Family Place CEO Tiffany Tate, retired Family … [Read more...] about Texas Trailblazer Patron Party Was A Full Court Press With Luncheon Heavy Hitters
JUST IN: Dazzling Kristin Chenoweth Will Share Her Own Experience Of Abuse At Genesis Women’s 32nd Annual Luncheon
She may be from Oklahoma, but the multi-talented, Tony and Emmy award-winning Kristin Chenoweth still seems right at home every time she crosses the Red River. Why, she's even spunky enough to don an OU jersey on North Texas stages to show her Sooner loyalty. Actually, Kristin is at home just about anywhere — doing a solo concert at The Metropolitan Opera, heading up the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dazzling Kristin Chenoweth Will Share Her Own Experience Of Abuse At Genesis Women’s 32nd Annual Luncheon
JUST IN: The Family Place’s 2024 Partners Card Kicks Off With Brunch Bubbles, Fashions And After-Parties
The area's mega-shopping spree officially had a send-off this morning, with champagne corks popping. The Family Place's 2024 Partners Card marathon fundraising got its start at NorthPark Center's Eataly with a bevy of beauties in colorful attire, so-chic shoes and credit cards all ready to be put to use. The Family Place CEO Tiffany Tate and 2024 Partners Card Co-chairs … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Family Place’s 2024 Partners Card Kicks Off With Brunch Bubbles, Fashions And After-Parties