In overcoming the loss of Genesis Women's Shelter's Development Director Bianca Jackson, who moved to New Friends New Life, Genesis Women's CEO Jan Langbein looked within for a new development mastermind. What do you know? She found it in Genesis Special Event Director Amy Norton!A graduate of Texas A&M University with a focus on human resource development and … [Read more...] about Genesis Women’s Shelter’s Amy Norton Promoted To Senior Director Of Development
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JUST IN: Gloria Campos To Reflect On Changes In North Texas Families At North Star Luncheon
For over 40 years, Gloria Campos not only observed and reported on the growth of North Texas, she held a front row seat regarding the changing dynamics of families. In addition to being the mother of twin boys, she also served for decades as the producer of WFAA’s Wednesday’s Child program.North Star Luncheon Co-Chairs Susan Wells-Jenevein and Candace Winslow … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Gloria Campos To Reflect On Changes In North Texas Families At North Star Luncheon
Dallas CASA’s Champions Of Children Award Dinner Was Highlighted By A Shipp, A Rose And The Meadows
The annual Champions of Children Award Dinner hauled in a tidy sum of $360,000 for Dallas CASA. Held at the Fairmont on Thursday, November 15, Co-Chairs Regina Montoya Coggins and Paul Coggins, Bela and Chase Cooley and Jan Miller and Jeff Rich arranged for a stellar lineup of honorary co-chairs Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones, honoree The Meadows Foundation plus speaker Josh Shipp. … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA’s Champions Of Children Award Dinner Was Highlighted By A Shipp, A Rose And The Meadows
JUST IN: Andy Cohen Is Gonna Be The Featured Speaker For 13th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon
Before getting any farther, know that tables at the 13th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon will be going for $2,500 and are available now. Individual tickets will be available in April, if there are any left.Normally the previous info would be at the end of a post, but when you hear who is going to be the featured GOS (Guest On Stage) for the Community Partners of Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Andy Cohen Is Gonna Be The Featured Speaker For 13th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon
Genesis HeROs Celebrated At Crow Library With Curated Tours And A Pop-Up Cigar Lounge
It's not every day that tours of the Crow Library are personally conducted by Crow Library curator Sam Fore, but on Thursday, November 8, the guests of the Genesis HeROs got the royal treatment at the third annual An Evening with Gentle Men hosted by Genesis Women's Shelter. An added treat was the pop-up Cigar Lounge with cigars and antique cigar boxes on display. And while no … [Read more...] about Genesis HeROs Celebrated At Crow Library With Curated Tours And A Pop-Up Cigar Lounge
ReuNight Gunned Its Fundraising Motors Over At Haas Moto Museum For The Family Place
One poor soul who either didn’t know better or was just plain not housebroken wandered into the Haas Motor Museum asking the question of the evening of Thursday, November 8 — “Did you see Mark Lamaster’s review in the Morning News today?”Like Diogenes searching for an honest person, s/he was left in the dark. It seems that none of the people queried at The Family Place’s … [Read more...] about ReuNight Gunned Its Fundraising Motors Over At Haas Moto Museum For The Family Place
NorthPark Kicks Off The New Year With The Reveal Of Its Ambassador Class Of 2019
When NorthPark Center celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015 with “Fifty Years Of Giving,” the giving didn’t stop. NorthPark First Lady Nancy Nasher and Fashion and Lifestyle Ambassador Kimberly Schlegel Whitman came up with the idea of having a year-long ambassador program that would be made up of individuals known for their philanthropic contributions. During their … [Read more...] about NorthPark Kicks Off The New Year With The Reveal Of Its Ambassador Class Of 2019
MySweetWishList: Dallas CASA
According to Dallas CASA President/CEO Kathleen LaValle,“My wish for the 2018 holiday season is for more volunteers to serve as advocates for child victims of abuse and neglect.“It’s a wish Dallas CASA has wished for before, but it feels especially urgent this year as we are continuing to receive cases from the courts every day but are running out of volunteers to serve … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Dallas CASA
MySweetWishList: The Family Place
According to The Family Place Board of Director member and volunteer Emily Maduro,“One of my favorite parts of the holidays is having my friends and family gather around the table for a delicious meal. For victims of family violence, pleasant times like this may not be a part of their holiday memories, but The Family Place helps them create new ones. The Family Place … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: The Family Place
MySweetWishList: Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support
According to Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support Communications Director Amy Ridings,“Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support relies on the generosity of our community year-round to keep our operations running. Because of the kindness of our volunteers and donors, more than 2,500 woman and children who have experienced domestic violence will walk through our doors this … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support
Despite The Wet Streets, The 2018 ReuNight Kick-Off Party Shone At Stanley Korshak
North Texas was starting to suffer from days of being waterlogged. It just seemed like the area was the bull’s eye for rain. And if there’s one thing besides an ice storm that can create traffic havoc, it’s slippery streets and drivers who play bumper cars.That’s why the 2018 ReuNight kick-off party at Stanley Korshak on Wednesday, October 17, had a bit of a delayed start. … [Read more...] about Despite The Wet Streets, The 2018 ReuNight Kick-Off Party Shone At Stanley Korshak