Another “Sold Out” sign just went up! Friday’s Cherish The Children Luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel is pretty much a done deal except for a handful of tickets, and those are going fast. For those who are lucky enough to have a place at the table for the Dallas CASA fundraiser, they’ll see WFAA anchor/Wednesday’s Child host Cynthia Izaguirre wearing two hats. In addition to … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert: Dallas CASA’s 2022 Cherish The Children Luncheon
Advocacy
Dallas CASA’s Parade Of Playhouses Returns To NorthPark For Its 26th Year Of Fun(d)raising
While some may scoff that nothing happens in the sizzling days of summer, there’s still plenty going on thanks to air-conditioning, shady venues and cooler times of the day. In addition to Equest Blue Ribbon Gala on Saturday, June 4, in the Al Hill Jr. Arena at Texas Horse Park and La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas events during the week of June 7, there are the 4th of July … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA’s Parade Of Playhouses Returns To NorthPark For Its 26th Year Of Fun(d)raising
JUST IN: Mental Health Advocate Dak Prescott To Keynote Metrocare’s 2022 Meal For Minds
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is no stranger to mental health. As traumatic as it was when his mother Peggy Prescott succumbed to cancer in 2013, the suicide of his 31-year-old older brother Jace Prescott in April 2020, compounded with the pandemic, sent him into a private state of anxiety and depression. Making it all the worse was Dak's celeb status as the leader of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Mental Health Advocate Dak Prescott To Keynote Metrocare’s 2022 Meal For Minds
Design Connect Create Is Expanding Its STEM Programs, Adding Denise Strickland As Executive Director
Wanda Gass was a bit of an oddity. Having earned a BS in electrical engineering from Rice in 1978 and an MS in biomedical engineering from Duke in 1980, she was a woman in a predominately male field. Joining Texas Instruments as an electrical engineer in 1980, she continued her journey of standing out. But it was for her accomplishments. She “helped develop TI’s first … [Read more...] about Design Connect Create Is Expanding Its STEM Programs, Adding Denise Strickland As Executive Director
Winter Storm Landon Didn’t Stop CASAblanca Guests From Being Game To Party On For Dallas CASA
While many folks were still thawing from the arrival of Winter Storm Landon, the stalwart Dallas CASA supporters were game to get out and party on for the annual CASAblanca at The Hall on Dragon on Saturday, February 5. The in-person types were rewarded with "The Special Edition Band bringing a big group of musicians, who played so many hits that they kept the crowd on the … [Read more...] about Winter Storm Landon Didn’t Stop CASAblanca Guests From Being Game To Party On For Dallas CASA
JUST IN: WFAA’s Cynthia Izaguirre To Receive Dallas CASA’s Caroline Rose Hunt Cherish The Children Award
2022 Cherish The Children Luncheon Co-Chairs Beth Cholerton and Hannah May have just announced that WFAA Anchor Cynthia Izaguirre will receive the 2022 Caroline Rose Hunt Cherish The Children Award on the eve of Mother’s Day weekend. Many know Cynthia from her hosting the station’s Wednesday’s Child’s weekly segments that help children in foster care find permanent … [Read more...] about JUST IN: WFAA’s Cynthia Izaguirre To Receive Dallas CASA’s Caroline Rose Hunt Cherish The Children Award
Dallas CASA Young Professionals Are Turning Up The Heat At Saturday Night’s CASAblanca
Despite the nighttime temperatures continuing to dip below freezing, Dallas CASA Young Professionals are proceeding with its CASAblanca 2022 presented by Parvin Law Group P.C. this Saturday night at The Hall on Dragon. And folks who are showing signs of cabin fever are buying tickets for the annual Dallas CASA fundraiser. There are still some VIP tickets ($250) and … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA Young Professionals Are Turning Up The Heat At Saturday Night’s CASAblanca
Awards For Excellence Provided A Lesson In Learning From History To Endure “Harsh Winds”
In many ways, the Dallas Historical Society’s 39th Awards For Excellence overcame historic challenges to take place. First, there was the postponement of the original November 2020 date due to the pandemic and the plan to hold an evening event the following February in the DHS’s beautifully renovated home at Fair Park’s Hall of State. Then just a couple of days before the … [Read more...] about Awards For Excellence Provided A Lesson In Learning From History To Endure “Harsh Winds”
Dallas CASA Young Professionals Are Game To Party The Night Away At CASAblanca
Dallas CASA Young Professionals definitely play around. That is, they haul in a heck of a lot of money for Dallas CASA through their annual CASAblanca Casino Party*. Despite holding a variety of fundraiser including a concert and 5K, this one is the largest and raises the most funds. This year’s Event Co-Chairs Mindy Busch, Elena Littleton and Sonya Reddy are steamrolling … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA Young Professionals Are Game To Party The Night Away At CASAblanca
JUST IN: 2022 Cherish The Children Luncheon Is On The Calendar For Dallas CASA Fundraising
Dallas CASA has already locked down the date for its annual Cherish The Children Luncheon. Co-Chairs and former Dallas CASA Children’s Council presidents and board members Beth Cholerton and Hannah May have scheduled the event at the Dallas Omni Hotel on Friday, May 6. Serving as program host will be Dallas CASA Board Chair-Elect/Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Cherish The Children Luncheon Is On The Calendar For Dallas CASA Fundraising
JUST IN: NorthPark’s 2022 Ambassadors Are Revealed To Raise Awareness And Funds
Leading up to the new year, NorthPark Center’s Ambassador Class of 2022 has just been announced. Representing 12 non-profits, the 2022 Ambassadors include four women (Susan Farris, Nancy Gopez, Kris Johnson and Amanda Dillard Shufeldt) who are chairing major fundraisers in the year to come, as well as two former Dallas Cowboys. Made up of prominent individuals who are known … [Read more...] about JUST IN: NorthPark’s 2022 Ambassadors Are Revealed To Raise Awareness And Funds