Before New Friends New Life’s 20th Anniversary Luncheon keynote speaker Uma Thurman entered the Omni’s Fair Park Room, the near capacity crowd was happily just chatting and sipping coffee on Friday, November 9.But the moment the willowy blonde in black entered a side door, the meet-and-greet lined up on both sides of the sponsor backdrop. The VIP types like Honorary … [Read more...] about New Friends New Life’s 20th Anniversary Luncheon Celebrated The Progress Made In Battling The Sex Trade
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: New Friends New Life 20th Anniversary Luncheon
When three moms Nancy Ann Hunt, Pat Schenkel and Gail Turner took up the battle against sex trafficking 20 years ago, the issue was a dark secret that few wanted to tackle. Realizing that this problem was greater and growing faster than they imagined, they created New Friends New Life. On Friday, November 9, their efforts were not only applauded at the NFNL 20th Anniversary … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: New Friends New Life 20th Anniversary 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
Champions Of Children Patrons Had A Colorful Background To Celebrate Dallas CASA Fundraiser
On Wednesday, November 7, Champions of Children Awards Dinner Co-Chairs Jan Miller and Jeff Rich got together with fellow Co-Chairs Regina Montoya Coggins and Paul Coggins for a patron party at the Miller-Rich palazzo.And what better place in North for a photo than Jan's and Jeff's redder-than-red library. According to Jan, it's not just lacquered in red, "It's Ferrari … [Read more...] about Champions Of Children Patrons Had A Colorful Background To Celebrate Dallas CASA Fundraiser
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: After-School All-Stars
According to After-School All-Stars North Texas advocate Gina Betts,“After-School All-Stars (ASAS) is the largest national organization, with a strong local presence, that specifically focuses on serving middle school age students.“As ASAS’ name recognition grows in North Texas, we are eager to demonstrate the need for the programming that After School All Stars … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: After-School All-Stars
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: Resource Center’s Youth First Program
According to Resource Center volunteer Heather Alexander,"If it weren’t for Youth First, my best friend might not be here today. Resource Center’s Youth First program serving middle and high school aged lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) youth ages 12 to 18, is the only program of its kind in North Texas. It equips youth with the skills … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Resource Center’s Youth First Program
Dallas CASA’s Young Professionals Voices For A Cause Had “No Bad Days” At The Rustic
With the fall weather making the reappearance of sweaters and boots, Dallas CASA's Young Professionals' Third Annual Voices For A Cause was a sellout at The Rustic on Thursday, October 18. As if the food and friends weren't enough, Ray Johnston and his band uploaded the fun to a new level. Here's a report from the field:Dallas CASA Young Professionals hosted Voices for a … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA’s Young Professionals Voices For A Cause Had “No Bad Days” At The Rustic
Readers 2 Leaders Gathered At A Sky-High Nest To Discuss The Necessity Of Childhood Literacy
With the skyline of Dallas in the background, Readers 2 Leaders gathered at Mary McDermott Cook's DumpTop to discuss the challenges facing school children when it comes to literacy on Wednesday, October 17. Following a presentation by United Way of Metropolitan Dallas’s Chief Strategy, Impact and Operations Officer Susan Hoff, Mary made a statement that provides food for … [Read more...] about Readers 2 Leaders Gathered At A Sky-High Nest To Discuss The Necessity Of Childhood Literacy
Dallas CASA Has A Real Reason To Celebrate November’s National Adoption Month
The late Caroline Rose Hunt had a very special place in her heart for children in need of safe and secure families. Perhaps that's why her family requested donations be made in her memory to Dallas CASA via the "Caroline Rose Hunt Cherish the Children Memorial Fund," as well as the Dallas Arboretum's "The Caroline Rose Hunt Tribute Fund."Despite Caroline's death this past … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA Has A Real Reason To Celebrate November’s National Adoption Month