Change has been afoot at Literacy Achieves, whose mission is teaching English and life skills to non-English-speaking adults and their young children. The 27-year-old non-profit quietly shuttered its West Dallas campus, for example, saying residents have been leaving the area due to a housing crunch. A new executive director, Vicki Keifer, took over in January after the … [Read more...] about Wings Of Spring Was Heads And Tails As Literacy Achieves Assesses Future Priorities
Change Is In The Wind
Family Gateway Is Shifting From A Lunch “Opportunity” To Dancing With “Denim And Diamonds”
Unlike years past, when Family Gateway held its Gateway to Opportunity featuring such speakers as former First Lady Laura Bush, her daughters Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush, Chris Gardner, Daymond John and Magic Johnson as the keynote speakers, the organization helping families affected by homelessness is shifting its fundraising directions. Instead of a luncheon, … [Read more...] about Family Gateway Is Shifting From A Lunch “Opportunity” To Dancing With “Denim And Diamonds”
JUST IN: Despite Denials, DSO President/CEO Kim Noltemy Is Leaving North Texas To Head Up L.A. Philharmonic
It was at the recent Mad Hatter's Lunch on Thursday, April 11, that Dallas Symphony Orchestra President/CEO Kim Noltemy was asked whether she was staying in Dallas. No, there had been no rumors about her heading elsewhere, but it seemed only logical. After all, having established a remarkable reputation for heading up the DSO since her arrival in 2018, it seemed natural that … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Despite Denials, DSO President/CEO Kim Noltemy Is Leaving North Texas To Head Up L.A. Philharmonic
The Senior Source’s New Officers And Board Of Director Members For 2024-2025 Are Announced
In between its recent Spirit of Generations Luncheon and the upcoming Jub Jam XIII on Friday, May 31, The Senior Source has put in place its board's new slate of officers and members for 2024-2025. Joining Board Chair Den Bishop are Past-Chair Rebecca Wynne, Chair-Elect Sejal Desai, Treasurer Michael Corder, Corporate Secretary Shannon Woods, Planning Chair Todd Nordeen and … [Read more...] about The Senior Source’s New Officers And Board Of Director Members For 2024-2025 Are Announced
Bunny And Harold Ginsburg Honorary Chairing 2024 ReuNight’s Fundraising For The Family Place
The Family Place's annual ReuNight supper that has in years past boasted a live auction of luxury packages is taking a different tack this year. With the event set for Thursday, May 9, at Hôtel Swexan, Co-Chairs Kristin and James Hallam and Annie and Erik Miller have opted to hold a silent auction in place of the live one. Still, paddles will be raised when the call for cash is … [Read more...] about Bunny And Harold Ginsburg Honorary Chairing 2024 ReuNight’s Fundraising For The Family Place
Change-Of-Plans Alert: Wilkinson Center’s Annual Can Do! Luncheon Replaced By No Can Do! Non-Luncheon
After years of surviving tornado weather and a pandemic, Wilkinson Center is transitioning away from its longtime Can Do! Luncheon that has honored Carolyn and David Miller, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas, Bishop Lynch High School, Kathy and Larry Helm, Junior League of Dallas, Jesuit College Preparatory School, Dr. Joyce Pickering, ORIX Foundation, Kaden Newton, Ashlee and … [Read more...] about Change-Of-Plans Alert: Wilkinson Center’s Annual Can Do! Luncheon Replaced By No Can Do! Non-Luncheon
2024 Chi Omega Christmas Market Is Moving To Dallas Market Hall For A September Shopathon
The 4th of July hasn't even neared and the Dallas Chi O alumnae are hooting about their annual Chi Omega Christmas Market. 2024 Market Co-Chairs Karen Hunt, Debbie Lang and Nancy Woodall and Steering Chair Lynne Seago have just revealed that there are changes to the tried-and-true arrangements of the past. Instead of holding it closer to the Thanksgiving and Christmas … [Read more...] about 2024 Chi Omega Christmas Market Is Moving To Dallas Market Hall For A September Shopathon
Denim Will Rule 2024 AWARE Affair’s “Boots, Buckles And Brain Health” To Kick Down Alzheimer’s
AWARE Dallas is shifting its fundraising plans. Instead of stilettos and business suits, the 2024 AWARE Affair Co-Chairs Angie Carpenter, Dr. Kamilia Smith and Lacey Young are hankering for a more western feel with “Boots, Buckles And Brain Health.” Taking place on Friday, April 12, at Gilley’s Dallas, the event fighting Alzheimer's has also corralled some longtime AWARE … [Read more...] about Denim Will Rule 2024 AWARE Affair’s “Boots, Buckles And Brain Health” To Kick Down Alzheimer’s
Change Of Plans: 2024 Parade Of Playhouses Is Going To Be Earlier This Year At NorthPark
If you were planning on checking out Dallas CASA’s annual Parade of Playhouse this July, you need to know it’s going to be happening sooner than you think. This year the collection of children’s cottages that will be raffled off will be on display starting Friday, June 14. Yipes! That’s earlier than usual. Needless to say, area builders are hard at work to produce the … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans: 2024 Parade Of Playhouses Is Going To Be Earlier This Year At NorthPark
JUST IN: The Family Place Board Of Directors Adds Seven New Members
While The Family Place is currently searching for its next CEO with Tiffany McDaniel at the helm as both interim CEO and COO, its board of directors has added new members. The new directors include Lauren Black, Jessica Bass Bolander, Wende Burton, Mike Coffey, Delia Jasso, Katie Samler and Sue Schell. Staying in place is the board leadership … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Family Place Board Of Directors Adds Seven New Members
JUST IN: Plans Announced For $5B “Pediatric Campus” To Replace The Current Children’s Medical Center Dallas
For what seems like eons, rumors have swirled about a possible expansion of Children's Medical Center Dallas. But now, like proud fathers, Children's Health President and CEO Christopher Durovich and UT Southwestern Medical Center President Dr. Daniel Podolsky are beaming with the official announcement of a new, $5 billion pediatric health care center. To describe as … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Plans Announced For $5B “Pediatric Campus” To Replace The Current Children’s Medical Center Dallas