In search of a perfect Mother’s Day gift? How about lunching with an Academy Award-winning actress? That’s what 2021 Genesis Annual Luncheon Co-Chairs Fran Maddox and Megan Steinbach have lined up. On Friday, May 7, (aka the Friday before Mother’s Day), they’ve arranged to have Octavia Spencer as the keynote speaker. While the 5’2” actress has been in the entertainment … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Award-Winning Octavia Spencer To Keynote 2021 Virtual Genesis Annual Luncheon
Going Virtual
Change Of Plans Alert: 2021 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon Transitions To A Virtual Experience
With the daily report of Tuesday's COVID-10 cases in Dallas County passing 3,500, the 2021 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon team headed by Chair Melinda Knowles decided to join the rest of the spring North Texas fundraisers and go virtual. Not to worry, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of North Texas will still have a marvelous collection of fashions from Highland Park Village … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans Alert: 2021 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon Transitions To A Virtual Experience
December 29 Update: Going Virtual And Going To Be Free
Not everyone has gone on hiatus during the holiday week. There have been a couple of changes on the upcoming fundraising horizon including the following: Going To Be Free Vogel Alcove's Day 1 DFW’s Virtual Experience originally costing $10 is now free Going Virtual The Senior Source’s Spirit of Generations Luncheon scheduled for Friday, January 29, at the … [Read more...] about December 29 Update: Going Virtual And Going To Be Free
MySweetWishList: The Salvation Army Of North Texas
According to The Salvation Army Of North Texas Area Commander Bethany Hawks, “This holiday season, The Salvation Army of North Texas wishes for volunteers from our community. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen an exponential increase in the demand for our services. Also due to the pandemic, we have understandably seen a decline in volunteers. Each holiday season, we … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: The Salvation Army Of North Texas
MySweetToyDrive: Community Partners Of Dallas
According to Community Partners of Dallas President/CEO Paige McDaniel, "Thank you to those in the community who have supported Community Partners of Dallas' first-ever virtual Toy Drive, but it’s not over yet! There are still a few days left to help us bring hope to thousands of abused and neglected children in Dallas County by fulfilling a holiday wish through CPD’s … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Community Partners Of Dallas
Authors James Farmer And Lisa Fine Share Video Plans For Their Presentations At A Writer’s Garden
While some folks might be boo-hooing that A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon is going to be virtual on Tuesday, November 17, they need to dry up those tears and cheer. One reason is Southern lifestyle author/interior designer James Farmer will be presenting from his home in Farmdale, Georgia. And if you have heard about James and wondered what’s made him … [Read more...] about Authors James Farmer And Lisa Fine Share Video Plans For Their Presentations At A Writer’s Garden
NorthPark’s Legendary Santa To Virtually Visit With Youngsters To Raise Funds For Children’s Health
Despite the pandemic and all the worries of the 2020 elections, there is one fella who exudes happiness for children and their parents. Yup, you guessed it. It's the elf known for his white beard, jolly laugh and red-and-white outfit highlighted with black belt and boots — Santa Claus. For 32 years NorthPark’s Santa has compared notes with area children and years later … [Read more...] about NorthPark’s Legendary Santa To Virtually Visit With Youngsters To Raise Funds For Children’s Health
Community Partners Of Dallas Launches Holiday Toy Shoppe Presented By The Moody Foundation
Halloween hasn't even taken place and Community Partners of Dallas is already kicking off its annual toy drive this year. Instead of the traditional toy shop-and-drop for Dallas County abused and neglected children, it’s going to be a virtual shop-athon. Thanks to the help of Presenting Sponsor The Moody Foundation, there will be an online Holiday Toy Shoppe, where … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas Launches Holiday Toy Shoppe Presented By The Moody Foundation
October 7 Update: Going Virtual, Postponement And Rescheduled
While North Texas COVID-19 case numbers have continued to look like Six Flags’ Judge Roy Scream, the changes in fundraising events for the rest of 2020 have calmed down a bit. The good news is there are no cancellations in the roll-out. Here’s today’s update: Going Virtual ChristianWorks for Children’s Celebrate Children scheduled for Saturday, October … [Read more...] about October 7 Update: Going Virtual, Postponement And Rescheduled
Business Council For The Arts 2020 Obelisk Awardees, Finalists And Other Deets Revealed
2020 Obelisk Awards Co-Chairs Mimi Crume Sterling and Cari Walls have announced the final details for the annual fundraiser for the Business Council for the Arts. Taking place on Tuesday, November 17, the event, it was decided, will follow the trend of the season and be virtual from noon to 1 p.m., with Comerica Bank Senior VP/Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dye … [Read more...] about Business Council For The Arts 2020 Obelisk Awardees, Finalists And Other Deets Revealed
August 27 Updates: Cancellations And Going Virtual
The good news is the daily numbers of COVID-19 cases and death are not as bad as a month ago. The not-so-good news is today’s update, with three cancellations of sizable fundraising events that like others were so dependent upon financial support. Even if the events are not taking place due to COVID-10 concerns, the organizations would be so grateful for a … [Read more...] about August 27 Updates: Cancellations And Going Virtual