Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins just announced that Dallas County will adjust into shelter-in-place (“SIP”) starting Monday, March 23, at 11:59 p.m. The order basically bans people from leaving their residences for anything but an "essential" activity. What does that mean? The word “essential” is the word that determines your world. What you may consider important to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas County Launches Shelter-In-Place Status Starting Monday At 11:59 P.M.
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JUST IN: Moody Foundation Commits $1M For COVID-19 Relief Funds For North Texas Nonprofits
The sun may not be shining much today, but the Moody Foundation is. Once again, Foundation Chair/Executive Director Francie Moody-Dahlberg, Ross Moody and Elizabeth Moody have shown leadership and compassion in helping the people of North Texas. To assist North Texans during this time, Francie just sent word that the foundation is making an initial $1M commitment for … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Moody Foundation Commits $1M For COVID-19 Relief Funds For North Texas Nonprofits
JUST IN: Fearing COVID-19, Dallas County Bans Gatherings Of 500 People Or More Starting Friday
As more cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus showed up locally, Dallas County late Thursday declared a state of emergency and put the kibosh on big public gatherings in the county starting Friday. As of 11 a.m. Friday, the county is nixing all public gatherings of 500 or more people for seven days. It's also "discouraging" gatherings of 250 people or more. Dallas County … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Fearing COVID-19, Dallas County Bans Gatherings Of 500 People Or More Starting Friday
JUST IN: Dallas Cancels Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Parade And Festival Due To Coronavirus Concerns
If you’re hustling around getting your errands and business along Greenville Avenue done between Blackwell Street and SMU Boulevard because of Saturday's 41st Annual Dallas Mavs St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival , relax. The parade and festival have just been canceled. But it's not because of the weather forecast of rain and showers. The City of Dallas just quashed the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Cancels Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Parade And Festival Due To Coronavirus Concerns
JUST IN: Crystal Charity’s Children’s Book Is Expanding To Four-Legged Family Members
With baby boomers transforming from full nesters with adorable munchkins to empty nesters buddying up with fuzzy friends in the home, the Crystal Charity Ball’s Children’s Book has also adjusted to the changing world. While the IRS may not consider pooches and felines as tax deductions, the 2020 Crystal Charity Ball is more understanding. For this reason, 2020 CCB Chair … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Crystal Charity’s Children’s Book Is Expanding To Four-Legged Family Members
JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas’ Partners For Children Award Recipient Revealed
Chick Lit Luncheon Co-Chairs Sally Dutter and Beth Thoele have just sent word about the recipient of the 2020 Partners for Children Award at the sold-out Community Partners of Dallas fundraiser on Friday, March 27. It will be the ever-generous and philanthropic Moody Foundation. According to CPD President/CEO Paige McDaniel, “The Moody Foundation is a … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas’ Partners For Children Award Recipient Revealed
JUST IN: 2020 Mad Hatter’s Tea Judges, Categories And Theme Revealed In Dazzling Surroundings
Thanks to a break in today’s rain, the 2020 Mad Hatters gathered together for the Reveal Party. Thanks to Reveal Party Co-Chairs Regina Bruce and Joni Krieg, the backdrop for the announcement was dazzling among the crystals and geodes filling Empressive Earth Gallery. Women’s Council for the Dallas Arboretum President Venise Stuart and 2020 Mad Hatter’s Chair Patti Flowers … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Mad Hatter’s Tea Judges, Categories And Theme Revealed In Dazzling Surroundings
JUST IN: Communities Foundation Of Texas’ Carol Goglia Named President Of United To Learn
Over the past decade, Carol Goglia has been busy on both the professional and personal fronts. In addition to being a wife, a mom of three and a breast cancer survivor, she’s also spearheaded the marketing and communications for Communities Foundation of Texas. In addition to the numerous CFT programs and events supervised by Carol, it was during the last decade that she was … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Communities Foundation Of Texas’ Carol Goglia Named President Of United To Learn
JUST IN: Children’s Medical Centers And Haven Behavioral Hospital To Collaborate To Help Children With Mental Health Issues
Last Thursday the Crystal Charity Ball committee went on their annual bus tour to visit the year’s beneficiaries. The final stop was at Children’s Medical Center Dallas, where Children's Medical Center Foundation President Brent Christopher explained how the CCB gift of $1,179,000 would benefit mental health emergencies at Children’s Medical Center Dallas. Midway in his … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Children’s Medical Centers And Haven Behavioral Hospital To Collaborate To Help Children With Mental Health Issues
JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Moves All Its Assets From U.S. Trust To ‘Gendered Impact’ Portfolio
The Texas Women's Foundation is putting its money where its mouth is, transferring all its financial assets to a 100 percent "gendered impact" portfolio that focuses on social benefits to women and girls. Gender lens investing, or GLI, is a growing trend in wealth management that allocates capital in order to achieve gender-equitable social change. The foundation said it … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Moves All Its Assets From U.S. Trust To ‘Gendered Impact’ Portfolio
JUST IN: Nancy Carter To Serve As Honorary Chair For Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show Chair Susan Glassmoyer has just revealed that in addition to Robyn Conlon receiving the Community Service Award at the annual Equest fundraiser on Tuesday, October 6, at Brook Hollow Golf Club, longtime Equest supporter Nancy Carter will serve as the honorary chair for the event. Stay tuned for additional details like the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Nancy Carter To Serve As Honorary Chair For Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show