If it’s Friday, it must be SMU good news day. The latest Mustang blast is a $5M gift to the university’s Edwin L. Cox School of Business from Katy A. and Kyle D. Miller. The monies will be used to “establish the Katy and Kyle Miller Courtyard, part of the future Cox School renovation and expansion project.” Plans call for the Courtyard, with enhanced landscaping and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Katy And Kyle Miller Gift $5M To Create Courtyard For SMU Cox School
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JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Supporters Create An $1M+ Endowment Honoring Ros Dawson
Following today's virtual Texas Women's Foundation 36th Annual Luncheon, an online birthday celebration was held for retiring TWF CEO/President Roslyn Dawson Thompson (aka Ros). It was a show of area leaders and friends who had known Ros through the years, both professionally and personally. While no cake with candles was served up, there was a big surprise gift for the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Supporters Create An $1M+ Endowment Honoring Ros Dawson
JUST IN: 2022 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show Honorees Revealed
It was with heart and flowers that St. Valentine’s Luncheon and Fashion Show Chair Lisa Loy Laughlin announced the awardees who will be honored at the upcoming Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of North Texas fundraiser. Susie Barnett will receive the Lynda Adleta Heart of Gold Award that is “given to a family or individual who is philanthropic in the community and has a ‘heart … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show Honorees Revealed
JUST IN: Spirit Of Generations To Salute Kathy And Larry Helm And Junior League Of Dallas
The Senior Source is charging into 2022 with plans for its annual Spirit of Generations Award Luncheon with Robin Bagwell at the helm. And speaking of “helm,” a couple of them will be the honorees — Kathy and Larry Helm, who just recently wowed the crowd at Klyde Warren Park with their dance steps for the Diamond Dance-Off. According to Robin, “We are so pleased to be … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Spirit Of Generations To Salute Kathy And Larry Helm And Junior League Of Dallas
JUST IN: SMU Launches Biggest Fundraising Campaign Yet With A Goal Of $1.5B
With the SMU Mustang Band, cheer squad and Peruna standing by to celebrate, Southern Methodist University officials just kicked off the public phase of an ambitious, $1.5 billion fundraising campaign in front of the school's iconic Dallas Hall. "SMU Ignited: Boldly Shaping Tomorrow" is the third and largest fundraising campaign under President R. Gerald Turner, who said … [Read more...] about JUST IN: SMU Launches Biggest Fundraising Campaign Yet With A Goal Of $1.5B
JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Distributes $12.9M In Grants To 416 Organizations And Programs
Texas Women’s Foundation’s calculators have been smoking after calculating the distribution of grants during the Foundation’s past fiscal year (July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021). The total amount distributed was a whopping $12.9M to 416 grantees, with 283 organization receiving $10.8M of the amount. The remaining $2.1M were "invested in programs that advance its [TWF’s] mission … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Distributes $12.9M In Grants To 416 Organizations And Programs
JUST IN: Women’s Council Of Dallas Arboretum Has Two Reasons To Celebrate As It Approaches A Major Milestone
Nearly 40 years ago two gals planted seeds for a program in 1982 that would sprout into a Dallas treasure. Having lived through the Great Depression, two World Wars, the Kennedy assassination and evolving roles of women, they had emerged as leaders within the community through their philanthropy and foresight. Their names were Margaret McDermott and Virginia Nick. The seeds … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Women’s Council Of Dallas Arboretum Has Two Reasons To Celebrate As It Approaches A Major Milestone
JUST IN: 2021 Celebrating Women Luncheon Cancellation Is Not All Bad News
Another very tough decision has been days in the making. But it’s not all bad news and perfectly understandable. 2021 Celebrating Women Co-Chairs Marybeth Conlon and Elizabeth Gambrell along with their Underwriting Co-Chairs Amy Hegi and Libby Hegi based the call on the fact that “ during this past month, Baylor Scott And White Health has been closely monitoring the recent … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Celebrating Women Luncheon Cancellation Is Not All Bad News
JUST IN: 33rd Annual Obelisk Awards To Honor A Dozen Arts-Loving Standouts For “Extraordinary Support”
The 2021 Obelisk Awards Co-Chairs Rebecca and Philip Silvestri have just announced the plans and honorees for the 33rd annual Business Council for the Arts fundraising luncheon. On Wednesday, November 17, the following recipients will be honored at The Fairmont Dallas: Art Partnership Large — Toyota nominated by Debbie Storey of AT&T Performing Arts Center … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 33rd Annual Obelisk Awards To Honor A Dozen Arts-Loving Standouts For “Extraordinary Support”
JUST IN: 2021-2022 AWARE Dallas Board Members And 17 Beneficiaries Announced
While many fall and winter event planners are being faced with the possibility of coming up with Plan B for their upcoming fundraisers due to Delta, the AWARE Dallas group has announced its 2021-2022 board and recipients. When it was founded in 1989, AWARE was made up of “a small group of passionate and civic-minded Dallas women” to fight Alzheimer’s which was pretty … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021-2022 AWARE Dallas Board Members And 17 Beneficiaries Announced
JUST IN: Bank Of America Steps Up With $1M Grant For The 40,000-Square Foot RedBird Health Center
While the pandemic is surging in the news, it's not the only health issue facing North Texans. The daunting differences of healthcare services among the area’s ZIP codes is far more than troubling. According to Parkland Health and Hospital System’s Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), “disparities in access to medical care are contributing to a nearly 25-year gap … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Bank Of America Steps Up With $1M Grant For The 40,000-Square Foot RedBird Health Center