Believe it or not, fundraising doesn’t take a break in the summer. Need proof? Well, Children’s Medical Center Foundation just scored a $1M donation to support the expansion at Children’s Medical Center Plano. The donation came from Take 5 Oil Change and Take 5 Car Wash, part of Driven Brands, the largest automotive services company in North America. In recognition of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Take 5 Donates $1,000,000 For Children’s Medical Center Plano Expansion
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JUST IN: Diane Brierley And Ellen Winspear To Co-Chair 2023 Bravo! Gala Honoring The Moody Foundation
As North Texas arts are emerging from all types of pandemic challenges, the AT&T Performing Arts Center is moving ahead with gusto for its 2023 Bravo! Gala. Slated for Saturday, November 18, at the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, the event will be co-chaired by those arts-loving gals, Diane Brierley and Ellen Winspear. The seated dinner on the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Diane Brierley And Ellen Winspear To Co-Chair 2023 Bravo! Gala Honoring The Moody Foundation
JUST IN: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiary Selection Dates And Requirements Announced
While the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball committee is hard at work even despite the scorching heat, 2024 CCB Chair Cheryl Joyner and Charity Selection Chair Kim Quinn have already laid out the plans for the selection of the 2024 fundraiser. At the end of this month, the application forms will be available online, at the CCB offices (Two Turtle Creek, 3838 Oak Lawn Avenue, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiary Selection Dates And Requirements Announced
JUST IN: Bank Of America Provides $1M For The National Juneteenth Museum’s Becoming Reality
A woman with determination can shake things up. Whether it was Nellie Bly's shining a light on the treatment of the mentally ill in the late 1800s, or former first lady Betty Ford's bringing to light the issues of alcohol addiction and breast cancer, women throughout the ages have left their traditional roles to take on causes in need of attention. And so it also was when … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Bank Of America Provides $1M For The National Juneteenth Museum’s Becoming Reality
JUST IN: Christy Berry And Nancy Scripps To Co-Chair Healing Hands Luncheon For HHM Health
After a highly successful, sold-out Healing Hands Luncheon this past April featuring former Olympian Scott Hamilton with Rosewood Corporation and Texas Health as the Healthcare Innovator Awardees, HHM Health has already locked down the leadership for the 2024 event. It was just revealed that Christy Berry and Nancy Scripps will co-chair the luncheon. The gals have … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Christy Berry And Nancy Scripps To Co-Chair Healing Hands Luncheon For HHM Health
JUST IN: Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder Announces Her Retirement
There seem to be a lot of retirement parties taking place following the 2020 pandemic. The latest farewell-to-arms is Wilkinson Center's Executive Director Anne Reeder, who will officially retire on Sunday, December 31. It was back in 2011 that Anne came on board as the interim executive, but within months "interim" was removed and Anne has never looked back. During her … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder Announces Her Retirement
JUST IN: Condoleezza Rice To Keynote “Humble Beginnings” For Austin Street Center’s 40th Anniversary
While some may shy away from turning 40, Austin Street Center is celebrating its 40th anniversary at its "Humble Beginnings Luncheon" with a great lineup. Taking place at the Hilton Anatole on Friday, October 27, the fundraiser will be co-chaired by longtime supporters Ashlee and Chris Kleinert, and the keynote speaker will be the 66th Secretary of State, Condoleezza … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Condoleezza Rice To Keynote “Humble Beginnings” For Austin Street Center’s 40th Anniversary
JUST IN: William McRaven To Be Honored And Interviewed By Kay Bailey Hutchison At Great Contributors Dinner
Former Ambassador to NATO/U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison is returning to the Dallas Arboretum's Great Contributors Dinner on Sunday, November 5. Unlike last year's fundraiser where she was the honoree, she will be interviewing the 2023 honoree Ret. U.S. Navy Four-Star Admiral/New York times Best-Selling author William H. McRaven. During his tenure in the Navy, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: William McRaven To Be Honored And Interviewed By Kay Bailey Hutchison At Great Contributors Dinner
JUST IN: Dallas CASA’s Champion of Children Award Dinner Moves Indoors With Francois Reihani And David Ambroz
After the last two years of holding concerts at The Rustic and virtually the year before (2020), Dallas CASA is returning to its pre-pandemic format of holding its Champion of Children Award Dinner indoors with a seated supper. Event Co-Chairs Stephanie and David Krahe, Retta A. Miller and Megan and Tom Sterquell and Honorary Co-Chairs Fran and Mark S. Berg have arranged … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas CASA’s Champion of Children Award Dinner Moves Indoors With Francois Reihani And David Ambroz
JUST IN: Non-Profit Exec Wayne White Named Communities Foundation Of Texas President/CEO
After a “six-month robust national search that encompassed more than 286 candidates,” Communities Foundation of Texas has selected a new president/CEO. Succeeding retired President/CEO Dave Scullin will be American Cancer Society senior executive Wayne White. According to CFT Board of Trustees Chair/Chair of the CEO Search Committee Richie Butler, “Wayne brings a … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Non-Profit Exec Wayne White Named Communities Foundation Of Texas President/CEO
JUST IN: Liberty Street Garden Has Taken Root Thanks To The Meadows Foundation, Bonton And NFNL
It was almost two years ago today that The Meadows Foundation President/CEO Peter Miller and Bonton Farms CEO Daron Babcock took a walk on an acre of land in the Wilson Historic District. The lot was a grassy lawn surrounded by houses that had become homes for area non-profits, thanks to The Meadows Foundation. But on that day ... July 1, 2021, to be exact ... Peter and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Liberty Street Garden Has Taken Root Thanks To The Meadows Foundation, Bonton And NFNL