UPDATE (3:20 p.m.) Two people have been found dead in the home involved in today's SWAT incident included below in this post. After 29 years at The Family Place (TFP), CEO Paige Flink probably thought her final months leading to her retirement would be a cake walk. After all, she had seen the good, the bad and the really ugly during her decades of protecting victims of … [Read more...] about More Than 100 Family Place Clients Need Help After Being Displaced Due To Broken Pipes And Power Outages
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Hints Dropped About ReuNight’s Spring Move To A Well-Known, One-Name Venue
As The Family Place’s CEO Paige Flink was juggling all types of media inquiries about her Friday’s announcement of retiring, she let a hint drop about the upcoming ReuNight. Yup, just as reported last September that the traditional Fall fundraiser was moving to the spring of 2021, but the deets were still to come. And what do you know? Spring 2021 is just around the … [Read more...] about Hints Dropped About ReuNight’s Spring Move To A Well-Known, One-Name Venue
2021 Virtual Destiny Award Luncheon To Feature Pulitzer Prize-Winning Isabel Wilkerson
Between 1916 and 1970 a movement took place in which six million African Americans abandoned the largely rural areas of the Southern United States for the urban Northeast, Midwest and West. Historically known as the Great Migration, it was the result of the post-Civil War and Reconstruction era in which “the segregationist policies known as ‘Jim Crow’ soon became the law of the … [Read more...] about 2021 Virtual Destiny Award Luncheon To Feature Pulitzer Prize-Winning Isabel Wilkerson
A Year Later North Texans Are Still Recovering From The Night Of Tornadoes And Taking Steps To Better Prepare
It was a year ago that North Texas, especially Dallas, discovered how a tornado could turn lives upside down on a Sunday night. The morning-after literally brought to light the chaotic damage done by the tornadic activity. It was easy to spot the journey the lead tornado took that Storm Chaser Jeff Piotrowski caught on video for Tornado Alley Video. Ravaged roofs were now … [Read more...] about A Year Later North Texans Are Still Recovering From The Night Of Tornadoes And Taking Steps To Better Prepare
JUST IN: 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Is Getting Back To Its Roots With A Change Of Locations
2020 is definitely requiring flexibility. While many fundraising events are juggling schedules and locations to meet the ever-changing COVID-19 conditions, 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall decided “to embrace our roots.” And they aren’t talking about the follicle types. For years, the American Cancer Society mega-fundraiser was held … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Is Getting Back To Its Roots With A Change Of Locations
JUST IN: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball’s Ten Best Dressed Fundraiser Is Changing Locations And Months
With all the changes taking place in the North Texas fundraising world, a very big one has just been revealed. The 2020 Crystal Charity Ball’s Ten Best Dressed fashion extravaganza is changing ZIP codes and months. According to 2020 CCB Chair Tucker Enthoven and Fashion Show Chair Margaret Hancock, the legendary children’s fundraiser will still be at Neiman Marcus, but it … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball’s Ten Best Dressed Fundraiser Is Changing Locations And Months
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Change Is Good
According to 2019 Change is Good Co-Chairs Emily Haddock and Amy McEvoy, Please join our families for the 13th annual Change is Good benefiting Community Partners of Dallas on Sunday, October 27, from 3 – 6 p.m. This year’s fundraiser will be held at CPD’s brand new headquarters, located in Dallas’ Caring Corridor at 7950 Elmbrook Drive. Starting this month … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Change Is Good
Despite Threatening Storms, Room To Grow Luncheon Was Fashionably Bright In NorthPark
On Wednesday, April 17, Room To Grow Luncheon Co-Chairs Kristi Bare admitted that the night before she had had second thoughts about moving the Dec My Room fundraiser the next day. Originally scheduled at NorthPark’s Neiman Marcus Courtyard, they had heeded weather warnings and moved it indoor to the Center’s South Court. Now, as guests like … [Read more...] about Despite Threatening Storms, Room To Grow Luncheon Was Fashionably Bright In NorthPark
Change Of Plans: 2019 Mad Hatter’s Champagne Reception “Tastefully” Moved
Despite the expected overnight march of a coolish front headed to North Texas, Dallas Arboretum Women's Council President Linda Spina was all smiles at the patron party tonight at Tucker and Rich Enthoven's estate. She reported that along with 2019 Mad Hatter's Co-Chairs Sharla Bush and Terry Irby, they've adjusted plans to address the change of temperatures for Thursday's … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans: 2019 Mad Hatter’s Champagne Reception “Tastefully” Moved
A Simple Thank You To … Attitudes And Attire® Donors
From Attitudes and Attire® Executive Director Lyn Berman, “A very special thank you goes to everyone who supported Attitudes & Attire® during our transition from a devastating flood on September 22, 2018, to our brand new agency. "We are back in business and know how blessed we are with so many who care about us.” … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To … Attitudes And Attire® Donors
North Texas Food Bank’s 20th Annual Empty Bowls Is Headed North For Evening Souping
The North Texas Food Bank is shaking things up a bit for its 20th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser. For ages it was held at the Meyerson around the lunchtime hour, attracting legions of downtown Dallas office workers. No matter how cold or wet it was, the guests bundled up to check out the dozens of soup stations set up by area restaurants and chefs, the silent auction and pop-up … [Read more...] about North Texas Food Bank’s 20th Annual Empty Bowls Is Headed North For Evening Souping