2021/2022 Vine And Dine Co-Chairs Kara Sewell and Kimber Westphall weren't going to let the pandemic restrictions and February's ice story prevent them from holding their Ability Connection fundraiser. So, they just moved their "A Night In Napa" to Thursday, April 14. But instead of heading west to California's Napa Valley, they brought Napa to The Hall on Dragon complete with … [Read more...] about Vine and Dine’s “A Night In Napa” Overcame An Icy Delay To Raise Funds For Ability Connection
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Instead of Spring Blossoms, April Showers Will Bring A Flood Of North Texas Fundraising Events
The upcoming weeks are going to be heart-stopping. It was the result of a perfect storm created last year. Due to the pandemic, many 2021 fall and winter fundraising events were pushed off to the spring of 2022. The hope was that restrictions would have eased off by then. The good news is that cases dramatically dropped — and so did the restrictions. But then a look at … [Read more...] about Instead of Spring Blossoms, April Showers Will Bring A Flood Of North Texas Fundraising Events
DIFFA/Dallas Returns To Fundraising With “House Of DIFFA – Extravaganza” For Its 30th Anniversary
It was back in March 2020 when the pandemic swept the world into a historic state of social distancing. While some non-profits pivoted to virtual fundraising, DIFFA/Dallas organizers probably realized that its legendary “over-the-top fundraising event” needed to be seen and experienced in-person. Now that the North Texans are emerging from their masks, it has been … [Read more...] about DIFFA/Dallas Returns To Fundraising With “House Of DIFFA – Extravaganza” For Its 30th Anniversary
RESCHEDULED: An Event To Remember
Slated to take place on Saturday, February 19, the third annual An Event To Remember has been rescheduled to take place on Saturday, May 7, to benefit the Dallas and Northeast Texas Alzheimer's Association. According to Dallas and Northeast Texas of Alzheimer's Association Manager of Relationship Events Nicole Garrison, "The date change is being made out of an abundance … [Read more...] about RESCHEDULED: An Event To Remember
Third Time Is Hopefully The Charm For Red Tie Gala’s “Two-Stepping Into The Next 20 Years”
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. That old proverb has probably been reeling around the organizers of the Red Tie Gala. Despite two previous attempts at having the Cancer Support Community North Texas fundraiser put on hold due to COVID, it appears the third “try” is going to happen. Scheduled for Friday, April 29, at The Empire Room, the new date actually was … [Read more...] about Third Time Is Hopefully The Charm For Red Tie Gala’s “Two-Stepping Into The Next 20 Years”
RESCHEDULED: The Stewpot Alliance’s Soup’s On! Luncheon With Kevin Curry
April continues to bust with activities. The latest is The Stewpot Alliance’s rescheduling its 2022 Soup’s On! Luncheon from a chilly winter date to a springtime fundraiser. Originally scheduled for Thursday, February 17, at the Hilton Anatole, it’s been moved to Tuesday, April 12, to benefit The Stewpot. Luckily, Luncheon Co-Chairs Thelia Bowens and Carolyn Jefferson … [Read more...] about RESCHEDULED: The Stewpot Alliance’s Soup’s On! Luncheon With Kevin Curry
RESCHEDULED: Retina Foundation Of The Southwest’s Visionary Luncheon
The Retina Foundation Of The Southwest's major fundraiser — Visionary Luncheon — was originally scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, at the Hilton Anatole with fingers crossed that COVID would not be a problem. But something arose that changed the plans. And, no, it wasn't a virus. It seems that the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary is holding its Fashion Show and … [Read more...] about RESCHEDULED: Retina Foundation Of The Southwest’s Visionary Luncheon
RESCHEDULED: ChildCareGroup’s The Great Adventure Hunt
ChildCareGroup CEO/President Tori Mannes has been as busy as a COVID testing site. Not only did she take a deep breath and cancel the CCG's 120th Anniversary Celebration last week, she dealt with the non-profit's fav brain teaser fundraiser The Great Adventure Hunt that was scheduled for this Friday (aka January 21). But being the daughter of Dr. Gail Thomas, Tori wasn't … [Read more...] about RESCHEDULED: ChildCareGroup’s The Great Adventure Hunt
RESCHEDULED: St. V-Day Luncheon And Fashion Show “Makes A Statement” By Rescheduling
Anyone who has ever been part of a fundraiser knows there are many working parts when it comes to postponing, rescheduling or…dang it...canceling an event. There are the speakers, the awardees, the venue, the event producers with their legions of models, the caterers, the staff and, of course, the key sponsors and guests. Despite all the heavy lifting, it's worth the hassle … [Read more...] about RESCHEDULED: St. V-Day Luncheon And Fashion Show “Makes A Statement” By Rescheduling
RESCHEDULED: The Senior Source’s Spirit Of Generations Luncheon
With hospitals hitting new records of COVID cases and testing sites stretching over acres throughout North Texas, some very tough calls are being made about upcoming fundraisers. One of the first to readjust plans was The Senior Source’s Spirit of Generations Luncheon honoring Kathy and Larry Helm and presenting The Molly H. Bogen Service Award to the Junior League of … [Read more...] about RESCHEDULED: The Senior Source’s Spirit Of Generations Luncheon
Rescheduled Black-Tie “Harvest” To Kick Off North Texas Food Bank’s 40th Anniversary Year
Back in August, the North Texas Food Bank opted to postpone its Harvest fundraiser set for Saturday, September 11, for a couple of reasons. First of all, the priority of the staff and volunteers was to provide 125.6M meals for kids, seniors and families in need during its past fiscal year. Second, due to the pandemic restrictions, a major in-person event just wasn’t gonna … [Read more...] about Rescheduled Black-Tie “Harvest” To Kick Off North Texas Food Bank’s 40th Anniversary Year