According to Yogi Squad Executive Director Brooke Blankenship, “Yogi Squad offers yoga and mindfulness classes through virtual, on-demand yoga videos for kids and families. Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day amplifies our impact each school year so we can continue to educate and equip kids with life-changing tools throughout the year. “The … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Yogi Squad
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Business Council For The Arts And 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Start September With Applications/ Nominations
What a great way to kick off September! Two groups have just launched online applications/nominations. They're great opportunities to salute the heroes/heroines in North Texas and to open up a chance to receive grants to help Dallas County kiddos. First, 2023 Obelisk Awards Co-Chairs Rachael and Evan Singer have opened the online nominations for the 2023 Business Council for … [Read more...] about Business Council For The Arts And 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Start September With Applications/ Nominations
2024 Healing Hands Luncheon Will Be A Sleight Of Hand Thanks To David “The Enigmatist” Kwong
An enigma is a mystery. At least that’s what Webster claims. For the HHM Health fundraiser, 2024 Healing Hands Luncheon Co-Chairs Christy Berry and Nancy Scripps and Honorary Co-Chairs Debbie and Ric Scripps have conjured up the 21st century poster child of “enigma” for their keynote speaker — David Kwong. As David’s friend Christy reported, “Prepare to be amazed as … [Read more...] about 2024 Healing Hands Luncheon Will Be A Sleight Of Hand Thanks To David “The Enigmatist” Kwong
JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Is Taking Its 38th Annual Luncheon By Storm (Reid)
Texas Women's Foundation's 38th Annual Luncheon will hold forth at the Hilton Anatole on Tuesday, September 26, with The Dallas Mavericks as the presenting sponsor. For its keynote speaker, Luncheon Co-Chairs Ashleigh Everett and Yolanda Garcia have arranged to have actress/advocate Storm Reid. According to Foundation Interim President/CEO Dena L. Jackson, "We … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Is Taking Its 38th Annual Luncheon By Storm (Reid)
Nominations Are Now Open For Business Council For The Arts’ 2023 Obelisk Awards
While some pretties are still lolling around the pool slathering on lotion, others are shunning the sun worshiping. Instead they're ginning up their gray matter to come up with their recommendations for the Business Council for the Arts (BCA) 2023 Obelisk Awards. Longtime BCA supporters/2023 Obelisk Co-Chairs Rachael and Evan Singer and Honorary Co-Chairs Nancy A. … [Read more...] about Nominations Are Now Open For Business Council For The Arts’ 2023 Obelisk Awards
Award-Winning Actress Nicole Kidman Shared “Pearls” Of Wisdom At 30th Annual Genesis Luncheon
Alas, the pandemic... remember that?... Well, back before it broke loose Genesis Women's Shelter was over-the-top excited about having award-winning actress Nicole Kidman as the keynoter following her portrayal of abused wife Celeste in the "Big Little Lies" series. Then like all the world, COVID not only curtailed such in-person events, it resulted in a rise in domestic … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Actress Nicole Kidman Shared “Pearls” Of Wisdom At 30th Annual Genesis Luncheon
JUST IN: Award-Winning Kerry Washington To Keynote New Friends New Life’s Silver Jubilee Celebration
As hot as it has been and promises to be in the days and weeks ahead, this isn’t North Texas’ first time in the frying pan. For instance, headlines made back in 1998 reported that Dallas’ summer went through nearly two months (exactly 56 days to be exact) of above 100-degree temperatures. It was also 25 years ago that Preston Road Church of Christ received a plea for … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Award-Winning Kerry Washington To Keynote New Friends New Life’s Silver Jubilee Celebration
TACA Passes The $1M Mark For Its 2023 Fiscal Year Thanks To Jones Foundation And Catalyst Grants
With a little help from the Gene and Jerry Jones Foundation, TACA passed the $1M point in its fiscal year 2023 grant-making. As a result, TACA has just revealed that 45 Dallas County performing and visual art groups benefited from $400K in TACA's fourth round of Catalyst Grants, which are made "without restrictions and [are] designed to support high-performing area … [Read more...] about TACA Passes The $1M Mark For Its 2023 Fiscal Year Thanks To Jones Foundation And Catalyst Grants
JUST IN: The Family Place’s Trailblazer Keynoter Was A “Pretty Baby” Who Might Have Been A “Pretty Woman”
Summertime is a great time to play trivia. Thanks to The Family Place’s 2023 Trailblazer Award Luncheon Co-Chairs Lindsay Jacaman and Holly Krug and Honorary Co-Chairs Stephanie and Travis Hollman, this year’s keynote speaker is ripe for a quiz. Before getting to the clues, here are the fundraiser's facts. It will be taking place on Friday, September 29, at the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Family Place’s Trailblazer Keynoter Was A “Pretty Baby” Who Might Have Been A “Pretty Woman”
JUST IN: Genesis Women’s Shelter’s 30th Annual Luncheon With Nicole Kidman Netted $600,000
Before taking off for summer travels, the Genesis Women's Shelter accountants were pounding out the results of last month's 30th Anniversary Luncheon at the Hilton Anatole. Thanks to a stellar crowd and keynoter Nicole Kidman, Luncheon Co-Chairs Monica and Brent Christopher and Genesis CEO Jan Langbein reported the event netted $600,000 to support Genesis' mission to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Genesis Women’s Shelter’s 30th Annual Luncheon With Nicole Kidman Netted $600,000
JUST IN: North Texas Arts Vet Stacie Wheelock Adams Named Business Council For The Arts CEO
Just as longtime Business Council for the Arts retiring CEO Katherine Wagner was ending her 14 years of supporting North Texas arts through all types of challenges including the legendary pandemic, it was announced that a very familiar name within the area's arts community was returning to the art-loving fold as Katherine's successor. That name is Stacie Wheelock … [Read more...] about JUST IN: North Texas Arts Vet Stacie Wheelock Adams Named Business Council For The Arts CEO