UPDATE [9:30 p.m.] - There’s confusion about an announcement made late this afternoon by Dallas County Court Judge Clay Jenkins regarding how far the coronavirus restrictions would extend. Nonetheless, the nonprofits still made changes to their May and June plans. This afternoon Dallas County Court Judge Clay Jenkins announced the extension of the county’s stay-at-home … [Read more...] about April 3 Updates On Reschedules And Postponements
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March 23 Updates Of Cancellations, Reschedules And Postponements
Because of the weekend announcements of adjustments both county and statewide about the changes in everyday life, you just knew that organizers would change their plans for upcoming fundraisers. Read the updates and look for a surge of reschedules! Canceled Dallas Black Dance Theatre performances and Academy classes through Thursday, April 30 Big Thought’s 8th … [Read more...] about March 23 Updates Of Cancellations, Reschedules And Postponements
March 17 Updates On Cancellations, Postponements, Reschedulings And Temporary Closure
As if nerves weren’t raw enough, tonight may up the ante. There are predictions of North Texas being hit by some thunderstorms rolling into the wee hours. And is if this weather weren’t enough, more of the area’s nonprofits are reporting changes to plans including the following: Canceled The Dallas Opera's performances and programs for the 2019/2020 season Dallas … [Read more...] about March 17 Updates On Cancellations, Postponements, Reschedulings And Temporary Closure
JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas’ Partners For Children Award Recipient Revealed
Chick Lit Luncheon Co-Chairs Sally Dutter and Beth Thoele have just sent word about the recipient of the 2020 Partners for Children Award at the sold-out Community Partners of Dallas fundraiser on Friday, March 27. It will be the ever-generous and philanthropic Moody Foundation. According to CPD President/CEO Paige McDaniel, “The Moody Foundation is a … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas’ Partners For Children Award Recipient Revealed
Business Council For The Arts Is Accepting Nominations For 2020 Obelisk Awards
Business Council for the Arts CEO Katherine Wagner has just revealed that Neiman’s Corporate Culture and Philanthropy VP Mimi Sterling will do an encore as chair of the 2020 Obelisk Award Luncheon fundraiser on Tuesday, November 17, at the Fairmont. But what's an awards luncheon without awardees? So, nominations are now being accepted for the following … [Read more...] about Business Council For The Arts Is Accepting Nominations For 2020 Obelisk Awards
Sold-Out Alert!: 2020 Chick Lit Luncheon Plus News About Special Perk For $3,500+ Sponsors
The Community Partners of Dallas team just revealed they're ahead of schedule for the Chick Lit Luncheon fundraiser on Friday, March 27, at the Hilton Anatole. It's already sold out! And that includes sponsorships. For those who have locked down a sponsorship package of $3,500 and above, there is definitely a special perk included — the sponsor party! So, what is so … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: 2020 Chick Lit Luncheon Plus News About Special Perk For $3,500+ Sponsors
Soup’s On Patron Party Didn’t Let A Little Rain Dampen The Welcome At The Billingsley Homestead
The usual Lucy Billingsley greeting — a wide-open, V-shaped arms-in-the-air gesture — had changed to a less expansive, W-shaped welcome for guests of The Stewpot Alliance's Soup's On! Luncheon patron party on Wednesday, February 19, at the Billingsley homestead. The move from “V” to “W” was due to Lucy's left shoulder having gone under the knife a couple of weeks … [Read more...] about Soup’s On Patron Party Didn’t Let A Little Rain Dampen The Welcome At The Billingsley Homestead
Dallas CASA Launches A New Training Program To Help Volunteers Recognize Sexually Exploited Children
To a SRO crowd Dallas CASA launched a new training curriculum on Thursday, January 30, at its headquarters. Well known for its advocacy of children who have been removed from unsafe homes, this new program targets children in foster care who have been trafficked or are at high risk of being sexually exploited. Developed through a partnership between LA-based Saving … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA Launches A New Training Program To Help Volunteers Recognize Sexually Exploited Children
JUST IN: 2020 NorthPark Ambassadors And Their Non-Profit Partners Revealed
NorthPark Center’s Ambassador program is starting the new year with the announcement of the 2020 Ambassadors. Instead of traveling the country representing NorthPark, these Ambassadors have a one-year tenure and stay put right here in North Texas “to partner with NorthPark and its retailers for various initiatives to benefit the charitable organization through meaningful events … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 NorthPark Ambassadors And Their Non-Profit Partners Revealed
With Likes Of Ann-Margret, Ed Sullivan And Raquel Welch, The Family Place Was A Starry ReuNight
The trees had scarcely had time to change from summer-colored crepe myrtles to fall's golds, browns and oranges before, lo and behold, winter was on the doorstep. Just before a frigid blast hit, though, The Family Place’s ReuNight was taking advantage of a beautiful evening at the Mansion on Turtle Creek’s Lawn on Wednesday, November 6. Family Place CEO Paige Flink reported … [Read more...] about With Likes Of Ann-Margret, Ed Sullivan And Raquel Welch, The Family Place Was A Starry ReuNight
JUST IN: 2020 Chick Lit Luncheon La-Di-Da Speaker Revealed
For weeks, Community Partners of Dallas’ President/CEO Paige McDaniel and Development and Communications VP Joanna Clarke have been busting at the seams to share a secret — the 2020 Chick Lit Luncheon’s headliner. Now the big day of reveal has come. The ladies at the helm of this year’s fundraiser include Co-Chairs Sally Dutter and Beth Thoele, Honorary Chair Tracey … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Chick Lit Luncheon La-Di-Da Speaker Revealed