KidneyTexas Inc. is closing the books on 2020 handing out grants and opening a new one for 2021 with new leadership. 2020 KidneyTexas President Sandy Secor announced the organization’s 2021 leadership would include the following: President Rose Gault, 1st VP Susan Fisk, 2nd VP Courtney Nall, 3rd VP Kendra Karlock, Recording Secretary Jan Ward, Corresponding Secretary … [Read more...] about KidneyTexas Inc. Hands Out Six Grants For 2020 And Has A New Slate Of Officers For 2021
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JUST IN: 2021 Aware Affair Is “Tastefully” Heading To Dallas’ Most Beautiful Outdoors
Whoa! The Dallas Arboretum is going to be as busy as an accountant right around the middle of April. On the heels of the Mad Hatter’s announcement yesterday about its fundraising slated for the afternoon of Thursday, April 15, the 2021 Aware Affair organizers just announced that the Aware Dallas event will take place the very next day (aka Friday, April 16) at the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Aware Affair Is “Tastefully” Heading To Dallas’ Most Beautiful Outdoors
Ebby Halliday’s Inspiration Continues To “Do Something For Someone Every Day”
The late Ebby Halliday may have been the North Texas queen of residential real estate, but she was also a legend when it came to philanthropy. Her mission was simple — “Do something for someone every day.” Despite her death five years ago and her original company Ebby Halliday Realtors including Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate and Williams Trew being part of Berkshire … [Read more...] about Ebby Halliday’s Inspiration Continues To “Do Something For Someone Every Day”
A Passing: Edith O’Donnell
They always stood out in a crowd. Whether it was among young students proudly displaying their artwork or guests attending a receptions for Dallas area philanthropists, this couple just plain stood out. It wasn’t only because they both had aged with snow white hair and faces that reflected the years. It wasn’t because he seemed even taller than the others as he stood near her … [Read more...] about A Passing: Edith O’Donnell
Roll-Out Plans For 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Raffle And Online Silent Auction Items Announced
While the 2020 Crystal Charity Ball will not be filling the Hilton Anatole Chantilly Ballroom on Saturday, December 5, with a bevy of beautiful people in couture gowns and custom-made tuxedos, there will still be plenty of fundraising action for manicured nails. Thanks to shifting directions, 2020 CCB committee of 100 has arranged to have the silent auction of more than 500 … [Read more...] about Roll-Out Plans For 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Raffle And Online Silent Auction Items Announced
JUST IN: H100 Latina Giving Circle Celebrates First Year By Providing $125K for DFW Latinas
More good news emanating from a Texas Women’s Foundation fund. This time it’s from H100 Latina Giving Circle. Established just a year ago by Hispanic 100 Network, its purpose is to “further engage Latinas in philanthropy, and to expand resources for local organizations whose mission is to empower, educate and support Latinas in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.” According to H100 … [Read more...] about JUST IN: H100 Latina Giving Circle Celebrates First Year By Providing $125K for DFW Latinas
Richardson/Plano Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter Provides Support For Family Compass Clients And Staff
The ladies of the Richardson/Plano Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter (RPKDAC) know how to show some love to nonprofits. Without being asked, they “applied for and received a $7,000 KiDs Grant from the Kappa Delta Foundation” for Family Compass’ “Growing as Parents” program in Dallas and Collin counties. As RPKDAC Community Service VP Gail Chandler put it, “We need Family … [Read more...] about Richardson/Plano Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter Provides Support For Family Compass Clients And Staff
2020 Celebrating Women’s Weekly Video: Community Care Clinics
In the 2020 Celebrating Women’s final video presentation before the virtual Dr. Oz conversation with Dr. Lucy Wallace next Wednesday, CW Chair Peggy Meyer and Underwriting Chair Jill Tananbaum wanted to emphasize how the annual Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation fundraiser supports the women of Dallas’ underserved communities. Thanks to Baylor Scott And White Community … [Read more...] about 2020 Celebrating Women’s Weekly Video: Community Care Clinics
JUST IN: The Orchid Giving Circle Virtually Distributes $202,000 In Grants To13 Nonprofits
The Orchid Giving Circle ladies really know how to end the week on a high note. Minutes ago they virtually presented $202,000 in grants to the following 13 nonprofits: Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIA): Scholarships Chetna: Culturally specific services to South Asian victims of domestic violence including legal services, develop skills in the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Orchid Giving Circle Virtually Distributes $202,000 In Grants To13 Nonprofits
JUST IN: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Is Canceled But Fundraising Will Continue For Children’s Charities
In its 68-year history, Crystal Charity Ball has provided more than $149,387,669 for children’s nonprofits in Dallas County. This past February the committee of 100 committed to raising $7,870,020 for eight beneficiaries (Ability Connection, Catch Up and Read, Center for Vision Health, Children’s Medical Center Foundation, Foundation for Callier Center for Communication … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Is Canceled But Fundraising Will Continue For Children’s Charities
BvB Dallas Scores More Than $240K Despite Annual Powder Puff Football Game Cancellation
2020 BvB Dallas’ didn’t let a little thing like COVID-19 diminish their drive to raise funds for Alzheimer’s research and treatments. Sure, their annual powder rough puff football game at the Cotton Bowl had to be canceled. But the gals simply showed their spunk to score a touchdown financially. It was just revealed that the young professionals will be able to fund their … [Read more...] about BvB Dallas Scores More Than $240K Despite Annual Powder Puff Football Game Cancellation