On the evening of Wednesday, September 4, Methodist Health System Foundation President Jim Johnston was talking with former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings at a patron party in the middle of The Library of Kathy and Harlan Crow. The reason Rawlings, Johnston and other guests were gathered in the library: the 61st Dallas mayor had been selected to receive the foundation's 2019 Robert … [Read more...] about Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Patron Party Lauds Mike Rawlings, ‘The Best Mayor We’ve Ever Had’
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MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball
According to 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Chairman Pat McEvoy,The mission of Crystal Charity is to support agencies that provide vital services to the children of Dallas. Hundreds of generous individuals, corporations and foundations will make it possible for many of the underserved youth in our community to have access to the life changing programs offered by the ten 2019 … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball
MySweetCharity’s North Texas Giving Day Booster Series Starts Monday
As hot as it has been in recent days, the Communities Foundation of Texas team has been firing up plans for the 18-hour North Texas Giving Day that has amazed the world of fundraising! Why, within the past 10 years, this amazing undertaken has provided more than $240M for thousands of North Texas nonprofits. They’ve come a long way from the $4M hauled in for 345 nonprofits in … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity’s North Texas Giving Day Booster Series Starts Monday
JUST IN : Selection Plans Announced For 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries
If you’re a Dallas County children’s nonprofit, you’ll want to mark down this date — Thursday, September 5. At 9 a.m., the 2020 Crystal Charity Ball will hold a “brief prospective application orientation” at Communities Foundation of Texas.And while no one is going to score points for attending, those in attendance will get a better understanding of the process … [Read more...] about JUST IN : Selection Plans Announced For 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries
JUST IN: KidneyTexas Inc. 2019 Beneficiaries Announced
KidneyTexas Inc. President Sandy Secor went to camp recently. No, it wasn’t Camp Longhorn or Camp Waldemar. It was Camp Reynal. For one week in May/June, this residential camp hosted by Camp John Marc “provides a true summer camp experience for children with renal and urology disease.” The kids get to take part in swimming, canoeing, fishing, horseback riding and all types of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: KidneyTexas Inc. 2019 Beneficiaries Announced
JUST IN: The Meadows Foundation Awards Ten Grants To North Texas Nonprofits And Public Entities
Dallas-based The Meadows Foundation has been playing Santa Claus. It was just revealed that it has awarded $2,734,800 in grants to 30 Texas nonprofits and public entities. The following ten North Texas organizations received grants:Civic And Public AffairsNorth Texas Asset Funders Network, Dallas — $15,000 toward promoting economic opportunity and financial security … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Meadows Foundation Awards Ten Grants To North Texas Nonprofits And Public Entities
Texas Bar Foundation Shows The Love For North Texas Nonprofits With $82,941 In Grants
The Texas Bar Foundation presented more than $1.35M to nonprofits this year. The North Texas organizations that received $82,941 in grants benefiting area residents areACT (Advocates for Community Transformation) — $20,000 for "Seed Stage Launch-Empowering South Oak Cliff Residents To Take Back Their Street” Alliance for Children — $15,441 for “Child Homicide … [Read more...] about Texas Bar Foundation Shows The Love For North Texas Nonprofits With $82,941 In Grants
Kappa Alumnae Reveal Preliminary List Of 25th Anniversary Tablescapes Designers, Florists And Retailers
The Dallas Kappa Kappa Gamma alumni are revving up for the 25th anniversary of Tablescapes. On their checklist, Co-Chairs Anne McPherson, Kim Purnell and Stacey Walker have already gotten their speaker (Ray Booth), the dates (Monday, October 14, and Tuesday, October 15), the location (Dallas Country Club), their honoree (Lindalyn Adams) their honorary chair (Louise Griffeth), a … [Read more...] about Kappa Alumnae Reveal Preliminary List Of 25th Anniversary Tablescapes Designers, Florists And Retailers
Lisa Troutt Put Brook Hollow In The Winner’s Circle For The 2019 Sweetheart Ball
While the British may boast of the Royal Ascot’s stiff-upper-lip finery and class, 2019 Sweetheart Ball Chairman Lisa Troutt transformed Brook Hollow Golf Club into an homage to the Sport of Kings benefiting the cardiology research and programs at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas on Saturday, April 6.It made such perfect sense. Lisa's … [Read more...] about Lisa Troutt Put Brook Hollow In The Winner’s Circle For The 2019 Sweetheart Ball
Aware Affair Was Brimming With Purple Jackets, The Six Million Dollar Man And Those Touched By Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's has become the 21st century's most stealthy disease. It doesn't happen suddenly with a rash or an ache. Initially it might be written off as just normal forgetfulness. But then it transcends to less and less brain awareness.And it effects are not limited to just the patient. It touches their family and friends, both emotionally and financially.Lee "The Six … [Read more...] about Aware Affair Was Brimming With Purple Jackets, The Six Million Dollar Man And Those Touched By Alzheimer’s
Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board And Beneficiaries Meet And Learn About The 2019 Goal Of $6.8M+
It was the very best of coming together of opposites on the night of Tuesday, April 2, at Tracey and Aaron Kozmetsky’s fabulous historic-designated Highland Park home. It was the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball that had brought together the 2019 CCB beneficiaries (Child and Family Guidance Center, Community Partners of Dallas, Cristo Rey Dallas, For The Nations Refugee Outreach, … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board And Beneficiaries Meet And Learn About The 2019 Goal Of $6.8M+