Back in 1976 there were a lot of celebrations and changes going on. The USA was celebrating its 200-year birthday with tall ships sailing by the Statue of Liberty in New York harbor. In Garland there was a group of folks taking over a storefront but not to sell goods. They were setting up an organization for the welfare of animals. They decided to call it Operation … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Robert Catalani Starts His First Day Of Work As Operation Kindness’ Permanent CEO
Capital campaign
Shelton School Breaks Ground On New 30-Acre Campus Using A Texas-Sized Sandbox
Earlier today Shelton School had its official groundbreaking activities for the school's new 30-acre campus on Preston Road with a band, cheerleaders and loads of supporters. According to Shelton School Executive Director Suzanne Stell, it will be the eighth campus that the school has had in its 43 years. She laughed as she recalled how their first location was in a strip … [Read more...] about Shelton School Breaks Ground On New 30-Acre Campus Using A Texas-Sized Sandbox
Area Philanthropists Celebrate Amazing $40M+ Campaign Achieved For Moody Center For Breast Health
Nancy Strauss Halbreich and Carol Seay looked like a couple of squeeze toys as guests congratulated them on their fundraising for the Parkland's Moody Center for Breast Health. The squeezing took place at Harlan Crow's library on Thursday, April 11.Thanks to a lead gift of $15M from the Moody Foundation and donations of $100K and more from Vicki and Peter Bartholow, … [Read more...] about Area Philanthropists Celebrate Amazing $40M+ Campaign Achieved For Moody Center For Breast Health
Before Shovels Turn Dirt, There Is A Backstory About “Hope” Coming To North Texas
There's always a backstory. And when it comes to a capital campaign, it's a story that has been years in the making. Such was the case with the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge coming to North Texas.Plans were announced in October 2012 by then-Baylor Health Care System President/CEO Joel Allison that “Baylor had been selected as not only the location of the newest Hope … [Read more...] about Before Shovels Turn Dirt, There Is A Backstory About “Hope” Coming To North Texas
Colorful Flowers Recall Caroline Rose Hunt At Dallas CASA’s Cherish The Children Patron Party
Plans called for Dallas CASA's upcoming Cherish the Children Luncheon to honor the late Caroline Rose Hunt and her Rosewood company with decor reminiscent of Caroline's iconic Lady Primrose tea room. Think pink china teacups, bright pink table flowers in turquoise vases, and a tea-themed dessert of scones and colorful macaroons. So, it was only fitting that the patron party for … [Read more...] about Colorful Flowers Recall Caroline Rose Hunt At Dallas CASA’s Cherish The Children Patron Party
Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation’s Philanthropic Leadership Awards Honor Jeff York’s Gift To ‘Help Cancer Patients Win’
When 100 guests gathered for a reception and dinner at the Perkins + Will offices in downtown Dallas on Wednesday, February 20, they heard a remarkable story about the healing power of philanthropy. The occasion was the Philanthropic Leadership Awards presented by the Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation.According to Foundation President Rowland K. (Robin) Robinson, … [Read more...] about Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation’s Philanthropic Leadership Awards Honor Jeff York’s Gift To ‘Help Cancer Patients Win’
A Simple Thank You To … North Texas Giving Day
From Dallas United Crew Board Member Lisa Miller,“Our vision is now a reality. After years of loading and unloading boats from trailers in a bumpy gravel parking lot, we now have a roof over our boats and a fully-paved, ADA-compliant concrete parking lot to serve the community with rowing and dragon boating programs for people of all ages and abilities.“North Texas … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To … North Texas Giving Day
North Texas’ Hope Lodge Plans And Designs Revealed As Capital Campaign Co-Chairs Jennifer And Richard Dix Ramp Up For $25M Goal
Brr! With the first kiss of winter’s chilly lips waking North Texas on Thursday, December 7, there were a heck of a lot of Lexuses and Mercedes headed to the former Dallas High School on Bryan Street. The drivers weren’t doing carpool duty. They were there to hear about the sneak preview of The Hope Lodge designed by Perkins And Will Dallas in their news digs in the former … [Read more...] about North Texas’ Hope Lodge Plans And Designs Revealed As Capital Campaign Co-Chairs Jennifer And Richard Dix Ramp Up For $25M Goal
MySweetWishList: Hope Lodge Dallas
According to Hope Lodge Capital Campaign Co-Chairs Jennifer and Richard Dix,“When we were asked to chair the Hope Lodge Capital Campaign, the only question we had was ‘Why hasn’t this already been built?’ Did you know that Dallas is ranked #7 in the nation for cancer care? What a point of pride for our city and an amazing resource, not only for the residents … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Hope Lodge Dallas
Cristo Rey Dallas College Preparatory Ribbon Cuts Academic Center And Undertakes Campaign For 37,000-Square-Foot Innovation Center
Cristo Rey Dallas College Preparatory is on the march to build and grow its campus in southeast Dallas. On Friday, September 15, more than 300 area notables gathered bright and early for the ribbon cutting of the brand new 32,000-square-foot Academic Center that was brought in under budget. Before the scissors snipped the ribbon, it was revealed that the campaign for the … [Read more...] about Cristo Rey Dallas College Preparatory Ribbon Cuts Academic Center And Undertakes Campaign For 37,000-Square-Foot Innovation Center
The Family Place’s Dream Of 50,000-Square-Foot Ann Moody Place Became A Reality For Those Escaping A Nightmare Of Abuse
While gobs of women gathered in the Anatole’s Imperial Ballroom to learn about leadership and opportunities at the D CEO Women's Leadership Symposium on Friday, June 2, The Family Place CEO Paige Flink was standing on a couch in the Ann Moody Place lobby. She had wanted to attend the Anatole event, but on this day her priority was leading the army of workers and staffers in … [Read more...] about The Family Place’s Dream Of 50,000-Square-Foot Ann Moody Place Became A Reality For Those Escaping A Nightmare Of Abuse