Another big luncheon has claimed its place on October’s fundraising calendar. 2021 New Friends New Life Luncheon Co-Chairs Jan Osborn and Trina Terrell-Andrews have just announced that the hybrid event scheduled for Friday, October 8, at the Omni Dallas Hotel will virtually feature author/producer/award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o in “A Conversation with Lupita … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Award-Winning Actress Lupita Nyong’o To Virtually Appear At New Friends New Life’s Annual Luncheon
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MySweetCharity Opportunity: Texas Women’s Foundation’s Annual Luncheon
According to Texas Women’s Foundation's Annual Luncheon Co-Chairs Lindsay Billingsley and Debra Hunter Johnson, "Join us online on Thursday, September 30, at noon for our 36th Texas Women’s Foundation’s Annual Luncheon with two remarkable best-selling authors, Angie Thomas and Cleo Wade and the theme 'My Voice. My Story.' This dynamic duo will discuss the power of … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Texas Women’s Foundation’s Annual Luncheon
JUST IN: Rainbow Days Netted $145K+ Thanks To Its 2021 Hybrid Pot Of Gold Luncheon
No sooner had Rainbow Days team finished up its 24th Pot of Gold Luncheon at the Omni Dallas on Friday, June 25, for 500 guests than they were coordinating Camp Bravo to help youngsters “in adversity build coping skills and resilience to create positive futures.” Luckily, they did find time to add and subtract numbers from the Luncheon’s take and announced that, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Rainbow Days Netted $145K+ Thanks To Its 2021 Hybrid Pot Of Gold Luncheon
Sold-Out Hearts Of Texas Luncheon Kicks Off VolunteerNow®’s 50th Anniversary With Awards And Liz Murray
To kick of its 50th anniversary year, VolunteerNow®'s 14th annual Hearts of Texas Luncheon at Belo Mansion on Tuesday, June 29, was sold out, with good reason. In addition to saluting The Hoglund Foundation with the VolunteerNow Lifetime Achievement Award for its philanthropy and hands-on involvement and the presentation of the Ruth Collins Sharp Altshuler Award to The Senior … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Hearts Of Texas Luncheon Kicks Off VolunteerNow®’s 50th Anniversary With Awards And Liz Murray
A Writer’s Garden Reveal Party Included An Author With “Twisted Retribution” On The Table
While The Writer’s Garden Reveal Party on Wednesday, June 16, at Donna and Herb Weitzman’s home may have caused a bit of a backup on Lovers Lane with cars trying to drop off guests, the news was not limited to the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum’s fundraiser authors (Bettie Bearden Pardee, Susan Sully and Dr. Bill Welch). As the flow of guests like Bettina Hennessey, … [Read more...] about A Writer’s Garden Reveal Party Included An Author With “Twisted Retribution” On The Table
UPDATE: Rainbow Days’ Kyle Coot And Ross DeRogatis Update Plans For 2021 Pot Of Gold Luncheon
With Rainbow Days’ 2021 Pot of Gold Luncheon just a week away, Event Co-Chairs Kyle Coot and Ross DeRogatis have revealed some updates. First, 2021 Pot of Gold Auction Co-Chairs Melissa Griffith and Talene Kozanian have put the silent auction online for bidding. Second, for those who want to experience the luncheon at the Omni Dallas but want/have to stay clung to … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Rainbow Days’ Kyle Coot And Ross DeRogatis Update Plans For 2021 Pot Of Gold Luncheon
JUST IN: A Writer’s Garden 2021 Plans Revealed That “Everything Is Coming Up Roses”
Despite the heat, everything was literally coming up roses at Donna and Herb Weitzman’s marvelous Volk Estates home this evening. With more than 100 guests arriving for the announcement of plans for the 15th Annual A Writer’s Garden 2021, the backup along Lovers Lane was parking-lot status for a while. But once inside the house, Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum … [Read more...] about JUST IN: A Writer’s Garden 2021 Plans Revealed That “Everything Is Coming Up Roses”
JUST IN: 15th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon Is Striking Gold(ie) For Community Partners Of Dallas
Community Partners of Dallas always seems to land some memory maker for their Chick Lit Luncheon. Alas, last year’s Diane Keaton had to be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To make up for it, the CPD-ers landed the gals who put the “fun” into fundraising to head up the 15th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon — Chair Claire Emanueslon, Honorary Chair Pat McEvoy and Underwriting … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 15th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon Is Striking Gold(ie) For Community Partners Of Dallas
JUST IN: Alex “The Very Best Host In The Word” Hitz Is Returning For 2021 Kappa Kappa Gamma’s Tablescapes
With the sudden arrival of heat and humidity, it helps to think about the holiday season with turkey, cranberry sauce and dressing on elegant china plates accompanied by wine in stemware. It’s such a lovely break from the everyday paper plates and plastic tableware. But then do you really want to pull out the same old tablecloths, napkins and place mats? And wouldn't it be nice … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Alex “The Very Best Host In The Word” Hitz Is Returning For 2021 Kappa Kappa Gamma’s Tablescapes
TWF’s 42nd Annual Leadership Forum Shared Lessons From Experts, Presented Awards And Netted $475K
While some organizations felt hamstrung by having to adjust to a virtual get-together, Texas Women's Foundation saw it as an opportunity to expand its 42nd Annual Leadership Forum and Award Celebration beyond North Texas on Thursday, April 29. In addition to showcasing the presentation of three of its seven awards to non-North Texans, it made available the conversation between … [Read more...] about TWF’s 42nd Annual Leadership Forum Shared Lessons From Experts, Presented Awards And Netted $475K
Momentous Institute’s Virtual “Changing The Odds” Conference To Feature Top-Tier Lineup Of Speakers
The past year’s pandemic has provided daunting challenges to educators, mental health professionals, non-profit professionals and organizations working with children. Last year’s postponement of the Changing the Odds Conference by the Momentous Institute was such a blow. The good news is that the Institute is indeed proceeding with its rescheduling of the 9th Annual Changing … [Read more...] about Momentous Institute’s Virtual “Changing The Odds” Conference To Feature Top-Tier Lineup Of Speakers