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
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon
The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon on Thursday, March 28, at SMU’s Martha Proctor Mack Grand Ballroom was a heady affair benefiting the Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility. With many of North Texas’ leadership including former first lady Laura Bush and Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings on the front row, they had gathered to honor Nancy Strauss … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon
Wednesday’s George H.W. Bush National Day Of Mourning Will Result In Certain Closures
Due to Wednesday, October 5, being a national day of mourning following the death of former President George H.W. Bush, U.S. Postal Service offices will be closed and deliveries will be limited. Also closed will be the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq.Federal employees will not be required to report for work unless “essential to national security and other vital … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s George H.W. Bush National Day Of Mourning Will Result In Certain Closures
2018 Fur Ball Patron Party Was A Home Run At Jan And Trevor Rees-Jones Estate With A Former First Couple In The House
SPCA of Texas Senior VP of Development Debra Burns looked downright giddy at the front door of Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones’ home on Wednesday, September 12. And, she had every right to. After all, the Saturday, September 22, 2018 Fur Ball celebrating the SPCA’s 80th anniversary with former first couple Laura and George W. Bush was sold out. And, adding to the home-run effort was … [Read more...] about 2018 Fur Ball Patron Party Was A Home Run At Jan And Trevor Rees-Jones Estate With A Former First Couple In The House
Sold-Out Alert!: 2018 Fur Ball
If you had promised your pooch or kitty that you were going to buy a ticket and support their SPCA pals by going to the Fur Ball on Saturday, September 22, you’re barking up a sold out tree. Celebrating the SPCA's 80th anniversary, the gala at the Hyatt Regency Dallas with Laura and George Bush serving as honorary co-chairs is a done deal.BTW, back in White House days … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: 2018 Fur Ball
North Texas Giving Day Booster Series Kicks Off Monday
While the Bed Bath & Beyond and Office Depot staffs are bracing up for the onslaught of back-to-school shoppers, folks at the Communities Foundation of Texas are in the final stages preparing for their annual mega one-day money raiser — North Texas Giving Day.It’s hard to imagine that first outing in 2009, when 6.5K gifts resulted in $4M for just 345 … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster Series Kicks Off Monday
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2018 Fur Ball
According to Fur Ball 2018 Chair Cindy Lindsley and Co-Chair Jennifer Lindsley,“Fur Ball is the SPCA of Texas’ premier event that raises funds to help rescue, rehabilitate and find new homes for thousands of animals across North Texas. We are thrilled to serve as co-chairs as the organization celebrates its 80th Anniversary. With Honorary Chairs, President and Mrs. George … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2018 Fur Ball
Ron Kirk To Receive 2018 H. Neil Mallon Award
Ron Kirk had better make room for another accolade in his CV and a place in his trophy collection. On Friday, October 12, the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth will present him with the H. Neil Mallon Award at the organization’s 35th Annual H. Neil Mallon Award Dinner at the Hilton Anatole.Named after the late Dresser Industries chairman who founded today’s World … [Read more...] about Ron Kirk To Receive 2018 H. Neil Mallon Award
JUST IN: Former First Lady Laura Bush To Serve As 2018 North Texas Giving Day’s Honorary Chair
The first of the five North Texas Giving Day Kick-Off get togethers just took place at Collin College’s Conference Center in McKinney. And, boy, do they know how to kick things off! In addition to revealing the ins and outs of the monster money-thon on Thursday, September 20, the Communities Foundation of Texas team announced that former First Lady Laura Bush will be the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Former First Lady Laura Bush To Serve As 2018 North Texas Giving Day’s Honorary Chair
Sold-Out Alert!: Park Cities Historical And Preservation Society Luncheon
That Jenna Bush Hager is gonna be hoarse by this time next week. Not only is she speaking the night of Tuesday, April 10, at the Just Say Yes evening fundraiser at Belo Mansion, she’s also the keynote speaker the next day at the Park Cities Historical and Preservation Society Distinguished Speaker Luncheon.If you haven’t got your ticket for Just Say Yes, go for it now! … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: Park Cities Historical And Preservation Society Luncheon
Former First Lady Laura Bush And President George W. Bush To Serve As 2018 Fur Ball Honorary Co-Chairs For SPCA’s 80th Anniversary
2018 Fur Ball Chair Cindy Lindsley and Co-Chair Jennifer Lindsley are howling about the news that former First Lady Laura and President George W. Bush have signed as the honorary co-chairs for the SPCA of Texas gala fundraiser at the Hyatt Regency Dallas on Saturday, September 22.If you're wondering if the First Bushes of Dallas are animal lovers, stop wondering. … [Read more...] about Former First Lady Laura Bush And President George W. Bush To Serve As 2018 Fur Ball Honorary Co-Chairs For SPCA’s 80th Anniversary