It was no wonder that The Magdalen House's 2019 "Leave A Legacy Dinner" on Thursday, October 3, at The Hall on Dragon was the biggest one in the organization's history. With former First Lady Laura Bush as the keynote speaker and the announcement of the Legacy of Hope Capital Campaign, it was a full-plate evening. With a goal of $3.2M for the new facility, Executive Director … [Read more...] about The Magdalen House’s “Leave A Legacy Dinner” Had Laura Bush And A Big Announcement On The Program
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2019 Presidential Leadership Scholars Are Praised By Former Presidents Bush And Clinton At A Graduation Ceremony
Roslyn Dawson Thompson was in the big crowd at the George W. Bush Presidential Center on Thursday, June 27, for a graduation ceremony honoring the 2019 class of Presidential Leadership Scholars (PLS). The PLS is an executive-style leadership program that former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush started five years ago. Those selected for the program spend six months … [Read more...] about 2019 Presidential Leadership Scholars Are Praised By Former Presidents Bush And Clinton At A Graduation Ceremony
JUST IN: Jessica And Dirk Nowitzki To Be 2019 North Texas Giving Day Honorary Co-Chairs
Jessica Nowitzki and her husband former NBA Dallas Mavericks Dirk Nowitzki just think he’s retired from the limelight. Instead they will be a part of one of the country’s biggest fundraising programs — Communities Foundation of Texas’ 2019 North Texas Giving Day. Jessica and Dirk will serve as the honorary co-chairs of the 18-hour marathon fundraiser benefiting thousands of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jessica And Dirk Nowitzki To Be 2019 North Texas Giving Day Honorary Co-Chairs
Nancy And Jack Zogg And The David M. Crowley Foundation To Be Honored At Leave A Legacy Dinner
When Leave A Legacy Dinner Chair Kathi Shuford announced that former first lady Laura Bush would be the keynoter for The Magdalen House fundraiser on Thursday, October 3, she hinted that there would be additional news to come. Well, that news has arrived. Presented by the Ben E. Keith Company Foundation, the dinner will honor the recipients of The Advocacy Award and The … [Read more...] about Nancy And Jack Zogg And The David M. Crowley Foundation To Be Honored At Leave A Legacy Dinner
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
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