On the ground floor of the strikingly modern Hunt Consolidated building in downtown Dallas, the movers and shakers were out in force on the evening of Thursday, November 8. They'd gathered for New Friends New Life's 20th Anniversary Platinum Dinner, an important occasion for a consequential group of top sponsors—and an event that turned out to be leavened with some unexpected … [Read more...] about ProtectHER Awards—And A Zany ‘Waiter’ Act—Enliven New Friends New Life’s 20th Anniversary Platinum Dinner
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JUST IN: New Crystal Charity Ball Members Announced
Word just arrived about Crystal Charity Ball’s newest members. 2019 CCB Chair Pat McEvoy revealed that the seven newbies are Julie Bagley, Christy Berry, Kim Hext, Nancy Scripps, Sunie Solomon, Molly Thomas and Merry Wyatt.The ladies will join the 93 other committee members on Thursday, February 7, for the selection of the 2019 beneficiaries.The mega … [Read more...] about JUST IN: New Crystal Charity Ball Members Announced
JUST IN: Kimberly Schlegel Whitman To Chair Children’s Cancer Fund Gala On April 26 At The Anatole
Some two dozen kids with cancer got the thrill of their lives as they trooped up, one-by-one, to meet former Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman this afternoon at Children's Medical Center. The occasion: a "model reveal and photo shoot" for the 31st annual Children's Cancer Fund Gala, which, it was announced, will be held on Friday, April 26, at the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Kimberly Schlegel Whitman To Chair Children’s Cancer Fund Gala On April 26 At The Anatole
A Simple Thank You To: Just Say YES
From Garland ISD’s Lakeview Centennial High School Principal Maresa Bailey,“On behalf of our students, staff and parents at Lakeview Centennial High School in Garland ISD, I am honored to give ‘A Simple Thank You’ to Just Say YES – Youth Equipped to Succeed. Just Say YES has served as a trusted partner for the last nine years, making them of the one of the … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To: Just Say YES
There Were Jewels And Smiles A-Plenty At The Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Cocktail Buffet At The Rocchio Manse
Only weeks before, Jan Showers had redecorated the beautiful Highland Park manse of Lisa and John Rocchio. So for most of the 250-plus guests at the Crystal Charity Ball's Underwriters Cocktail Buffet held there on Thursday, November 1, it was a first chance to take in the redone splendors of the Rocchios' spectacular, historically protected home.With the fancy ball … [Read more...] about There Were Jewels And Smiles A-Plenty At The Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Cocktail Buffet At The Rocchio Manse
MySweetWishList: Family Compass
According Family Compass CEO Ona Foster,“For parents with young children, the holidays are often a wonderful and enjoyable time of year. However, for families living in poverty and experiencing challenges in their lives, the holidays can be stressful. At Family Compass we know that stress, poor living conditions and a lack of parenting skills can leave children at risk … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Family Compass
MySweetWishList: After-School All-Stars
According to After-School All-Stars North Texas advocate Gina Betts,“After-School All-Stars (ASAS) is the largest national organization, with a strong local presence, that specifically focuses on serving middle school age students.“As ASAS’ name recognition grows in North Texas, we are eager to demonstrate the need for the programming that After School All Stars … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: After-School All-Stars
MySweetWishList: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball
According to 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pat McEvoy,“’We live in world in which we need to share responsibility. It’s easy to say “It’s not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.” Then there are those who see the need and respond. I consider those people my heroes.’ -Mr. Rogers“That quote was published in the 2019 Children’s Book and it … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball
Communities Foundation Of Texas Awards Grants Totaling $698,000 To 28 Area Nonprofits
And the good-end-of-the-year-news keeps coming in. Earlier this year, Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) invited DFW nonprofits to submit Letters of Inquiry for its “fund holders whose interests align with the nonprofits’ specific areas of focus.”Upon receipt, the CFT staff “summarizes all nonprofit projects submitted to the foundation’s annual review cycle in the … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Awards Grants Totaling $698,000 To 28 Area Nonprofits
Nancy Ann And Ray Hunt Family Foundation Gifted St. Philip’s School And Community Center With $2M
What a simply marvelous way to end the year. The Nancy Ann and Ray Hunt Family Foundation has played Santa Claus big-time for St. Philip’s School and Community Center with a $2M contribution for its “We Believe Campaign.”According to Hunt matriarch Nancy Ann and patriarch Ray Hunt, “Our gift will endow the School’s Early Childhood Director position and support the expansion … [Read more...] about Nancy Ann And Ray Hunt Family Foundation Gifted St. Philip’s School And Community Center With $2M
MySweetWishList: Dallas CASA
According to Dallas CASA President/CEO Kathleen LaValle,“My wish for the 2018 holiday season is for more volunteers to serve as advocates for child victims of abuse and neglect.“It’s a wish Dallas CASA has wished for before, but it feels especially urgent this year as we are continuing to receive cases from the courts every day but are running out of volunteers to serve … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Dallas CASA