Community Partners of Dallas’ creative juices are flowing for the 14th Annual Change Is Good. The basics are still the same — kids collecting money to support CPD’s mission “to change the lives of abused and neglected kids.” Only this year with the COVID-19 restrictions clamping down on get-togethers, the usual fundraiser with bounce houses and munchkins dancing and playing … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas’ 2020 Change Is Good Has Virtually Changed For The Better
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Junior Achievement Of Dallas Business Hall of Fame Dinner Stars Warren, Reiff And Scovell
Who knew Kelcy Warren was such a cut-up? The roughly 600 people who attended the 22nd Annual Junior Achievement of Dallas Business Hall of Fame dinner on Saturday, February 29, at the Omni Dallas Hotel, for starters. Warren, one of three 2020 Laureates inducted into the Hall of Fame that night along with Melissa Reiff and John Scovell, warned the crowd that his … [Read more...] about Junior Achievement Of Dallas Business Hall of Fame Dinner Stars Warren, Reiff And Scovell
2019 Crystal Charity Ball Check Record-Breaking Distribution Reminds Of Dallas Children’s Needs
With all the disturbing news about the COVID-19 damage for fundraising, some good news took place today. 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pat McEvoy joined TBK Bank Vice Chairman/CEO/PIO Aaron Graft in presenting Interfaith Family Services Development Director Jessica Rood with a check for $314,152. Originally the game plan had been to have a reception on the TBK Bank’s … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Check Record-Breaking Distribution Reminds Of Dallas Children’s Needs
Community Partners Of Dallas’ 2020 Change Is Good’s Virtual T-Shirt Contest Is Open To All Munchkins
Calling all munchkins! It’s time to get your markers out for Community Partners of Dallas’ annual Change Is Good T-shirt contest. It’s absolutely free and open for any kiddo. This year’s "reimagined" Change Is Good starts with the submission of virtual entries. Instead of having a private get-together where kids create masterpieces, the creations will take place at home and … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas’ 2020 Change Is Good’s Virtual T-Shirt Contest Is Open To All Munchkins
Dr. Angela Shoup To Succeed Retiring Callier Center’s Executive Director Dr. Tom Campbell
If anyone has seen the University of Texas at Dallas campus grow over the years, it’s Dr. Angela Shoup. In addition to being a UTD triple alumni (BS ’89, MS ’92 and PhD ’94), the University’s 2016 Distinguished Alumni Awardee has most recently headed up the Division of Communicative and Vestibular Disorders at UT Southwestern Medical Center. So, it was a natural fit … [Read more...] about Dr. Angela Shoup To Succeed Retiring Callier Center’s Executive Director Dr. Tom Campbell
2020 Partners Cards Staying at $75 For The Ten-Day Shopping Spree Benefiting The Family Place
Everything seems to be rising. Temperatures, COVID-19 cases, prices, pounds! Thank heaven, one thing is staying right in place. It’s the price of a Partners Card. The Family Place’s annual shopping fundraiser is keeping the price of the 2020 card at $75. 2020 Partners Card Co-Chairs Lexie Aderhold, Tully Phillips and Sally Pretorius Hodges have revealed the 28th annual … [Read more...] about 2020 Partners Cards Staying at $75 For The Ten-Day Shopping Spree Benefiting The Family Place
Saturday’s Inside Out Is The Chance To See Art In Action And To Help Budding Young Artists
The process of creating a work of art is in itself mesmerizing. Just watching an artist at work can be both amazing and inspiring. Such an opportunity will take place Saturday in Snider Plaza from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cerulean Gallery for Inside Out, in which four artists — artists Lizzie Bailey (mixed media), Robin Hazard (pastel on suede), Amy Thoennes (alcohol ink and fire … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Inside Out Is The Chance To See Art In Action And To Help Budding Young Artists
We’ve Rescheduled! – Rainbow Days’ 23rd Annual Pot Of Gold Luncheon
According to Rainbow Days CEO Tiffany Beaudine, This spring, Rainbow Days made the difficult decision to cancel the 23rd Annual Pot of Gold Luncheon, which would have been celebrated on Friday, April 17, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. Through this challenging time, we have been incredibly grateful to be able to count on the support of our generous sponsors and supporters, … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Rainbow Days’ 23rd Annual Pot Of Gold Luncheon
We’ve Rescheduled! – Bryan’s House’s 2020 Pathways To Inclusion Luncheon
According to Bryan's House CEO Abigail Erickson-Torres, The 2020 Pathways to Inclusion Luncheon was scheduled for April 9, 2020. It has been postponed to Wednesday, April 7, at the Belo Mansion. Luncheon Chair Betty Regard and Honorary Co-Chairs Lisa Genecov and Betsy Kleinman didn’t hesitate to pivot quickly in February. They rallied the committee, conducting … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Bryan’s House’s 2020 Pathways To Inclusion Luncheon
JUST IN: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Theme Announced Was A Surprise Delivery
Since this year is demanding creative types to go into overdrive, the 2020 Crystal Charity Ball committee has been burning up their brain cells to raise funds for Dallas County children. One of the challenges was how to announce the theme for the black-tie ball on Saturday, December 5, at the Hilton Anatole. Traditionally revealed at a private home in the spring, those plans … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Theme Announced Was A Surprise Delivery
Leadership Changes Are Seamlessly Taking Place at Jubilee Park And After-School All-Stars North Texas
Talk about musical chairs for North Texas nonprofit leaders. But in this case there are enough chairs, so everyone is a winner! Where to start? At the beginning, of course. It seems that Jubilee Park and Community Center CEO/President Ben Leal, who has been with this amazing program for a decade, is leaving to head up Lydia and Bill Addy’s foundation. It was just three years … [Read more...] about Leadership Changes Are Seamlessly Taking Place at Jubilee Park And After-School All-Stars North Texas