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Community Partners Of Dallas’ Chick Lit Lunch Played It Safe With Keynoter Katie Holmes

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The original premise of Community Partners of Dallas’ Chick Lit Luncheon was based on an author as the keynote speaker whose work was a chick magnet. It scored high in getting gals buying the speaker’s books and reading up on her life adventures and views.For the first ten years, it was held at Brook Hollow grand ballroom and became so popular that it overflowed into the … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas’ Chick Lit Lunch Played It Safe With Keynoter Katie Holmes

One-Of-A-Kind Children’s Furniture Is Starting To Arrive For Dallas CASA’s Cherish The Children Luncheon Fundraiser

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Dallas CASA is becoming the carpenter’s delight. In the summer the organization’s Parade of Playhouses at NorthPark Center is a major fundraiser with its one-of-a-kind mini-mansions. In the spring some folks might not realize but the Cherish The Children Luncheon also has hammers and saw hard at work with its “custom-designed children’s chairs and furniture created and donated … [Read more...] about One-Of-A-Kind Children’s Furniture Is Starting To Arrive For Dallas CASA’s Cherish The Children Luncheon Fundraiser

MySweetWishList: Frazier Revitalization

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According to Frazier Revitalization Community Engagement Advisor Hank Lawson,“Hopelessness becomes a way of life early for children in the Frazier neighborhood south of Fair Park, where poverty and urban decay are rampant. But, when you look into the eyes of the children here, when you peer deep into them, you can see and feel them saying, 'Show me, show me the way…. … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Frazier Revitalization

MySweetWishList: Educational First Steps

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According to Educational First Steps Board Member and Chief Secret Santa Coordinator Jennifer Mosle,"Everyone likes a Secret Santa! Educational First Steps does the extraordinary: transforming low income childcare centers in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods into nationally accredited early learning centers that serve thousands of children in North Texas. Our … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Educational First Steps

MySweetWishList: Community Partners Of Dallas Toy Drive

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According to Community Partners of Dallas CEO/President Paige McDaniel,Community Partners of Dallas’ annual Toy Drive is now underway!  I wish for the community to help us in providing more than 12,000 holiday gifts for abused and neglected children in the care of Child Protective Services. CPD is accepting donations of new toys … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Community Partners Of Dallas Toy Drive

Bethenny “Skinnygirl” Frankel Served Up One Of The Season’s Most Talked-About Presentations At The Annual Chick Lit Luncheon

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On Friday, April 21, the annual Chick Lit Luncheon became the scene of two social earthquakes that split the Anatole's Grand Ballroom. But more about that later. First, let’s set the scene.To kick off the Community Partners of Dallas fundraiser, the VIP reception was held in the Plum Blossom Room and, thanks to hosts Nancy and Richard Rogers, guests celebrated with … [Read more...] about Bethenny “Skinnygirl” Frankel Served Up One Of The Season’s Most Talked-About Presentations At The Annual Chick Lit Luncheon

Dallas AfterSchool’s 5th Annual Recess Netted $125,000 Thanks To Fun And Games

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Dallas AfterSchool’s 5th Annual Recess just took place Friday at the Arboretum and the bean counters have been busy, busy, busy.Recess Co-Chairs Regina Merson and Robyn Sieger just reported the results. Thanks to digging for goodies in the sand pile, bag toss, playing musical chairs, balancing tumble tower, and dining on off-the-diet goodies, $125,000 was netted. BTW, … [Read more...] about Dallas AfterSchool’s 5th Annual Recess Netted $125,000 Thanks To Fun And Games

Keep An Eye On Santa

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Around here Santa is considered the top-shelf elf of the season. Starting Saturday evening, the jolly old fellow and his team of reindeer will be making the rounds.Just for fun, here is a link to him on his journey to deliver.BTW, there are a heck of a lot of local organizations like Community Partners of Dallas, S.M Wright Foundation, Dallas Children’s Advocacy … [Read more...] about Keep An Eye On Santa

MySweetWishList: Family Compass

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According to Family Compass Board of Directors President-Elect Whitney Strauss,“On behalf of the Family Compass Board, staff and families we serve, our primary wish is a world free of child abuse and neglect where are children are able to feel happy and safe. For this holiday season, our wish is to be able to give the mothers in our programs basic necessities for their … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Family Compass

MySweetWishList: Young Friends of Wilkinson Center

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According to Young Friends of Wilkinson Center Co-President Kristen Johnson,“As a volunteer and Co-President of the Young Friends of Wilkinson Center, I love helping at our annual Toy Distribution Party. I know that we have many more Adult Education clients this year who will struggle to provide Christmas gifts for their children.“My Sweet Wish is for more toy … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Young Friends of Wilkinson Center