The Turtle Creek Conservancy has been lobbying to have the name of Oak Lawn Park (formerly known as Robert E. Lee Park) changed to Turtle Creek Park. The reason given was that since the Oak Lawn renaming, there has been a decrease in the scheduling of weddings and donations that support the maintenance of the 20-acre park that includes Arlington Hall.On the other hand, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Park Board Votes To Change “Oak Lawn Park” To “Turtle Creek Park”
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Comerica Bank’s Prom Drive Found 750 Gowns New Homes
What a simply great way to start the month! Thanks to the Comerica Prom Dress Drive and the generosity of hundreds of strangers, 750 young women at Dallas CASA and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas have been able to pick, choose and take home new or gently-used, formal dresses as well as accessories for their proms.According to Dallas CASA Children’s Council … [Read more...] about Comerica Bank’s Prom Drive Found 750 Gowns New Homes
Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation’s Philanthropic Leadership Awards Honor Jeff York’s Gift To ‘Help Cancer Patients Win’
When 100 guests gathered for a reception and dinner at the Perkins + Will offices in downtown Dallas on Wednesday, February 20, they heard a remarkable story about the healing power of philanthropy. The occasion was the Philanthropic Leadership Awards presented by the Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation.According to Foundation President Rowland K. (Robin) Robinson, … [Read more...] about Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation’s Philanthropic Leadership Awards Honor Jeff York’s Gift To ‘Help Cancer Patients Win’
2019 Cotes Du Coeur’s Big Bottle Reception Was A Real Cork Popper For Annual Fundraiser
With the 2019 Dallas American Heart Association's Cotes du Coeur on Saturday, May 4, approaching, Event Co-Chairs Laura and Eric Hutto arranged to have sponsors donate really "big bottles" on Thursday, January 24, for the annual wine auction. They even got Jennifer and Peter Altabef to open their fabulous home for the collection of bottles valued at $250+. Here's a report from … [Read more...] about 2019 Cotes Du Coeur’s Big Bottle Reception Was A Real Cork Popper For Annual Fundraiser
5th Annual Comerica Bank Prom Dress Drive Needs Your Threads
It’s not too soon to be thinking about proms. While moms and daughters will be checking the best racks in town for the perfect dress, there are a lot of young gals who won’t be able to have that luxury due to lack of funds. What should be a wonderful night can become a fretful experience worrying if a dress will be had.However, Comerica Bank is once again stepping in to … [Read more...] about 5th Annual Comerica Bank Prom Dress Drive Needs Your Threads
Step Up And Give Some Sole Love
It’s a time for honesty. Those marvelous shoes from your coquettish days past are vegging away in your closet waiting for that one day when your feet will shrink. Brutal reality check — that day ain’t gonna happen. There's no such thing as Spanx for feet and no matter how much weight you swear you'll lose, your feet are not gonna shrink. And besides, they are a little past … [Read more...] about Step Up And Give Some Sole Love
MySweetWishList: Jubilee Park And Community Center
According to Jubilee Park And Community Center President/CEO Ben Leal,"Have you ever heard the term 'messy middle?' It’s that time when you’re going through a transition, or working on a long project, or navigating a new process where the novelty has worn off but the finish line isn’t yet in sight. Not glamorous, easy to get distracted, and hard to keep … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Jubilee Park And Community Center
MySweetWishList: Michael Faircloth Fashion Design Program
According to fashion designer Michael Faircloth,“The Fashion Design Program at the University of North Texas prepares students for a career as a fashion designer, illustrator or for the many production positions in the fashion industry. The program educates students to create designs that are both innovative and current, while being marketable and suitable for … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Michael Faircloth Fashion Design Program
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: Texas Women’s Foundation
According to Texas Women’s Foundation President/CEO Roslyn Dawson Thompson,“We are fortunate to live in a state with an exceptional quality of life, low unemployment and a strong economy. Yet despite our prosperity, too many Texans lack opportunities and suffer economic hardship. That is particularly true for Texas women and girls.“From the age of 18, Texas women are … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Texas Women’s Foundation
MySweetWishList: SPCA Of Texas
According to SPCA of Texas volunteer Eric Broughton,“There is a saying by American author W. Bruce Cameron that, ‘When we adopt a dog or any pet, we know it is going to end with us having to say goodbye, but we still do it. And we do it for a very good reason: They bring so much joy and optimism and happiness. They attack every moment of every day with that … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: SPCA Of Texas