The only things missing were red dirt, Rhett Butler, and a few NASCAR cars on Sunday, April 28, when the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League held its Southern Savour Supper Club fundraiser at the spectacular Dallas estate of Amanda and Brint Ryan.With the Suzuki Strings providing background music, DSOL President Lisa Loy Laughlin, Supper Co-Chairs Renée Querbes Farren … [Read more...] about From The Food To The Attire, Southern Spirit Reigned At DSOL’s Southern Savour Supper Club
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JUST IN: The Meadows Foundation Awards Ten Grants To North Texas Nonprofits And Public Entities
Dallas-based The Meadows Foundation has been playing Santa Claus. It was just revealed that it has awarded $2,734,800 in grants to 30 Texas nonprofits and public entities. The following ten North Texas organizations received grants:Civic And Public AffairsNorth Texas Asset Funders Network, Dallas — $15,000 toward promoting economic opportunity and financial security … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Meadows Foundation Awards Ten Grants To North Texas Nonprofits And Public Entities
JUST IN: Dallas Historical Society’s 2019 Awards For Excellence Recipients Announced
Despite a full plate of activities including arrangements for its 100th anniversary celebration in three years and the current renovation of the Hall of State, the Dallas Historical Society team has lined up the 2019 Award For Excellence recipients. The class of 2019 will be include the following: Arts Leadership - Joan Davidow, supporter of local … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Historical Society’s 2019 Awards For Excellence Recipients Announced
Cattle Baron’s Ball Members Learn How Funds Are Supporting Cancer Research
Anyone who think the Cattle Baron’s Ball members are one-note fundraisers, they should have been at The Stoneleigh Hotel on Thursday, April 25. The point of the 2019 Research Symposium was to hear about the progress in cancer research resulting from CBB’s funding. Symposium Co-Chairs Kris Johnson, Hollee Hirzel, Amanda Shufeldt and Melissa Sherrill-Martin had arranged for Mary … [Read more...] about Cattle Baron’s Ball Members Learn How Funds Are Supporting Cancer Research
Tony Dungy Was A Game-Winner At 9th Annual Just Say Yes Fundraiser
Dan Bailey was pleased. The crowd of 450 gathered at Dallas' Statler hotel on Tuesday, April 23, for the 9th annual fundraiser for Just Say YES — a Dallas education nonprofit that Dan founded and serves as president — was the largest in the nonprofit's history. Why did he think that was? "Having Tony Dungy as the keynote speaker," Dan replied without hesitation. "We've also … [Read more...] about Tony Dungy Was A Game-Winner At 9th Annual Just Say Yes Fundraiser
JUST IN: Vickie Allen Named Educational First Steps Executive Director
Following the departure of Educational First Steps (EFS) Executive Director Van Sheets late last year, EFS Programs Director Samantha Moya has served as EFS’s interim executive director. In the meantime a search got underway to find a new permanent executive director. The search paid off with former United Way of Tarrant County Senior VP of Development Vickie Allen being named … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Vickie Allen Named Educational First Steps Executive Director
Callier Cares Luncheon Celebrates Dr. Steven Barlow, Brent Christopher And Harper Hanna’s Journey
Looking around the Dallas Country Club’s Founders Room at 11:05 a.m. on Monday, April 15, Callier Foundation Board Chair Tricia George wondered where the people were. So far, the 2019 Callier Cares Luncheon VIP party was made up of three Callier Center staffers and a group of men that no one knew. Then down the hallway, Tricia spied a familiar face. It was Ken Altshuler with … [Read more...] about Callier Cares Luncheon Celebrates Dr. Steven Barlow, Brent Christopher And Harper Hanna’s Journey
Shelton School Breaks Ground On New 30-Acre Campus Using A Texas-Sized Sandbox
Earlier today Shelton School had its official groundbreaking activities for the school's new 30-acre campus on Preston Road with a band, cheerleaders and loads of supporters. According to Shelton School Executive Director Suzanne Stell, it will be the eighth campus that the school has had in its 43 years. She laughed as she recalled how their first location was in a strip … [Read more...] about Shelton School Breaks Ground On New 30-Acre Campus Using A Texas-Sized Sandbox
Aware Affair Was Brimming With Purple Jackets, The Six Million Dollar Man And Those Touched By Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's has become the 21st century's most stealthy disease. It doesn't happen suddenly with a rash or an ache. Initially it might be written off as just normal forgetfulness. But then it transcends to less and less brain awareness.And it effects are not limited to just the patient. It touches their family and friends, both emotionally and financially.Lee "The Six … [Read more...] about Aware Affair Was Brimming With Purple Jackets, The Six Million Dollar Man And Those Touched By Alzheimer’s
Lanes 2 Leaders Event Strikes A 300 Game In Support Of Readers 2 Leaders
The sounds of happy talk and bowling balls clattering down the lanes before striking pins filled the Bowl and Barrel on Thursday, April 4. But the noisy, carefree evening had a serious purpose: raising money for Readers 2 Leaders, a literacy program that provides underserved Dallas kindergarten and elementary students ages 3-12 with high-quality tutoring.The third annual … [Read more...] about Lanes 2 Leaders Event Strikes A 300 Game In Support Of Readers 2 Leaders
Program Hits All The Right Notes At Annual Wings of Spring Fundraiser For Literacy Achieves
With the strong hint that North Texas was going to be the victim of a spring cold blast, Wings of Spring organizers were not taking any chances for the annual fundraiser for Literacy Achieves — a nonprofit adult literacy program — on the evening of Monday, April 1.Instead of holding the event's supper in Temple Emanu-El's open-air courtyard, it was moved to a big meeting … [Read more...] about Program Hits All The Right Notes At Annual Wings of Spring Fundraiser For Literacy Achieves