Just days before the Cristo Rey Dallas Grow the Grove event at Sixty Five Hundred, Lindsay and George Billingsley opened their home for the fundraiser's patrons on Tuesday, October 29. The highlight of the evening was a presentation by Cristo Rey Dallas students about their experiences at the college preparatory school. Here's a report from the field: Cristo Rey Dallas … [Read more...] about Cristo Rey Dallas Students Revealed Their School Experiences With Grow The Grove Patrons
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The Female Force In Philanthropy Was A Very “Town And Country” Affair At Dallas’ Hotel Crescent Court
There's an expression associated with the venerable Town & Country magazine that sums up its qualities of civility, sophistication and informality: "very Town & Country." The editor-in-chief of the 173-year-old publication seemed to have that in mind on Tuesday, October 29, when she welcomed guests to the magazine's Philanthropy Series event at Dallas' Hotel Crescent … [Read more...] about The Female Force In Philanthropy Was A Very “Town And Country” Affair At Dallas’ Hotel Crescent Court
Taste Of West Dallas Was A Feast Of Food And Fundraising For Wesley-Rankin Community Center
While the kids were handing their coins for Community Partners of Dallas' Change Is Good on one side of the Trinity, the Wesley-Rankin Community Center supporters were enjoying a "Taste Of The West Dallas" at 3015 at Trinity Groves. With a menu featuring the talents of West Dallas chefs and brewmasters, the sold-out crowd not only feasted, they learned how the center is a vital … [Read more...] about Taste Of West Dallas Was A Feast Of Food And Fundraising For Wesley-Rankin Community Center
IF/THEN Summit Dinner Kicks Off Four-Day Conference For American Association For The Advancement Of Science Ambassadors
The Perot Museum of Nature and Science was the setting for the AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) IF/THEN Ambassadors Summit dinner on Monday, October 21. Despite the preceding day's tornadic storms, the guests learned about the importance of women in science and technology from people like Lyda Hill, Geena Davis, Nicole Small and Dr. Sylvia Earle. … [Read more...] about IF/THEN Summit Dinner Kicks Off Four-Day Conference For American Association For The Advancement Of Science Ambassadors
2019 Women Of Distinction Luncheon Honored Multi-Generational Girl Scout Standouts
It was a sea of green for the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas' 2019 Women of Distinction celebration at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Friday, October 18. In addition to keynote speaker Victoria Arlen, accolades were paid for the two Women of Distinction, the Man Enough to be a Girl Scout, the two Young Women of Distinction and the Lifetime Achievement Awardee, whose mother founded … [Read more...] about 2019 Women Of Distinction Luncheon Honored Multi-Generational Girl Scout Standouts
Readers 2 Leaders Supporters Learn Of The Reading Emergency Facing Dallas Grade Schoolers
While downtown Dallas streets and surrounding highways were clogged due to the presence of President Donald Trump's presentation at American Airlines Center, an invitation-only crowd gathered at Mary McDermott Cook's Dump Top on Thursday, October 17. The occasion was for Readers 2 Leaders supporters to learn about the dismal state of literacy among grade schoolers. Here's a … [Read more...] about Readers 2 Leaders Supporters Learn Of The Reading Emergency Facing Dallas Grade Schoolers
Les Femmes Du Monde Annual Woman Of The Year Gala Fetes Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott
The annual Woman of the Year Gala presented by Les Femmes du Monde usually attracts a pretty decent crowd. Back in 2014, for example, more than 120 guests showed up for the Gala at Harlan Crow's library. And, last year and in 2016, the Dallas Country Club was packed for the event. But on Thursday, October 17, a mere 40 guests gathered at The Tower Club to honor Texas First Lady … [Read more...] about Les Femmes Du Monde Annual Woman Of The Year Gala Fetes Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott
Dallas Fed Leader Talks Up Education At 10th Annual Aberg Center For Literacy Breakfast
Lagging literacy rates are a drag on economic productivity, crimping growth in a nation's GDP, or gross domestic product. That was a main message from Robert S. Kaplan, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, at the 10th annual Legacy of Literacy Breakfast presented by L&B Realty Advisors on Tuesday, October 8. Kaplan's warning was delivered, … [Read more...] about Dallas Fed Leader Talks Up Education At 10th Annual Aberg Center For Literacy Breakfast
JUST IN: Wilkinson Center’s 2020 Can Do! Awardees Announced
When The Wilkinson Center’s Can Do! Luncheon was created, it was to spotlight “those who exemplify entrepreneurship in philanthropy and the ‘can do’ spirit that makes great things happen in our community.” The 2020 Can Do! Luncheon Chair Pam Busbee has just announced the recipients of the eighth annual fundraising luncheon at the Dallas Country Club on Monday, March … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Wilkinson Center’s 2020 Can Do! Awardees Announced
JUST IN: Adam Powell Named Communities In School Dallas Region President/CEO
Communities In Schools Dallas Region was created back in 1985 to address the growing number of high school dropouts in Dallas and surrounding areas. Since its establishment, it has "partnered with nine area school districts serving 64 elementary, middle and high schools that have been labeled '"at-risk.'" With such growth, "a detailed search process" was put into place for a … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Adam Powell Named Communities In School Dallas Region President/CEO
Sold-Out Alert!: A Taste Of West Dallas
The Cowboys may not be playing this Sunday, but the second annual Taste of West Dallas is going to be scoring a touchdown. Event Co-Chairs Mari and Don Epperson and Kay and Duncan Fulton have just sent word that the Wesley-Rankin Community Center fundraiser presented by Texas Capital Bank at 3015 at Trinity Groves is sold out! If you have your reservation, you'll be grazing … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: A Taste Of West Dallas