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
Education
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
Young Women Speak And Impress Judges At JLD Women LEAD Scholarship Competition
Ten college-bound Dallas Independent School District women came together to compete for scholarships on Thursday, March 28. But unlike outdoor competitions pitting athletes against each other, the Women LEAD (Lead ∗ Excel ∗ Achieve ∗ Dream) Scholarship Program was a friendly war of words with the playing field being the Junior League of Dallas headquarters. While there could … [Read more...] about Young Women Speak And Impress Judges At JLD Women LEAD Scholarship Competition
CBB Member/Art Ball 2019 Co-Chair Amanda Shufeldt Gives An Update And Tips About DMA Fundraiser
As the soggy bog formerly known as North Texas recovers from two torrential days of rain, the fundraisers didn't let a little thing like flooded Love Field parking lots dampen their spirits. For instance, tonight Art Ball 2019 Form And Function Co-Chair Amanda Shufeldt in blue-and-white stripes was over at The Stoneleigh for the Cattle Baron's Research Symposium. Gee, with the … [Read more...] about CBB Member/Art Ball 2019 Co-Chair Amanda Shufeldt Gives An Update And Tips About DMA Fundraiser
Lumin Education Celebrates 40th Anniversary Plus Two Grants Amounting To $865,200
Lumin Education has a lot to celebrate. In addition to its 40th anniversary, Dallas' first public Montessori charter school has received two grants totaling $865,200!The grant for $565,200 will create over a three-year period a partnership with SMU's Simmons School of Education. "The project will fund research that will evaluate how the Lumin Education model of starting … [Read more...] about Lumin Education Celebrates 40th Anniversary Plus Two Grants Amounting To $865,200