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
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[W]Arm Up For The Veterans Day Arctic Blast
This past weekend was simply incredible. Hopefully, folks took full advantage sipping beverages on patios, bicycling around White Rock and escorting their pooches around the neighborhood, because it's all coming to an end Monday. Sure, there'll be some off-and-on drizzles, but the big news is that the day's high of 64 degrees will take place at 10 a.m. Then it's all way … [Read more...] about [W]Arm Up For The Veterans Day Arctic Blast
VNA Adds A New Pumpkin Yummy To The Power Of Pie Fundraiser
It’s been a bumper crop for pumpkin farmers this year. Everywhere you look the orange-ribbed squashes and their fellow gourds are on doorsteps, tabletops and desktops. But in addition to being eye-catchers, pumpkins are also part of the upcoming holiday feasting. And VNA is taking full advantage of the pumpkin popularity for its 7th Annual Power of Pie. Of course, the … [Read more...] about VNA Adds A New Pumpkin Yummy To The Power Of Pie Fundraiser
North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Senior Source
According to The Senior Source’s Foster Grandparent Program Director Triste Vasquez-White, Were you lucky enough to have loving grandparents in your life when you were young? Likely you still feel their influence, even if they’ve been gone for years. Maybe you still prepare a family recipe Grandmother taught you; or you still love fishing, a passion your Granddad shared … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Senior Source
A Passing: T. Boone Pickens
T. Boone Pickens, a pioneering capitalist who built a fortune in the energy industry and then gave away more than $1 billion as a philanthropist, died in Dallas today at the age of 91. The straight-talking, visionary businessman was a larger-than-life presence on the American scene for decades, hailed for his unflagging energy, self-effacing humor and entrepreneurial … [Read more...] about A Passing: T. Boone Pickens
Thanks To A $2,500 Grant, VNA Is Going To The Dogs And Cats
While VNA is well known for providing meals for the community’s “hidden hungry,” it also helps those same folks with their “best friends.” Due to being on a tightly fixed budget and/or being unable to physically care for their dog(s), cat(s), bird(s) or fish, they sometimes struggle to provide for their needs. Thanks to a $2,500 grant from Meals On Wheels America, … [Read more...] about Thanks To A $2,500 Grant, VNA Is Going To The Dogs And Cats
Visionary Women Luncheon Awardee Michelle Kinder Reflected The Values Of Juliette Fowler Communities Founder
The Omni Dallas Hotel proved how versatile it was on Friday, May 3. While hundreds of Visionary Women Luncheon guests gathered for the Juliette Fowler Communities fundraiser, at least one hotel guest stood out in an elevator for her unique scent that made passersby think of the heyday of Woodstock. She was headed for the Fan Expo over at the Convention Center. While older … [Read more...] about Visionary Women Luncheon Awardee Michelle Kinder Reflected The Values Of Juliette Fowler Communities Founder
Skip’s Switcheroo Sparkles At The Senior Source’s Sage Society Supper
North Texas' favorite-son writer Skip Hollandsworth thought he was just going to give a talk for 30 ladies of The Senior Source’s Charles C. Sprague Sage Society on Wednesday, May 1. But the day before his scheduled presentation at the society's 20th annual dinner at the Dallas Country Club, he checked out the guest list, with names on it like Bobby Lyle, Alina and Ruben … [Read more...] about Skip’s Switcheroo Sparkles At The Senior Source’s Sage Society Supper
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: The Sage Society Dinner
Most hostesses would march out to the kitchen, grab the sharpness item and tear after the guest who decided to change the evening's festivities. Ah, but that was not the case for The Senior Source's Sage Society Dinner on Wednesday, May 1, at the Dallas Country Club. The evening's chair was Debbie Oates, who had arranged for North Texas' favorite scribe Skip Hollandsworth to … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: The Sage Society Dinner
Spirit Of Generations Awards Luncheon Chair Caren Kline Reveals Plans For 2019 The Senior Source Fundraiser
While many are taking off for summer getaways, The Senior Source has already locked down plans for the 2019 Spirit of Generations Luncheon. They’ve managed to have Caren Kline chair the annual fundraiser that will take place at the Hilton Anatole on Wednesday, November 20.As for who will be the event’s honorees, Mike and Marla Boone will receive the Spirit of Generations … [Read more...] about Spirit Of Generations Awards Luncheon Chair Caren Kline Reveals Plans For 2019 The Senior Source Fundraiser
The Senior Source Has New Board Members
The Senior Source just added some new folks to its board of directors. The new crop of board members include Kim Campbell, Scott Chase, Robyn Conlon, Katy Miller, Todd Nordeen and Amanpreet Randazzo. According to The Senior Source President/CEO Stacey Malcolmson, “We are so excited to leverage the knowledge and experience these incredible individuals bring to our board. … [Read more...] about The Senior Source Has New Board Members