According to Communities Foundation of Texas Board Chair Richie Butler, “On behalf of the Board of Trustees of Communities Foundation of Texas, we extend heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to everyone who gave what they could to the causes they care about through this year’s North Texas Giving Day. “When we kicked off this special series [North Texas Giving Day Booster] … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: A Final Word From Communities Foundation Of Texas Board Chair Richie Butler
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AT&T Performing Arts Center’s Bravo! Gala To Honor Longtime Arts Aficionado Matrice Ellis-Kirk
The AT&T Performing Arts Center is honoring longtime area aficionado Matrice Ellis-Kirk at its Bravo! Gala on Thursday, November 21, at the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House. As a founding member of the Center's board of directors back in 2000, she has chaired the board from 2016-2020 as well as being involved in its creation in the 15 years before it … [Read more...] about AT&T Performing Arts Center’s Bravo! Gala To Honor Longtime Arts Aficionado Matrice Ellis-Kirk
Communities In Schools Of Dallas Region Topped Off Its 4S Campaign In A Crowning Way
The journey of a fundraising campaign is a true memory maker. But when the goal is achieved there's a true sense of accomplishment in attaining what may have seemed impossible. However, if those involved in the effort truly believe in it, they are driven with a truly remarkable power. So it was that Communities in Schools of the Dallas Region (CISDR) instilled such dedication … [Read more...] about Communities In Schools Of Dallas Region Topped Off Its 4S Campaign In A Crowning Way
The Dallas Arboretum’s Great Contributors Salute Retired Admiral William H. McRaven At Annual Award Dinner
On one of those blissful nights when North Texas temperatures felt comfortable in the moonlight, The Dallas Arboretum's Great Contributors flocked into the Ginsberg Family Plaza for a reception preceding the facility's annual Great Contributors Dinner on Sunday, November 5. Despite the Cowboys facing a gut-wrenching, last-minute showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles at … [Read more...] about The Dallas Arboretum’s Great Contributors Salute Retired Admiral William H. McRaven At Annual Award Dinner
Southwestern Medical Foundation Luncheon Honors Kern Wildenthal, Whom Even ChatGPT Calls “A Beacon Of Wisdom And Grace”
When the Southwestern Medical Foundation and the UT Southwestern Medical Center join forces for a luncheon honoring Dr. Kern Wildenthal, a former president of both organizations, you can be sure the turnout will be an impressive one. It was that and still more on Wednesday, June 7, when a noontime event at Dallas's T. Boone Pickens Biomedical Building feted Kern and … [Read more...] about Southwestern Medical Foundation Luncheon Honors Kern Wildenthal, Whom Even ChatGPT Calls “A Beacon Of Wisdom And Grace”
Friends Of The Katy Trail Donors Were Celebrated At Harlan Crow Library
Barb and Steve Durham opened their home on Windsor Lake on Wednesday, May 3, for patrons of the Retina Foundation's 2023 Visionary Luncheon. In addition to hosting the patron party, the Durhams were co-chairing the luncheon on Thursday, May 18, at the Hilton Anatole with Tom Leppert as the keynote speaker. At the same time across town fronting Highland Park's Exall … [Read more...] about Friends Of The Katy Trail Donors Were Celebrated At Harlan Crow Library
Dallas Historical Society Fundraiser’s Name Is Adjusted But Purpose Remains The Same
The Dallas Historical Society is changing things up a bit for its fundraiser luncheon. It will be returning to the Fairmont on Friday, November 17 (aka the Friday before Thanksgiving), but it will have a new moniker. Instead of the “Awards For Excellence in Community Service,” it will be “Dallas History Makers Awards For Excellence.” But the purpose will remain the same — to … [Read more...] about Dallas Historical Society Fundraiser’s Name Is Adjusted But Purpose Remains The Same
JUST IN: SW Medical Foundation’s Heritage Society Officially Rebranded To Honor Dr. Kern Wildenthal
The name change of Southwestern Medical Foundation's Heritage Society to The Wildenthal Society was just celebrated with a luncheon hosted by the Foundation to honor one of the Society’s earliest members and longtime philanthropist Dr. Kern Wildenthal. The name change is fitting since the Society’s purpose is to “recognize those who make planned gifts to benefit UT … [Read more...] about JUST IN: SW Medical Foundation’s Heritage Society Officially Rebranded To Honor Dr. Kern Wildenthal
Guests Turn On Their ‘Todd Lights’ At Center For BrainHealth’s Most-Successful-Ever Legacy Award Dinner
Todd Platt, who's been with Hillwood, A Perot Company, for 25 years — he currently serves as CEO of Hillwood Investment Properties — is a long-time advisory board member at Dallas' Center for BrainHealth. He's also a leader of the Center's Limitless BrainHealth campaign, and has been a tireless advocate in bringing the Center's applied science to worldwide attention. So, … [Read more...] about Guests Turn On Their ‘Todd Lights’ At Center For BrainHealth’s Most-Successful-Ever Legacy Award Dinner
SAWA Luncheon Celebrated Past Chairs And Presidents At The Zodiac With New Area NM Leaders
The idea of having a luncheon honoring the past 30 years of Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Dallas Fashion Show Chairs and presidents had been the brainchild of 2023 SAWA Fashion Show Chair Kim Quinn and SAWA President Jennifer Dix with the blessing of Salvation Army North Texas Major Dawn McFarland. But the luncheon on Wednesday, February 8, at Neiman Marcus … [Read more...] about SAWA Luncheon Celebrated Past Chairs And Presidents At The Zodiac With New Area NM Leaders
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon
Not even rain nor a shorthanded parking staff could prevent the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Dallas (SAWA) from celebrating the past SAWA Fashion Show chairs and SAWA presidents on Wednesday, February 8, at Neiman Marcus Downtown's Zodiac Room. The idea was hatched by 2023 SAWA President Jennifer Dix and 2023 SAWA Fashion Show Chair Kim Quinn, but … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon