For some people, funerals represent closure; for some, they’re to support the family; for others, it’s a show of respect. And while the guest of honor is in a far, far better place, they’re probably shedding a tear for those left behind grieving. But funerals are actually revealing occasions. In addition to a farewell, a celebration of life sheds greater insight into the … [Read more...] about A Passing: Clarence B. Brown III
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Design Within Reach Hosts Closing Party For Parade Of Playhouses Just Days Before The Raffle Ends
While Dallas CASA's Parade of Playhouses entered its final days of eye-catching and head-turning at NorthPark, their builders and sponsors were being celebrated at Design Within Reach across the way from Eataly Thursday night. For the Design Within Reach crew, it was an especially big night because the event was the company's first one of its kind allowed since the … [Read more...] about Design Within Reach Hosts Closing Party For Parade Of Playhouses Just Days Before The Raffle Ends
JUST IN: 2021 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award To Honor Linda And Mitch Hart
It was just seven years ago when Dr. Bobby B. Lyle was having a jolly good time being the recipient of Methodist Health System Foundation's 2014 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award. Besides being the evening’s honoree, he was thoroughly enjoying his two friends, Linda and Mitch Hart, at the podium with “little Bobby.” There the ever buttoned-up Mitch had a monkey (aka Little … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award To Honor Linda And Mitch Hart
AT&T Performing Arts Center’s Bravo! Gala To Honor Philanthropists Diane And Hal Brierley
There's been all that talk about how New Yorkers and Californians are up and moving to North Texas. For all new arrivals, Diane and Hal Brierley are the perfect role models to have. They moved to the area from the East Coast back in the 1980s with their entrepreneurial spirit and invested in the community by supporting countless non-profits. One category in particular was the … [Read more...] about AT&T Performing Arts Center’s Bravo! Gala To Honor Philanthropists Diane And Hal Brierley
Pillsbury And Operation Homefront Dallas Team Up To Celebrate Military Appreciation Month
In addition to the approaching Memorial Day holiday, many folks don’t realize that the entire month of May was designated as Military Appreciation Month in 1999. It was established to ensure Americans had the opportunity to publicly show their appreciation for troops who have served their country. But 152-year-old Pillsbury wanted to do more than wave a flag or support a … [Read more...] about Pillsbury And Operation Homefront Dallas Team Up To Celebrate Military Appreciation Month
Communities Foundation Of Texas Gave Susan Swan Smith An Outdoor Send-Off As She Moves To Head Up My Possibilities Foundation
As North Texas is slowly opening up, today marked the officially closing of the books for Communities Foundation of Texas’ Chief Giving Day Officer Susan Swan Smith. After a decade of rallying her North Texas Giving Day team to provide an astonishing $342M+ for North Texas non-profits, plus creating a pop-up effort that garnered nearly $80M for non-profits impacted by COVID-19, … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Gave Susan Swan Smith An Outdoor Send-Off As She Moves To Head Up My Possibilities Foundation
Children’s Medical Center Foundation’s Thank You Reception Had A Few Changes To The Annual Event
The annual “Thank you” reception at the Dallas Country Club for supporters of the Children's Medical Center Foundation and Children’s Health had been tweaked a bit this year. Instead of holding it on the third Sunday of January, as usual, the donors fete was moved to the fourth Sunday of the month— aka January 26. That way it wouldn’t compete with the NFL playoffs leading up to … [Read more...] about Children’s Medical Center Foundation’s Thank You Reception Had A Few Changes To The Annual Event
Cherish The Children Luncheon To Honor Beverly Levy And Have Author Liz Murray As Speaker
It was just six years ago that Dallas CASA Executive Director Beverly Levy retired. Over her 21 years with the organization she brought “her unique blend of care and nurturing, relationship-building and relentless cheerleading to the role” of providing court-appointed special advocates for children. Just one of the highlights of her tenure was the opening of the … [Read more...] about Cherish The Children Luncheon To Honor Beverly Levy And Have Author Liz Murray As Speaker
2019 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pat McEvoy’s Thank You Tea Bubbled With Christmas Cookies
As if it wasn’t enough to hold the Crystal Charity Ball gala for more than a thousand philanthropic types and closing a record-breaking year of fundraising for Dallas children’s charities, 2019 CCB Chair Pat McEvoy hosted a tea in her home for the CCB committee members like Su-Su Meyer, Kristina Whitcomb, Tucker Enthoven, Di Johnston, Stacey Walker, Christie Carter, Mary … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pat McEvoy’s Thank You Tea Bubbled With Christmas Cookies
Obelisk Awards Luncheon Recovered From An Oops Thanks To Two Good-Natured Recipients
At 11:30 on Friday, November 15, the reception for the Business Council for the Arts' 2019 Obelisk Award Luncheon in the Fairmont Dallas' International Room Lobby was underway. The honorees had already been at a run-through of the day’s program and the VIP reception since 9:30. There were on stage in the International Ballroom getting their final instructions. Jane McGarry was … [Read more...] about Obelisk Awards Luncheon Recovered From An Oops Thanks To Two Good-Natured Recipients
2019 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Recognized Top Producers With Charms And Jaguar Spots
As the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball wound up its year of gathering more than $6.8M for the 2019 beneficiaries (Child and Family Guidance Center, Community Partners of Dallas, Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep, For the Nations Refugee Outreach, Interfaith Family Services, Jubilee Park and Community Center, Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic, Mercy Street, Promise House and Readers 2 … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Recognized Top Producers With Charms And Jaguar Spots