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David Rosenberg Named 2025 Vester Hughes Awardee By Communities Foundation Of Texas

Jun 10, 2025 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

The late Vester Hughes was a renowned tax attorney with a long career and a reputation for "influencing many aspects of federal taxation; arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court and successfully lobbying Congress on several occasion to amend federal tax laws." But he was also known for his philanthropy. According to his longtime friend Bobby Lyle, "Quietly and behind the … [Read more...] about David Rosenberg Named 2025 Vester Hughes Awardee By Communities Foundation Of Texas

St. Philip’s Celebrated 25th Destiny Award Luncheon With Dr. J And Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Apr 24, 2025 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

The 25th anniversary is a big deal. And for St. Philip's School And Community Center, its Destiny Award Luncheon's 25th anniversary was celebrated with two legendary role models,  Julius "Dr. J" Erving and Jackie Joyner-Kersee, as the keynoters at the Hilton Anatole on Thursday, March 6. Adding to the standouts of the day were longtime supporters of St. Philip's, local … [Read more...] about St. Philip’s Celebrated 25th Destiny Award Luncheon With Dr. J And Jackie Joyner-Kersee

2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: A Final Word From Communities Foundation Of Texas Board Chair Richie Butler

Sep 23, 2024 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

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

AT&T Performing Arts Center’s Bravo! Gala To Honor Longtime Arts Aficionado Matrice Ellis-Kirk

Sep 9, 2024 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

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

Feb 15, 2024 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

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

Jan 1, 2024 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

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”

Jul 25, 2023 9:30 AM by Glenn Hunter

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

Jun 14, 2023 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

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

Jun 12, 2023 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

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

Jun 7, 2023 2:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

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

Apr 7, 2023 1:30 PM by Glenn Hunter

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

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