While some folks might have thought that the Dallas Public Library activities were in hibernation during the pandemic years with locations being on limited service, they didn’t realize there was plenty of work taking place behind the scenes. According to Friends of the Dallas Public Library Chair Gary Gadson, “Even in the worst days of the pandemic, we never faltered in our … [Read more...] about “Friends” And Dallas City Council Open A New Chapter Of Support For Dallas Public Library
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JUST IN: Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Inaugural Luminary Circle Dinner To Honor Top Donors
This evening, as the Dallas streets started filling with early arrivals for Texas-OU weekend and dogs criss-crossed the grounds of Turtle Creek Park, an invite-only crowd including Dallas Park and Recreation Board President Arun Agarwal and Dallas Park and Recreation Department Director John D. Jenkins, Diane and Hal Brierley, Cynthia and Tom Mitchell, Jennifer Chandler, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Inaugural Luminary Circle Dinner To Honor Top Donors
A Thank You Note For Finding Passion And Purpose Through 2022 North Texas Giving Day
According to Communities Foundation of Texas CEO/President Dave Scullin, "To all who found their passion and gave with purpose this North Texas Giving Day: "At Communities Foundation of Texas, we work to grow community giving, expand community impact, and advance community equity. And North Texas Giving Day allows those who participate to do all three of these … [Read more...] about A Thank You Note For Finding Passion And Purpose Through 2022 North Texas Giving Day
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Mothers Of Murdered Angels
According to Mothers Of Murdered Angels (MOMA) Founder Melinda Hamilton: “Mothers of Murdered Angels (MOMA) supports survivors and their families through the aftermath of a crime involving a firearms. Our Foundation eases the financial impact placed upon survivors as a result of gun violence. Gun violence in America is ever-present and shows no prejudice. Survivors often … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Mothers Of Murdered Angels
2022 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Awardee/Paul Quinn President Michael J. Sorrell Represents The Four L’s To A “T”
The 25th anniversary of SMU’s Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility’s J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon is coming up on Tuesday, April 12, and will salute one of the area’s top educators — Paul Quinn College President Michael J. Sorrell, who could have easily taken a different turn in the road to be a highly paid corporate executive or an elected … [Read more...] about 2022 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Awardee/Paul Quinn President Michael J. Sorrell Represents The Four L’s To A “T”
Crystal Charity Ball 70th Anniversary Tea Celebrated Past Chairs With A Charming Tribute
As the Crystal Charity Ball committee of 100 entered its 70th year of raising funds for Dallas County children’s non-profits, 2022 Chair Susan Farris decided to kick it off by holding a tea honoring the past chairs on Thursday, March 3. Since its establishment in 1952, the ladies had provided more than $175M. While some might have thought the occasion might take place at a … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball 70th Anniversary Tea Celebrated Past Chairs With A Charming Tribute
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Crystal Charity Ball 70th Anniversary Tea
2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Susan Farris decided that the organization’s 70th anniversary would be the perfect time to honor the past chairs who had provided more than $175M for Dallas County children’s charities. It was the ideal occasion that brought together more than 25 of the past chairs and dozens and dozens of committee members for a formal tea that even Violet … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Crystal Charity Ball 70th Anniversary Tea
Center for BrainHealth’s 2022 Legacy Award Dinner Celebrated Tom Leppert With Accolades And Humor
With folks eager to get together in person instead of on a screen, the Center for BrainHealth's 2022 Legacy Award supper at the Dallas Country Club on Tuesday, January 25, was the perfect opportunity for guests like Bukky and John Olajide, Mary McDermott Cook, Jan and Fred Hegi, Marena and Roger Gault, Beverly and Don Freeman and Friends of BrainHealth Co-Chairs Brian Conroy … [Read more...] about Center for BrainHealth’s 2022 Legacy Award Dinner Celebrated Tom Leppert With Accolades And Humor
2021 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Leslie Diers’ Tea Was A Continuation Of Peace, Love, London
A couple of weeks after the Crystal Charity Ball, the outgoing chair usually holds a tea to thank the committee and staff for their support. But 2021 CCB Chair Leslie Diers’ tea seemed to be more of an after-party for her Peace Love London theme gala. It was obvious that the whimsy factor was in place before guests like Ola Fojtasek, Lisa Cooley, … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Leslie Diers’ Tea Was A Continuation Of Peace, Love, London
2021 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Celebrated Chair Leslie Diers With A Personalized Piece Of Art
After a year of overcoming the COVID ups and down, the 2021 Crystal Charity Ball committee members celebrated 2021 CCB Chair Leslie Diers' leadership on the eve of the fundraiser gala. Instead of getting all fluffed up at a fancy restaurant, the crew in slacks and flats gathered in Leslie’s suite at the Anatole. Highlight of the night was the display of a legendary piece of … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Celebrated Chair Leslie Diers With A Personalized Piece Of Art
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: The Great Contributors Dinner
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is world-renowned for its natural beauty thanks to its native plants making all visitors feel right at home in its natural setting of native plants. So one just might consider Lady Bird Johnson’s daughter Luci Baines Johnson is just like the Center — she makes everyone feel right at home just being with … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: The Great Contributors Dinner