Dallas CASA in the Wilson Historic District was buzzing with activity on Thursday, January 17. With Ruthie’s Rolling Café out front serving up its renowned grilled cheese sandwiches, the North Texas Coalition Against Human Trafficking’s Champion of Freedom Award celebrated the Dallas and Fort Worth police departments’ efforts. Here’s a report from the field: The North … [Read more...] about North Texas Coalition Against Human Trafficking Presented Champion Of Freedom Award At Dallas CASA
A Show of Appreciation
2018 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Claire Emanuelson Thanked Her Committee With “A Tea” In Her New Digs
As guests approached the brand-sparkling new contemporary two-story residence overlooking Turtle Creek in Volk Estates on Thursday, December 13, a handful of them asked, “Whose home is this?” When the response was “Claire and Dwight Emanuelson’s,” looks of disbelief appeared. One woman pointed southward and protested that they lived in Old Highland Park. That had been … [Read more...] about 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Claire Emanuelson Thanked Her Committee With “A Tea” In Her New Digs
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball 2018 Part II
Well, wouldn’t you know that all the pretty faces and fashions for the 2018 Crystal Charity Ball would crater the MySweetCharity Photo Gallery? To try to regroup, Part II of the 2018 Crystal Charity Ball MySweetCharity Photo Gallery is now up and running. If it's not, it's because the MSC roadrunners are taking a much-deserved break. Sorry, if … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball 2018 Part II
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Recalls Days Of The Past And The Years Since Then
Back in 1929 things were really happening. The stock market cratered and The Great Depression engulfed the world in an economic crisis that lasted for years. The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre took place in Chicago. The first Academy Awards were presented at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. The Museum of Modern Art opened to the public in New York City. Born in that year were … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Recalls Days Of The Past And The Years Since Then
JUST IN: Sons Of The Flag Gives The Parkland Foundation A $120K Check
Inside the lobby at Parkland Memorial Hospital on Monday, December 10, a check for $120,000 was presented by the Sons of the Flag nonprofit group to the Parkland Foundation. The funds will help underwrite the Parkland Burn Survivor Support Group and support SOTF's existing endowment to care for burn survivors and their families throughout the year, among other … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Sons Of The Flag Gives The Parkland Foundation A $120K Check
Crystal Charity Ball Ladies Fete Their Gents With Grazing And An Unplanned Shattering Moment
After months of having their wives, sisters, mother and female whatevers MIA, the husbands, boyfriends... you get the drift... missing in action thanks to toiling for the 2018 Crystal Charity Ball, the men folk had their moment in the glory... or rather the moonlight on Tuesday, October 23, at Lisa and Clay Cooley's estate. On the heels of the CCB Circle of Angels dinner … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Ladies Fete Their Gents With Grazing And An Unplanned Shattering Moment
Winston Churchill’s Great-Grandson Gave The Methodist Foundation’s New Eagle Society A Lesson In Standing Up For Leadership
A crowd of about 130 people gathered for a "family reunion" on Tuesday, June 12, at the Dallas Country Club. Officially, the gathering was the inaugural dinner and program for the Methodist Health System Foundation's Eagle Society. That's a new society consisting of current and retired board members, donors and leaders of all stripes across the Methodist system. But … [Read more...] about Winston Churchill’s Great-Grandson Gave The Methodist Foundation’s New Eagle Society A Lesson In Standing Up For Leadership
JUST IN: 2018 Philanthropy Day Luncheon Plans And Award Recipients Revealed
Perhaps news about a November event will help recall the sight of leaves turning gold, bundling up to weather chilly weather and season’s upcoming holidays. Thanks to the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Dallas Chapter, that news is here! Philanthropy Day Luncheon Chair William Bryant has just revealed the plans and award recipients. The annual fundraiser … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Philanthropy Day Luncheon Plans And Award Recipients Revealed
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen Dinner
Since its first fundraiser back in 1952, there have been 64 women who have chaired the Crystal Charity Ball. (For math majors that doesn’t make sense unless you realize that CCB Founder the late Nancy Chandler chaired it twice.) Back to the CCB former chairs who have provided $143,392,064 for Dallas children's charities over the decades. Of those 64 gals, 45 are still alive … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen Dinner
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Reception
Within the Park Cities is a marvelous home that’s not too big, not too small but just right for any occasion. Whether it’s raising a family or raising funds, Carolyn and David Miller’s place is where simply ideal. So, the 2018 Crystal Charity Ball advisory committee, the 2018 CCB beneficiaries and the CCB committee members who researched the beneficiaries came together on … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Reception
Be The Special Valentine For A Child In Need Of Encouragement
The flowers are ordered. The champagne dinner reservations are locked down with a special bling-bling for dessert. The Kate Weiser chocolates are gift wrapped. You’re all set for Valentine’s Day 2018 and feeling pretty proud of yourself. Rightly so. But there’s just one more thing that you could do to make it a home run — send a Valentine’s Day card to a stranger. It’s free. … [Read more...] about Be The Special Valentine For A Child In Need Of Encouragement