With September being National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the Hyundai folks popped by Children’s Medical Center to celebrate the motor company’s 20th anniversary of Hyundai Hope on Wheels, the nonprofit committed to finding a cure for childhood cancer.While cancer-surviving kiddos like Sadie Keller, Reese Lewis and London Blair left their handprints on a shiny … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Hyundai Hope On Wheels Presents A $500K Check To Children’s Medical Center Foundation For Pediatric Cancer Research
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North Texas Giving Day Booster: Our Friends Place
The Communities Foundation of Texas 10th annual North Texas Giving Day impacts Our Friends Place (OFP) in outstanding ways. Gifts to OFP empower young women to go from being homeless to being self-reliant and independent. The young women in the program must work, go to school, and attend weekly life skills sessions. They have a safe place to live, a place to heal, and a place … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Our Friends Place
Sold-Out Alert!: 2018 Fur Ball
If you had promised your pooch or kitty that you were going to buy a ticket and support their SPCA pals by going to the Fur Ball on Saturday, September 22, you’re barking up a sold out tree. Celebrating the SPCA's 80th anniversary, the gala at the Hyatt Regency Dallas with Laura and George Bush serving as honorary co-chairs is a done deal.BTW, back in White House days … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: 2018 Fur Ball
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Suits For Shelters
If the legendary Mary Kay Ash were still alive, she would have been celebrating her 100th birthday this summer. To honor her commitment to helping women escape domestic violence, the Mary Kay Foundation folks used the annual Suits For Shelters clothes collection reception to commemorate the centennial of the queen of beauty entrepreneurship on Wednesday, July 11, at … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Suits For Shelters
JUST IN: “This Is Us” Mandy Moore To Keynote New Friends New Life Annual Luncheon
When actress Chrissy Metz was here this past year for The Elisa Project’s Life Lessons Luncheon, she gushed about her “This Is Us” cast member Mandy Moore, saying, “Mandy Moore is an angel from heaven. She plays my mom, but I’m older than she is.” The Grammy and Golden Globe nominated actress/singer/songwriter Mandy has indeed proved her stretch playing “This Is Us” Rebecca … [Read more...] about JUST IN: “This Is Us” Mandy Moore To Keynote New Friends New Life Annual Luncheon
MySweetCharity Opportunity: The Bridge’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
According to The Bridge Board Chair Lynn McBee,"Join our hosts, Nasiba and Thomas Hartland-Mackie, in celebrating The Bridge’s 10th Anniversary at The Bomb Factory in Deep Ellum on Thursday, September 20. This special anniversary event is sponsored by The McManemin Family Fund of Communities Foundation of Texas and will feature a performance from four-time Grammy … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: The Bridge’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
Hope Cottage Celebrates Its Centennial At Lakewood Country Club
When a typical organization celebrates a milestone anniversary, pressed tuxedos and formal ball gowns are often the rule of the day. But leave it to Hope Cottage Pregnancy and Adoption Center to do what comes naturally, befitting a group that's not just been family-friendly, but building families, for a century. That's right; Dallas-based Hope Cottage—the oldest nonprofit, … [Read more...] about Hope Cottage Celebrates Its Centennial At Lakewood Country Club
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2018 Fur Ball
According to Fur Ball 2018 Chair Cindy Lindsley and Co-Chair Jennifer Lindsley,“Fur Ball is the SPCA of Texas’ premier event that raises funds to help rescue, rehabilitate and find new homes for thousands of animals across North Texas. We are thrilled to serve as co-chairs as the organization celebrates its 80th Anniversary. With Honorary Chairs, President and Mrs. George … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2018 Fur Ball
Community Leaders Come Together For The Announcement Of The Bridge’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
The Bridge was prepared to announce plans on Monday, May 14, for its tenth anniversary celebration. The red-and-white balloon arch above the stage area in the courtyard had been set up. About 200 white folding chairs were lined up in neat rows on the concrete terrace in front of the stage with clusters of balloons here and there. As Bridge guests looked on, a banner was … [Read more...] about Community Leaders Come Together For The Announcement Of The Bridge’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
Dallas Contemporary Will Celebrate Its 40th Ruby Anniversary With Erykah Badu Performing
The arts scene in Dallas during the 1970s was giving birth to a number of future greats. It was back in 1971 that Erin Abi Wright was born in Dallas. Within four years she was already an old pro in Dallas' world of entertainment singing and dancing at the Dallas Theater Center and The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. Erin went on to graduate from Booker T. Washington High … [Read more...] about Dallas Contemporary Will Celebrate Its 40th Ruby Anniversary With Erykah Badu Performing
Genesis 25th Annual Luncheon Kicked Off Mother’s Day Weekend With Academy Award Winner/ Loving Daughter Hilary Swank
The Genesis 25th Annual Luncheon on Friday, May 11, at the Hilton Anatole was the perfect kick-off to the Mother’s Day weekend. Among the estimated 1,600 in attendance, mothers and their offspring like Gail Turner with daughter Jessica Turner-Waugh and Ashlee Kleinert doing double duty as mother of Connie Kleinert Bbikan and daughter of Nancy Ann Hunt were spotted throughout … [Read more...] about Genesis 25th Annual Luncheon Kicked Off Mother’s Day Weekend With Academy Award Winner/ Loving Daughter Hilary Swank