Equest CEO Lili Kellogg welcomed everyone to Stanley Korshak on Wednesday, February 12, by saying, "Outside it's a little grey, but in here, spirits are high!" The occasion was to kick off the big 2020 Equest Gala fundraiser benefiting the equine-assisted-therapy nonprofit. Here's a report from the field: Two miniature horses, an oversized Oscar award, and more than 100 … [Read more...] about Equest’s 2020 Gala Kickoff Brought A Bit Of “Old Hollywood” To Stanley Korshak
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Dwell With Dignity Kicks Off Its 2020 Thrift Studio Season With A Bash At Cantoni Trade
On Thursday, February 6, Dwell with Dignity launched this year's Thrift Studio season with the first of two kickoff parties at Cantoni Trade in the Dallas Design District. Here's a report from the field: 2020 Thrift Studio Honorary Chair Shay Geyer added “jet-setter” to her résumé as she raced back to Dallas on a private jet, hoping to attend the Thrift Studio Designer … [Read more...] about Dwell With Dignity Kicks Off Its 2020 Thrift Studio Season With A Bash At Cantoni Trade
A Gentle Reminder: MySweetCharity Calendar Needs You
While it may seem ages away, fall fundraising is underway. Folks are queuing up sponsors, patron party locations and even new fundraising events. Created back in January 2013, the MSC Calendar’s sole purpose was to help get the word out and let others know that North Texas nonprofits are staking their territory for a certain date. The hope was to prevent fundraising … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: MySweetCharity Calendar Needs You
2019 ReuNight Co-Chairs Melinda Bell, Catherine Cox And Natalie Lorio Officially Launched The Annual Fundraiser At Korshak
North Texas nonprofits were up against all types of challenges on Thursday, October 10. There were after-school activities and traffic that moved as slow as a sloth. Adding to the mix was the season’s first norther that was escorted by threats of hail and 60 MPH wind. While most would have hunkered down, the fundraisers held forth. Over at Stanley Korshak, the second floor … [Read more...] about 2019 ReuNight Co-Chairs Melinda Bell, Catherine Cox And Natalie Lorio Officially Launched The Annual Fundraiser At Korshak
JUST IN: 2020 Aware Affair Plans Announced With Emphasis On “Unmasking The Myths”
With the biggest turnout ever, the 2020 Aware Affair’s kick-off party at Stephanie and Bennie Bray’s Highland Park home tonight was a smash hit, and deservedly so. The Brays’ way-too-cool home was bulging with art and loads of Aware longtime supporters and newbies to learn about the plans for the annual Aware Affair fundraiser. Red-haired Aware President Jolie … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Aware Affair Plans Announced With Emphasis On “Unmasking The Myths”
JUST IN: 2020 Soup’s On! Luncheon Plans Announced For The Stewpot Celebrates 45th Anniversary
It’s rare when North Texas weather allows Margie and Ray Francis to open up their charming cottage along Turtle Creek for an outdoor event. According to Ray, it’s either too warm, too wet or too cold. But tonight it was just right for the kick-off of the 2020 Soup’s On! Luncheon festivities, and the Francises’ backyard was this side of perfection with strings of lights … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Soup’s On! Luncheon Plans Announced For The Stewpot Celebrates 45th Anniversary
First Sight First Night Kicks Off Dallas Opera Fundraiser At NorthPark Center With Exhibition
2019 First Sight First Night Co-Chairs Kim and Greg Hext were thrilled over the official kick-off reception for The Dallas Opera fundraiser at NorthPark on Monday, September 16. Not only was the RSVP count at over 120, but it was a stellar crowd including NorthPark First Lady Nancy Nasher with her daughter Sarah Haemisegger, 2019 NorthPark Ambassador Lynn Mock, Rhonda and … [Read more...] about First Sight First Night Kicks Off Dallas Opera Fundraiser At NorthPark Center With Exhibition
The 2019 Partners Card Kicks Off Its Selling Season At NorthPark’s Birman
Thanks to nonprofit fundraising, the retailers were in overdrive from Highland Park Village to NorthPark Center on Tuesday, September 10. While high atop HPV Park House was jammed with cocktailers, the KidneyTexas Inc. gals were just a few doors away shopping for a cause at St. John. Further north on Preston Road, The Elisa Project was breaking news as well as holding its … [Read more...] about The 2019 Partners Card Kicks Off Its Selling Season At NorthPark’s Birman
2019 New Friends New Life Annual Luncheon Officially Launches At Veronica Beard
North Texas was in high gear to kick of the fundraising final four months of 2019 on Thursday, September 5. Over at Highland Park Village's Veronica Beard, New Friends New Life Luncheon Co-Chairs Christa and Ketric Sanford and Shelly Slater and Clayton Huffstutter held their launch party with Honorary Co-Chairs Amy Simmons Crafton and Joe Crafton on hand. Here's a report from … [Read more...] about 2019 New Friends New Life Annual Luncheon Officially Launches At Veronica Beard
2019 Change Is Good Kicked Off Fundraising High Atop Ford Stadium For Pigskin Fun
SMU campus was in overdrive with U-Hauls bringing in all types of furnishings for the dorms on Saturday, August 24. Why one truck had enough “stuff” to fill a three-bedroom house. And while students in blue T-shirts returned to their rooms along SMU Boulevard, 150+ future Mustangs were partying in the Gerald J. Ford Stadium Club. Dressed in the most adorable … [Read more...] about 2019 Change Is Good Kicked Off Fundraising High Atop Ford Stadium For Pigskin Fun
True To Its East Dallas Roots, Wilkinson Center Kicks Off Spirit Of Taos At The Estee’s Lakewood Home
The Spirit of Taos Chair Ellen Estee decided to kick off the annual Wilkinson Center fundraiser with a party in its East Dallas hood on Thursday, August 22. And she had the perfect place to do it — her Lakewood home. Among the surprises that she shared with the crowd was news that the sixth annual Spirit of Taos would be held at The Hall on Dragon. Here's a report from the … [Read more...] about True To Its East Dallas Roots, Wilkinson Center Kicks Off Spirit Of Taos At The Estee’s Lakewood Home