According to Network of Community Ministries volunteer Meredith Embry, "35 years of service to the community means responsibility and dependability. Network of Community Ministries distributed over 1,547,000 pounds of food to more than nearly 21,000 local residents in need last year, alone. In addition, they provided housing assistance, job coaching, senior home meal … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Network Of Community Ministries
Photo session
Dallas County’s Oldest Tree Lighting Tradition Continues, Thanks To A Guy Named Joe
From holidays to class reunions, every tradition needs a start, and this year is perfect to create one for your family. But first, the backstory. When Dallas County's first physician Dr. John Cole’s son Joe Cole returned to the Dallas area from the Civil War, he “unknowingly plowed over a small pecan tree” with his mule team on his father’s acreage. So the story goes that … [Read more...] about Dallas County’s Oldest Tree Lighting Tradition Continues, Thanks To A Guy Named Joe
Get Up And Get Doing: Practice Photo Perfection
Remember when you were out and about with your pals at fundraisers having photos taken and doing selfies? Sure, you do. Some shots made you look terrific and others had you looking like you were in a police lineup. Why not take some time off from being a social-distancing Spartan and have some fun by brushing up on your photogenic skills? Did you know the perfect spot to be in … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: Practice Photo Perfection
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
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2020 Children’s Cancer Fund Models Reveal
It was a red carpet presentation complete with staging, photo opps and amazing heroines and heroes. The occasion was the 2020 Children's Cancer Fund presentation of the models who will be on the runway at the Hilton Anatole on Friday, April 17. While they weren't on Kim Dawson's roster, each of the youngsters were vets in dealing with leukemia or cancer. But unlike years … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2020 Children’s Cancer Fund Models Reveal
Breakfast With Santa Spectacular Was The Perfect Morning-After Fundraiser For Children’s Medical Center Foundation
On the morning of Sunday, December 8, there were quite a few bleary-eyed folks, who had barely enough time to swap their tuxedos and designer gowns for khakis and flats before heading to NorthPark Center. Just hours before they had been guests at the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball benefiting Dallas children’s charities. But now they were supporting another children’s fundraiser by … [Read more...] about Breakfast With Santa Spectacular Was The Perfect Morning-After Fundraiser For Children’s Medical Center Foundation
Dallas Dallas CASA Young Professionals Are “Game” To Raise Funds At CASAblanca
Someone needs to designate Saturday, February 1, as young North Texans Night. In addition to the high school crowd partying it up at Gilley’s for the 2020 Junior Symphony Ball, the Dallas CASA Young Professionals will be hosting CASAblanca on that Saturday. Co-Chairs Bela Cooley, Elise Nichols and Megan Sterquell have arranged for the Dallas CASA benefit to take place at The … [Read more...] about Dallas Dallas CASA Young Professionals Are “Game” To Raise Funds At CASAblanca
Breakfast With Santa Spectacular Will Be The Season’s Very Merrily Hit For Kids Of All Ages
With just barely enough time to digest turkey, the weekend of December 7 is going to be as busy as roofers in North Texas. On Saturday, December 7, the day will start off at 10 a.m. with the Dallas Holiday Parade in downtown Dallas. Afterwards folks will have just enough time to have their hair and makeup done before heading to the Crystal Charity Ball that night at the … [Read more...] about Breakfast With Santa Spectacular Will Be The Season’s Very Merrily Hit For Kids Of All Ages
Pretty Darn Precious Christmas Village Debuts Saturday At Holiday At The Arboretum
Retailers aren’t the only ones getting an early start on holiday specials. The Dallas Arboretum is not only getting in the Christmas spirit earlier than usual, it’s adding a new treat to its annual festivities. Thanks to longtime Arboretum supporters Pauline and Austin Neuhoff, The Christmas Village will join the annual 12 Days of Christmas’ milkmaids, drummers and swans … [Read more...] about Pretty Darn Precious Christmas Village Debuts Saturday At Holiday At The Arboretum
Daymond John Talks Up Family Gateway — And His Pal Mark Cuban — At The Group’s Sixth Annual Luncheon
Tiffany Cuban was there, while her husband Mark Cuban was said to be unavoidably detained elsewhere. But Mark was in attendance in spirit at least on Tuesday, September 26, when Family Gateway presented its sixth annual Gateway to Opportunity Luncheon at the Omni Dallas hotel. The fundraiser's featured guest was entrepreneur and branding expert Daymond John, who appears as a … [Read more...] about Daymond John Talks Up Family Gateway — And His Pal Mark Cuban — At The Group’s Sixth Annual Luncheon
The Martins (Steve And Short) Brought Laughs, Music and Funds To The Winspear For CitySquare’s “A Night To Remember”
Two (aka Steve Martin and Martin Short) of the three amigos transformed the Winspear Opera House into a combination of Comedy Central and a Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, September 21, for CitySquare's annual "A Night To Remember." While sharing the name "Martin," the two friends quickly made it apparent that their styles are different yet complementary. Here's a report from … [Read more...] about The Martins (Steve And Short) Brought Laughs, Music and Funds To The Winspear For CitySquare’s “A Night To Remember”