Since the Sunday, October 27th tornadoes swept through North Texas leaving a trail of destruction, homeowners, shop owners and, yes, nonprofits are pulling themselves together to move forward. Tonight, with a full moon overhead, two nonprofits originally scheduled to kick off their fundraising efforts the days after the onslaught held their events. First on the schedule was … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Kicked Off With Ellen Stay As Honorary Chair And Margot Perot Service Award Going To Carol Seay
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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”
2019 ReuNight Tasting Promises A Delectable Evening Of Wining And Dining
The 2019 ReuNight Co-Chairs Melinda Bell, Catherine Cox and Natalie Lorio realized that one of the major highlights of the annual Family Place fundraiser is the wine-paired supper. And since this year's event is taking place at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, Chef Sebastian Archambault presented a roll out of suggestions on Tuesday, October 8, for the ladies to pick for … [Read more...] about 2019 ReuNight Tasting Promises A Delectable Evening Of Wining And Dining
Wednesday Night’s ReuNight Auction Items Revealed For The Family Place Fundraiser
The Family Place is finishing up its trio of big fundraising programs with ReuNight on Wednesday at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek. In addition to the big-ticket seated supper, there is the live auction of just a handful of packages. Pull out your passports and warm up your bidding arms. Here's the collection that ReuNight Co-Chairs Melinda Bell, Catherine Cox and Natalie … [Read more...] about Wednesday Night’s ReuNight Auction Items Revealed For The Family Place Fundraiser
Change Of Plans: Status Of 2019 Partners Card Stores Affected By Tornado Damage
You’ve got to hand it to that dang family of tornadoes that ripped up North Texas Sunday. Their timing couldn’t have been worse for The Family Place’s 2019 Partners Card program. With the shop-athon fundraiser starting today, the more than 700 retailers were eagerly ready for customers to cash in on their Partners Card discounts. However, the tornadoes changed things for one … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans: Status Of 2019 Partners Card Stores Affected By Tornado Damage
The Magdalen House’s “Leave A Legacy Dinner” Had Laura Bush And A Big Announcement On The Program
It was no wonder that The Magdalen House's 2019 "Leave A Legacy Dinner" on Thursday, October 3, at The Hall on Dragon was the biggest one in the organization's history. With former First Lady Laura Bush as the keynote speaker and the announcement of the Legacy of Hope Capital Campaign, it was a full-plate evening. With a goal of $3.2M for the new facility, Executive Director … [Read more...] about The Magdalen House’s “Leave A Legacy Dinner” Had Laura Bush And A Big Announcement On The Program
Country Music And A Pioneering Dallas Fundraiser Were All The Talk At The Stodghills’ Place
Not only did Ken Burns' landmark, eight-night TV documentary called "Country Music" boost music sales and streaming for the artists featured in the show, it generated rave reviews among an SRO crowd on Thursday, September 19, at Anne and Steve Stodghill’s estate in Preston Hollow. While North Texas Giving Day was in its final hours of topping past goals, Pat Green was holding … [Read more...] about Country Music And A Pioneering Dallas Fundraiser Were All The Talk At The Stodghills’ Place
Dallas Historical Groups Honor Lindalyn Adams With Her Portrait At Old Red Courthouse
If Dallas has a sweetheart, it’s Lindalyn Adams. And while, as one person said, she may not have been a native Dallasite, she got here as fast as possible. And in Lindalyn's case, she was three months old when her folks brought her to Big D. But from that time on she has been on a mission to celebrate and protect Dallas’ legacy. On Wednesday, September 11, more than 100 … [Read more...] about Dallas Historical Groups Honor Lindalyn Adams With Her Portrait At Old Red Courthouse
Esteem Takes A Final Bow As The Elisa Project Becomes Texas Eating Disorders Association
After ten years of strutting fashion, Esteem: the Fashion Show took its final bow on Tuesday, September 10, at Tootsies benefiting The Elisa Project. However, as Esteem ended its fashionable fundraising years, the organization arose with a new name Texas Eating Disorders Association (TEDA). Here's a report from the field: Mother-daughter Event Co-Chairs Elizabeth … [Read more...] about Esteem Takes A Final Bow As The Elisa Project Becomes Texas Eating Disorders Association
2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Live Auction Reveal Get-Together Unveiled 21 Luxury Packages
Piper Moon staked her claim in the corner of Bachendorf's entry on Wednesday, August 28, there among the gift bags for the 2019 Cattle Baron's Ball Live Auction Preview party. Along the display cases over the gems, Tony Lama boots were lined up and, across the way, Jack Winery bottles were opened for pouring. As a server heard, "A bit more of the pinot," he hustled over to … [Read more...] about 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Live Auction Reveal Get-Together Unveiled 21 Luxury Packages