Each year the World Affairs Council Dallas/Fort Worth’s H. Neil Mallon Award is presented “to individuals who have excelled at promoting the international focus of North Texas.” In the past its awardees have included L. Frank Pitts, R. Richard Rubottom, Ebby Halliday-Acers and Maurice Acers, Robert Crandall, David G. Fox, Robert Strauss, Annette Strauss, Stanley Marcus, … [Read more...] about Kathryn And Craig Hall To Receive 2021 H. Neil Mallon Award At Dinner Featuring Madeleine Albright As Keynote Speaker
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The Family Place’s Sally’s House Is Rededicated To Help The Healing For Domestic Violence Victims
Five months ago Valentine’s Day was a real downer for The Family Place. In addition to struggling through a year of challenges presented by the pandemic, Winter Storm Uri had not just give an frigid cold shoulder to North Texas, it had sent TFP’s Sally’s House reeling. The 21-year-old Safe Campus where 52 women and 71 children had sought shelter from domestic abuse had itself … [Read more...] about The Family Place’s Sally’s House Is Rededicated To Help The Healing For Domestic Violence Victims
2021 Soup’s On! Served Up $315K+ For The Stewpot Alliance And 2022 Fundraiser’s Leadership
The Stewpot Alliance closed its book officially on a very successful 2020 Soup's On! Luncheon that was was held virtually on Thursday, March 4. The results were more than $300K for The Stewpot that "offers a safe haven for homeless and at-risk individuals of Dallas, providing resources for basic survival needs, as well as opportunities to start a new life." In handing over … [Read more...] about 2021 Soup’s On! Served Up $315K+ For The Stewpot Alliance And 2022 Fundraiser’s Leadership
Plans Announced For 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiary Selection
It’s just never too early to start getting those creative juices churning when it comes to raising money. That’s why 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Susan Farris and 2022 CCB Charity Selection Chair Suzy Gekiere have already set into motion plans for Dallas County children’s non-profits to prepare for the annual selection process. To start with, the charities that will be … [Read more...] about Plans Announced For 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiary Selection
Wilkinson Center’s Much-Needed Pantry2Go Was Officially Launched In An East Dallas Parking Lot
Despite the early morning's bright sunshine and toasty heat on Friday, June 18, the debut of Wilkinson Center's Pantry2Go at the organization's East Dallas food pantry filled the tents with folks from the North Texas Food Bank (President/CEO Trisha Cunningham, Rose Shippee and David Swain), Wilkinson Center board members (Board President Elizabeth Willis, Chris Gilker, Dawn … [Read more...] about Wilkinson Center’s Much-Needed Pantry2Go Was Officially Launched In An East Dallas Parking Lot
A Writer’s Garden Reveal Party Included An Author With “Twisted Retribution” On The Table
While The Writer’s Garden Reveal Party on Wednesday, June 16, at Donna and Herb Weitzman’s home may have caused a bit of a backup on Lovers Lane with cars trying to drop off guests, the news was not limited to the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum’s fundraiser authors (Bettie Bearden Pardee, Susan Sully and Dr. Bill Welch). As the flow of guests like Bettina Hennessey, … [Read more...] about A Writer’s Garden Reveal Party Included An Author With “Twisted Retribution” On The Table
Dwell With Dignity’s 2021 Thrift Studio Dates, Location, Leadership, Designers And Artists Revealed
While some are escaping the summer heat for cooler climates, the Dwell With Dignity crew is hard at work preparing for its 2021 Thrift Studio. Already in place are Honorary Chair Denise McGaha of Denise McGaha Interiors and Art Chair Eddie Maestri of Maestri Studios, as well as the location and dates for savvy shoppers to pick up some amazing furnishings and … [Read more...] about Dwell With Dignity’s 2021 Thrift Studio Dates, Location, Leadership, Designers And Artists Revealed
WOKC’s 40th Celebration Gala Reveal Was Brimming With News At Museum Tower’s Great Lawn
Mother Nature has been having a fit of a time trying to get the weather right for North Texans. First, she drenched the area with rain accompanied by lightning and thunder for weeks. Then on Wednesday, June 9, the old gal replaced the wet stuff with rising temperatures and humidity that made North Texas steam like Houston. But even these muggy conditions didn’t stop the Wipe … [Read more...] about WOKC’s 40th Celebration Gala Reveal Was Brimming With News At Museum Tower’s Great Lawn
JUST IN: A Writer’s Garden 2021 Plans Revealed That “Everything Is Coming Up Roses”
Despite the heat, everything was literally coming up roses at Donna and Herb Weitzman’s marvelous Volk Estates home this evening. With more than 100 guests arriving for the announcement of plans for the 15th Annual A Writer’s Garden 2021, the backup along Lovers Lane was parking-lot status for a while. But once inside the house, Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum … [Read more...] about JUST IN: A Writer’s Garden 2021 Plans Revealed That “Everything Is Coming Up Roses”
JUST IN: 15th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon Is Striking Gold(ie) For Community Partners Of Dallas
Community Partners of Dallas always seems to land some memory maker for their Chick Lit Luncheon. Alas, last year’s Diane Keaton had to be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To make up for it, the CPD-ers landed the gals who put the “fun” into fundraising to head up the 15th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon — Chair Claire Emanueslon, Honorary Chair Pat McEvoy and Underwriting … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 15th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon Is Striking Gold(ie) For Community Partners Of Dallas
Dallas CASA’s 26th Annual Parade Of Playhouses Will Return To March-In-Place At Ever Cool NorthPark
This year’s Fourth of July parades are going to be moving faster than usual because it’s gonna be pretty darn hot. The good news is that there's another parade in July that’s not only gonna be cool, it’s gonna be a march of eight playhouses in place at NorthPark. The 26th Annual Parade of Playhouses is setting up for in-person viewing from Friday, July 9, until the afternoon of … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA’s 26th Annual Parade Of Playhouses Will Return To March-In-Place At Ever Cool NorthPark