Since its inception in 1998, Project Transformation North Texas has only had four executive directors. With its latest Executive Director Lauren Richard assuming the new role of CEO of Camp Fire First Texas in Fort Worth, the search got underway for the fifth executive director to carry on its mission to “transform communities by engaging children, college-age young adults and … [Read more...] about Kirsten Brandt James Named Project Transformation’s New Executive Director
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JUST IN: The Orchid Giving Circle Virtually Distributes $202,000 In Grants To13 Nonprofits
The Orchid Giving Circle ladies really know how to end the week on a high note. Minutes ago they virtually presented $202,000 in grants to the following 13 nonprofits: Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIA): Scholarships Chetna: Culturally specific services to South Asian victims of domestic violence including legal services, develop skills in the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Orchid Giving Circle Virtually Distributes $202,000 In Grants To13 Nonprofits
JUST IN: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Is Canceled But Fundraising Will Continue For Children’s Charities
In its 68-year history, Crystal Charity Ball has provided more than $149,387,669 for children’s nonprofits in Dallas County. This past February the committee of 100 committed to raising $7,870,020 for eight beneficiaries (Ability Connection, Catch Up and Read, Center for Vision Health, Children’s Medical Center Foundation, Foundation for Callier Center for Communication … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Is Canceled But Fundraising Will Continue For Children’s Charities
Kappas’ Virtual 2020 Tablescapes Activities To Coincide With The National Sorority’s 150th Anniversary
With the Dallas Alumnae Association of Kappa Kappa Gamma's 2020 virtual "Caring For the Community" Tablescapes taking place on Tuesday, October 13, at 11 a.m., final details have just been revealed about the “key” honorees and keynote speaker. It will be a really big day for the sisters, since the date is also the 150th anniversary of the sorority! This year’s speaker will … [Read more...] about Kappas’ Virtual 2020 Tablescapes Activities To Coincide With The National Sorority’s 150th Anniversary
Dallas CASA Magically Transforms Annual Champion Of Children Award Dinner Into 40th Anniversary Celebration
It was just a year ago that the Dallas CASA crew was preparing for its 40th anniversary of providing advocates for children in the protective care of the state. There were all types of ideas being investigated on how to make it a memory-maker of a year with in-person activities. Then all those plans tumbled when COVID-19 arrived this spring. But Dallas CASA President/CEO … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA Magically Transforms Annual Champion Of Children Award Dinner Into 40th Anniversary Celebration
JUST IN: Austin Street Center’s $15M “Help Them Home” Capital Campaign Officially Revealed
Around noon today (i.e. Friday), there’s going to be a big old “Whoopee!” heard throughout North Texas. It will take place at Austin Street Center’s 20th Annual Humble Beginnings (virtual) Luncheon, when ACS CEO Daniel Roby and ACS Board of Trustees Chair Nancy Best officially announced a $15M capital campaign — Help Them Home — to be chaired by Comerica Inc. Executive VP/Chief … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Austin Street Center’s $15M “Help Them Home” Capital Campaign Officially Revealed
JUST IN: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas’ Annual Women Of Distinction Awardees Revealed
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas CEO Jennifer Bartkowski has been busy during the pandemic lining up an All-Star lineup for the 16th Annual Women of Distinction on Friday, October 30. She started off by having Plano’s “First Lady” Tracy LaRosiliere and AT&T Assistant VP of Compliance Michelle Thomas come on board as co-chairs for the fundraiser. This trio has arranged for … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas’ Annual Women Of Distinction Awardees Revealed
Dallas Museum Of Art Board Of Trustees’ 2020-2021 Officers And New Members Revealed
Dallas Museum of Art’s Board of Trustees is not letting COVID-19 slow them down. In planning for the DMA’s future, the officers and new trustees were just announced. The Board’s Nominating Committee Chair Catherine Rose Marcus revealed that the Board’s chair for an additional two-year term will be William M. Lamont Jr., joined by Catherine as president, Victor … [Read more...] about Dallas Museum Of Art Board Of Trustees’ 2020-2021 Officers And New Members Revealed
KidneyTexas’ Runway Report Is In Countdown Mode To Take Off With Awards, Fashions And Timely Raffle Items
KidneyTexas’ 21st Annual Runway Report is in the final stages of virtually taking off at 11 a.m.on Tuesday, September 22, at North Texas homes and businesses. KidneyTexas President Sandy Secor and Luncheon Chair Sharon Ballew along with Honorary Chair Jolie Humphrey have just sent word on this year’s awardees and final details for the fundraiser. Receiving the Sue … [Read more...] about KidneyTexas’ Runway Report Is In Countdown Mode To Take Off With Awards, Fashions And Timely Raffle Items
2020 CBB Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton And Heather Randall To Co-Chair 2021 CBB
Cancer, be on alert. The dynamic duo of Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall have signed up for a return match. Despite their co-chairing and having to cancel the 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball due to COVID-19, these ladies have their spurs on to co-chair the 2021 CBB fundraiser for North Texas cancer research. In the meantime, they’re finalizing plans to hold the upcoming 2020 … [Read more...] about 2020 CBB Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton And Heather Randall To Co-Chair 2021 CBB
The Family Place Reveals Yummy Fundraising News About Postponed ReuNight And Pop-Up U-Night
The Family Place packaged up two news items into one announcement. First, the annual fall fundraiser ReuNight dinner was rescheduled for the spring of 2021. Before that reveal was digested, TFP “asked the community to U-Night by donating to Dine In For Domestic Violence on Saturday, October 24.” Thanks to past ReuNight co-chairs (Melinda Bell, Brian Bolke and … [Read more...] about The Family Place Reveals Yummy Fundraising News About Postponed ReuNight And Pop-Up U-Night