As humongous autumn flowers floated overhead in the Anatole's Chantilly Ballroom on Monday, October 30, Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation's 2023 Celebrating Women Luncheon veteran guests realized that the past years of butterflies had been replaced by the blooming of the years of fundraising for Baylor Scott and White Health's battle against breast cancer … [Read more...] about Award-Winning LeAnn Rimes Made Beautiful Music At The Celebrating Women Luncheon Fundraiser
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MySweetWishList: Texas Health Resources THRIVE Program
According to Texas Health Resources Foundation President Laura McWhorter, “The hope for the future lies with our children. And that’s one of the reasons I feel so passionate about Texas Health Resources THRIVE (Together Harnessing Resources to Give Individuals Voice and Empowerment) Program. THRIVE stands for Together Harnessing Resources to Give Individuals Voice and … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Texas Health Resources THRIVE Program
MySweetWishList: Texas Women’s Foundation
According to Texas Women’s Foundation Board Chair Carrie Freeman Parsons, “At a time when gender-focused granting wasn’t widely embraced, Texas Women’s Foundation was a pioneer in the now proven fact that investing in women creates a ripple effect impacting generations to come. Empowered women not only rise themselves but also elevate the entire community, magnifying the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Texas Women’s Foundation
JUST IN: The Rees-Jones Foundation Awards $4M For Operation Kindness’ Lifesaving Partnership Hub
When the Operation Kindness crew announced its plans on Saturday, September 16, to reconfigure a car facility on I-30 into the Lifesaving Partnerships Hub to provide animal services, animal transport and forensics for animal cruelty, there was an especially interesting couple in the crowd. Even if you didn’t know them, you could still tell they were animal lovers. Well, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Rees-Jones Foundation Awards $4M For Operation Kindness’ Lifesaving Partnership Hub
Three Giving Circles At Texas Women’s Foundation Provided $707,688 For 69 Non-Profits In 2023
It’s been a very busy year for Texas Women’s Foundation’s three giving circles — Orchid Giving Circle, The Village Giving Circle and Hispanic 100 (H100) Latina Giving Circle. All three combined had contributed $707,688 in grants for 69 non-profits in 2023 alone! Since being established at Texas Women's Foundation, the three circles combined have provided $3.55M in … [Read more...] about Three Giving Circles At Texas Women’s Foundation Provided $707,688 For 69 Non-Profits In 2023
Mabee Foundation Match Challenge Results In More Than $16M For Park South Family YMCA
This past summer when the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation issued the challenge to support the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas for its historic Park South Family YMCA, the deadline for the match grant was Sunday, October 1. And, boy, did it get a response — more than $16M as a result! Thanks to the match opportunity, nearly 100 donors participated including Crystal Charity Ball, … [Read more...] about Mabee Foundation Match Challenge Results In More Than $16M For Park South Family YMCA
Deadline Nears For Texas Women’s Foundation’s Maura And Young Leaders Nominations
Many folks don't take action until the deadline is just around the corner. But the deadline for the Texas Women's Foundation's nominations for the Maura Women Helping Women and Young Leaders Awards is a little more than a week away — Tuesday, October 31, to be exact. Recognized at the Leadership Forum and Awards Celebration on Tuesday, April 30, at the Omni Dallas Hotel, the … [Read more...] about Deadline Nears For Texas Women’s Foundation’s Maura And Young Leaders Nominations
Six Area Leaders Will Put Their Hearts And “Soles” To Dance For The Dallas Education Foundation Fundraiser
Dallas leaders are stepping out of their comfort shoes to support the Dallas Independent School District. On Wednesday, November 1, some well-known locals are showing their finest moves for the Dallas Education Foundation's "The Heart Of Teaching." So, who are the brave "soles?" Honorary Chair Ron Kirk has finagled DISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde, Texas House of … [Read more...] about Six Area Leaders Will Put Their Hearts And “Soles” To Dance For The Dallas Education Foundation Fundraiser
Texas Women’s Foundation Focuses On “Real Change” For Women And Girls At Its Annual Luncheon
Empowering Texas women and girls was the order of the day on Tuesday, September 26, when the Texas Women's Foundation held its 38th Annual Luncheon. Titled "Past, Present and Future," the fundraiser attracted nearly 1,000 guests to the Hilton Anatole Dallas. The empowerment theme was established from the get-go, when Tiffany Solano and the Highland Park Lads and Lassies … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation Focuses On “Real Change” For Women And Girls At Its Annual Luncheon
The Cary Council To Celebrate UT Southwestern Early Research Trio At “An Evening With DocStars”
The Cary Council may not be familiar to all, but it's a dedicated group of Southwestern Medical Foundation (SW Medical Foundation) that supports "the advancement of early research at UT Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) in partnership with SW Medical Foundation." Its fundraising event, "An Evening With DocStars," is aptly named as it recognizes members of the UT … [Read more...] about The Cary Council To Celebrate UT Southwestern Early Research Trio At “An Evening With DocStars”
CFT CEO/President Wayne White Shares His Gratitude For North Texas Giving Day Donors
According to Communities Foundation of Texas CEO/President Wayne White, "After tallying up the totals once donations closed at midnight, Communities Foundation of Texas’ 15th annual North Texas Giving Day, presented by Amazon, raised $63.9 million for our community from 97,000 donors. This surpasses last year’s fundraising efforts of $62.6 million raised. "While … [Read more...] about CFT CEO/President Wayne White Shares His Gratitude For North Texas Giving Day Donors