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JUST IN: SMU’s Dedman School Of Law Gets A $4M Gift Resulting In The Robert B. Rowling Center For Business Law and Leadership

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And North Texas philanthropy continues to simply amaze. A combined gift of $4M for SMU’s Dedman School of Law has just been revealed. Thanks to $1M from the Dedman Foundation and $3M from Mr./Mrs./Miss Anonymous, the center will “train the next generation of prominent legal and business leaders and influence national conversations surrounding business and corporate law.”Ah, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: SMU’s Dedman School Of Law Gets A $4M Gift Resulting In The Robert B. Rowling Center For Business Law and Leadership

JUST IN: The Moody Foundation Gifts $15M For Parkland’s New Comprehensive Breast Center

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Just minutes ago it was announced at Nancy and Jeremy Halbreich's home that The Moody Foundation has provided a $15M gift for Parkland's new "Moody Breast Health Center."According to The Moody Foundation Chair/Executive Director Francie Moody-Dahlberg, "For thousands of patients per year, the Moody Breast Health Center will speed up the time between screening, diagnosis … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Moody Foundation Gifts $15M For Parkland’s New Comprehensive Breast Center

Kendra Care Mobile Color Bar Provides A Little Bling For Patients At Children’s Health Dallas

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Kendra Scott is known for hosting all types of sip-and-shop parties that support North Texas nonprofits. While enjoying adult beverages and chatting, the guests have the opportunity to buy goodies with a portion of the purchases going to the charity du jour.Last May the Kendra Scott team stepped out of their jewelry boutiques and headed to Children’s Health Dallas with … [Read more...] about Kendra Care Mobile Color Bar Provides A Little Bling For Patients At Children’s Health Dallas

Lane 2 Literacy Scored Nearly A Perfect $100K At Bowl And Barrel For Readers 2 Leaders

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While attorney Shonn Brown has been known for her talents in the courtroom and her leadership roles at such highfalutin fundraisers as the Dallas Women's Foundation Luncheon, Dallas CASA's Cherish the Children Luncheon and the Dallas Museum of Art's Art Ball, she replaced her stilettos with bowling shoes on Thursday, April 5, at Bowl and Barrel at The Shops at Park Lane. … [Read more...] about Lane 2 Literacy Scored Nearly A Perfect $100K At Bowl And Barrel For Readers 2 Leaders

JUST IN: The MMK Foundation Provides A Million-Dollar Gift To Be Shared By Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center

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And the announcements and great news keep rolling in. Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center finished February with high fives. Make that $500,000 each thanks to the Mark and Marcia King’s The MMK Foundation.Old hands at providing funding to both organizations, this million-dollar pledge is “the largest gift ever made by The MMK Foundation, which was … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The MMK Foundation Provides A Million-Dollar Gift To Be Shared By Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center

2018 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Debutante Parents Party Surrounded by Jewels Galore

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There is no truth that Eiseman Jewels has become the most luxurious drinking hole in these parts. But with events being held there for area nonprofits with guests sipping wine and trying on bling, it just might be mistaken for an exclusive venue.On Thursday, December 7, the crowd being feted by Betsy and Richard Eiseman among the showcases of gems were the parents of the … [Read more...] about 2018 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Debutante Parents Party Surrounded by Jewels Galore

If You Don’t Believe In Santa, NORAD Does

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If you have munchkins, grand munchkins or still wonder if Santa really exists, then there are bona fide experts who have all the information to back old Kris Kringle. It’s the North American Aerospace Defense Command (aka NORAD) located in Colorado Springs. Starting at midnight NORAD will be monitoring Santa and his team’s travels through the world. But the NORAD Tracks Santa … [Read more...] about If You Don’t Believe In Santa, NORAD Does

How About A Sweet Gift That Won’t Break The Bank

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With Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the rear view mirror, some folks are still stumped for the perfect gift.Bonton Farms just may have the answer.What is Bonton? It’s a community in southeast Dallas that got underway in the early 1900s. Instead of flourishing as North Texas did over the decades, it fell into a whirlpool of poverty and crime. Since 63% of its resident … [Read more...] about How About A Sweet Gift That Won’t Break The Bank

MySweetWishList: Educational First Steps

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According to Educational First Steps Board Member and Chief Secret Santa Coordinator Jennifer Mosle,"Everyone likes a Secret Santa! Educational First Steps does the extraordinary: transforming low income childcare centers in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods into nationally accredited early learning centers that serve thousands of children in North Texas. Our … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Educational First Steps

MySweetWishList: Community Partners Of Dallas Toy Drive

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According to Community Partners of Dallas CEO/President Paige McDaniel,Community Partners of Dallas’ annual Toy Drive is now underway!  I wish for the community to help us in providing more than 12,000 holiday gifts for abused and neglected children in the care of Child Protective Services. CPD is accepting donations of new toys … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Community Partners Of Dallas Toy Drive