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Callier Cares Luncheon Celebrates Dr. Steven Barlow, Brent Christopher And Harper Hanna’s Journey

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Looking around the Dallas Country Club’s Founders Room at 11:05 a.m. on Monday, April 15, Callier Foundation Board Chair Tricia George wondered where the people were. So far, the 2019 Callier Cares Luncheon VIP party was made up of three Callier Center staffers and a group of men that no one knew. Then down the hallway, Tricia spied a familiar face. It was Ken Altshuler with … [Read more...] about Callier Cares Luncheon Celebrates Dr. Steven Barlow, Brent Christopher And Harper Hanna’s Journey

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Callier Cares Luncheon

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From the VIP reception in the Dallas Country Club’s Founders Room to the luncheon in the club’s ballroom on Monday, April 15, the Callier Cares Luncheon was filled to the max and with good reason.Thanks to Luncheon Chair Beth Layton, Ruth and Ken Altshuler Callier Care Awardee Brent Christopher shared a memorable tale about the late Ruth Altshuler; Callier Prize in … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Callier Cares Luncheon

Northwood Woman’s Club Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Doug Montgomery Tickling The Ivories And Fundraising For Callier

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Just a year after Northwood Women's Club President Vaughn Gross married her husband Tex Gross, the NWC was established by nine women, who wanted to contribute to their community while promoting social opportunities. Over the past 50 years, the membership has grown to such a size that they took over Venue Forty50 to celebrate the Club's golden anniversary just before noon on … [Read more...] about Northwood Woman’s Club Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Doug Montgomery Tickling The Ivories And Fundraising For Callier

Sold-Out Alert!: 2019 Callier Cares Luncheon

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While Callier Cares Luncheon Patron Party hostess Libby Hunt was under-the-weather upstairs tonight, the crowd downstairs at her Volk Estate home-sweet-home was filled to the max including Patricia Meadows, Michael Meadows, Barbara and John Stuart, Emilynn and Claude Wilson, Christina and Chris Durovich, Leslie Benson, Sharon and Mike McCullough, Angie Kadesky, Tiffany and Paul … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: 2019 Callier Cares Luncheon

Award-Winning Actress Marlee Matlin Signs On For Rainbow Day’s 2019 Pot Of Gold Luncheon

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Marlee Matlin is no stranger to North Texas. The movie star has made a couple of appearances in the past year. Well known for winning an Academy Award for her film debut in “Children of a Lesser God” and having lost her hearing at the age of 18 months, she has overcome another challenge – childhood abuse.In her book, “I’ll Scream Later” she told how she realized that being … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Actress Marlee Matlin Signs On For Rainbow Day’s 2019 Pot Of Gold Luncheon

Grovel Alert: 2019 Callier Cares Luncheon

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Despite their smiles, 2019 Callier Cares Luncheon Chair Beth Layton and her sidekick Underwriting Chair Nancy Carter along with Callier Center Foundation Board Chair Tricia George are starting to worry about UT at Dallas’ Callier Center for Communication Disorders fundraiser. With the luncheon at the Dallas Country Club a month away, there are only two tables left for guests to … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2019 Callier Cares Luncheon

MySweetWishList: Resource Center’s Youth First Program

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According to Resource Center volunteer Heather Alexander,"If it weren’t for Youth First, my best friend might not be here today. Resource Center’s Youth First program serving middle and high school aged lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) youth ages 12 to 18, is the only program of its kind in North Texas. It equips youth with the skills … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Resource Center’s Youth First Program

JUST IN: Brent Christopher To Receive The 2019 Ruth And Ken Altshuler Callier Cares Award

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Callier Cares Luncheon Chair Beth Layton just announced plans for the 2019 Callier Cares Luncheon. Scheduled to take place at the Dallas Country Club on Monday, April 15, longtime community leader Brent Christopher will receive the Ruth and Ken Altshuler Callier Cares Award.It was a timely announcement following last Thursday’s North Texas Giving Day, which was launched in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Brent Christopher To Receive The 2019 Ruth And Ken Altshuler Callier Cares Award

North Texas Giving Day Booster: International Rescue Committee

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For over 40 years, the International Rescue Committee in Dallas (IRC) is proud to have brought thousands of refugees from harm to home in North Texas.With the promise of new beginnings, safety, and hope, refugees from over 65 nations have begun their lives again as our neighbors and friends. The North Texas community has continuously stood hand-in-hand with the IRC in … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: International Rescue Committee

LAST CALL: 2018 Nonprofit Media Panel Sign-Up Deadline Nears

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Wow! Don't know if it was the stellar gathering of media types or the wine tour of the Brain Performance Institute, but the sign-ups for Friday's Nonprofit Media Panel at the Institute ramped up last week. If you were waiting until the last minute to sign up, the seconds are ticking away. Word has just arrived that the deadline for sign-ups is Wednesday at noon.In the … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: 2018 Nonprofit Media Panel Sign-Up Deadline Nears

A Gentle Reminder: Better Hustle To Sign Up For Nonprofit Media Panel

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Goodness! When the announcement was made about the Nonprofit Media Panel slated for Friday, August 17, the planners thought a couple dozen folks would sign up. Then when the original morning event was moved to the afternoon, the organizers thought maybe it would be less. Good thing the strategists didn’t buy any lottery tickets!The response has been hotter than this past … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Better Hustle To Sign Up For Nonprofit Media Panel