A highlight of this year’s Pride Celebration at Fair Park this past weekend was 2021 Black Tie Dinner Senior Co-Chair Brad Pritchett's and Junior Co-Chair Terry Loftis' announcements about the 40th Annual Black Tie Dinner. First, the event will be returning to the Sheraton Dallas on Saturday, November 13. According to Brad, “After careful consultation with local … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Black Tie Dinner Is Returning To A Familiar Venue With Wheels And Limited Attendance
AIDS/HIV
MySweetToyDrive: Prism Health North Texas’ 16th Annual Holiday Food And Toy Drive
According to Prism Health North Texas Case Manager Supervisor Neacy Turner, “This year has been tough for all North Texans, especially for children who have had their worlds disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. From confusion about school safety and online learning, the lack of socialization at school and with friends, to economic and other hardships at home as many parents … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Prism Health North Texas’ 16th Annual Holiday Food And Toy Drive
MySweetEssential: Resource Center
According to Resource Center Client Services Eligibility Supervisor Gary Benecke, As a primary LGBTQ non-profit and HIV/AIDS service provider in North Texas, Resource Center is an essential part of the community it serves. Whether it’s providing healthy meals to low-income HIV positive clients or demanding employment protections for LGBTQ individuals, for 38 years … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Resource Center
We’ve Rescheduled! – Resource Center’s Toast To Life Sequins And Saddles
According to Resource Center’s CEO Cece Cox, If there is one thing that we’ve learned over 37 years at the Center, it’s being flexible and resilient in serving the needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) and HIV communities of North Texas. Even as the coronavirus pandemic continues to create new challenges daily, the Center is … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Resource Center’s Toast To Life Sequins And Saddles
Turtle Creek Sponsor Party Boosts Resource Center’s Sequins & Saddles Fundraiser
A real leather saddle was displayed on a stand. A sequin-studded cowboy hat sat atop a piano. Young women with crowns on their heads, like Miss Carrollton Natalie Merrell, sold raffle tickets. And Steve Kemble — dressed in a man-in-black outfit Johnny Cash might have envied — was working the room. The setting was the Resource Center's Toast to Life Sponsor Appreciation Party at … [Read more...] about Turtle Creek Sponsor Party Boosts Resource Center’s Sequins & Saddles Fundraiser
FashionCited Designers Come Together On The Runway To Support Legal Hospice Of Texas
When Jeff Cook’s former employer stopped his retirement and benefits,” Legal Hospice of Texas stepped in and “the former employer was required to make all back payments for lost pay and Jeff maintains his retirement pay through today.” But Jeff isn’t the only one to experience the difference that Legal Hospice has made in the lives of those individuals with terminal … [Read more...] about FashionCited Designers Come Together On The Runway To Support Legal Hospice Of Texas
MySweetWishList: DIFFA/Dallas Young Professionals Winter Warmup
According to DIFFA/Dallas Young Professionals Branding/Marketing Chair Darrell Thomas, “This holiday season, the DIFFA/Dallas Young Professionals Program wanted to fulfill a goal of providing more support to North Texas AIDS Service Organizations. While planning the 2018-2019 season, the leadership team thought the best way to help others was to make sure they are warm … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: DIFFA/Dallas Young Professionals Winter Warmup
2018 Casino Night In White Party Will Light Up Candle Room For Legal Hospice Of Texas
In the late 1970s the word “AIDS” would have had folks scratching their heads. But in the early 1980s the deadly flood of the disease swept the world condemning men and women to a tragic path. It was an ugly time when all-too-often people shunned even hugging friends for fear of contracting the deadly disease. Those diagnosed with AIDS lost jobs and housing and were abandoned … [Read more...] about 2018 Casino Night In White Party Will Light Up Candle Room For Legal Hospice Of Texas
JUST IN: Basketball Legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson To Keynote Family Gateway’s Fifth Annual Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
There was a time when Earvin “Magic” Johnson was not the legendary point guard for the LA Lakers. Rather, he was just one of several children living with their folks in Lansing, Michigan, where his dad, Earvin Johnson Sr., worked two jobs — on the assembly line at General Motors and collecting garbage. His mom, Christine Johnson, was a school custodian during the day and took … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Basketball Legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson To Keynote Family Gateway’s Fifth Annual Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
Baylor Medical Center Foundation’s Quarterly Luncheon Topic Dealt With Living A Good Life When Facing A Serious Health Issues
In New Orleans, Tuesday, February 13, was Fat Tuesday. In North Texas, it was petite blonde philanthropist Nancy Dedman’s birthday… and not just any birthday. She was making 90 look terrific at the Baylor Health Care System Foundation Board’s quarterly luncheon at the Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center. So, naturally there was cake at the tables that served two purposes — King … [Read more...] about Baylor Medical Center Foundation’s Quarterly Luncheon Topic Dealt With Living A Good Life When Facing A Serious Health Issues
Dallas Historical Society’s Awards For Excellence In Community Services Recipients Displayed Insight And Graciousness In Accepting Their Honors
While the Dallas Historical Society's 2017 Awards for Excellence in Community Services crowds gathered outside the Fairmont’s International Ballroom, the VIPs and 2017 Awardees attended a private reception in the Venetian Room on Thursday, November 9. For some it was a great opportunity for people whose paths had never crossed to meet up. For instance, … [Read more...] about Dallas Historical Society’s Awards For Excellence In Community Services Recipients Displayed Insight And Graciousness In Accepting Their Honors