Highland Park Village just oozes with big buck spending for couture creations, works of art accessories and fabulous jewelry. But last night more than $408,000 was scored there, but nary a retailer received a cent. Rather the recipients were the 18 non-profits that benefited from the 2023-2024 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas. With beaming smiles and looks of relief, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Results In $408,445 To 18 Non-Profits
Drug and alcohol abuse
MySweetSchoolDaze: Nexus Family Recovery Center’s First Annual Duck Derby
According to Nexus Family Recovery Center's First Annual Duck Derby Co-Chairs and sisters Liv Tracy and Sam Tracy, “Nexus Family Recovery Center’s is excited to announce its First Annual Duck Derby, a unique fundraising event that combines community spirit with playful competition. Scheduled for Tuesday, August 27, from 5-7 p.m., the event will take place at a beautiful home … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: Nexus Family Recovery Center’s First Annual Duck Derby
MySweetOpportunity: Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Dallas
According to the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Dallas President Laura Downing, “The Dallas Women's Auxiliary is the local expression of a world-wide movement that seeks spiritual redemption and social rehabilitation of those it serves. It functions as a fundraising and volunteer service group and has many projects and programs that can satisfy an eagerness to volunteer. … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Dallas
MySweetOpportunity: Nexus Recovery Center
According to Nexus Recovery Center Board Chair Sharon King, "Mark your calendars for a heartwarming and impactful event! Nexus Recovery Center is excited to invite the community to their 3rd Annual 'Pathways to Possibilities' Fundraising Luncheon, taking place on Wednesday, August 14. This special occasion will be hosted at the Dallas College Eastfield Campus and promises to … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Nexus Recovery Center
MySweetOpportunity: Recovery Resource Council’s 21st Annual Power Of Prevention
According to Recovery Resource Council Board Vice-President Rosa Maria Berdeja, “On Thursday, September 5, Recovery Resource Council will host its 21st Annual Power of Prevention breakfast fundraiser at Howell and Dragon, located at 1130 Dragon Street, Suite 120, Dallas. The event promises to be an inspiring morning dedicated to honoring and advancing prevention and … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Recovery Resource Council’s 21st Annual Power Of Prevention
Former NFL Player/Author Brad Cousino To Keynote YES’s “Celebration! – A Night Of Hope And Connection”
Youth Equipped to Succeed's (YES) "Celebration! - A Night Of Hope And Connection" Honorary Co-Chairs Nancy and Ron Houston just finalized plans for the fundraiser on Thursday, April 18. Taking place at the Omni Dallas Hotel, the dinner's keynote speaker will be former NFL players/author Brad Cousino, whose memoir, "Unwanted, Unworthy, Unshackled" revealed his 18 years of … [Read more...] about Former NFL Player/Author Brad Cousino To Keynote YES’s “Celebration! – A Night Of Hope And Connection”
Head West For Stars In Recovery Luncheon With Former First Daughter Susan Ford Bales
Dallasites seem to think nothing of hopping on a jet to the Big Apple or LA for an event. But when it's heading just 30 miles west to Big D's kissing cousin Fort Worth ... well, faces look bewildered, as if they were going to a foreign country. Pity the poor souls who haven't journeyed to Cowtown. But there's a perfect excuse to go west — Stars In Recovery … [Read more...] about Head West For Stars In Recovery Luncheon With Former First Daughter Susan Ford Bales
Doing The Most Good Luncheon Did Very Well With A Couple Of Lisas And JB Delivering A Touchdown
For the 2023 Doing The Most Good Luncheon on Thursday, November 16, at the Anatole, it was like a reunion for The Salvation North Texas Major Paul McFarland and the day's keynote speaker, TV sportscaster James "JB" Brown. As guests like Michal Powell, Shelle Sills, Christie Carter, Shannon Graham, Bela Cooley, Ciara Biggers, Kim Quinn, Ann Dyer, Tiffany Divis and Luncheon … [Read more...] about Doing The Most Good Luncheon Did Very Well With A Couple Of Lisas And JB Delivering A Touchdown
MySweetWishList: Nexus Recovery Center’s 3rd Annual Mother’s Brunch
According to 3rd Annual Mother’s Brunch Honorary Co-Chair Lili Luth, “On behalf of the Nexus Recovery Center and the Auxiliary of Nexus, I invite you to our Mothers’ Brunch and Bazaar, to be held on Monday, April 15, at 'a local country club.' This event celebrates mothers, grandmothers, and all the women in our lives while raising money for Nexus Recovery Center in its … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Nexus Recovery Center’s 3rd Annual Mother’s Brunch
MySweetWishList: Chef To The Shelters
According to Chef To The Shelters supporter Kersten Rettig, “Mike McCoy is a self-taught chef who created Chef to the Shelters, a North Texas-based non-profit that caters and donates meals to 34 sober living homes and addiction treatment shelters and facilities. “Mike spent almost a decade as a professional sports executive including sales leadership roles with … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Chef To The Shelters
MySweetWishList: The Magdalen House’s Men’s Program
According to The Magdalen House Men’s Programming Director Austin Shook, “For 36 years, The Magdalen House has proudly provided no-cost recovery services and support for alcoholic women and their loved ones. We are excited to introduce these same services for men in January 2024. This marks a significant expansion of our mission and is a testament to our commitment to … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: The Magdalen House’s Men’s Program