According to Timothy O’Farrell Recovery’s Vincent Webb, North Texas Giving Day has helped us to save many lives and has the power to save many more. All the money raised from this event goes towards sober living and counseling for those that can’t afford treatment centers. We can get our clients in for their first month at $800, their counseling can range from $50 to … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Timothy O’Farrell Recovery
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MySweetEssential: Nexus Recovery Center Inc.
According to Nexus Recovery Center Inc. Executive Director/CEO Heather Emmanuel Ormand, Why Nexus is essential: Women that have struggled with addiction and substance use disorder truly understand the importance of a safe and supportive community. Looking a sober woman in the eyes, one that has been where you are and knows the agony you feel, is more transformational … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Nexus Recovery Center Inc.
Actress Mackenzie Phillips Will Bring Her Daunting Story Of Recovery To The Auxiliary Of Nexus Spring Luncheon
Mackenzie Phillips’ life would make today’s reality TV look downright ho-hum. Even from birth, she was in the celebrity universe. Her father was the Mamas and Papas’ John Phillips. Just 12 years later she showed her own talents as the scene-stealing, bratty teenager in “American Graffiti” who hitched rides with Paul Le Mat. That was followed with a number of TV roles until … [Read more...] about Actress Mackenzie Phillips Will Bring Her Daunting Story Of Recovery To The Auxiliary Of Nexus Spring Luncheon
Canceled Event SOS: Auxiliary Of Nexus 2020 Spring Luncheon
According to Auxiliary of Nexus President Janina Solomon and Nexus 200 Spring Luncheon Chair Elizabeth Minahan, The major fundraiser for the Auxiliary of Nexus, the 2020 Spring Luncheon benefiting the Nexus Recovery Center slated for Monday, April 6, was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. We expected 500 attendees from the Dallas philanthropic, business, and … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Auxiliary Of Nexus 2020 Spring Luncheon
Canceled Event SOS: Belle And Sparrows’ Birdies For Belles
According to Belle and Sparrows Co-Founders Lynde Griggs and Tiffany Savage, Belle and Sparrows is a by women for women non-profit that serves marginalized and under-resourced women both locally and globally by: teaching skills for economic sustainability, providing encouragement to women who brave the struggles of poverty, addiction recovery, abuse and incarceration-all … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Belle And Sparrows’ Birdies For Belles
Attitudes And Attire’s Luncheon Had Fashions And Flags Onstage And A Surprise Announcement
At noon on Friday, February 21, North Texans had two totally different fundraisers. At St. Philip’s School and Community Center’s Snyder Activity Center, the 20th Annual Destiny Award Luncheon was underway with Taraji P. Henson as guest speaker and Peter Brodsky receiving the 2020 Mona and David Munson Humanitarian Award. Over at the Dallas Trade Mart, Attitudes and Attire … [Read more...] about Attitudes And Attire’s Luncheon Had Fashions And Flags Onstage And A Surprise Announcement
Yellow And Black Tie Gala Results In a Record Breaking Fundraiser For Behavioral Health At Methodist Richardson Medical Center
The annual Yellow and Black Tie Gala was a magical experience for Methodist Richardson Medical Center at the Renaissance Dallas. In addition to having a magician to entertain the sold-out crowd on Saturday, November 9, a record-breaking half million dollars was provided for the Center's Behavioral Health program. Here's a report from the field: North Texans really know how … [Read more...] about Yellow And Black Tie Gala Results In a Record Breaking Fundraiser For Behavioral Health At Methodist Richardson Medical Center
A Passing: James “Jimbob” Graham
From the start, Tyler native Jim "Jimbob" Graham showed all the signs of being a one-of-a-kind. At Robert E. Lee High School in Dallas he was an athlete and “Mr. Robert E. Lee.” At UT Austin he graduated with honors and earned his MBA in Finance from SMU. And like many diehard Texans, he went into the oil and gas business, first working at Hunt Oil and Gas and then starting his … [Read more...] about A Passing: James “Jimbob” Graham
The Magdalen House’s “Leave A Legacy Dinner” Had Laura Bush And A Big Announcement On The Program
It was no wonder that The Magdalen House's 2019 "Leave A Legacy Dinner" on Thursday, October 3, at The Hall on Dragon was the biggest one in the organization's history. With former First Lady Laura Bush as the keynote speaker and the announcement of the Legacy of Hope Capital Campaign, it was a full-plate evening. With a goal of $3.2M for the new facility, Executive Director … [Read more...] about The Magdalen House’s “Leave A Legacy Dinner” Had Laura Bush And A Big Announcement On The Program
Nancy And Jack Zogg And The David M. Crowley Foundation To Be Honored At Leave A Legacy Dinner
When Leave A Legacy Dinner Chair Kathi Shuford announced that former first lady Laura Bush would be the keynoter for The Magdalen House fundraiser on Thursday, October 3, she hinted that there would be additional news to come. Well, that news has arrived. Presented by the Ben E. Keith Company Foundation, the dinner will honor the recipients of The Advocacy Award and The … [Read more...] about Nancy And Jack Zogg And The David M. Crowley Foundation To Be Honored At Leave A Legacy Dinner
2018 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Receive Big Checks Amounting To $6,501,105
It was an event that every Crystal Chair Ball chair lives for and dreads. For 2018 CCB Chair Claire Emanuelson, it was the evening of Wednesday, March 27. In the Hall Arts Residence Showroom, the New Orleans transplant admitted that the past year had flown by. Now, the “fruits” of her and her committee’s labor were benefiting eight Dallas children’s nonprofits … [Read more...] about 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Receive Big Checks Amounting To $6,501,105