While the rest of the country watched the Super Tuesday returns, the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball was holding its annual get-together for its Advisory Board members to meet representatives of the 2024 CCB beneficiaries in the flesh. Taking place at Tracey and Aaron Kozmetsky’s home just off of Preston Road on Tuesday, March 5, the event had the house brimming with … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Members And 2024 Beneficiaries Got Acquainted With Bites And Chats
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Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour Provided Committee Members With A Firsthand Look At 2024 Beneficiaries
Organizers were a bit concerned about the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball bus tour of its beneficiaries on Thursday, February 15. The problem was there were more committee members signing up than there was room. Luckily, at the last minute, a couple of ladies had to cancel, allowing for all to have a seat. Sponsored by Joan Eleazer and Layne Pitzer/Briggs Freeman| Sotheby's, the … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour Provided Committee Members With A Firsthand Look At 2024 Beneficiaries
JUST IN: A Four-Month-Old Slept Thru CeCe’s Place’s Ribbon-Cutting, To The Delight Of The Organizers
This afternoon, the lobby of Hope Cottage was filled with people — including HHM Health President/CEO Brian Hawkins, HHM's Chief Development Officer Jean Buys and The George and Fay Young Foundation Executive Director Lauren Haskins — for the ribbon-cutting of CeCe's Place, Hope Cottage's new maternal medical clinic with HHM Health. In the clinic's waiting alcove, a … [Read more...] about JUST IN: A Four-Month-Old Slept Thru CeCe’s Place’s Ribbon-Cutting, To The Delight Of The Organizers
JUST IN: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Dallas County Children’s Non-Profit Beneficiaries Revealed
Yesterday the 2024 Dallas County children’s non-profit finalists were making their final presentations with hopes of becoming the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball beneficiaries. With committee members listening and asking questions of the presenters, it was obvious that the community has some pretty amazing charities supporting its youngsters. Still, a decision had to be made on … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Dallas County Children’s Non-Profit Beneficiaries Revealed
MySweetOpportunity: 2024 Healing Hands Luncheon
According to 2024 Healing Hand Luncheon Co-Chairs Christy Berry and Nancy Scripps, “We have the pleasure of serving as co-chairs of the third annual Healing Hands Luncheon, benefiting HHM Health (formerly Healing Hands Ministries) scheduled for March 2024 at The Arts District Mansion. While the featured speaker and luncheon date are being finalized in the coming … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 2024 Healing Hands Luncheon
Hope Cottage Kicks Off 105th Anniversary To Support Underserved Pregnancies With HHM Health
Spanning more than seven decades, a philanthropic ripple effect was part of Hope Cottage’s 105th anniversary kick-off this afternoon. The story started in 1948, when a young couple named Fay and George Young reached out to Hope Cottage and adopted a little girl they named Carol. Over the years the family of three showed their appreciation for Hope Cottage by supporting … [Read more...] about Hope Cottage Kicks Off 105th Anniversary To Support Underserved Pregnancies With HHM Health
JUST IN: Most Decorated American Track And Field Athlete Allyson Felix To Keynote TXWF Luncheon
While most women’s closets are peppered with sky-high stilettos and sleek sandals, Allyson Felix’s shoe racks are dominated by "spikes." That’s because Allyson is internationally known for her presence in the world of track and field. Just two years ago, she became the “most decorated American Track and Field athlete of all time after winning her bronze and gold medals at the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Most Decorated American Track And Field Athlete Allyson Felix To Keynote TXWF Luncheon
JUST IN: The Boone Family Foundation Provides Abide Women’s Health Services With $500K Grant
Abide Women’s Health Services is located in South Dallas, where there is a “community with the highest rates of low birth weight, pre-term birth, infant mortality and so much more.” Abide was established by Cessilye R. Smith, who "saw nationally, honestly that Black women are dying at three to four times the rate of White women; Black babies are dying at two to three times … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Boone Family Foundation Provides Abide Women’s Health Services With $500K Grant
MySweetWishList: Wings
According to Wings Dallas Board President James Vaughan, “I wish that those reading this will join Wings as we provide the tools, training and support to women who want to take hold of their and their children’s future. Wings helped over 1,800 women in the past year develop their own path to a new life - we need to reach even more. Here’s a snapshot of who we … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Wings
Healing Hands Luncheon Letters Are Ready To Hit Mailboxes To Support HHM Health Programs
This afternoon it was business as usual at Healing Hand Ministries (HHM). Parents were shepherding their youngsters in for vaccinations; a couple of women in niqabs were walking from nearby apartments in Vickery Meadows for their appointments; adults were rolling up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccinations; and a pregnant woman was leaving after receiving a good checkup … [Read more...] about Healing Hands Luncheon Letters Are Ready To Hit Mailboxes To Support HHM Health Programs
North Texas Giving Day Booster: ChristianWorks For Children
According to ChristianWorks for Children Community Relations and Development Officer Wesley Encalade, I love babies. I love how they smell and sound and feel. My wife and her friends call me the baby-whisperer because of my knack for calming fussy babies. And you can bet, when you bring your baby into my home or my church, I’m going to be nearby to offer a brief … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: ChristianWorks For Children