The Grant Halliburton Foundation team had no sooner cleared the plates for its Beacon of Hope Luncheon on Wednesday, March 9, with Zak Williams than they’ve tackled a lot more events to raise funds for the mission to “to help teens and their families recognize the signs of distress or suicidal crisis in a young person and how to lead them to help.” In addition to the 20th … [Read more...] about Grant Halliburton’s “The Hope Party” Co-Chairs Jennifer Burns And Diana Hamilton Hint Of What’s To Come
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Beacon Of Hope’s Zak Williams Recalled His Grieving Process Following His Father’s Tragic Death
Before the 500+ guests gathered in the Omni’s Dallas Ballroom for the Grant Halliburton Foundation's Beacon of Hope fundraising luncheon on Wednesday, March 9, they had loads of interest to attract their attention in the lobby. There were mental health activations including a Nespresso station, a Butterfly Wall, and DJ Lucy Wrubel blasting the tempo to keep things upbeat. … [Read more...] about Beacon Of Hope’s Zak Williams Recalled His Grieving Process Following His Father’s Tragic Death
JUST IN: Mental Health Advocate Dak Prescott To Keynote Metrocare’s 2022 Meal For Minds
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is no stranger to mental health. As traumatic as it was when his mother Peggy Prescott succumbed to cancer in 2013, the suicide of his 31-year-old older brother Jace Prescott in April 2020, compounded with the pandemic, sent him into a private state of anxiety and depression. Making it all the worse was Dak's celeb status as the leader of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Mental Health Advocate Dak Prescott To Keynote Metrocare’s 2022 Meal For Minds
Tamika Perry Is Dallas Hope Charities Newly Appointed CEO
Established in 2016, Dallas Hope Charities (DHC) is Dallas’ “only LGBTQ-focused Homeless Youth Transitional Living Center and extension program." The program's goal was to “provide inclusive spaces for at-risk, homeless LGBTQ youth (18 to 24)” in order to “change the lives of those who experience high rates of conduct disorder, post-traumatic stress and suicidal … [Read more...] about Tamika Perry Is Dallas Hope Charities Newly Appointed CEO
MySweetEssential: Dallas Hope Charities
According to Dallas Hope Charities CEO Evie Scrivner, The mission of Dallas Hope Charities is to provide food, shelter and services that instill dignity, stability and Hope for All. Our mission is being lived out through programs of: Meals of Hope, Worthy Bags, Thriving Hope, Dallas Hope Center and Collective Hope Coalition. Hunger and homelessness are two dire … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Dallas Hope Charities
Patrick Kennedy Revealed His Own Battle With Mental Health At 11th Annual Beacon Luncheon
For years the Grant Halliburton Foundation has been a forward champion in battling mental health. While the subject was once considered verboten by many, the Foundation has created a luncheon that brings it out in the open to help those suffering from the disease to realize they are not alone and there are ways to deal with it. On Tuesday, March 10, the organization held its … [Read more...] about Patrick Kennedy Revealed His Own Battle With Mental Health At 11th Annual Beacon Luncheon
Beacon Of Hope Luncheon Kicks Off With Announcement Of Patrick Kennedy As Keynote Speaker
2020 Beacon of Hope Luncheon Co-Chairs Dixey Arterburn and Ginger Sager had news to share and that's just what they did on Wednesday, November 6, at Heidi and Tim Perry's home. Headlining their announcement was the name Patrick Kennedy, who will be the keynote speaker at the Grant Halliburton Foundation fundraiser luncheon in March. Here's a report from the field: On … [Read more...] about Beacon Of Hope Luncheon Kicks Off With Announcement Of Patrick Kennedy As Keynote Speaker
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Style Show Patrons Celebrated Equest’s Horsepower At Etro
It was no wonder that the Equest mini-ambassadors didn’t make it to the Equest Style Show and Luncheon patron party at Highland Park Village’s Etro on Wednesday, September 11. The parking lot was so jammed that it was the topic du jour. Even the use of the valet services had been slo-mo. One guest recalled how s/he had waited 30 minutes for their car to be found earlier in the … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Style Show Patrons Celebrated Equest’s Horsepower At Etro
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 8th Annual Steaks On The Lake
According to 8th Annual Steaks on the Lake Co-Chairs Polly and Mike Campbell, Susan and Evan Griffiths and Bev and Alan Vuckovich, Imagine a crisp fall evening, a delicious steak dinner, live music by Downtown Fever, a wine and whiskey pull and an exciting auction. All landing on Friday, November 17, at the impressive Frontiers of Flight Museum. Imagine having this … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 8th Annual Steaks On The Lake
Fashion Stars For A Cause Patron Party Had Gems, Bubbles And A “Rose” At The Doorway
As Fashion Stars For A Cause patrons arrived at Diamonds Direct on Monday, March 6, they immediately spotted FSFAC Honorary Chair Caroline Rose Hunt seated in a leather chair just to the right of the doorway. Thanks to newlyweds Kristy Morgan Sands and Patrick Sands (aka Caroline’s son), Caroline was john-on-the-spot when the event started. Kristy was decked out in all … [Read more...] about Fashion Stars For A Cause Patron Party Had Gems, Bubbles And A “Rose” At The Doorway
A Beacon of Hope Luncheon Introduced Faces Of Hope And Had Glennon Doyle Melton Mix Humor And Honesty About Mental Health
As final preparations were underway on the second floor of the Renaissance Hotel for “A Beacon Of Hope” silent auction and luncheon benefiting the Grant Halliburton Foundation, a VIP reception was taking place on the fourth floor’s City View room on Thursday, February 23. Foundation President/Founder Vanita Halliburton was surrounded by people whose had been touched by … [Read more...] about A Beacon of Hope Luncheon Introduced Faces Of Hope And Had Glennon Doyle Melton Mix Humor And Honesty About Mental Health