The late Vester Hughes was a renowned tax attorney with a long career and a reputation for "influencing many aspects of federal taxation; arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court and successfully lobbying Congress on several occasion to amend federal tax laws." But he was also known for his philanthropy. According to his longtime friend Bobby Lyle, "Quietly and behind the … [Read more...] about David Rosenberg Named 2025 Vester Hughes Awardee By Communities Foundation Of Texas
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2025 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon
When it was announced that Cynt Marshall would be the 2025 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award recipient, a certain amount of zeal accompanied the news. Anyone who had ever experienced a Cynt Moment just knew they were in good hands and would walk away with a renewed enthusiasm for embracing the very essence of SMU's Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Public … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2025 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon
Goodwill Dallas’ The Lunch To Feature Joe Buck’s And John O’Leary’s “In Awe” Story Thanks To Jack Buck
There is a whole generation that doesn’t know who Jack Buck was. Sure, there are some who know he was ESPN sportscaster Joe Buck’s dad. And still others, probably from St. Louis, recall him as the broadcast announcer for the St. Louis Cardinals' Major League Baseball games — a calling that earned him induction into sports and broadcasting halls of fame, including the St. Louis … [Read more...] about Goodwill Dallas’ The Lunch To Feature Joe Buck’s And John O’Leary’s “In Awe” Story Thanks To Jack Buck
TI Foundation Grants $7.3M For CFT’s Educate Texas Expansion Of STEM Opportunities In Area School Districts
As area non-profits scramble to adapt to changes in federal funding, North Texas foundations are stepping up to help. Thanks to Communities Foundation of Texas' initiative Educate Texas, four area independent school districts (ISD) have gotten great news as a result of grant awards from the Texas Instruments Foundation. The TI Foundation has awarded $7.3M in new stems grants to … [Read more...] about TI Foundation Grants $7.3M For CFT’s Educate Texas Expansion Of STEM Opportunities In Area School Districts
JUST IN: Breast Cancer Survivor Carolyn Brown And Her Caregiving BFF Lindsay Ballotta To Co-Chair 2025 Celebrating Women
More great news from the North Texas healthcare community. Plans for Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation have been announced regarding the leadership, date and location for the 2025 Celebrating Women Luncheon. In past years Carolyn Brown has been an inspiration sharing her story of surviving stage III triple-negative breast cancer in 2016. Now she is stepping forward to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Breast Cancer Survivor Carolyn Brown And Her Caregiving BFF Lindsay Ballotta To Co-Chair 2025 Celebrating Women
Healing Hands Luncheon Keynoter Dr. Renaisa Anthony Discussed Need For Healthcare Equity
While just the day before the Grant Halliburton Foundation had taken up the Omni Dallas Hotel’s Trinity Ballroom for its 2025 Beacon Of Hope Luncheon, HHM Health’s 2025 Healing Hands Luncheon was a more intimate gathering in the hotel's Dallas Ballroom on Wednesday, March 26. As guests including Honorary Chair Barclay Berdan, Kristi and Bill Francis, Jeremy Besser, Regina … [Read more...] about Healing Hands Luncheon Keynoter Dr. Renaisa Anthony Discussed Need For Healthcare Equity
The Senior Source New Board Officers And Members Announced
The Senior Source Board Chair Den Bishop has announced the new leadership and board members for "the one-stop shop for all aging and caregivers related needs." Succeeding Den will be Sejal Desai. Joining her in leading the board will be Chair-Elect Pam Busbee, Past Chair Den Bishop, Treasurer Michael Corder, Corporate Secretary Shannon Woods, Planning Chair Tammy … [Read more...] about The Senior Source New Board Officers And Members Announced
Beacon Of Hope Celebrated Vanita’s Mission, The Boldings’ Moving Forward And Drew’s Commitment To Healing
2025 Beacon Of Hope Luncheon guests celebrated a family's rise from the devastating loss of a child, a son, a brother by the name of Grant Halliburton, who had inspired them to help prevent others from going through a similar ordeal. Taking place at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Tuesday, March 25, the event saw all ages gathered to better understand how to cope and handle … [Read more...] about Beacon Of Hope Celebrated Vanita’s Mission, The Boldings’ Moving Forward And Drew’s Commitment To Healing
The Senior Source’s 2025 Spirit Of Generations Awardee Elaine Agather Is A Dynamo Of Two Cities
While historians like Dr. Evelyn Montgomery may recall that the Cast Iron Forest kept Fort Worth and Dallas separated, there are those who haven't let anything hold them back from being a part of both cities. On Thursday, February 27, Elaine Agather championed that role at The Senior Source's Spirit of Generations Luncheon at the Hilton Anatole. Dallasites may think of … [Read more...] about The Senior Source’s 2025 Spirit Of Generations Awardee Elaine Agather Is A Dynamo Of Two Cities
JUST IN: Communities Foundation Of Texas Supports Area Education And Workforce Innovation To The Tune Of $7.5M
In an effort to support local education and workforce innovation, Communities Foundation Of Texas has provided $7.5M in grants to the following organizations with a goal of "helping Texas students thrive in school, in a career and in life:" Aspire to Learn ($500,000) - to support Aspire's workforce training program for Certified Operator Of Powered Industrial Trucks … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Communities Foundation Of Texas Supports Area Education And Workforce Innovation To The Tune Of $7.5M
Brisk Temperatures Didn’t Prevent 2025 Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour From Getting Inspirations
The 2025 Crystal Charity Ball bus tour of its Dallas County children's non-profit beneficiaries on Thursday, February 20, wasn't typical. Unlike years past, when the membership visited sites and got a chance to see and interact with the organizations' youngsters and staff members, this year was different. Due to the fact that the Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep students would … [Read more...] about Brisk Temperatures Didn’t Prevent 2025 Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour From Getting Inspirations