Alas, Thursday, February 21, was one of those stay-in-bed days. Not only was it more than brisk and the clouds looked like cauliflower gone bad, there was hail falling. Despite the gloom and doom of the day, the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball gals filled the Craig Vogel Savvy Transportation Services bus with Vincent Williams at the wheel to get a firsthand look at the ten 2019 … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Tours Its Ten Dallas County Children’s Non-Profit Beneficiaries
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Grovel Alert!: 2019 Chick Lit Luncheon
Spring officially flew in at 4:58 p.m. today. In addition to robins fluttering in the hood, the 2019 Chick Lit Luncheon Co-Chairs Leigh Anne Haugh and Amy Hegi and Honorary Chair Amy Prestidge are springing a couple of major updates about the Community Partners of Dallas fundraiser on Friday, April 12.Joining TV wunderkind/new dad Andy Cohen on stage for a chat will … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert!: 2019 Chick Lit Luncheon
Junior League Of Dallas Celebrated 39 Area Nonprofits With A Grant Presentation And A Volunteer Fair
It's not every day that more than 35 North Texas nonprofits get grants and the chance to showcase their programs and offer volunteer opportunities. On Saturday, February 16, the Junior League of Dallas along with presenting sponsor Bank of Texas not did just that, but they held the day-long event at NorthPark Center!From the grant presentation in Neiman Marcus NorthPark's … [Read more...] about Junior League Of Dallas Celebrated 39 Area Nonprofits With A Grant Presentation And A Volunteer Fair
Three Area Non-Profits Are Lunchtime TGIF Fundraising This Week
The area restaurant business may be a wee bit off this Friday around noontime. The reason is there are three big fundraiser luncheons. Each of them is boasting some well knowns on the roster.Across town at St. Philip’s School and Community Center’s Snyder Activity Center, Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez will be chatting on stage with former National Baseball Hall of Fame … [Read more...] about Three Area Non-Profits Are Lunchtime TGIF Fundraising This Week
North Texas Coalition Against Human Trafficking Presented Champion Of Freedom Award At Dallas CASA
Dallas CASA in the Wilson Historic District was buzzing with activity on Thursday, January 17. With Ruthie’s Rolling Café out front serving up its renowned grilled cheese sandwiches, the North Texas Coalition Against Human Trafficking’s Champion of Freedom Award celebrated the Dallas and Fort Worth police departments’ efforts. Here’s a report from the field:The North … [Read more...] about North Texas Coalition Against Human Trafficking Presented Champion Of Freedom Award At Dallas CASA
JUST IN: Miltenberger Family To Receive The Inaugural Annette G. Strauss Community Service Award At Family Gateway’s 2nd Annual Day To Play
Wednesday’s brief break from the gray, rainy days of February was just a refreshing reminder that sunny, user-friendly times are up ahead. Knowing that 2nd Annual Day to Play Tri-Chairs Jen Fahrenbruch, Jennifer Hull and Mandy Main and Honorary Chair Stephen Hipp have just revealed plans for the Family Gateway fundraiser.First, let’s get the housekeeping done. The date … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Miltenberger Family To Receive The Inaugural Annette G. Strauss Community Service Award At Family Gateway’s 2nd Annual Day To Play
JUST IN: Genesis To Present Jane Doe Award To Cynt Marshall And HeRO Award To Crayton Webb
Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support Center presents two awards — Jane Doe Award and HeRO Award — to coincide with its Annual Luncheon fundraiser. This year’s awardees have just been announced. Receiving the Jane Doe Award will be Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall. As for the HeRO Award, it will go to former Genesis HeROs Board Chair Crayton Webb.The Jane Doe Award … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Genesis To Present Jane Doe Award To Cynt Marshall And HeRO Award To Crayton Webb
JUST IN: Nancy Halbreich To Receive the 2019 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award
After earning her bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Texas, Nancy Halbreich added SMU to her education dossier when she went after her Masters of Liberal of Arts at the Hilltop institution. Good thing that she got to know the campus because she’s returning to Umphrey Lee Center’s Mack Grand Ballroom on Thursday, March 28, to receive 2019 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Nancy Halbreich To Receive the 2019 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award
JUST IN: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Announced
After weeks of researching, the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball committee has selected the collection of beneficiaries. 2019 CCB Chair Pat McEvoy announced the beneficiaries and programs are:Child And Family Guidance Center ($953,800) for HOPE (Health, Outcomes, Prevention, Evaluation) program Community Partners Of Dallas ($660,552 over three years) for Meeting The Growing … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Announced
2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s “A Celebration In Nouvelle-Orleans” Was Bonheur De L’Amour
For 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Claire Emanuelson, the mega-fundraiser for Dallas County children, was a love letter to her hometown, 300-year-old New Orleans, as well as a loving tribute to her late mother. Working with Event Producer Tom Addis and her CCB posse of 99 women plus some sidekicks like Niven Morgan and Shelby Wagner, the Hilton Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom and … [Read more...] about 2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s “A Celebration In Nouvelle-Orleans” Was Bonheur De L’Amour
JUST IN: Gloria Campos To Reflect On Changes In North Texas Families At North Star Luncheon
For over 40 years, Gloria Campos not only observed and reported on the growth of North Texas, she held a front row seat regarding the changing dynamics of families. In addition to being the mother of twin boys, she also served for decades as the producer of WFAA’s Wednesday’s Child program.North Star Luncheon Co-Chairs Susan Wells-Jenevein and Candace Winslow … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Gloria Campos To Reflect On Changes In North Texas Families At North Star Luncheon