Since Neiman Marcus Director of Charitable Giving Kevin Hurst moved to Dallas in 2013, he’s proved to have the NM DNA of creativity and style. One example was when the decision was made to no longer use the crawl tubes that had been featured in the NM Downtown store windows at Christmas time. Instead of tossing them out, Kevin arranged to have them donated to … [Read more...] about Neiman Marcus Exec Kevin Hurst Is Trading In His Name Badge For An Epicurean Delight
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JUST IN: 2018 Philanthropy Day Luncheon Plans And Award Recipients Revealed
Perhaps news about a November event will help recall the sight of leaves turning gold, bundling up to weather chilly weather and season’s upcoming holidays. Thanks to the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Dallas Chapter, that news is here!Philanthropy Day Luncheon Chair William Bryant has just revealed the plans and award recipients. The annual fundraiser … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Philanthropy Day Luncheon Plans And Award Recipients Revealed
The Founding Fathers Didn’t Tweet, But They Did Sweat
As hot as it is… and it is hot… just think back 242 years ago, when a bunch of long-haired fellas in high-collared shirts, breeches and waistcoats were holed up in Philadelphia’s Independence Hall’s Assembly Room. Needless to say, such modern-day conveniences as air conditioning, spray-on deodorant, electricity, computers and tweeting were unavailable. As a result, tempers rose … [Read more...] about The Founding Fathers Didn’t Tweet, But They Did Sweat
JUST IN: Paul Quinn College’s Dr. Michael Sorrell Named The Family Place’s 2018 Texas Trailblazer
The Family Place's 2018 Texas Trailblazer Co-Chairs Sunie Solomon and Amy Turner are celebrating more than the Fourth of July this week. They've just revealed the 2018 Texas Trailblazer.Here are some hints:The 2018 Trailblazer is a guy. He's already been named to Fortune Magazine's list of the World's 50 Greatest Leaders. In college, he was "two-time captain … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Paul Quinn College’s Dr. Michael Sorrell Named The Family Place’s 2018 Texas Trailblazer
2018 Parade Of Playhouses Are Showstoppers With High Tech Perks And Dazzling Creativity
Dallas CASA's 23rd Annual Parade of Playhouses has just gotten underway for its stationary march in NorthPark. And this year’s crop of adorable little mansions may have hit an all-time high in not just creativity but also major perks. As Dallas CASA's Rosanne Lewis coordinated "Good Morning Texas" and Dallas Morning News interviewing folks like Crest Cadillac/ Crest Infiniti … [Read more...] about 2018 Parade Of Playhouses Are Showstoppers With High Tech Perks And Dazzling Creativity
The Moody Foundation Steps Up Once Again With A$15M Gift For Parkland’s New Moody Breast Health Center
Within the public relations world, the rule of thumb is bad news is handed out on Fridays after the stock market close; good news is shouted out on Mondays. And, boy, was the Parkland Foundation shouting at Nancy and Jeremy Halbreich’s home-sweetest-home the evening of Monday, May 15 with a turnout crowd including Deedie Rose, Mary McDermott Cook, Dan Patterson, Janie and Cappy … [Read more...] about The Moody Foundation Steps Up Once Again With A$15M Gift For Parkland’s New Moody Breast Health Center
JUST IN: The Meadows Foundation President/ CEO Linda Perryman Evans Announces Her Retirement
Whoa! Stop the presses! Word just zoomed in that The Meadows Foundation President/CEO Linda Perryman Evans has announced that she will be retiring on December 31, 2019.Since heading up the Foundation in 1996, she has overseen the organization’s providing 4,500 grants totaling $873M “touching 254 counties in Texas.”According to Linda, “I have been incredibly fortunate to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Meadows Foundation President/ CEO Linda Perryman Evans Announces Her Retirement
“Boots And Salutes” Carries On July’s Patriotic Celebration For Equest’s Hooves For Heroes
The Fourth of July is not the only big deal patriotic hoop-di-do. On Friday, July 20, Boots and Salutes will be taking place at Texas Horse Park. Event Chair Carolyn Anderson has arranged to kick off at 7:30 p.m. with a fly-over salute by four WWII T-6 Texans at 8:00 p.m.Afterwards, guests will graze at food stations provided by Asian Mint, Carlton Provisions, Doc B’s … [Read more...] about “Boots And Salutes” Carries On July’s Patriotic Celebration For Equest’s Hooves For Heroes
Former Crystal Charity Ball Chairs Were Celebrated In The Pump House At The Annual Dinner
To celebrate the past Crystal Charity Ball chairs, who have together provided $143,392,064 for area children’s charities, 2018 CCB Chair Claire Emanuelson and her team managed to lock down Deedie Rose’s Pump House on Thursday, May 10.For first timers and some bets the see-thru floor over the aged waterworks is still a little daunting. What if the weight of the guests, … [Read more...] about Former Crystal Charity Ball Chairs Were Celebrated In The Pump House At The Annual Dinner
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum And Dinner
When Leslie Ann Crozier rallied her troops for the first Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum and Dinner on Monday, May 7, at the Bush Institute, it was an interesting mix of people to lean about the advancements in treating the disease. The evening included everyone from people who have had family members and friends suffer from the disease like Event Co-Chair Katherine Wynne and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum And Dinner
JUST IN: Basketball Legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson To Keynote Family Gateway’s Fifth Annual Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
There was a time when Earvin “Magic” Johnson was not the legendary point guard for the LA Lakers. Rather, he was just one of several children living with their folks in Lansing, Michigan, where his dad, Earvin Johnson Sr., worked two jobs — on the assembly line at General Motors and collecting garbage. His mom, Christine Johnson, was a school custodian during the day and took … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Basketball Legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson To Keynote Family Gateway’s Fifth Annual Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon