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
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CitySquare Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary With Reba McEntire Onstage For “A Night To Remember”
Change is afoot for CitySquare’s annual “A Night To Remember” fundraiser. Known for selling out with such on-stage talent at Steve Martin, Diana Ross, BB King, Hall and Oates, Clink Black, Vince Gill, Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld, it is moving from its traditional digs at the Winspear to The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory.The reason? To celebrate CitySquare’s “30 years of … [Read more...] about CitySquare Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary With Reba McEntire Onstage For “A Night To Remember”
JUST IN: The Bridge’s 10th Anniversary Gala Is Announced
Despite the sun shining it brightest this afternoon, The Bridge showed its stuff with an outdoor kick-off of its 10th anniversary celebration. It was a true coming together of people like former Mayor Laura Miller, who years ago recognized the need for a 24-hour homeless shelter that did more than provide a safe place to stay. The founders were bound and determined to make it … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Bridge’s 10th Anniversary Gala Is Announced
Attorneys Serving The Community Brings Home A Reason To Stay Put In Dallas On June 22
Attorneys Serving The Community is making it hard to leave the summer heat. Last year they hit it out of the park with "Hamilton" star Christopher Jackson as the keynoter and benefiting Junior Players. This summer the legal eagles are taking their 2018 ASC Luncheon in a different direction, but what a direction!ASC Lead Chair Beth Bedell and ASC Co-Chair Jessica O'Neill … [Read more...] about Attorneys Serving The Community Brings Home A Reason To Stay Put In Dallas On June 22
JUST IN: Dr. David Woody III Named The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center President/CEO After A Nine-Month Search
This morning it was announced that after nearly nine months of searching for Jay Dunn's replacement as President and CEO of The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center, Interim CEO Dr. David Woody III would take on the position permanently.When The Bridge Board of Directors Chair Lynn McBee revealed the news in The Bridge's cafeteria to the staff and supporters like Jennifer … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dr. David Woody III Named The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center President/CEO After A Nine-Month Search
Travels With Charlie
Allow me to tell you a story. There was this little blonde fella. For the first three years of his life, he lived with a family. They were a young family and had taken him in when he was just too adorable for words. The plan was they would all live happily ever after.But eventually the family decided that he wasn’t the top dog in priorities and turned him in for … [Read more...] about Travels With Charlie
Former First Lady Laura Bush And President George W. Bush To Serve As 2018 Fur Ball Honorary Co-Chairs For SPCA’s 80th Anniversary
2018 Fur Ball Chair Cindy Lindsley and Co-Chair Jennifer Lindsley are howling about the news that former First Lady Laura and President George W. Bush have signed as the honorary co-chairs for the SPCA of Texas gala fundraiser at the Hyatt Regency Dallas on Saturday, September 22.If you're wondering if the First Bushes of Dallas are animal lovers, stop wondering. … [Read more...] about Former First Lady Laura Bush And President George W. Bush To Serve As 2018 Fur Ball Honorary Co-Chairs For SPCA’s 80th Anniversary
JUST IN: Dallas Animal Service Announces Dramatic Drop In Adoption Fees Plus Additional Super-Duper Specials Due To 90% Capacity
It may be raining cats and dogs outside, but the real animal news is being made by the folks at the Dallas Animal Services. Due to the fact that they’re operating at 90% capacity and are predicted to be on track to follow last year’s intake of 32,000 animals, they’re reducing adoption fees.Dogs were going for $85 and are now available for $45. Instead of $55, cats can be … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Animal Service Announces Dramatic Drop In Adoption Fees Plus Additional Super-Duper Specials Due To 90% Capacity
10th Annual Soup’s On! Honored Founders And Chef Brian Luscher With The Story Of A Mother And Daughter Surviving Their Worst Nightmare
This year’s Soup’s On! Luncheon benefiting The Stewpot Alliance was moved and moving. Instead of returning to the Omni or Reunion Station, Event Co-Chairs Kelly Garlock and Allison Salas Fasy "moved" the chefs and hundreds of guests east to the refreshed Statler, just a couple of blocks away from The Stewpot on Monday, January 29.To commemorate its tenth anniversary, the … [Read more...] about 10th Annual Soup’s On! Honored Founders And Chef Brian Luscher With The Story Of A Mother And Daughter Surviving Their Worst Nightmare
Soup’s On Patrons Join The Stewpot Alliance Fundraiser’s Speakers Constance Curry And Kristina Wandzilak On The Luncheon Eve
On the eve of The Stewpot Alliance's 10th Annual Soup's On! Luncheon at The Statler on Monday January 29, the patrons were celebrating at Susie Simon's more-than-comfortable home.Surrounded by her collection of roosters, Susie was bright and chipper after cataract surgery on her left eye the Wednesday before. She admitted that she had already seen improvements since … [Read more...] about Soup’s On Patrons Join The Stewpot Alliance Fundraiser’s Speakers Constance Curry And Kristina Wandzilak On The Luncheon Eve
JUST IN: Double Academy Award Winner/Clothing Designer Hilary Swank To Keynote Genesis Women’s Shelter’s 25th Annual Luncheon
DFW International Airport is going to be celebrity filled this spring thanks to the area nonprofits with a dazzling array of speakers. Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support is celebrating its 25th Annual Luncheon with double Academy Award winner/entrepreneur Hilary Swank at the Hilton Anatole on the Friday, May 11.According to Genesis CEO Jan Langbein, “We are beyond … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Double Academy Award Winner/Clothing Designer Hilary Swank To Keynote Genesis Women’s Shelter’s 25th Annual Luncheon