As the streets leading out of downtown Dallas were clogged with traffic, and the Uptown bars and restaurants filled with maskless patrons celebrating that the worst of the pandemic was done, a lucky few like a slim-trim David Johnson and his bride Debbie Johnson with cane in hand and brace on her left leg arrived at artists Christy Coltrin's and Brad Oldham's Brad Oldham … [Read more...] about With Drumming And Art, Soup’s On! Patron Party Guests Celebrated A Successful Fundraiser
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2022 Soup’s On! Luncheon’s Secret Ingredient Was “Peanut Butter” Thanks To A Helping Of “Curry”
Leave it to those charging-ahead sisters Thella Bowens and Carolyn Jefferson to turn out people with zeal for The Stewpot Alliance's "Soup's On!" fundraiser on Tuesday, April 12. Their recipe for success was the area's most giving chefs sharing and souping their yummies in addition to having a hit-out-of-the-park speaker/FitMenCook founder/peanut butter loving Kevin Curry at … [Read more...] about 2022 Soup’s On! Luncheon’s Secret Ingredient Was “Peanut Butter” Thanks To A Helping Of “Curry”
JUST IN: SAWA’s 2022 Fashion Show And Luncheon Has Added More Shopping For Its 1,500+ Goodies
Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon Chair Nikki Webb’s cup runneth over. Or, perhaps in her case it should be, her closet is jammed to the max. With the loads of outfits and accessories being held over from last year’s COVID-canceled Dallas' Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary fundraiser chaired by Kim Hext, Nikki already had a healthy serving of clothes to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: SAWA’s 2022 Fashion Show And Luncheon Has Added More Shopping For Its 1,500+ Goodies
JUST IN: Thursday’s Inaugural Non-Profit And Faith-Based Roundtable Regroups To April 14
With evening weathercasters looking at their radar and looking sorta nervous about the next 48 hours of a frigid blast, word has just arrived from Texas Charitable Foundation Credit Union Executive Director Tracey Cline that "due to the inclement weather forecasted for this Thursday, February 24, and keeping your safety top of mind, we have decided to reschedule our 'Inaugural … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Thursday’s Inaugural Non-Profit And Faith-Based Roundtable Regroups To April 14
Clint Black And Lisa Hartman Black To Perform At Gilley’s Celebrating Vogel Alcove’s 35th Anniversary
30th Annual Arts Performance Event Co-Chairs Stephanie and Andrew Lauck and Celina and Cary Mailandt have just announced plans for the Vogel Alcove fundraiser. Taking place on Saturday, April 30, at Gilley’s, the event will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the organization that works with homeless children and their families. Since its establishment in 1987, Vogel Alcove … [Read more...] about Clint Black And Lisa Hartman Black To Perform At Gilley’s Celebrating Vogel Alcove’s 35th Anniversary
Family Gateway Adds Five New Members To Its Board Of Directors
Family Gateway President/CEO Ellen Magnis has just reported that the organization has added five new members to its board of directors. The new members Kim Benton, Sheri Crosby Wheeler, Matt Gerkens, Rachel Smith and Andy Yung will be joining board members Purvi Patel Albers, Alison Battiste Clement, Katie Beaird-Ortiz, Jorge Bernal, Juanita Harris, … [Read more...] about Family Gateway Adds Five New Members To Its Board Of Directors
JUST IN: NorthPark’s 2022 Ambassadors Are Revealed To Raise Awareness And Funds
Leading up to the new year, NorthPark Center’s Ambassador Class of 2022 has just been announced. Representing 12 non-profits, the 2022 Ambassadors include four women (Susan Farris, Nancy Gopez, Kris Johnson and Amanda Dillard Shufeldt) who are chairing major fundraisers in the year to come, as well as two former Dallas Cowboys. Made up of prominent individuals who are known … [Read more...] about JUST IN: NorthPark’s 2022 Ambassadors Are Revealed To Raise Awareness And Funds
MySweetWishList: Texas Health Resources Foundation’s Health To Home
According to Texas Health Resources Foundation President Laura McWhorter, “I’ve worked for Texas Health Resources Foundation for many years. I’ve seen a lot of wonderful projects that have truly changed the lives of people in our community. “There is one project, though, that has caught my heart in a way I can’t quite explain. It’s called Health to Home and it’s aimed at … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Texas Health Resources Foundation’s Health To Home
MySweetToyDrive: Vogel Alcove
According to Vogel Alcove supporter Joyce Morrison, "I am honored to be a donor and supporter of Vogel Alcove (www.vogelalcove.org), a Dallas-based 501c3 nonprofit organization that has provided therapeutic services and support for more than 16,000 area homeless children and their families since its founding in 1987. “My family and I have supported Vogel Alcove for over … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Vogel Alcove
The Stewpot Alliance’s Soup’s On! Is Totally On With FitMenCook Founder Kevin Curry
After this past weekend, the outdoor sniff of roasting pinon wood and the aroma of soup on the stove are better than Lalique’s “Seduction.” And as if perfectly timed, The Stewpot Alliance announced its plans for the 2022 Soup’s On! fundraiser at its annual Fall Party at Saint Rocco’s New York Italian in the Trinity Groves campus. The 2022 Co-Chairs Carolyn Jefferson and … [Read more...] about The Stewpot Alliance’s Soup’s On! Is Totally On With FitMenCook Founder Kevin Curry
MySweetToyDrive: Family Gateway
According to Family Gateway Community Engagement Director Kathy Kidwell, “Our mission is to provide stability and life-changing supportive services to families with children experiencing homelessness. For the past 10 years, I have had the pleasure of overseeing volunteers and coordinating special initiatives to get the community involved in our work. “This holiday … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Family Gateway