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UPDATE March 17: Cancellations

Mar 17, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

While the leprechauns have been partying today in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the spring fundraisers are pretty much staying virtual. However, like flowers starting to sprout, a few in-person events — like Golf 4 Vision (Monday, April 12), Wings of Spring (Thursday, April 8), Mad Hatter’s Tea (Thursday, April 15), Stars In Recovery (Thursday, April 15), AWARE Affair (April 16), … [Read more...] about UPDATE March 17: Cancellations

JUST IN: The Salvation Army Dallas Women’s Auxiliary’s Fashion Show And Luncheon Canceled

Mar 11, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Despite the best of intentions and herculean efforts, The Salvation Army Dallas Women’s Auxiliary’s annual Fashion Show And Luncheon is canceled. The mega-fundraiser had gone from its 2020 spring, in-person event at the Meyerson, then a rescheduling to the fall, next to spring 2021 and finally to a virtual one scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 6. Throughout … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Salvation Army Dallas Women’s Auxiliary’s Fashion Show And Luncheon Canceled

March 3 Update: Cancellation, Postponement And Rescheduled

Mar 3, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

While the Texas governor is reopening the state and local officials are wary, the North Texas nonprofits are still juggling dates for the good of their organizations, supporters, staffs and vendors. Here is the latest group of changes for fundraising calendars: Cancellation Auxiliary of Nexus' Spring Luncheon scheduled for Friday, May 21 Postponed The Dallas … [Read more...] about March 3 Update: Cancellation, Postponement And Rescheduled

Vogel Alcove’s 29th Annual Arts Performance Event Will Be A Picnic With The Beach Boys

Feb 25, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

One generation grew up with The Beatles and another had Elvis, but the tan types clutching surfboard types had the ever-loving Beach Boys on their eight tracks. From shake-it-up-baby (“Surfin’ USA”) to slowing dancing (“Surfer Girl”) tunes, the Beach Boys were the California kings of music thanks to “I Get Around”, “Good Vibrations”, “Fun, Fun, Fun”, “California Girls”, “In … [Read more...] about Vogel Alcove’s 29th Annual Arts Performance Event Will Be A Picnic With The Beach Boys

Blizzard Recovery Continues With A Soupy Event Postponed A Week For The Sake Of Its Clients

Feb 23, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

As the temperatures are rising and the sun is shining, North Texans are in a state of either recovering or trying to recover from last week's historic frigid blast. Too many still don't have water; others are mopping up the aftermath of broken pipes. Ironically, store shelves are pretty dry. Luckily, 18-wheelers are charging non-stop down roads to fill the empty … [Read more...] about Blizzard Recovery Continues With A Soupy Event Postponed A Week For The Sake Of Its Clients

More Than 100 Family Place Clients Need Help After Being Displaced Due To Broken Pipes And Power Outages

Feb 18, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

UPDATE (3:20 p.m.) Two people have been found dead in the home involved in today's SWAT incident included below in this post. After 29 years at The Family Place (TFP), CEO Paige Flink probably thought her final months leading to her retirement would be a cake walk. After all, she had seen the good, the bad and the really ugly during her decades of protecting victims of … [Read more...] about More Than 100 Family Place Clients Need Help After Being Displaced Due To Broken Pipes And Power Outages

Food For Thought: Texas Should Be A Lone Star Of The Future, Not A Hindsight State

Feb 17, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

The past few days have been daunting, due to a perfect storm of below-freezing temperatures, lack of power and broken promises of "brief" rolling blackouts. Once again firemen, grocery stores and homeless shelters haven't hesitated to step up and help. But like the Titanic's leadership not taking precautions to avoid the iceberg, those in charge of Texas' power program allowed … [Read more...] about Food For Thought: Texas Should Be A Lone Star Of The Future, Not A Hindsight State

13th Annual Soup’s On! To Ladle Out A Chat Between Chef/Humanitarian José Andrés And Robert Wilonsky Virtually

Jan 7, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Last year’s Stewpot Alliance’s Soup’s On! on Thursday, February 20, was one of the last in-person major fundraisers held before the world scrambled down the gopher hole thanks to COVID-19. Unfortunately with the scourge still in place, 2021 Soup’s On! Co-Chairs Becky and Larry Sykes have announced that the 13th annual fundraiser for The Stewpot will be a virtual experience … [Read more...] about 13th Annual Soup’s On! To Ladle Out A Chat Between Chef/Humanitarian José Andrés And Robert Wilonsky Virtually

JUST IN: CitySquare CEO Larry James Transitions To CEO Emeritus With COO/President John Siburt Becoming CEO

Jan 1, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Today is not only a new day in a new year, it’s also the first day of CitySquare’s change of leadership. Longtime leader/CEO Larry James has a new role as CEO Emeritus. Taking over the position of CitySquare’s CEO is COO/President John Siburt, who joined CitySquare in 2012. According to John, “I know that I have some mighty big shoes to fill, but Larry has been an incredible … [Read more...] about JUST IN: CitySquare CEO Larry James Transitions To CEO Emeritus With COO/President John Siburt Becoming CEO

December 29 Update: Going Virtual And Going To Be Free

Dec 29, 2020 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Not everyone has gone on hiatus during the holiday week. There have been a couple of changes on the upcoming fundraising horizon including the following: Going To Be Free Vogel Alcove's Day 1 DFW’s Virtual Experience originally costing $10 is now free Going Virtual The Senior Source’s Spirit of Generations Luncheon scheduled for Friday, January 29, at the … [Read more...] about December 29 Update: Going Virtual And Going To Be Free

Vogel Alcove Kicks Off 2021 With A Full Day Of Family-Friendly Activities At Day 1 DFW

Dec 22, 2020 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

The Vogel Alcove is kicking off 2021 with a three-ring fundraising event — Day 1 DFW 2021 presented by Main Event. At first glance it may seem a wee bit confusing, but it all makes sense and is the perfect family fun-fest throughout the day (Friday, January 1). Here’s a breakdown of the trio of activities: Ring 1 – Day 1 DFW All-Access Presented by Main Event From 9 … [Read more...] about Vogel Alcove Kicks Off 2021 With A Full Day Of Family-Friendly Activities At Day 1 DFW

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