The thermometer is inching its way upward to a North Texas heat wave. Experts are literally sweating it out that this year’s summer could be a record-breaking scorcher. While some will while away the problem by getting out of town to cooler place, and others will just chill at home with their AC blasting away, way too many seniors will suffer in their homes that can be … [Read more...] about The Senior Source’s Beat The Heat Is Providing AC Units And Extra Help For Sweltering Seniors
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JUST IN: The Family Place’s 2023 Partners Card Tri-Chairs, Honorary Chair And Dates Announced
While most folks are busy packing trunks for summer camp and tying down summer vacation plans, there are three gals who are planning on doing a heck of a lot of shopping in October. And they don’t plan to do it alone. The trio is Katy Brooks, Sharon Lee Clark and Kameron Westcott, who will be tri-chairing The Family Place’s 31st Partners Card shop-athon fundraiser from … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Family Place’s 2023 Partners Card Tri-Chairs, Honorary Chair And Dates Announced
Family Compass Had “Freedom Writers” Erin Gruwell Inspire Area North Stars To Step Up
For the VIP-ers in the Dallas Country Club Founders' Room, it soon became apparent that they had found their very BBF in Erin Gruwell on Monday, April 24. The former teacher who was to be the keynote speaker was bubbly and walked away from the Family Compass' North Star Luncheon with a fan club. With the event's theme "Calling North Stars," the ballroom's foyer was filled … [Read more...] about Family Compass Had “Freedom Writers” Erin Gruwell Inspire Area North Stars To Step Up
Healing Hands Luncheon Scott Hamilton Scored Golden Inspiration As An “Eternal Optimist”
For 300 guests at the Healing Hands Luncheon, Scott Hamilton's reputation for winning Olympic gold took a backseat after serving as the featured speaker at the HHM Health fundraiser on Friday, April 21, at Dallas Arts District Mansion. As important as his skating accomplishments were, his life's journey of overcoming all types of challenges and adversity made him an all-around … [Read more...] about Healing Hands Luncheon Scott Hamilton Scored Golden Inspiration As An “Eternal Optimist”
A Little Chap Named “Joseph” Stole The Callier Cares Luncheon And Had Donation Cards Filling
Before anyone knew it, the Callier Cares Luncheon VIP reception filled the Dallas Country Club’s Founders Room on Monday, April 17. From the relative younger set like Foundation for the Callier Center and Communication Disorders President Beth Thoele, Callier Family Care Campaign Co-Chair Anne McPherson, Luncheon Chair Kim Hext with husband Greg Hext and daughter-in-law-to-be … [Read more...] about A Little Chap Named “Joseph” Stole The Callier Cares Luncheon And Had Donation Cards Filling
Agape Clinic’s 40th Anniversary Dinner Was A Tribute To Perseverance To Do The Right Thing
The night of Friday, April 14, could not have been more perfect for an outdoor event at the Dallas Arboretum and for once Mother Nature played very nicely for Agape Clinic's 40th Anniversary Dinner. As guests like Kimber and Michael Hartmann, Christie Carter, Sandra Estess, Bob White, Candace and John Winslow, Ellen Dill, Stacey and Ken Malcolmson, Anniversary Dinner … [Read more...] about Agape Clinic’s 40th Anniversary Dinner Was A Tribute To Perseverance To Do The Right Thing
JUST IN: Pam Busbee And Patti Flowers To Co-Chair Each Moment Matters Luncheon Featuring Author Jason Rosenthal
Pam Busbee has hardly had time to find a place for her Junior League of Dallas Sustainer of Year Award than she's already on board for another fundraiser. Luckily, she's being joined by Dallas designer Patti Flowers to co-chair the 14th Annual Each Moment Matters Luncheon. And this ain't their first rodeo together. The twosome partnered up for the 2011 Salvation Army … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Pam Busbee And Patti Flowers To Co-Chair Each Moment Matters Luncheon Featuring Author Jason Rosenthal
JUST IN: Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon To Feature A Bush Mother-Daughter Chat And Peter Brodsky
Plans have just been announced for the 7th Annual Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon. For two it’s a return to help The Family Gateway’s mission to support families experiencing homelessness in Dallas and Collin countries. It was back in 2017 that Paula Miltenberger co-chaired the luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel with former first lady Laura Bush as the featured speaker. Now … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon To Feature A Bush Mother-Daughter Chat And Peter Brodsky
Help Allen Premium Outlets Victims With Legitimate Life-Saving Means
North Texans were just emerging from the pandemic coma this past Saturday when a vile situation took place at a usually regarded family-friendly venue — the Allen Premium Outlets. It was just past 3 p.m. when a person took his anger out against the world on innocent strangers with at least eight murdered, dozens of other cruelly harmed and hundreds of others emotionally … [Read more...] about Help Allen Premium Outlets Victims With Legitimate Life-Saving Means
Child Abuse Prevention Event Brought Home The Fact That The Issue Was Everybody’s Business
With April designated as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Dallas CASA and its President/CEO Kathleen LaValle put its parking lot to use on Monday, April 10, promoting the work undertaken by the Dallas County Child Abuse Prevention Coalition. As guests like Family Compass CEO Ona Foster and Mosaic Family Services Children's Advocacy Coordinator Brandon Dawson heard from … [Read more...] about Child Abuse Prevention Event Brought Home The Fact That The Issue Was Everybody’s Business
Ability Connection Celebrated Its 1953 Roots With News Of A Headquarters Move At Vine And Dine
Unlike days of yore when ladies and their gents arrived together, today's couples are coming from different commitments for a mutual occasion. A perfect example of 2023 "dating" was the Ability Connection's Vine And Dine on Thursday, April 6, at Arlington Hall. While Event Co-Chair Debbie Francis was putting all the dots on the "i"s and crosses on the "t"s, she was also … [Read more...] about Ability Connection Celebrated Its 1953 Roots With News Of A Headquarters Move At Vine And Dine