The 81-year-old Dallas Cotillion Club's Gala "Havana Nights" on Saturday, April 26, at The Drey Hotel was a black-tie fundraiser benefiting Genesis Women's Shelter and Support. Originally reports exclaimed that the event had raised $31K to help women escaping abusive relationships. As the bean counters started slugging away at their abacuses, they discovered the raised … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Cotillion Club’s 81st Annual Gala May Have Raised $31K But It Netted $41K For Genesis
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New Friends New Life New Board Chair, Members And Supporting Board Chairs Revealed
North Texas' New Friends New Life has just rolled out its new board leadership and members. Succeeding NFNL Board Chair Jane A. Rose will be Dr. Cole Edmonson. In accepting the new role, Cole said, “I am honored and humbled to serve as the chair of the NFNL Board and to support the nonprofit’s incredible CEO Bianca Davis, as well as the phenomenal team in the impactful … [Read more...] about New Friends New Life New Board Chair, Members And Supporting Board Chairs Revealed
Beacon Of Hope Celebrated Vanita’s Mission, The Boldings’ Moving Forward And Drew’s Commitment To Healing
2025 Beacon Of Hope Luncheon guests celebrated a family's rise from the devastating loss of a child, a son, a brother by the name of Grant Halliburton, who had inspired them to help prevent others from going through a similar ordeal. Taking place at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Tuesday, March 25, the event saw all ages gathered to better understand how to cope and handle … [Read more...] about Beacon Of Hope Celebrated Vanita’s Mission, The Boldings’ Moving Forward And Drew’s Commitment To Healing
The Senior Source’s 2025 Spirit Of Generations Awardee Elaine Agather Is A Dynamo Of Two Cities
While historians like Dr. Evelyn Montgomery may recall that the Cast Iron Forest kept Fort Worth and Dallas separated, there are those who haven't let anything hold them back from being a part of both cities. On Thursday, February 27, Elaine Agather championed that role at The Senior Source's Spirit of Generations Luncheon at the Hilton Anatole. Dallasites may think of … [Read more...] about The Senior Source’s 2025 Spirit Of Generations Awardee Elaine Agather Is A Dynamo Of Two Cities
Brisk Temperatures Didn’t Prevent 2025 Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour From Getting Inspirations
The 2025 Crystal Charity Ball bus tour of its Dallas County children's non-profit beneficiaries on Thursday, February 20, wasn't typical. Unlike years past, when the membership visited sites and got a chance to see and interact with the organizations' youngsters and staff members, this year was different. Due to the fact that the Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep students would … [Read more...] about Brisk Temperatures Didn’t Prevent 2025 Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour From Getting Inspirations
Soup’s On! Patrons Warmly Partied At The African American Museum Despite The Cold Temps
Instead of holding its 2025 Soup's On Luncheon And Art Sale patron party prior to the main event on Monday, January 27, The Stewpot Alliance opted to hold it on Wednesday, February 19, at The African American Museum. Despite the frigid temperatures, guests like Rev. Amos Disasa, Charlene Jin-Lee, Margie Francis, Amy Desler, Jonathan Maurer and Morgan Cline were on hand to be … [Read more...] about Soup’s On! Patrons Warmly Partied At The African American Museum Despite The Cold Temps
Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s Literary Lions Luncheon Is Roaring To The Finish Line
Anne Besser had barely had time to catch her breath after co-chairing HHM Health's Healing Hands Luncheon last Wednesday when she and Nicole Paquette went into the final days of co-chairing the Literary Lions Luncheon. Taking place at the Arts District Mansion on Wednesday, April 9, the Friends Of The Dallas Public Library fundraiser is not only commemorating the … [Read more...] about Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s Literary Lions Luncheon Is Roaring To The Finish Line
GROVEL ALERT: Family Compass’ 2025 North Star Luncheon
Only a month away from the date, 2025 North Star Luncheon Co-Chairs Bianca Hernandez and Elisabeth McHugh have just sent word that only a handful of tables remain for the Family Compass fundraiser on Monday, April 28, at a local country club. In addition to longtime Family Compass supporter/board members Toni McReynolds receiving the 2025 North Star Award, featured speaker … [Read more...] about GROVEL ALERT: Family Compass’ 2025 North Star Luncheon
Gala At On The Levee Was A “Welcome Home” Point Thanks To “Unreal” Willie
In celebration of its new name from Housing Crisis Center to Home Point, Board Chair Carolyn Goelzer, Board Member Catherine Jaynes and a herd of their friends like Andrea and Heath Cheek, Carol and Sam Dalton, Shannon Graham, Amy Green, Kimber and Michael Hartmann, Melissa Sherrill and Ross Martin, Beth and Chuck Thoele, Jessica and Collin Wilson took over On The Levee on … [Read more...] about Gala At On The Levee Was A “Welcome Home” Point Thanks To “Unreal” Willie
Soup’s On! Luncheon Celebrated The Stewpot’s 50th Anniversary Year With Nicholas Kristof And A $100K Match
As the The Stewpot's Soup's On! chefs gathered in The Thompson kitchen on Monday, January 27, and rows of salads were being prepped, Chief Chef Brian Luscher recalled how as a young eager beaver he had arrived in Dallas but couldn't get a checking account for lack of the required paperwork. Telling the nine Soup's On! chefs (Chef Jeff Bekavac of Goodwins, Chef J. Chastain of … [Read more...] about Soup’s On! Luncheon Celebrated The Stewpot’s 50th Anniversary Year With Nicholas Kristof And A $100K Match
JUST IN: 2025 Chick Lit Individual Tickets Now On Sale And Raffle Packages Revealed
When it was announced that Hoda Kotb was "retiring" from her days at NBC, it became pretty obvious that Hoda's idea of retirement didn't fit the usual definition. As she told "People's" Lizzie Hyman, she "made a schedule because I really wanted to have something going on [the] day" of her retirement. She went on to reveal, "I’m going to be doing a huge dive into wellness. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2025 Chick Lit Individual Tickets Now On Sale And Raffle Packages Revealed