According to Laughter League’s Co-Founder and CEO Tiffany Riley, “One of the most magical moments for Laughter League is when a busload of burn survivors arrives at Camp John Marc for a week of summer camp. The kids exit the bus in long sleeves and hoodies, covering their scars and feeling self-conscious about how they look. By the end of the first day, they are all wearing … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Laughter League
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2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Bee Happy Day Hab
According to Bee Happy Day Hab’s Program Manager Melissa Madsen, “Helping a man named Richie get to church was the catalyst for Bee Happy Day Hab. “Richie, in his early 30s, contacted a local church looking for someone to help him. He lived independently, though his intellectual developmental disability prevented him from being able to work or drive, leaving him … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Bee Happy Day Hab
Equest’s Fall Fun Fest Is Free And Open To All With Games, Food Trucks, Petting Zoo And More
With North Texas Giving Day in the rear-view mirror and loads of fundraisers up ahead, how about a freebie for the whole family? That's exactly what Equest's Fall Fun Fest is. Tailor-made for all ages, it's the perfect chance to break away from the house and the city life to take in the wide open spaces where Equest flourishes at Texas Horse Park. Formerly known as … [Read more...] about Equest’s Fall Fun Fest Is Free And Open To All With Games, Food Trucks, Petting Zoo And More
“Blossoms And New Beginnings” Abounded Thanks To 8th Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon
8th Interfaith Auxiliary Annual Luncheon Co-Chairs Sarah Claire Corrigan and Emily Hill decided to change things up a bit this year for the Interfaith Family Services fundraiser on Friday, April 28, at the Arboretum. Instead of flying in a noted celebrity to serve as the keynote speaker, they brought the mission of the organization home with Interfaith client Kennethia Price … [Read more...] about “Blossoms And New Beginnings” Abounded Thanks To 8th Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon
Ashlee And Chris Kleinert Roll Up Their Sleeves To Co-Chair United To Learn’s 2023 Community Campus Day
Despite the chill of winter lingering, United To Learn’s 2023 Community Campus Day (CCD) volunteers have spent past weekends busily reinvigorating Dallas Independent School District elementary schools. Co-chairing this year’s effort are community leaders/philanthropists Ashlee and Chris Kleinert, who don’t hold back in their support of the DSID. According to the … [Read more...] about Ashlee And Chris Kleinert Roll Up Their Sleeves To Co-Chair United To Learn’s 2023 Community Campus Day
Walkabouts Dallas Arboretum And Dallas Zoo Are Kicking Off 2023 With Special Discounts
With North Texans thawing out after the Christmas week freezer, Mother Nature is providing more user-friendly temperatures with nary a mention of freezing degrees in the future. A couple of North Texas walk-about venues are celebrating the better weather and new year with their annual bargains for January. The Dallas Zoo will kick off its annual Penguin Days special with … [Read more...] about Walkabouts Dallas Arboretum And Dallas Zoo Are Kicking Off 2023 With Special Discounts
Runway Report Filled Meyerson Lobby With Fashions, Awards And A Surprise “Celebration”
After a soggy Monday, the crisp, clean fall air was ideal for locals to pull out their wool suits and lightweight pashminas on Tuesday, October 25, for KidneyTexas’ 2022 Runway Report at the Meyerson. Thanks to a speedy check-in table, the lobby was already filling with guests like Kristi Hoyl, Barbara Brice, Patti Cody, Rose Gault, Cindy Feld, Marena … [Read more...] about Runway Report Filled Meyerson Lobby With Fashions, Awards And A Surprise “Celebration”
La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Returned With Bowing Duchesses, White-Tie Escorts And Bare-Back Beauties
Looking over the black-tie crowd in the foyer of the Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom on Saturday, June 5, La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas Co-chairs Michaela Dyer and Kim Quinn were grateful that the weather hadn’t interfered with any of the week’s activities. True, the night before the Fiesta Under the Stars had had its issues with air conditioning and valet parking. But that was … [Read more...] about La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Returned With Bowing Duchesses, White-Tie Escorts And Bare-Back Beauties
The Dallas Opera Is Expanding Its Spring Gala To A Three-Day Fundraiser With Joyce Didonato
Originally The Dallas Opera’s Viva Diva! featuring mezza-soprano Joyce Didonato scheduled in November 2020 suffered a couple of postponements due to those tricky pandemic restrictions. Instead of just throwing in the towel, Dallas Opera’s Kern Wildenthal General Director/CEO Ian Derrer “reimagined” the one-night-only special event into a fundraiser that would be celebrated for … [Read more...] about The Dallas Opera Is Expanding Its Spring Gala To A Three-Day Fundraiser With Joyce Didonato