According to Peggy Meyer, Got an email today [March 23] from Peacock Alley about a wonderful initiative their workroom is undertaking. "Our work room that is usually busy making sheets, is now sewing fabric protective masks for those who need them most. These masks will go directly to help two local groups who are essential: Baylor Medical as well as Community Partners of … [Read more...] about MySweetKindness: Peggy Meyer
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March 26 Updates On Cancellations And Reschedulings
Like their neighbors, North Texan nonprofits are suffering from the blight of coronavirus. There are nonprofits that will either not survive this situation or they’ll bond together with like programs to help those in need. Today’s collection of cancellations and reschedules have wiped the calendar of any fundraising activities past Easter. They include the … [Read more...] about March 26 Updates On Cancellations And Reschedulings
Dallas Opera Women’s Board Honored Patsy Miller Donosky With Founders Award, Family, Friends And Flourish
The selection of Patsy Miller Donosky for the 2020 Juanita and Henry S. Miller Jr. Founders Award seemed as natural as singing in the Winspear. Afterall, her folks Juanita and Henry S. Miller Jr. co-founded The Dallas Opera way back in the 1950s. But Patsy had earned her operatic stripes purely on her own. From being a child traveling by train with her mother and her brother … [Read more...] about Dallas Opera Women’s Board Honored Patsy Miller Donosky With Founders Award, Family, Friends And Flourish
JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas’ Partners For Children Award Recipient Revealed
Chick Lit Luncheon Co-Chairs Sally Dutter and Beth Thoele have just sent word about the recipient of the 2020 Partners for Children Award at the sold-out Community Partners of Dallas fundraiser on Friday, March 27. It will be the ever-generous and philanthropic Moody Foundation. According to CPD President/CEO Paige McDaniel, “The Moody Foundation is a … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas’ Partners For Children Award Recipient Revealed
Communities Foundation Of Texas Celebrates The First $2B Of Grantmaking And Looks Ahead To The Next Billion
Tuesday, February 11, was a big old day. Despite chilly rain and bumper-to-bumper drive home, folks were racing home either to learn the New Hampshire primary results or to see the finals of the Westminster Dog Show. But the Communities Foundation of Texas' celebration get together seemed to trump all. The welcome mat had hardly been put out at 5 p.m. when the lobby was … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Celebrates The First $2B Of Grantmaking And Looks Ahead To The Next Billion
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Debs (Texas) Dipped And Danced The Night Away
Like the swallows returning to Mission San Juan Capistrano, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Gala debutantes in their billowing white gowns were presented on stage at the Morton Meyerson before family and friends on Saturday, February 8. While the Gittings portraits were lined up at the lobby entrance, the Renaissance Foyer and the upper level Loge Terrace were … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Debs (Texas) Dipped And Danced The Night Away
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2020 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball
While all the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Balls have been brilliantly fun fundraisers for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the 2020 ball had just a whiff of change and more fun on Saturday, February 8, at the Meyerson. Perhaps it was the change of plans having the debs gather their white gowns and head backstage immediately after the group photo. Even that was a … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2020 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball
Fort Worth’s “Project Goodwill” Fashionably Capitalizes On Unconventional Materials
Across the way on I-30, Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth is going fashionable once again. On the evening of Thursday, April 16, it will hold its 7th Annual Project Goodwill at Ridglea Country Club. But unlike the usual fashion shows, this one is a designer competition with local designers showcasing wearable garments using $100 worth of unconventional materials from local … [Read more...] about Fort Worth’s “Project Goodwill” Fashionably Capitalizes On Unconventional Materials
Dallas Cowboy Tight End Jason Witten To Keynote Just Say YES’ 10th Annual Celebration
Standing at 6’6” Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten has earned quite a reputation for his playing on the field as well as working in the community. Over his years with the Dallas Cowboys, he’s been nicknamed by many as “Mr. Cowboy.” However, showing his true colors, Jason has begged off the brand saying that former Dallas Cowboy defensive tackle Bob Lilly is the real “Mr. … [Read more...] about Dallas Cowboy Tight End Jason Witten To Keynote Just Say YES’ 10th Annual Celebration
JUST IN: Basketball Legend Dirk Nowitzki To Keynote 5th Annual Rising Stars For After-School All-Stars North Texas
Since After-School All-Stars North Texas kicked off their Rising Stars Luncheon, they have had some heavy hitters, literally, as their keynote speakers, including Drew Brees, Jose Altuve and Dak Prescott. The 2020 Rising Stars Luncheon Co-Chairs Marybeth and Kevin Conlon and Nicole and Tommy Somerville have hit another home run with this year’s speaker. Or, perhaps it should … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Basketball Legend Dirk Nowitzki To Keynote 5th Annual Rising Stars For After-School All-Stars North Texas
10th Annual Great Adventure Hunt Brought Out The Kids In Grownups For ChildCareGroupers
While Gilley's is known for concerts and partying hardy, on Saturday, January 25, it was "game's on!" for the 10th Annual Great Adventure Hunt benefiting ChildCareGroup. While the cause was serious, the turnout of "Hunters" laughed and scratched heads in solving the variety of puzzles. Here's a report from the field: ChildCareGroup CEO Tori Mannes and the “sister act” of … [Read more...] about 10th Annual Great Adventure Hunt Brought Out The Kids In Grownups For ChildCareGroupers