It’s hard to believe that for ten years Klyde Warren Park has been a spectacular gathering place for locals and area visitors. In addition to offering a green space between the walls of glass and concrete skyscrapers along Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas’ first deck park has also become a connecting point for Dallas Downtown and Uptown. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Hunts, Warrens And Grants To Serve Up Klyde Warren Park’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
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JUST IN: 2022 Zoo To Do Co-Chairs Marena and Roger Gault Are “Wild And Wonderful” About Zoo Fundraiser
While cars were backed up clogging roads leading to American Airlines Center for last night’s Mavericks’ (hopefully) comeback game against the Golden State Warriors, there was another crowd of 150 at the Dallas Zoo for the 2022 Zoo To Do kick-off party. As the young lions lounged in their habitat and the elephants trunked up on hay in the background, 2022 Zoo To Do … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Zoo To Do Co-Chairs Marena and Roger Gault Are “Wild And Wonderful” About Zoo Fundraiser
JUST IN: Andrea Cheek And Isabell Novakov Higginbotham To Chair 50th Cattle Baron’s Ball
With the 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball preparations underway for the big shindig on Saturday, September 17, at Southfork, the leadership for the 50th anniversary celebration has just been revealed. On the heels of holding leadership positions for the recent Junior League of Dallas’ Centennial year activities, Andrea Cheek and Isabell Novakov Higginbotham will shift gears … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Andrea Cheek And Isabell Novakov Higginbotham To Chair 50th Cattle Baron’s Ball
Dallas Area Habitat For Humanity CEO Dave Crawford To Retire After A Major Turnaround
When Dave Crawford became CEO of Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity in 2018, it was not the best of times for the organization that provides “affordable homeownership opportunities, financial education, advocacy and neighborhood empowerment.” According to The Dallas Morning News columnist Sharon Grigsby a year later, The nonprofit’s aggressive experiment to expand … [Read more...] about Dallas Area Habitat For Humanity CEO Dave Crawford To Retire After A Major Turnaround
2022 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Awardee Michael Sorrell Discussed The Ethics Of Convenience
Before the first guests arrived for the 2022 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award reception beginning at 11 a.m., much activity was already underway on Tuesday, April 12. Outside SMU’s Martha Proctor Mack Grand Ballroom, the latest cold front was knocking at the door. On the adjacent terrace, the high top tableclothes were flowing in the wind. Plan B was put into place with a couple … [Read more...] about 2022 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Awardee Michael Sorrell Discussed The Ethics Of Convenience
Stephanie Bohan’s And Teresa Lenling’s Leadership Changes Are Sorta Connected
The musical chairs of North Texas non-profit CEOs has landed some interesting results. A good example of such changing execs was kicked off back in August 2020. Teresa Lenling left her position as School and Community Engagement VP at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science to become the CEO of Hope Cottage after Brooks Quinlan decided after three years to take “a personal … [Read more...] about Stephanie Bohan’s And Teresa Lenling’s Leadership Changes Are Sorta Connected
The Senior Source’s New Officers And Board Members for 2022-2023 Announced
As spring rains are busting out all types of new sprouts, so North Texas non-profits are brandishing new leadership and come-on-board members. The Senior Source is the latest to reveal its new crop of volunteer supporters and talents. The Senior Source President/CEO Stacey Malcolmson reported that the organization's Board of Directors includes the following team: Chair … [Read more...] about The Senior Source’s New Officers And Board Members for 2022-2023 Announced
Dallas Service Forum’s Officers Revealed For Its 45th Year Of Non-Profit Volunteering
Formerly known as Dallas Junior Forum, Dallas Service Forum (DSF) has a newly elected slate of officers for the 2022-2023 year. 2021-2022 President Julie Crowley, who will serve as advisor to the president, announced the following officers: 2022-2023 President Marla Nunally, VP of Development Lexia Allen, VP of Service Betty Cooper, VP of Membership Kathy Havel, VP of … [Read more...] about Dallas Service Forum’s Officers Revealed For Its 45th Year Of Non-Profit Volunteering
New Friends New Life Adds New Board Members And Two Auxiliary Group Leaders
Due to the growing problem of sex trafficking and exploitation, New Friends New Life is growing its volunteer efforts with additions to its board and new leadership for a couple of its auxiliaries. Where to start? First of all, the organization that has restored and empowered victims of trafficking and exploitation by raising awareness through advocacy and education … [Read more...] about New Friends New Life Adds New Board Members And Two Auxiliary Group Leaders
2022 Folsom Awardees Linda And Mitch Hart Were Feted With A Bit Of Monkey Business And Mafia Ties
It was a bit like playing “Where’s Waldo?” at the reception for the 2022 Robert S. Folsom Award dinner on Friday, April 8, at the Hilton Anatole. As the Chantilly Ballroom’s lobby filled with 700+ guests, the question making the rounds was, where were the honorees — Linda and Mitch Hart? Guests on the left side of the lobby were pointed to the opposite side, where they … [Read more...] about 2022 Folsom Awardees Linda And Mitch Hart Were Feted With A Bit Of Monkey Business And Mafia Ties
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner
Despite a pandemic delay of more than a year, Methodist Health System Foundation’s Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner took place on Friday, April 8, at the Anatole. And while its honorees were North Texas’ community champions/philanthropic powerhouse Linda and Mitch Hart, organizers who claimed to be their longtime friends couldn’t help but kid them with tales of past … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner