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Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s Literary Lions Luncheon Is Roaring To The Finish Line

Apr 1, 2025 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

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

JUST IN: Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s 75th Anniversary Kicked Off At Tiffany’s Newest Gem

Jan 16, 2025 11:28 PM by Jeanne Prejean

When Tiffany Co-Founders Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young established the legendary jewelry brand — Tiffany — in New York City back in 1837, Neiman Marcus Co-Founders Herbert Marcus and his sister Carrie Marcus Neiman hadn't even been born yet, let alone planted their roots for the luxury retailing store in North Texas. Those were the early days of youthful Dallas. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s 75th Anniversary Kicked Off At Tiffany’s Newest Gem

2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Hopeful Heartbreakers Literacy Donation And Charities

Sep 4, 2024 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Hopeful Heartbreakers Literary Donations and Charities’ Marketing and Public Relations Representative Domonique Mack, “At Hopeful Heartbreakers Literary Donations and Charities, our mission is to break down barriers to education by providing books and resources to underserved children. Many of these children have limited access to the materials they need to … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Hopeful Heartbreakers Literacy Donation And Charities

MySweetSchoolDaze: Catch Up And Read Book Drive

Jul 16, 2024 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Catch Up and Read (CAR) Development Director David Schaefers, “As the new school year approaches, the need for putting quality educational resources, especially books, in the hands of elementary students becomes ever more critical. At Catch Up and Read, we are dedicated to elevating instruction, empowering teachers, and equipping students with the tools they … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: Catch Up And Read Book Drive

Keith Vinson Named To Succeed Retiring Junior Achievement Of Dallas President/CEO Jan Murfield

Nov 21, 2023 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

While the YMCA of Dallas' deal to sell the downtown facility fell through, things are still moving along for the Y. One of those "moves" is YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Operations VP Keith Vinson moving over to Junior Achievement of Dallas, succeeding longtime JA President/CEO Jan Murfield. Overseeing 25 staff members, Keith will "manage the organization’s work readiness, … [Read more...] about Keith Vinson Named To Succeed Retiring Junior Achievement Of Dallas President/CEO Jan Murfield

Search Is Underway To Hire Replacement For Literacy Achieves Executive Director Dionne Kirby

Oct 26, 2023 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

It was just a year ago on Monday, August 8, that Dionne Kirby returned to Literacy Achieves to succeed retiring Executive Director Sarah Papert. Dionne’s relationship with the organization was not a new one. From July 2017 to May 2021, she had been on the staff, rising from Program Manager of Adult English Language Learning to Associate Director of Development and eventually … [Read more...] about Search Is Underway To Hire Replacement For Literacy Achieves Executive Director Dionne Kirby

Pi Phis Lifted Literacy With A Runway Filled With Butterfly Sisters, Fashions And Scene-Stealing Kiddos

May 31, 2023 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Before North Texas was hit by all types of dark clouds and stormy stuff, the Pi Beta Phi butterflies clustered at Brook Hollow on Tuesday, April 25. The gathering of the sorority was its Style Show and Luncheon with fashions  provided by Betty Reiter, Kid Biz/The Biz, MaryBeth, Mi Golondrina, Saint Bernard and Tootsies. Instead of well-heeled professional models on the … [Read more...] about Pi Phis Lifted Literacy With A Runway Filled With Butterfly Sisters, Fashions And Scene-Stealing Kiddos

Author Lynda Rutledge To Keynote Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s Fall Fundraiser

Apr 27, 2023 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

The recent chill stoked up thoughts of the fall season, so it's only natural that the Friends of the Dallas Public Library are lining up plans for their annual fundraising dinner on Thursday, October 26. Already locked in is best-selling novelist/journalist/photographer Lynda Rutledge, whose first novel "Faith Bass Darling's Last Garage Sale" was made into the film … [Read more...] about Author Lynda Rutledge To Keynote Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s Fall Fundraiser

Award-Winning Journalist Byron Harris To Be Honored At Literacy Achieve’s Wings Of Spring Dinner

Feb 28, 2023 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Celebrating the 26th anniversary of Literacy Achieves, Wings Of Spring Co-Chairs Melissa and Wilson Aurbach have announced that former WFAA investigative reporter Byron Harris will be honored with the 2023 Marnie Wildenthal Literacy Legacy Award at the organization's annual fundraiser on Thursday, March 30. According to Literacy Achieves CEO Dionne Kirby, "Naming all the … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Journalist Byron Harris To Be Honored At Literacy Achieve’s Wings Of Spring Dinner

Child Education Advocate Carol Pierce Goglia Officially Becomes Catch Up And Read President/CEO Thursday

Jan 4, 2023 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

When Carol Pierce Goglia reported that she would be leaving United to Learn, where she had been president and Strategic Impact Advisor, she was only partially right. The position would change to Advisory Council for United to Learn, but her full-time leadership responsibilities would be shifted to another organization. After years of leading the marketing and communications … [Read more...] about Child Education Advocate Carol Pierce Goglia Officially Becomes Catch Up And Read President/CEO Thursday

JUST IN: Lindsay Ballotta And Jenny Merkle Are Saddling Up To Chair 2023 Blue Ribbon Ball

Dec 8, 2022 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Despite the upcoming weeks of winter, Lindsay Ballotta and Jenny Merkle are focused on Saturday, June 3. That’s when they will be co-chairing the 2023 Blue Ribbon Ball in Equest’s Al Hill Jr. Arena at Texas Horse Park. For Lindsay, there is a personal connection for saddling up for the Equest fundraiser. “My daughter Caroline began riding horses when she was six years old. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lindsay Ballotta And Jenny Merkle Are Saddling Up To Chair 2023 Blue Ribbon Ball

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