According to Episcopal Diocese of Dallas Director of Communications Kimberly Durnan,One Man’s Treasure clothes men coming out of the prison system, in an effort to set them for a successful transition to become productive members of society. The clothes men are given upon release from prison is not suitable to wear to church or a job interview. We give them gently-used … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: One Man’s Treasure
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New Friends New Life’s Men’s Advocacy Group Breakfast Attracts 330 To Dallas Country Club
There was a packed house at the Dallas Country Club on Monday, May 6, for the annual Men's Breakfast presented by the Men's Advocacy Group of New Friends New Life. It was clear that the group — an NFNL auxiliary that mobilizes men against sex trafficking and exploitation of women and girls — had been strategic about appealing to the guys.Instead of a flowery centerpiece, … [Read more...] about New Friends New Life’s Men’s Advocacy Group Breakfast Attracts 330 To Dallas Country Club
Crystal Charity Ball Ladies Fete Their Gents With Grazing And An Unplanned Shattering Moment
After months of having their wives, sisters, mother and female whatevers MIA, the husbands, boyfriends... you get the drift... missing in action thanks to toiling for the 2018 Crystal Charity Ball, the men folk had their moment in the glory... or rather the moonlight on Tuesday, October 23, at Lisa and Clay Cooley's estate.On the heels of the CCB Circle of Angels dinner … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Ladies Fete Their Gents With Grazing And An Unplanned Shattering Moment
JUST IN: Greater Dallas Veterans Day Parade Is Canceled But The Appreciation Continues
The Greater Dallas Veterans Day Parade scheduled to take place Monday at 11 a.m. has been canceled. The decision was made due to concerns about the forecast of rain and temperatures in the 30s and 40s and the safety of spectators and participants.While the call to cancel the parade was a wise move, it must be remembered that those who served in the U.S. military faced far … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Greater Dallas Veterans Day Parade Is Canceled But The Appreciation Continues
Brain Performance Institute Provides Vets And First Responders With Assistance In Dealing With Work-Related Stress
Bob White is a banker. He’s a very successful banker holding the title of Bank of Texas The Private Bank Dallas Market Executive. So what was he doing at the Brain Performance Institute on Thursday, July 26, at noon? Why wasn’t he enjoying cooler temperatures in Aspen, Napa or the Hamptons?He was part of the Brain Performance Institute's Warrior Initiative luncheon that … [Read more...] about Brain Performance Institute Provides Vets And First Responders With Assistance In Dealing With Work-Related Stress
2018 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Followed The Tradition Of Bowing Debutantes Plus A Shout-Out Of Love
One might have thought that The Dallas Theater Center had moved across the street to the Meyerson when the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball took place there on Saturday, February 17. But, more about that later.Before the evening of bowing and dancing got underway for the 1,060 guests, hints of a formal pep rally were simmering. Meyerson ushers found … [Read more...] about 2018 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Followed The Tradition Of Bowing Debutantes Plus A Shout-Out Of Love
Genesis Women’s Shelter’s HeROs Continue The Conversation Of “Not In My Home And Not In Yours Either” For The Next Generation
The problem of domestic violence is not a current problem. It's a multi-generational tragedy. Like a hand-me-down, the abuse within the home is shared through the ages. Tackling the break in the generational cycle of violence has been the mission of the Genesis Women's Shelter's HeROs (He Respects Others). To take their message to more in the North Texas community, Jennifer and … [Read more...] about Genesis Women’s Shelter’s HeROs Continue The Conversation Of “Not In My Home And Not In Yours Either” For The Next Generation
The Family Place Opened Texas’ First Shelter For Male Victims Of Domestic Abuse
There’s a misconception that domestic abuse only victimizes women and children in a household. Not true. The thinking is that real men just don’t get abused. That’s not true. It’s often not reported because of the humiliation that a male victim has “not stood up for himself.”For more than 15 years, The Family Place has been working with such men on a limited basis, due … [Read more...] about The Family Place Opened Texas’ First Shelter For Male Victims Of Domestic Abuse
The Dallas Foundation Adds Four New Members To Its Board Of Governors
And the news/announcements just keeping rolling in. The Dallas Foundation has added four new members to its board of governors. They are James Huffines is “the chief operating officer of subsidiaries at Hilltop Holdings, where he oversees the activities of PlainsCapital Bank, PrimeLending, HilltopSecurities and National Lloyds and serves on the board of … [Read more...] about The Dallas Foundation Adds Four New Members To Its Board Of Governors
Genesis HeROs’ Gentlemen’s Night Had Cigar Rollings, Whiskey Tastings And Membership Sign-Ups At The Crow Library
The rain gods, “Drip” and “Sprinkle,” decided to hedge their appearance in North Texas on Wednesday, November 2. Perhaps it was because of the seventh World Series game, or the CMAs. Whatever.Nearly 200 gents and their fav gals held forth at Kathy and Harlan Crow’s library, complete with shoes shines and cigar rolling on the covered side terrace and whiskey tastings in … [Read more...] about Genesis HeROs’ Gentlemen’s Night Had Cigar Rollings, Whiskey Tastings And Membership Sign-Ups At The Crow Library
Crystal Charity Ball Men Folk Were Honored With A Gentlemen’s Night Out At The Rathbuns Thanks to BB&T
Like a Tennessee Williams scenario, Tuesday, October 18, was warm and steamy. Luckily, the Crystal Charity Ball types were well aware of the condition and left the cashmeres and leathers at home for the Gentlemen’s Night Out.It was to thank the CCB husbands for playing second fiddle, while their wives called on foundations and CEOs to provide $5.6M for children … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Men Folk Were Honored With A Gentlemen’s Night Out At The Rathbuns Thanks to BB&T