The Family Place's Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon VIP reception at the Hilton Anatole's Wedgwood Room was abuzzing with three stars on Friday, October 4. It was no wonder with keynote speaker Justin Baldoni against the sponsors board, with guests lined up for a photo opp. Despite his killer good looks, it was his charismatic personality that drew guests like a magnet … [Read more...] about Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon Celebrated Inspirational Women And Stressed Changing Minds
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The Family Place Celebrates Its New, Expanded Shelter For Men And Their Children
When it comes to domestic violence, most think of only women being victims. However, men too often suffer from relationships that include violence. Recognizing that there was a need to help men and their children, The Family Place opened Texas' first men's shelter in 2016. On Friday, July 12, The Family Place celebrated the opening of its new, expanded men's shelter in Irving … [Read more...] about The Family Place Celebrates Its New, Expanded Shelter For Men And Their Children
MySweetWishList: The Magdalen House’s Men’s Program
According to The Magdalen House Men’s Programming Director Austin Shook, “For 36 years, The Magdalen House has proudly provided no-cost recovery services and support for alcoholic women and their loved ones. We are excited to introduce these same services for men in January 2024. This marks a significant expansion of our mission and is a testament to our commitment to … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: The Magdalen House’s Men’s Program
MySweetOpportunity: The Magdalen House’s Leave A Legacy
According to The Magdalen House CEO Lisa Kroencke, “Get ready to dance the night away at the annual Leave a Legacy ‘Live, Loud and Free’ concert benefiting The Magdalen House. Scheduled for Thursday, October 19, at 6 p.m., guests are invited to The Empire Room to enjoy compelling stories from the community and live entertainment. The evening will begin with dinner … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: The Magdalen House’s Leave A Legacy
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Husbands Dinner
Thanks to sponsor RGT Wealth Advisors, the 2021 Crystal Charity Ball committee hosted their husbands to a dinner on Thursday, October 14. The selection of where to hold the supper was easy. It was Café Momentum, one of the 2021 CCB beneficiaries. One of the night's highlights was the wall of plates in the back of the restaurant. But more about … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Husbands Dinner
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Friends Of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy
According Friends of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy Executive Director Dexter D. Evans, “With over 3,200 local nonprofits participating in Communities Foundation of Texas’ annual North Texas Giving Day event, it can be quite a challenge for our cause-minded friends in North Texas to decide where to allocate their investments to make the greatest impact. “The Friends … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Friends Of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy
JUST IN: 2021-2022 AWARE Dallas Board Members And 17 Beneficiaries Announced
While many fall and winter event planners are being faced with the possibility of coming up with Plan B for their upcoming fundraisers due to Delta, the AWARE Dallas group has announced its 2021-2022 board and recipients. When it was founded in 1989, AWARE was made up of “a small group of passionate and civic-minded Dallas women” to fight Alzheimer’s which was pretty … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021-2022 AWARE Dallas Board Members And 17 Beneficiaries Announced
Healing Hands Luncheon Letters Are Ready To Hit Mailboxes To Support HHM Health Programs
This afternoon it was business as usual at Healing Hand Ministries (HHM). Parents were shepherding their youngsters in for vaccinations; a couple of women in niqabs were walking from nearby apartments in Vickery Meadows for their appointments; adults were rolling up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccinations; and a pregnant woman was leaving after receiving a good checkup … [Read more...] about Healing Hands Luncheon Letters Are Ready To Hit Mailboxes To Support HHM Health Programs
The Women’s Center Of Tarrant County Is Turning April Into A Teal Fundraising Experience
When folks think of April, they consider it to be a breath of fresh air with the cold days of winter officially in the rearview mirror and fields of bluebonnets sprouting everywhere. But what most don’t realize that it’s also Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Usually it's the time when The Women's Center of Tarrant County held its … [Read more...] about The Women’s Center Of Tarrant County Is Turning April Into A Teal Fundraising Experience
Giddy Up To Pendery’s For Father’s Day Gifts Benefiting The Equest Ponies
It seems that Father’s Day had sneaked up on kids throughout the area. The typical pop insists that he doesn’t need a thing except for some peace and quiet. Still the old man deserves something, and this year is a real challenge with professional sports being limited in fan attendance. Luckily, Equest and Pendery’s have come up with an idea that will help in the gift … [Read more...] about Giddy Up To Pendery’s For Father’s Day Gifts Benefiting The Equest Ponies
Gentlemen’s Night Out Provided An Opportunity To Learn About La Fiesta’s Order Of The Flag
As jammed as the corner of Hillcrest and Northwest Highway was on Wednesday, February 26, where a Tesla collided with a sedan during drive home traffic, the corner of Greenbrier and Turtle Creek Boulevard just blocks away looked pretty crowded, too. It wasn’t due to the backup from the slam-bang accident. Rather it was the La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas’ Gentlemen's Night … [Read more...] about Gentlemen’s Night Out Provided An Opportunity To Learn About La Fiesta’s Order Of The Flag