According to Folds Of Honor North Texas Chapter President Mike Beltz,In the folded flag we see the heavy price of freedom, yet it’s also a symbol of hope, representing the enduring ideals that make this country a beacon of democracy. We chose this logo because it reflects our mission – to honor the sacrifice of America’s heroes, while giving hope to the bearers of their … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: North Texas Folds Of Honor 4th Annual Gala
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Boots And Salutes Patrons Hear Firsthand The Importance Of Equest’s Hooves For Heroes Program
As a warmup for Equest's Boots and Salutes at Texas Horse Park, a panel discussion was held at presenting sponsor CrossFirst Bank on Thursday, June 13, for the fundraiser's patrons. Guests learned how Equest's Hooves for Heroes program has been important for returning veterans. Here's a report from the field:On Thursday, June 13, guests filled the shimmering CrossFirst Bank … [Read more...] about Boots And Salutes Patrons Hear Firsthand The Importance Of Equest’s Hooves For Heroes Program
Plans Revealed At Monica And Joe Eastin’s Home For Folds Of Honor North Texas 4th Annual Gala
Offering a break from the recent rain and heat, Monica and Joe Eastin's home was the perfect spot on Thursday, June 13, for the kickoff of the Folds of Honor North Texas 4th Annual Gala. For the occasion, Folds of Honor Founder Maj. Dan Rooney told guests why the funds raised at the event were so necessary to help families of disabled and deceased members of the military.In … [Read more...] about Plans Revealed At Monica And Joe Eastin’s Home For Folds Of Honor North Texas 4th Annual Gala
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Boots & Salutes
According to Boots & Salutes Co-Chair Carolyn Anderson,Boots & Salutes, presented by CrossFirst Bank, benefiting Equest’s Hooves for Heroes is almost here!I was immediately hooked by Equest because of the therapeutic services they provide to children and adults with diverse needs including veterans through their Equest Hooves for Heroes program. For me, it hit … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Boots & Salutes
A Passing: H. Ross Perot Sr.
H. Ross Perot Sr., the self-made Dallas billionaire-businessman, patriot and philanthropist who died Tuesday at age 89, was among the most consequential Texans of the last century. Besides running twice, in 1992 and 1996, as an independent and then a third-party presidential candidate, he founded two successful computer-services firm and gave away millions of dollars to causes … [Read more...] about A Passing: H. Ross Perot Sr.
JUST IN: Highland Park Village Merchants Announced For Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show Co-Chairs Julie Bagley and Julianna LeBlanc have just revealed the merchants that will be providing the fashions on the runway at Brook Hollow on Tuesday, October 1.Thanks to Presenting Sponsor Highland Park Village, the show will feature clothes from Etro, Akris, Carolina Herrera, St. John, Market and Hadleigh’s.So, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Highland Park Village Merchants Announced For Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth Just Thought She Knew The POA For Arabian Nights
For a second night in a row, the weather guessers lost their bets. On Saturday, March 23, there had been all types of threats (i.e., the usual thunderstorms, lightning, hail, tornadoes, end-of-world scenarios, etc.). But it all held off. Didn't matter. The annual Equest gala fundraiser that had been held in years past at various outdoor venues like Dallas Equestrian Center and … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth Just Thought She Knew The POA For Arabian Nights
Ret. Admiral William McRaven Was Large And In Charge At 2019 Visionary Luncheon
While adorable little girls in sparkly cheerleader outfits with moms and backpacks filled the Dallas Omni Hotel lobby and the surrounding area on Friday, March 1, for the NCA All-Star Nationals, the escalators were taking the men in business suits and well coiffed ladies to the Trinity Ballroom. They were there not just to rally funds for the Retina Foundation of the Southwest, … [Read more...] about Ret. Admiral William McRaven Was Large And In Charge At 2019 Visionary Luncheon
Grovel Alert: 2019 Equest Gala’s Arabian Nights
If you had your dreams of attending the Equest Gala — Arabian Nights — on Saturday, March 23, at Sixty Five Hundred and haven't gotten your spot reserved, you're in trouble. According to inside sources, Co-Chairs Annie and Teal Griffeth's first fundraising outing has been such a hit that they've had to add seven tables to accommodate the requests that keeping stampeding … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2019 Equest Gala’s Arabian Nights
JUST IN: ORIX Foundation Provides $1,415,000 For 72 North Texas Area Nonprofits
ORIX Foundation has just released its funding for North Texas nonprofits and, boy, did their bookkeepers have their hands full. They cut checks totaling $1.415M for 72 North Texas nonprofits in the following six categories:Education - $467,400 to 25 organizations that prepare children for success through learning. Children at Risk - $195,350 to ten organizations … [Read more...] about JUST IN: ORIX Foundation Provides $1,415,000 For 72 North Texas Area Nonprofits
2019 Equest Gala Letters Are Galloping To Mailboxes This Week
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth’s home-sweet-home was filled to the max with Santas, Nutcrackers, Wise Men and all types of Christmas touches with the help of The Garden Gate’s Junior Villanueva. But on the week of December 17, she advised the floral designer that the dining room table would be off limits. It needed to be clear of decorations to … [Read more...] about 2019 Equest Gala Letters Are Galloping To Mailboxes This Week