On the ground floor of the strikingly modern Hunt Consolidated building in downtown Dallas, the movers and shakers were out in force on the evening of Thursday, November 8. They'd gathered for New Friends New Life's 20th Anniversary Platinum Dinner, an important occasion for a consequential group of top sponsors—and an event that turned out to be leavened with some unexpected … [Read more...] about ProtectHER Awards—And A Zany ‘Waiter’ Act—Enliven New Friends New Life’s 20th Anniversary Platinum Dinner
Philanthropy
JUST IN: Kimberly Schlegel Whitman To Chair Children’s Cancer Fund Gala On April 26 At The Anatole
Some two dozen kids with cancer got the thrill of their lives as they trooped up, one-by-one, to meet former Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman this afternoon at Children's Medical Center. The occasion: a "model reveal and photo shoot" for the 31st annual Children's Cancer Fund Gala, which, it was announced, will be held on Friday, April 26, at the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Kimberly Schlegel Whitman To Chair Children’s Cancer Fund Gala On April 26 At The Anatole
The Village of Giving Circle Celebrated Its First Check Presentations For Nine Area Non-Profits
With cold, wet weather nearing, Sunday, November 4, was amazingly flawless both outside and inside Hotel ZaZa. The reason for the great feel inside the hotel was a standing room only for The Village of Giving Circle at Texas Women's Foundation grants distribution.Back story: Back in April, a group of African American female leaders gathered on a Sunday afternoon at Shonn … [Read more...] about The Village of Giving Circle Celebrated Its First Check Presentations For Nine Area Non-Profits
Girl Power Resonated At The Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas Women Of Distinction Luncheon
Empowering young women to pursue successful lives on their owns terms was the theme of the hour when the Girls Scouts of Northeast Texas held its Women of Distinction Luncheon on Friday, November 2, at the Omni Hotel Dallas. The theme was stressed from the get-go, when luncheon Co-chairs Dee Brown and Sharon Morrison welcomed everyone before giving way to Clarice Tinsley, the … [Read more...] about Girl Power Resonated At The Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas Women Of Distinction Luncheon
There Were Jewels And Smiles A-Plenty At The Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Cocktail Buffet At The Rocchio Manse
Only weeks before, Jan Showers had redecorated the beautiful Highland Park manse of Lisa and John Rocchio. So for most of the 250-plus guests at the Crystal Charity Ball's Underwriters Cocktail Buffet held there on Thursday, November 1, it was a first chance to take in the redone splendors of the Rocchios' spectacular, historically protected home.With the fancy ball … [Read more...] about There Were Jewels And Smiles A-Plenty At The Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Cocktail Buffet At The Rocchio Manse
Communities Foundation Of Texas Awards Grants Totaling $698,000 To 28 Area Nonprofits
And the good-end-of-the-year-news keeps coming in. Earlier this year, Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) invited DFW nonprofits to submit Letters of Inquiry for its “fund holders whose interests align with the nonprofits’ specific areas of focus.”Upon receipt, the CFT staff “summarizes all nonprofit projects submitted to the foundation’s annual review cycle in the … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Awards Grants Totaling $698,000 To 28 Area Nonprofits
Nancy Ann And Ray Hunt Family Foundation Gifted St. Philip’s School And Community Center With $2M
What a simply marvelous way to end the year. The Nancy Ann and Ray Hunt Family Foundation has played Santa Claus big-time for St. Philip’s School and Community Center with a $2M contribution for its “We Believe Campaign.”According to Hunt matriarch Nancy Ann and patriarch Ray Hunt, “Our gift will endow the School’s Early Childhood Director position and support the expansion … [Read more...] about Nancy Ann And Ray Hunt Family Foundation Gifted St. Philip’s School And Community Center With $2M
Awards Of Excellence Toasted Dallas’ Current Standouts As Well As Making A Historic Selfie
Louise Caldwell is an old pro when it comes to preparing for a fundraiser. On Thursday, November 1, she proved that as guests started arriving at The Fairmont Dallas for the Dallas Historical Society’s 2018 Awards for Excellence in Community Service Luncheon.Earlier in the day some called with a last minute request for a table. No problem. Louise had a table in reserve just … [Read more...] about Awards Of Excellence Toasted Dallas’ Current Standouts As Well As Making A Historic Selfie
“Diversity In Philanthropy” Discussion Provided A Better Understanding About High Net Worth Donors Of Color
Communities Foundation of Texas and Dallas Women's Foundation teamed up with The Vaid Group and Faces of Giving to provide a better understanding of the expanding world of philanthropy on Tuesday, October 30. Filling Communities Foundation of Texas' main hall, 350 guests learned how to identify and work with "high net worth" donors. Here's a report from the field:On … [Read more...] about “Diversity In Philanthropy” Discussion Provided A Better Understanding About High Net Worth Donors Of Color
JUST IN: Sons Of The Flag Gives The Parkland Foundation A $120K Check
Inside the lobby at Parkland Memorial Hospital on Monday, December 10, a check for $120,000 was presented by the Sons of the Flag nonprofit group to the Parkland Foundation. The funds will help underwrite the Parkland Burn Survivor Support Group and support SOTF's existing endowment to care for burn survivors and their families throughout the year, among other … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Sons Of The Flag Gives The Parkland Foundation A $120K Check
Ray Washburne And ‘Woman of the Year’ Sandi Chapman Are Featured At Annual Les Femmes Du Monde Gala
There was a Kevin Bacon, Six Degrees of Separation feel to the Les Femmes du Monde's 2018 Woman of the Year Gala on Wednesday, October 24, at the Dallas Country Club.The evening's honoree, Sandi Chapman, Ph.D, founder and chief director of the Center for BrainHealth, said the late Al Hill Jr. often visited the Center, which is part of The University of Texas at … [Read more...] about Ray Washburne And ‘Woman of the Year’ Sandi Chapman Are Featured At Annual Les Femmes Du Monde Gala