With North Texas thawing out, the good news keeps rolling in. This time it’s from Dallas CASA. Despite the state of the past year’s COVID-19 slam with all its social distancing, masks and virtual relationships, Dallas CASA “recruited the highest number of volunteers to advocate for children in foster care in our 40-year history.” The number of new volunteers was a … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA Breaks Past Records With The Highest Of Number Of New Volunteers In 2020
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Now You’ve Gone And Exceeded All Past North Texas Giving Day Records With More Than $58.8M
Whoa! Talk about a finish. At the stroke of midnight, North Texas Giving Day crossed the finish line with more than $58.8M benefiting 3,242 area nonprofits plus 22,866 folks pledging 685,175 volunteer hours. While the top five nonprofits jockeyed for the numero uno spot on the Leaderboard, there were some interesting races in other areas. For instance, while The … [Read more...] about Now You’ve Gone And Exceeded All Past North Texas Giving Day Records With More Than $58.8M
2019 Crystal Charity Ball Check Record-Breaking Distribution Reminds Of Dallas Children’s Needs
With all the disturbing news about the COVID-19 damage for fundraising, some good news took place today. 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pat McEvoy joined TBK Bank Vice Chairman/CEO/PIO Aaron Graft in presenting Interfaith Family Services Development Director Jessica Rood with a check for $314,152. Originally the game plan had been to have a reception on the TBK Bank’s … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Check Record-Breaking Distribution Reminds Of Dallas Children’s Needs
Thanks To Exceeding 2019 Tablescapes Goals, Kappa Kappa Gammas Honor The Memory Of Maria Villanueva
Since the Kappa Kappa Gammas Dallas Alumnae launched their annual Tablescapes fundraiser 25 years ago, a constant has been the support and involvement by The Garden Gate’s Maria and Junior Villanueva. Each year their presentation dazzled guests, committee members, featured speakers and even other designers. Following Maria's death in January following years of battling … [Read more...] about Thanks To Exceeding 2019 Tablescapes Goals, Kappa Kappa Gammas Honor The Memory Of Maria Villanueva
Junior Symphony Ball Whooped It Up For A Record-Breaking $370,000 For Dallas Symphony Orchestra
With all the hoopla emerging from the wait-in-line at the Texas Driver License offices, someone ought to draft Rachael Dedman and Yvette Ostolaza and her mom-squad to take over. On Saturday, February 1, they not only coordinated a fundraiser for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra with more than 2,300 teens at Gilley’s, they covered all their bases and then some. It was simply … [Read more...] about Junior Symphony Ball Whooped It Up For A Record-Breaking $370,000 For Dallas Symphony Orchestra
2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s South American Mosaic Tangoed Its Way For A Record Breaker
At first, the South America Mosaic theme had some guests scratching their extension-layered locks about how to dress for the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball on Saturday, December 7, at the Hilton Anatole. Others got right to it, however, deciding to "just go bright" — or to search for a creative designer. In the end everything came together beautifully beneath the huge … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s South American Mosaic Tangoed Its Way For A Record Breaker
JUST IN: Santa Breaks His Previous Records Of Gift Giving And Elves Head To Lake Como
Santa and his reindeer team are back home at the North Pole. While Rudolph and his pals are enjoying hoof massages, Santa is regaling Mrs. Claus with what he saw and the chimneys that he squeezed down. The entire highlight of the 24-hour tour of the world was how many presents he left at homes. It was a whopping 7,574,576,003 thanks to the help of his staff of elves, both at … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Santa Breaks His Previous Records Of Gift Giving And Elves Head To Lake Como
Communities Foundation Of Texas Reports Record-Breaking Grants In 2019 And New Board Leadership And Members
As 2019 is coming to an end, folks are reviewing the successes of the past year and announcing plans for 2020. Communities Foundation of Texas is leading the herd with Board Chair Jim Bass revealing that a record-breaking $118M in grants were made during the 2019 fiscal year benefiting the following areas: Education: 22% Religious activities: 16% Health and … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Reports Record-Breaking Grants In 2019 And New Board Leadership And Members
JUST IN: Equest Scores A Record-Breaking $378,937 Thanks to Equest Gala
The Arabian Nights gala on Saturday, March 23, at Sixty Five Hundred paid off for Equest with big bucks. Tonight Equest Gala Co-Chairs Annie and Teal Griffeth presented a check — $378,937 that blew the hay out of the barn. The handover took place at Etro with Etro head lady Melinda Rathke hosting the check presentation after having just flown in on a bumpy flight from the Big … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Equest Scores A Record-Breaking $378,937 Thanks to Equest Gala
Zac Brown And Charlie Daniels Help The 2018 Cattle Baron’s Ball Rake In A Record $4.8M For The American Cancer Society
Inside a private meeting room at Gilley's Dallas, country music legend Charlie Daniels was sipping coffee from an orange Tennessee Volunteers cup and cutting up with guests at the 2018 Cattle Baron's Ball's VIP meet-and-greet. When a group including Andrea Nayfa, Joanna Clarke, Nancy Gopez, Dawn Greiner, Meghann O'Leary, Julianna LeBlanc, Rachel Michell and Taryn … [Read more...] about Zac Brown And Charlie Daniels Help The 2018 Cattle Baron’s Ball Rake In A Record $4.8M For The American Cancer Society
JUST IN: 2018 Cattle Baron’s Co-Chairs Katy Bock And Jonika Nix Set A New Record
This afternoon the Cattle Baron’s Ball gals held their Fall Luncheon at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Uptown. Not only did it let the new members get to know CBB vets like 2019 CBB Co-Chairs Wendy Messmann and Lisa Shirley and past CBB chairs Vicki Chapman (1996), Cara French (2016), Kristi Hoyl (2010), Olivia Kearney (2006), Mary Parker (2013), Mary Martha Pickens … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Cattle Baron’s Co-Chairs Katy Bock And Jonika Nix Set A New Record