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
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JUST IN: 2018 Change Is Good Hauled In $15,521.47 In Quarters, Dimes, Nickels And Pennies
Community Partners of Dallas penny counters have just reported the amounts of change handed over at last month’s Change Is Good event at Brook Hollow. It was a whopping $15,521.47! And in the competition to haul in the coins, Brooke Gray scored in two categories. Most Change Turned In 1st Place – Heather and Kevin Bonfield, Sydney Bonfield and Lola Bonfield for $1,196.73 2nd … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Change Is Good Hauled In $15,521.47 In Quarters, Dimes, Nickels And Pennies
Jubilee Park And Center’s Major Donors Learn Specialized Student Support Program Highlights
Major supporters of Jubilee Park and Center attended a cocktail reception at Kathy and Harlan Crow's library on Wednesday, September 19. A highlight of the evening was Jubilee Park CEO Ben Leal's reporting on the findings from the Specialized Student Support (S3) Program that resulted from last year's 20th anniversary gala. Here is a report from the field:Jubilee Park … [Read more...] about Jubilee Park And Center’s Major Donors Learn Specialized Student Support Program Highlights
JUST IN: 2018 North Texas Giving Day Busts Its Own Record With More Than $48M In Donations
Once again North Texas Giving Day proved that generosity is a natural resource in these parts that only grows with time and effort. As the clock struck midnight, the donations were still coming in resulting in more than $48M and 400,000 pledged hours for thousands of area nonprofits.They topped last year's record breaker of $39M by $9M!Hopefully, the folks at … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 North Texas Giving Day Busts Its Own Record With More Than $48M In Donations
2018 Parade Of Playhouse’s Bro’s Diner Winner Already Had A Chef In Residence
Britt and Will Salisbury took a chance. Their son (and Nerf fan) William Salisbury, age 3, really, really wanted the Nerf Ninja Warrior Challenge house that was in Dallas CASA's 2018 Parade of Playhouses. But then, that Bro’s Diner playhouse was awfully cute, too. And besides, dad Will was a chef at Bouillon. So, a decision was made to pool the family resources, with the … [Read more...] about 2018 Parade Of Playhouse’s Bro’s Diner Winner Already Had A Chef In Residence
Equest’s Boots And Salutes Final Tally Totaled A Cool $160,000 For Hooves For Heroes Program
Despite searing temperatures in the 100s, Texas Horse Park was even hotter on Friday, July 20, for Equest’s Boots and Salutes. Not only did the sold-out, USO-style evening have a WW1 T-6 Texan flyover at sunset and loads of food stations from Asian Mint, Carlton Provisions, Doc B’s Fresh Kitchen, Haute Sweet Patisserie, Lucky’s Café, Farm To Marketing Catering, Seasons 52 and … [Read more...] about Equest’s Boots And Salutes Final Tally Totaled A Cool $160,000 For Hooves For Heroes Program
Nonprofit Volunteers Turned Out For One Community One Cause To Brush New Life For Dated Homes
As the summer of 2018 grilled up and most folks headed to air-conditioned confines or the mountains on Friday, June 1, all types of city officials and volunteers from Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support, The Salvation Army DFW Metroplex and Families to Freedom headed to West Dallas. There they picked up paint brushes to add new life to dated homes. While doing this handiwork, … [Read more...] about Nonprofit Volunteers Turned Out For One Community One Cause To Brush New Life For Dated Homes
JUST IN: Attorneys Serving The Community Luncheon Nets $244,197 For Rainbow Days Inc.
The 2018 Attorneys Serving the Community Luncheon — Pot Of Gold luncheon benefiting Rainbow Days Inc. — on Friday, June 22, was filled with all types of activities at the Hilton Anatole. In addition to knock-it-out-of-the-park speaker Liz Murray, Rainbow Days munchkins performing and Rainbow Days Founder Cathey Brown making her final public appearance before retiring, a whole … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Attorneys Serving The Community Luncheon Nets $244,197 For Rainbow Days Inc.
Northwood Woman’s Club’s “Give It Away” Celebration Served Up Alot More Than Lunch
As the Northwood Woman’s Club guest gathered for lunch at Bent Tree County Club on Thursday, May 24, the accessory du jour was an over-the-top smile. It was due to the day’s theme — Give It Away.In addition to the promise of dollars for the highly vetted 2018 beneficiaries, the NWC members had given thousands of volunteer hours for Baylor Scott And White in Plano, … [Read more...] about Northwood Woman’s Club’s “Give It Away” Celebration Served Up Alot More Than Lunch
Stewpot Alliance Spring Party Celebrates $204K Check Presentation And Reveal Of 2019 Soup’s On! Luncheon Plans
With a last gasp before graduations, weddings and summer hiatuses kicked into place, The Stewpot Alliance held its annual spring party at Cara Obert's and Ben Wissink's home on Wednesday, May 16, to reveal the results of the 2018 Soup's On! Luncheon and plans for the 2019 fundraiser.One of the evening’s highlights was the presentation of a $204,000 check to The Stewpot … [Read more...] about Stewpot Alliance Spring Party Celebrates $204K Check Presentation And Reveal Of 2019 Soup’s On! Luncheon Plans
JUST IN: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum And Dinner Netted $160,000 And Will Become An Annual Fundraiser
Triumph Over Alzheimer Founder Leslie Ann Crozier has just announced that the TOA 2018 Forum and Dinner that was held last month at the George W. Bush Institute will become an annual event and with good reason. The evening that boasted a symposium featuring Drs. Michael Hayden, Roger Rosenberg, and Rudy Tanzi discussing developments in the research and treatment of Alzheimer’s … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum And Dinner Netted $160,000 And Will Become An Annual Fundraiser