The Junior Leaguers of Dallas’ annual Milestones Luncheon usually takes place in November. But the 2020 Luncheon Chair Erin Pope and Sustaining Chair Candace Winslow decided that due to concerns over the COVID-19 situation, it would be wise to move it to the spring… Friday, March 26, to be exact, at the Hilton Anatole. Actually, it worked perfectly. It seems that the JLD-ers … [Read more...] about JLD’s Milestones Luncheon Is Moving To Spring With Diane Scovell As Sustainer Of The Year
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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
SPCA Of Texas Is Purring Over Virtual Plans For Its 2020 Fur Ball
It appears that the 2020 fall fundraising season in North Texas is taking on a virtual life. Another annual mega event is going from ballroom to online. SPCA of Texas’ 2020 Fur Ball Chair Patricia Villareal and Co-Chair Steve Atkinson have just announced that due to the topsy-turvy COVID-19 restrictions, it was decided to hold the usual evening of wining, dining and black … [Read more...] about SPCA Of Texas Is Purring Over Virtual Plans For Its 2020 Fur Ball
The Best Thing You Ever Met – Part 8
Billy had been gone for days and Shen hadn’t heard from him. Even when Hannah said that sometimes there were areas in the field where there was no phone service, it didn’t help. Luckily, the bustle of the day’s activities helped distract Shen, as did her talks with her mother via Skype, even on days when her mother wasn’t quite sure who Shen was. When Shen told the care … [Read more...] about The Best Thing You Ever Met – Part 8
KidneyTexas Inc.’s Runway Report Fashion Show And Luncheon To Carry On With A Couple Of Tweaks
Despite the coronavirus really having an impact on North Texans, it’s also stirred up a heck of a lot of creativity. Area nonprofits are coming up with all types of Plan B’s and Plan C’s to adjust to the ever-changing restrictions and safeguards. For instance, KidneyTexas Inc. was scheduled to have its annual Runway Report Fashion Show and Luncheon with … [Read more...] about KidneyTexas Inc.’s Runway Report Fashion Show And Luncheon To Carry On With A Couple Of Tweaks
Community Partners Of Dallas’ 2020 Change Is Good’s Virtual T-Shirt Contest Is Open To All Munchkins
Calling all munchkins! It’s time to get your markers out for Community Partners of Dallas’ annual Change Is Good T-shirt contest. It’s absolutely free and open for any kiddo. This year’s "reimagined" Change Is Good starts with the submission of virtual entries. Instead of having a private get-together where kids create masterpieces, the creations will take place at home and … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas’ 2020 Change Is Good’s Virtual T-Shirt Contest Is Open To All Munchkins
Dr. Angela Shoup To Succeed Retiring Callier Center’s Executive Director Dr. Tom Campbell
If anyone has seen the University of Texas at Dallas campus grow over the years, it’s Dr. Angela Shoup. In addition to being a UTD triple alumni (BS ’89, MS ’92 and PhD ’94), the University’s 2016 Distinguished Alumni Awardee has most recently headed up the Division of Communicative and Vestibular Disorders at UT Southwestern Medical Center. So, it was a natural fit … [Read more...] about Dr. Angela Shoup To Succeed Retiring Callier Center’s Executive Director Dr. Tom Campbell
The Best Thing You Ever Met – Part 7
Dinner was catch-up time for all the kids and adults. House rules were that no television or cellphones were allowed. It was time to talk about what had happened during the day. While Billy and Ham tried to make the best of the day’s news and developments, the conversation always brightened up when hearing about the kids and their activities. For Billy the highlight was just … [Read more...] about The Best Thing You Ever Met – Part 7
The Best Thing You Ever Met – Part 6
As the medications wore off and the word of the virus was spreading, the household took on a different tone for the next couple of weeks. Ham wasn’t around much. He was at the hospital and giving news interviews about the pandemic. Billy was in his office doing videoconferencing with other oilmen trying to salvage oil prices that were reminding some of the Great Depression. … [Read more...] about The Best Thing You Ever Met – Part 6
JUST IN: 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Is Getting Back To Its Roots With A Change Of Locations
2020 is definitely requiring flexibility. While many fundraising events are juggling schedules and locations to meet the ever-changing COVID-19 conditions, 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall decided “to embrace our roots.” And they aren’t talking about the follicle types. For years, the American Cancer Society mega-fundraiser was held … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Is Getting Back To Its Roots With A Change Of Locations
The Best Thing You Ever Met – Part 5
Over breakfast Billy told Shen, Hannah and Ham that the Dallas County officials were locking down the area the next day because of the coronavirus. Shen shook her head and almost stood up. She needed to get home to take care of her mother. For the first time since Shen had known him, Billy wasn’t smiling. “Care facilities aren’t open anymore,” he said. “No one goes out and … [Read more...] about The Best Thing You Ever Met – Part 5