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Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Jolie Humphrey Used Connections To Create A Commemorative Silk Scarf For Annual Fundraiser

Mar 5, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

It pays to have talent in your gene pool. And 2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Jolie Humphrey tapped that element in her family to support the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum’s fundraiser on Thursday, April 15. Her mom is well-known artist Barbara Elam, whose work has been “included in over 250 national exhibits and a few international exhibits,” as well as being displayed … [Read more...] about Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Jolie Humphrey Used Connections To Create A Commemorative Silk Scarf For Annual Fundraiser

JUST IN: Hamon Charitable Foundation Donates $1M To Support Parkland’s eMCAP Program

Mar 3, 2021 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

Once again the Hamon Charitable Foundation has proved that the legacy of the late philanthropists Nancy and Jake Hamon lives on. It was just announced that the Foundation has donated $1M to support Parkland Health and Hospital System’s Extending Maternal Care After Pregnancy (eMCAP). Launched last October, eMCAP “addresses and reframes the focus of maternal and fetal … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Hamon Charitable Foundation Donates $1M To Support Parkland’s eMCAP Program

JUST IN: Nexus Spring Luncheon Canceled, But The 50 For 50 Anniversary Campaign Continues

Mar 2, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

After months of planning and COVID-19 caused postponements of its Spring Lunch featuring Mackenzie Phillips, The Auxiliary of Nexus fundraiser was on the calendar for an in-person event at the Hilton Anatole on Friday, May 21. But despite the best efforts of Auxiliary President Janina Solomon and Luncheon Chair Elizabeth Minahan, it was decided that it still wasn’t the right … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Nexus Spring Luncheon Canceled, But The 50 For 50 Anniversary Campaign Continues

JUST IN: Moody Foundation Provides $995,000 For 15 North Texas Nonprofits For Winter Storm Uri Recovery

Feb 25, 2021 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

When a crisis hits, the Moody Foundation has shown its true Texas colors of philanthropy The Foundation’s philanthropy is legendary when times are good. But when a crisis like Hurricane Harvey and the COVID-19 pandemic hits the Lone Star State, the Foundation doesn’t hesitate to step to the front of the line to help Texans. With the state thawing out from Winter Storm … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Moody Foundation Provides $995,000 For 15 North Texas Nonprofits For Winter Storm Uri Recovery

Blizzard Recovery Continues With A Soupy Event Postponed A Week For The Sake Of Its Clients

Feb 23, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

As the temperatures are rising and the sun is shining, North Texans are in a state of either recovering or trying to recover from last week's historic frigid blast. Too many still don't have water; others are mopping up the aftermath of broken pipes. Ironically, store shelves are pretty dry. Luckily, 18-wheelers are charging non-stop down roads to fill the empty … [Read more...] about Blizzard Recovery Continues With A Soupy Event Postponed A Week For The Sake Of Its Clients

I Took On The Texas Grid Wizard In A Heated Battle During The Arctic Blizzard Of 2021

Feb 22, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean 2 Comments

Allow me to tell you a story about how I took on the 2021 Texas Grid Wizard during the blizzard of 2021. It's gonna be a long one, but so was the journey. First let’s lay out the pre-battle setup, when weather predictors were claiming a doom-and-gloom “storm of the century” was headed our way starting Wednesday, February 10. They weren’t kidding. Why, even before the pre- and … [Read more...] about I Took On The Texas Grid Wizard In A Heated Battle During The Arctic Blizzard Of 2021

More Than 100 Family Place Clients Need Help After Being Displaced Due To Broken Pipes And Power Outages

Feb 18, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

UPDATE (3:20 p.m.) Two people have been found dead in the home involved in today's SWAT incident included below in this post. After 29 years at The Family Place (TFP), CEO Paige Flink probably thought her final months leading to her retirement would be a cake walk. After all, she had seen the good, the bad and the really ugly during her decades of protecting victims of … [Read more...] about More Than 100 Family Place Clients Need Help After Being Displaced Due To Broken Pipes And Power Outages

Former Foster Child Josh Shipp To Keynote Rainbow Days’ Hybrid Pot Of Gold Luncheon

Feb 10, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

In years past the month of June has been pretty much dead in the water for fundraising events. After all, some folks head out for summer vacations and others are just too worn out from all the spring activities to attend another lunch. But 2021 is different. Unlike its sibling year 2020 when everyone hunkered down in their rabbit holes for most of the year and virtual … [Read more...] about Former Foster Child Josh Shipp To Keynote Rainbow Days’ Hybrid Pot Of Gold Luncheon

The Senior Source Is Celebrating Its 60th Anniversary With Dance Contest And Fundraising Campaign

Feb 9, 2021 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

With The Senior Source’s Spirit of Generations Luncheon last month in the rearview mirror honoring Pam and Tom Luce along with Barbara Delabano receiving the Molly H. Bogen Service Award, The Senior Source team now has their sights set on the nonprofit's 60th anniversary year. President/CEO Stacey Malcolmson revealed that plans are underway to celebrate the … [Read more...] about The Senior Source Is Celebrating Its 60th Anniversary With Dance Contest And Fundraising Campaign

Mother Nature Is Going To Take North Texas For A Dippity Doozy Of Temperatures This Week

Feb 8, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

The area weather guessers are all in a spin over this week’s roller coaster of temperatures ranging from Monday’s high of 62 degrees to a below-freezing 25 degrees on Thursday night. Could icy streets be in the future? If so, take it slow if you must get out. The long-term forecast is suggesting that starting this Thursday the temperature highs are going to stay in the … [Read more...] about Mother Nature Is Going To Take North Texas For A Dippity Doozy Of Temperatures This Week

JUST IN: Elizabeth Gambrell To Chair 2022 DSOL Presentation Ball With Sherwood Wagner As Honorary Chair

Feb 8, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

North Texans have hardly gotten used to writing 2021 when many are looking to 2022 for fundraising. One of those early birds is the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League. Having had to cancel its 2021 Presentation Ball after a couple of hopeful postponements due to the pandemic, organizers have moved on with their eyes set on February 2022. It should be a great return with the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Elizabeth Gambrell To Chair 2022 DSOL Presentation Ball With Sherwood Wagner As Honorary Chair

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