Despite the death of her mother on Tuesday, September 6, after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer's, Triumph Over Alzheimer's Founder Leslie Ann Crozier was not slowing down her battle against the disease. If anything, Leslie was even more focused on supporting research and treatments for the debilitating disease. On Wednesday, November 2, she gathered friends and supporters … [Read more...] about Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Returns To In-Person Updating And The Carlisle Group’s Surprise $250K Gift
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JUST IN: Family Compass’ 2023 North Star Luncheon’s Leadership And Presenting Sponsor Announced
Family Compass has just revealed details about its fifth annual North Star Luncheon. In addition to having ExxonMobil as the presenting sponsor, Brooke Bailey and Elizabeth Dacus have signed on to co-chair the fundraiser. Brooke and Elizabeth, who met through the Junior League of Dallas, “have since pursued many of their philanthropic endeavors … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Family Compass’ 2023 North Star Luncheon’s Leadership And Presenting Sponsor Announced
JUST IN: Communities Foundation Of Texas President/CEO Dave Scullin Announces His Retirement
On this final day of November comes news of a retirement that wasn’t seen coming. Communities Foundation of Texas President/CEO Dave Scullin has just announced that he will retire in March. Since joining CFT as its leader in 2017, Dave has grown “the largest community foundation in Texas and one of the largest in the nation” during one of the most trying times in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Communities Foundation Of Texas President/CEO Dave Scullin Announces His Retirement
JUST IN: 2023 Mad Hatter’s Is Heading For “Majestic” Change For The Dallas Arboretum Fundraiser
While the valet parkers had expected 50 to show up for the 2023 Mad Hatter’s Reveal party at Anne and Steve Stodghill's manse Thursday night, more than 150 showed up eager to hear the plans for the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum’s annual fundraiser. Started 35 years ago, when Mad Hatter's Tea Chair Carole Ann Brown and her compatriots kicked off an afternoon tea to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Mad Hatter’s Is Heading For “Majestic” Change For The Dallas Arboretum Fundraiser
JUST IN: Pam Busbee Named 2023 Junior League Sustainer Of The Year And A Reteaming With Rob Lowe
If Santa is compiling a list of good girls and boys, the Junior League of Dallas has probably made their recommendation on whom should be at the top of his list — Pam Busbee. They’ve just sent word that they think so highly of her that they’ve named her the JLD’s 2023 Sustainer of the Year. No surprise, after her countless years of community involvement and leadership within … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Pam Busbee Named 2023 Junior League Sustainer Of The Year And A Reteaming With Rob Lowe
JUST IN: Annette Simmons Once Again Shows The Love For Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries With $1M Gift
Philanthropist Annette Simmons has quite a history of helping the children of Dallas County. In addition to her being a Crystal Charity Ball underwriter for the past 42 years, she has just donated $1M for the 2022 CCB beneficiaries (Agape Clinic, Baylor Oral Health Foundation, Behind Every Door, Educational First Steps, Family Compass, Hope Supply Co., Southwestern Medical … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Annette Simmons Once Again Shows The Love For Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries With $1M Gift
JUST IN: Bank Of America Spreads Holiday Cheer With $900K For 20 North Texas Non-Profits
And the good news keeps rolling in for area non-profits. This time it’s Bank of America North Texas’ Dallas President Jennifer Chandler and Fort Worth President Mike Pavell spreading the joy to the tune of $900K with a focus on community needs such as "affordable housing, community revitalization, small business and the arts." According to Jennifer, “Dallas non-profits … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Bank Of America Spreads Holiday Cheer With $900K For 20 North Texas Non-Profits
JUST IN: 2022 Dallas Veterans Day Parade Cancelled Due To Thunderous Storms
Due to the wet, thunderstormy weather, the 2022 Dallas Veterans Day Parade in downtown Dallas this morning has been cancelled. As disappointing as it is for the Greater Dallas Veterans Day Parade organizers, participants and sponsors, Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Gen. CSM (Ret) Gary Littrell is encouraging folks to donate to the National Medal of Honor Museum being … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Dallas Veterans Day Parade Cancelled Due To Thunderous Storms
JUST IN: Tis The Season Of Park Place Dealership Giving $100,000 To 23 North Texas Charities
If Santa ever wanted to give his reindeer a night off for spreading joy throughout the world, he could probably call on Park Place Dealerships to sub in. The luxury automotive group is once again making the holidays special for 23 North Texas nonprofits through its 2022 Season of Giving program. According to Park Place Dealerships Experiential Marketing Manager Kara Connor, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Tis The Season Of Park Place Dealership Giving $100,000 To 23 North Texas Charities
Crystal Charity Ball Husbands Party Was “Ridicolo Disordine” From “Dall’inizio Alla Fine”
The Crystal Charity Ball’s Husbands Party is unlike other events put on by the 70-year-old Dallas County children’s fundraising organization. As one vet described the annual gathering, “It’s casual, laid back and fun.” Last year’s Husbands event at Café Momentum was indeed all that — until it came time to fetch the cars at evening's end. It seems that the garage above the … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Husbands Party Was “Ridicolo Disordine” From “Dall’inizio Alla Fine”
TACA And DSO Play Musical Chairs With Changes Of Leadership And A Newly Created Role
It’s not every day that you get two announcements from two non-profits about changes in personnel, but today was such a day. Within one minute this morning, TACA Board Chair Michael Meadows and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra each sent word heralding TACA President/Executive Director Terry Loftis’ change of professional scenery. Michael reported that after heading up the arts … [Read more...] about TACA And DSO Play Musical Chairs With Changes Of Leadership And A Newly Created Role