While Dallas CASA's Parade of Playhouses entered its final days of eye-catching and head-turning at NorthPark, their builders and sponsors were being celebrated at Design Within Reach across the way from Eataly Thursday night. For the Design Within Reach crew, it was an especially big night because the event was the company's first one of its kind allowed since the … [Read more...] about Design Within Reach Hosts Closing Party For Parade Of Playhouses Just Days Before The Raffle Ends
Volunteers
Sold-Out Hearts Of Texas Luncheon Kicks Off VolunteerNow®’s 50th Anniversary With Awards And Liz Murray
To kick of its 50th anniversary year, VolunteerNow®'s 14th annual Hearts of Texas Luncheon at Belo Mansion on Tuesday, June 29, was sold out, with good reason. In addition to saluting The Hoglund Foundation with the VolunteerNow Lifetime Achievement Award for its philanthropy and hands-on involvement and the presentation of the Ruth Collins Sharp Altshuler Award to The Senior … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Hearts Of Texas Luncheon Kicks Off VolunteerNow®’s 50th Anniversary With Awards And Liz Murray
Dallas Habitat For Humanity Transitions Board Chair Leadership And Adds Ten New Members
Before turning over the reins of Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity to Juan Suarez at the end of this month, Board Chair Dawn Kahle announced the addition of ten new board members including Courtney Acarregui, Dawn Blair, Murphy Cheatham, Alan Cohen, Cristi Lockett, Stacy Marshall, Olga Martinez Hickman, Sean Tate, Asheya L. Warren and Venezuela Williams. Serving two-year … [Read more...] about Dallas Habitat For Humanity Transitions Board Chair Leadership And Adds Ten New Members
JUST IN: Milestones Luncheon To Celebrate JLD’s Centennial Year With Novakov Gals, Former 1st Lady And A Community Leader
In addition to the Snell and Layton ladies, another mother-daughter combo will team up for a major fundraising event in 2022. Isabell Novakov Higginbotham will chair the Junior League of Dallas’ Centennial Milestone Luncheon with her mom Lydia Novakov serving as sustaining chair. While the Milestone Luncheon is not 100 years old, the Junior League of Dallas is and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Milestones Luncheon To Celebrate JLD’s Centennial Year With Novakov Gals, Former 1st Lady And A Community Leader
Dallas Animal Services Is Howling For Food And Volunteers For Its Pet Food Donation Drive
Out of the pandemic emerged incredible programs to help North Texans in need. One of those programs was Dallas Animal Services’ Pet Food Pantry. It was created to help pet owners who were facing tough times and having to make even tougher decisions. According to DAS Interim Director MeLissa Webber, “The last year has been devastating for countless Dallas residents and many … [Read more...] about Dallas Animal Services Is Howling For Food And Volunteers For Its Pet Food Donation Drive
2021 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Was Highlighted By Sneakers, Burgers And Accolades
As 50 Crystal Charity Ball committee members arrived for the CCB Midpoint Luncheon at the Katy Trail Ice House on Wednesday, June 2, there was a slight audio issue. The music over the PA system was playing some tune that was peppered with a word that rhymes with “luck.” A quick word to management changed the next song on the playlist to something that was more G-rated. But … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Was Highlighted By Sneakers, Burgers And Accolades
Northwood Woman’s Club “Gave It Away” In A Big Way Despite A Check Hiccup
As organizers emerge from the past year’s fundraising challenges, they are amazing themselves with the resilience of their membership. Case in point was the Northwood Woman’s Club's "Give It Away" luncheon at Northwood Country Club on Thursday, May 27, when they closed the 2020 books with check presentations and handed over the gavel literally to the 2021 leadership . While … [Read more...] about Northwood Woman’s Club “Gave It Away” In A Big Way Despite A Check Hiccup
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Northwood Woman’s Club’s “Give It Away” Luncheon
After a tough 18 months of fundraising thanks to the pandemic, Northwood Woman’s Club members managed to provide more than $257K in scholarships for students and grants for non-profits. But the doling out of the checks wasn’t the only item on NWC's annual “Give It Away” luncheon on Thursday, May 27, at Northwood Country Club. There was that naughty ringing cellphone … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Northwood Woman’s Club’s “Give It Away” Luncheon
SOLD-OUT ALERT!: Collin County Women Of Influence Awards And Reception
The Junior Leaguers of Collin County decided that “women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers” needed a pat on the back. To do this, they created the Collin County Women of Influence Awards to “celebrate volunteerism by recognizing influential women … [Read more...] about SOLD-OUT ALERT!: Collin County Women Of Influence Awards And Reception
JUST IN: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas’ 2021 Women Of Distinction Plans, Awardees Announced
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas aren’t sitting on the fence worried about whether all this good get-together news is the real thing or folks will be back wearing masks and social distancing come the fall. The 17th Annual Women of Distinction Co-Chairs Mary Martha Pickens and Shannon Thompson have announced that the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas fundraiser will be … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas’ 2021 Women Of Distinction Plans, Awardees Announced
Christine Ortega Named Volunteer McKinney’s New Executive Director
Christine Ortega has been named executive director of Volunteer McKinney. Currently serving as Collin County Homeless Coalition emeritus director and a co-founder of StepUp Frisco, Christine has more than “17 years of experience in the non-profit space serving disadvantaged populations and leading outreach opportunities across faith groups and multiple non-profit … [Read more...] about Christine Ortega Named Volunteer McKinney’s New Executive Director