This past weekend was simply incredible. Hopefully, folks took full advantage sipping beverages on patios, bicycling around White Rock and escorting their pooches around the neighborhood, because it's all coming to an end Monday. Sure, there'll be some off-and-on drizzles, but the big news is that the day's high of 64 degrees will take place at 10 a.m. Then it's all way … [Read more...] about [W]Arm Up For The Veterans Day Arctic Blast
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JUST IN: Nine New Cattle Baronesses Announced
With the 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball just two weeks ago in the rearview mirror, 2020 CBB Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall are already announcing plans. First on the list is the new crop of members joining the fundraising to battle cancer for the American Cancer Society of North Texas. Making up this frosh class are Annalee Aston, Heather Street Baker, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Nine New Cattle Baronesses Announced
JUST IN: Leslie Diers To Chair 2021 Crystal Charity Ball
With the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball less than six weeks away, plans are already underway for 2020 and 2021. Yup, you read it — 2021. 2020 CCB Chair Tucker Enthoven just sent word that Leslie Diers has been tapped to chair the 2021 fundraising for Dallas children’s nonprofits. Since joining CCB in 2010, Leslie has made the rounds of CCB committees including … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Leslie Diers To Chair 2021 Crystal Charity Ball
4th Annual Voices For A Cause Sounded The Need For Dallas CASA Volunteers With Rich Girls And Vinyl Countdown
Dallas CASA Young Professionals had fun with 80's icons like a DeLorean, huge Rubik Cubes and recycled vinyl records at The Rustic on Thursday, September 26, for its annual Voices for A Cause. And what would any fundraiser at The Rustic be without music? But Co-Chairs Bela Cooley, Elise Nichols and Megan Sterquell weren't going to have just one band on stage. They had both The … [Read more...] about 4th Annual Voices For A Cause Sounded The Need For Dallas CASA Volunteers With Rich Girls And Vinyl Countdown
A Gentle Reminder: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Applications Are Due At High Noon On October 18
Time is winding down for any Dallas County children’s nonprofit that had hopes of being a 2020 Crystal Charity Ball beneficiary. Applications for the selection process must be in the office (3838 Oak Lawn) on Friday, October 18, by noon. And that doesn’t mean that it must be postmarked on that date. It has to be physically in the office on that day no later than 12 p.m. Emails … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Applications Are Due At High Noon On October 18
Dallas Historical Groups Honor Lindalyn Adams With Her Portrait At Old Red Courthouse
If Dallas has a sweetheart, it’s Lindalyn Adams. And while, as one person said, she may not have been a native Dallasite, she got here as fast as possible. And in Lindalyn's case, she was three months old when her folks brought her to Big D. But from that time on she has been on a mission to celebrate and protect Dallas’ legacy. On Wednesday, September 11, more than 100 … [Read more...] about Dallas Historical Groups Honor Lindalyn Adams With Her Portrait At Old Red Courthouse
A Passing: Mary Lee Cox
It’s rather doubtful that anyone ever described Mary Lee Cox as a “tall drink of water.” Rather, time and time again, the diminutive woman was recognized as a sparkling shot of energy. Mary Lee’s enthusiasm, determination and dedication for community involvement were well-known by grateful nonprofits, hardworking committee members and friends. But that hadn’t been her … [Read more...] about A Passing: Mary Lee Cox
North Texas Giving Day Noontime Update
North Texas Giving Day is one third of the way through its marathon march to break its previous record of $48M. At noontime more than 79,000 donations have hauled in $17.5M+ for 2,824 organizations. And to add to the topping on the fundraising cake, over 7,993 folks have pledged 332,071 volunteer hours. There are still 12 more hours to be part of the mega-giving day. So even … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Noontime Update
North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Senior Source
According to The Senior Source’s Foster Grandparent Program Director Triste Vasquez-White, Were you lucky enough to have loving grandparents in your life when you were young? Likely you still feel their influence, even if they’ve been gone for years. Maybe you still prepare a family recipe Grandmother taught you; or you still love fishing, a passion your Granddad shared … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Senior Source
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Metro Relief
According to Metro Relief’s Development Director Katie Besly, Large sections North Texas live in a constant tug of war against the pull of homelessness. When the struggle against poverty overwhelms, many end up living on the streets. Metro Relief combats homelessness by bringing mobile resources to the inner city. We retrofit passenger buses into mobile resource centers and … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Metro Relief
Marnie And Kern Wildenthal To Receive Each Moment Matters’ Lifetime Achievement In Philanthropy Award
During its ten years of holding the Each Moment Matters Luncheon, Presbyterian Communities and Services has only presented its Lifetime Achievement in Philanthropy Award twice — to T. Boone Pickens and The Harold Simmons Foundation. For the 2019 Presbyterian Communities and Services' Faith Presbyterian Hospice fundraiser, it will be awarded a third time to Marnie and Kern … [Read more...] about Marnie And Kern Wildenthal To Receive Each Moment Matters’ Lifetime Achievement In Philanthropy Award