Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas CEO Jennifer Bartkowski has been busy during the pandemic lining up an All-Star lineup for the 16th Annual Women of Distinction on Friday, October 30. She started off by having Plano’s “First Lady” Tracy LaRosiliere and AT&T Assistant VP of Compliance Michelle Thomas come on board as co-chairs for the fundraiser. This trio has arranged for … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas’ Annual Women Of Distinction Awardees Revealed
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Aware Dallas Is Charging Ahead With Plans For 2021 Aware Affair’s “Celebrate The Moments”
Despite the cancellation of the 2020 Aware Affair, Aware Dallas President Barbara Glass has already started regrouping for 2021. She has revealed that the annual fundraising Aware Affair's “Celebrate The Moments” would honor Barbara Sypult with the Inaugural Founders Award and Gail Plummer with the Amy Osler Spirit of Education Leadership Award, who were to have been celebrated … [Read more...] about Aware Dallas Is Charging Ahead With Plans For 2021 Aware Affair’s “Celebrate The Moments”
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Opening Doors For Women In Need
According to Opening Doors For Women In Need supporter Onika S. Brisco, Nonprofit organization, Opening Doors For Women In Need, will enhance self-esteem, build confidence, empower women, and help them realize that “when one door closes another one opens”. And this could not have been all the truer during the pandemic COVID-19. With its corporate office in the Como … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Opening Doors For Women In Need
Despite Challenges, Northwood Woman’s Club Presents More Than $229K For Beneficiaries
Since its establishment in 1968, it's doubtful that Northwood Woman's Club has ever had a more challenging year in providing funds for its beneficiaries. Still the ladies rallied to provide more than $229,000 for Bonton Farms, Dallas Life Foundation, Bryan's House and Emily's Place plus scholarships and other endowments. The presentation taking place on Thursday, June 25 at … [Read more...] about Despite Challenges, Northwood Woman’s Club Presents More Than $229K For Beneficiaries
2020 CBB Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton And Heather Randall To Co-Chair 2021 CBB
Cancer, be on alert. The dynamic duo of Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall have signed up for a return match. Despite their co-chairing and having to cancel the 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball due to COVID-19, these ladies have their spurs on to co-chair the 2021 CBB fundraiser for North Texas cancer research. In the meantime, they’re finalizing plans to hold the upcoming 2020 … [Read more...] about 2020 CBB Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton And Heather Randall To Co-Chair 2021 CBB
North Texas Giving Day Booster – Media Projects Inc.
According to Media Projects Inc. Co-Founder Cynthia Salzman Mondell, What do you do when a Pandemic shuts down your long-planned film programs and leaves you in the dark? We at Media Projects turned on the lights and persevered. Since March, over 45,000 people have seen our films. And so more people could view them, we donated 52 copies to the Dallas Public … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster – Media Projects Inc.
Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Lunch Opted For A Fabulous Outdoor Setting Due COVID-19 Restrictions
COVID-19 has separated the ho-hums from the creative types due to ever-changing restrictions. Crystal Charity Ball’s annual Midpoint Luncheon was an example of the latter. Since restaurants were off-limits, that meant the annual get together would not be taking place at Salum’s on Wednesday, June 3. No problem! 2020 CCB Chair Tucker Enthoven simply invited her … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Lunch Opted For A Fabulous Outdoor Setting Due COVID-19 Restrictions
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Compassion That Compels
According to Compassion That Compels Community Leader Crystal Pipher, With proceeds from North Texas Giving Day we can provide funding to our Sister2Sister program, a 12-week mentoring course that provides support in the very dark world of cancer. Since COVID-19 we had to cancel our fundraising events which would have helped to fund the hundreds of Compassion Bags we … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Compassion That Compels
MySweeetEssential: KidneyTexas Inc.
According to KidneyTexas Inc. President Sandy Secor, Debilitating kidney diseases impact approximately 20 million people in the United States today. Groups at high risk include African Americans, Hispanics, senior citizens and people with diabetes. In Texas, there are over 30,000 people on dialysis and 4,000 on a transplant list. The number of patients on dialysis is … [Read more...] about MySweeetEssential: KidneyTexas Inc.
MySweetEssential: Nexus Recovery Center Inc.
According to Nexus Recovery Center Inc. Executive Director/CEO Heather Emmanuel Ormand, Why Nexus is essential: Women that have struggled with addiction and substance use disorder truly understand the importance of a safe and supportive community. Looking a sober woman in the eyes, one that has been where you are and knows the agony you feel, is more transformational … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Nexus Recovery Center Inc.
Texas Women’s Foundation Adds New Board Members And Hilda Galvan Is Named Chair-Elect
Texas Women’s Foundation has added eight new board members and a new chair-elect of the executive committee. The new members include Avery Belyeu, Regional Director, South Central Region Lambda Legal Darcy Cowell, Principal, EY Sakina Foster, Partner, Haynes and Boone LLP Melissa Orth, President and CEO, The Legacy Senior … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation Adds New Board Members And Hilda Galvan Is Named Chair-Elect