The Junior Leaguers of Dallas’ annual Milestones Luncheon usually takes place in November. But the 2020 Luncheon Chair Erin Pope and Sustaining Chair Candace Winslow decided that due to concerns over the COVID-19 situation, it would be wise to move it to the spring… Friday, March 26, to be exact, at the Hilton Anatole. Actually, it worked perfectly. It seems that the JLD-ers … [Read more...] about JLD’s Milestones Luncheon Is Moving To Spring With Diane Scovell As Sustainer Of The Year
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JUST IN: The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary 2020-2021 Slate Of Officers Headed By Lisa Singleton Revealed
A group of volunteers who never slow down regardless of the situation is The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary (aka SAWA). They’re busy putting the final buttons in place for The SAWA Fashion Show at the Meyerson on Tuesday, September 15. But they’re already lining up the leadership for 2021. Lisa Singleton, who chaired the 2018 luncheon, will serve as president and be … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary 2020-2021 Slate Of Officers Headed By Lisa Singleton Revealed
Scars Are Proudly Worn For Heart Disease Survivors At Dallas Go Red For Women Luncheon
Before noon on Friday, February 28, the Omni Dallas Hotel’s Trinity Ballroom lobby was filled with women in red. In the crowd was a blonde in a red dress with v-neckline displaying a vertical scar extending from her collar bone south. It belonged to American Heart Association Dallas VP Meredith O’Neal, who was a living testament to the good accomplished by funds raised at the … [Read more...] about Scars Are Proudly Worn For Heart Disease Survivors At Dallas Go Red For Women Luncheon
La Fiesta Duchess and Escort Mums Did More Than Sipping And Chatting To Raise Funds For Beneficiaries
La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Co-Chairs Mary Deaver and Fran Matise and Social Co-Chairs Michaela Dyer and Kay Herring had a busy 48 hours. The night before, they had staged The Gentlemen's Night Out at Kelly and Stephen Clark's home. Now on Thursday, February 27, they were at Michelle Fehlman's home for "An Evening To Celebrate The Duchess And Escort … [Read more...] about La Fiesta Duchess and Escort Mums Did More Than Sipping And Chatting To Raise Funds For Beneficiaries
Texas Women’s Foundation Report: Women Lagging In Key Indicators Of Economic Stability
While women make up half the Texas population and play a significant role in the state's workforce, they continue to lag and face challenges when it comes to key indicators of economic security. That's the conclusion, at least, of a new report called "Economic Issues for Women in Texas 2020." The report was produced by the Texas Women's Foundation and based on research … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation Report: Women Lagging In Key Indicators Of Economic Stability
Thanks To Exceeding 2019 Tablescapes Goals, Kappa Kappa Gammas Honor The Memory Of Maria Villanueva
Since the Kappa Kappa Gammas Dallas Alumnae launched their annual Tablescapes fundraiser 25 years ago, a constant has been the support and involvement by The Garden Gate’s Maria and Junior Villanueva. Each year their presentation dazzled guests, committee members, featured speakers and even other designers. Following Maria's death in January following years of battling … [Read more...] about Thanks To Exceeding 2019 Tablescapes Goals, Kappa Kappa Gammas Honor The Memory Of Maria Villanueva
Get Up And Get Doing: Make One Last Clean Sweep For SAWA Fashion Show And Luncheon
Sometimes there is a ray of sunshine in the darkest of days. In the case of the past months of COVID-19 event reschedules, there was some good news. When the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon was postponed from its spring date to Tuesday, September 15, it provided more time to collect clothes for its runway presentation at the Meyerson and the Chic … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: Make One Last Clean Sweep For SAWA Fashion Show And Luncheon
JUST IN: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball’s Ten Best Dressed And Hall Of Famer Announced
On the stiletto heels of last week’s double-doozy announcement of Neiman Marcus and NorthPark Center co-presenting the 2020 Crystal Charity Ball’s Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show and Luncheon and the move to NorthPark’s NM, more news has just arrived. 2020 CCB Chair Tucker Enthoven and Luncheon Chair Margaret Hancock just revealed this year’s crop of Ten Best Dressed and Hall … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball’s Ten Best Dressed And Hall Of Famer Announced
We’ve Rescheduled! – Our Friend’s Place’s Gala, Auction And Casino Night
According to Our Friend’s Place Executive Director Sue Thiers Hesseltine, Our Friends Place was ready to “run for the roses” at our annual Gala, Auction And Casino Night, our biggest fundraiser of the year to empower homeless young women and at-risk youth which was postponed from Saturday, May 5 (Kentucky Derby Day), due to COVID-19. The new date for our Gala, Auction … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Our Friend’s Place’s Gala, Auction And Casino Night
May 19 Update Of Cancellations And Reschedules
Despite today's announcement of 14 deaths in Dallas County resulting from COVID-19, the organizations are soldiering on to raise funds for very needy and necessary nonprofit programs. Here is today's update of cancellations and reschedules: Canceled American Heart Association of Dallas’ 2020 Côtes du Coeur Auction Preview Party scheduled for Thursday, May 21 … [Read more...] about May 19 Update Of Cancellations And Reschedules
We’ve Rescheduled! – Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support’s Annual Luncheon
According to Genesis Women's Shelter And Support CEO Jan Langbein, As Mother’s Day approached, Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support was scheduled to host a sold-out luncheon at the Hilton Anatole on Friday, May 8 featuring Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman. The annual luncheon serves as our largest fundraiser, enabling Genesis to serve more than 3,700 … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support’s Annual Luncheon