The annual luncheon of the Texas Women's Foundation is always an inspiring, high-energy affair, and the 34th edition on Thursday, November 14, at the Hilton Anatole proved the rule. How could it have been otherwise, with TWF board member Cynt Marshall — renowned for her energetic onstage dance moves — and featured speaker Elaine Welteroth, a pioneering journalist, editor and … [Read more...] about The ‘Sisters’ Had It All Together At Texas Women’s Foundation Annual Luncheon At The Anatole
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JUST IN: New Crystal Charity Ball Members Announced
2020 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Tucker Enthoven just revealed the four new members of the 68-year-old fundraising organization benefiting Dallas County children’s charities. Joining this year’s committee are Lindsay Ballotta, Jennifer Chandler, Wendy Messmann and Amanda Shufeldt. Congratulations to CCB, the four new members and the children of Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: New Crystal Charity Ball Members Announced
2019 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Recognized Top Producers With Charms And Jaguar Spots
As the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball wound up its year of gathering more than $6.8M for the 2019 beneficiaries (Child and Family Guidance Center, Community Partners of Dallas, Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep, For the Nations Refugee Outreach, Interfaith Family Services, Jubilee Park and Community Center, Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic, Mercy Street, Promise House and Readers 2 … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Recognized Top Producers With Charms And Jaguar Spots
JUST IN: Les Femmes Du Monde Closes Its Doors After 58 Years
As the decade comes to an end today, so Les Femmes Du Monde is officially closing its doors after 58 years. 2018-2019 Les Femmes President Martha C. Cox made the formal announcement that follows: "Since its founding in 1961 to support the World Affairs Council of Dallas and Fort Worth, and later adding Children's Health, both as beneficiaries, Les Femmes du Monde has been … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Les Femmes Du Monde Closes Its Doors After 58 Years
MySweetWishList: American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women Luncheon
According to 2020 Go Red For Women Luncheon Dallas Host Committee Co-Chairs Nancy Gopez and Mary Parker, “Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women, claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined. Heart disease and stroke can affect a woman at any age, including Mary Parker and me. “In 2011, Mary invited me to attend the American Heart … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women Luncheon
JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation’s Annual Leadership Forum And Awards Dinner Plans Revealed
Texas Women’s Foundation Leadership Forum and Awards Dinner Co-Chairs Laura Maxwell and Nina Vaca have just announced that the fundraiser presented by AT&T will take place at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Thursday, April 30. The keynote speaker will be “Tech Boss Lady” author Adriana Gascoigne, who is founder and CEO of San Francisco-based Girls in Tech. With 43 chapters … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation’s Annual Leadership Forum And Awards Dinner Plans Revealed
MySweetWishList: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas
According to Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas Volunteer Jennifer Ottinger, “Volunteering with Girl Scouts was a natural choice for me. Growing up as a Girl Scout, I have countless memories that helped me decide to be a volunteer. “As a Girl Scout, I tried many new things, learned to get out of my comfort zone and had the best time of my life at camp. I feel lucky that I … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas
MySweetWishList: Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support
According to Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support Alliance Board President Keana Meyer, “At Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support, our mission year-round is to provide safety, shelter and support for women who have experienced domestic violence. One way we do this is by providing our clients with gift cards. These empower our clients by allowing them to fill up their … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support
2019 Milestones Luncheon Ranged From Traditional Accolades To “Star Wars'” Keri Russell
Some came to the Junior League of Dallas’ Milestones Luncheon on Friday, November 1, expecting Felicity with her swirls of curls; some just knew that they were going to have the hardened Elizabeth Jennings of "The Americans;" and old-timers thought a Mickey Mouse Club alumnae would be in the spotlight at the Hilton Anatole. None of 'em showed up. Instead, they got to see … [Read more...] about 2019 Milestones Luncheon Ranged From Traditional Accolades To “Star Wars'” Keri Russell
Northwood Woman’s Club’s Dine By Design Was Spook-tacular With Guests Costuming Up
Leave it to Northwood Woman's Club to have fun while fundraising. And they took full advantage of Halloween for their annual Dine By Design with tablesettings dressed to the nines while guests costumed up on Thursday, October 31, at the Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel. Here's a report from the field: Lions, tigers and bears, oh my, along with witches, elves, Uncle Sam, … [Read more...] about Northwood Woman’s Club’s Dine By Design Was Spook-tacular With Guests Costuming Up
The Female Force In Philanthropy Was A Very “Town And Country” Affair At Dallas’ Hotel Crescent Court
There's an expression associated with the venerable Town & Country magazine that sums up its qualities of civility, sophistication and informality: "very Town & Country." The editor-in-chief of the 173-year-old publication seemed to have that in mind on Tuesday, October 29, when she welcomed guests to the magazine's Philanthropy Series event at Dallas' Hotel Crescent … [Read more...] about The Female Force In Philanthropy Was A Very “Town And Country” Affair At Dallas’ Hotel Crescent Court