The 81-year-old Dallas Cotillion Club's Gala "Havana Nights" on Saturday, April 26, at The Drey Hotel was a black-tie fundraiser benefiting Genesis Women's Shelter and Support. Originally reports exclaimed that the event had raised $31K to help women escaping abusive relationships. As the bean counters started slugging away at their abacuses, they discovered the raised … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Cotillion Club’s 81st Annual Gala May Have Raised $31K But It Netted $41K For Genesis
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SAWA Celebrated The Legacy Ladies With A Luncheon At The More-Popular-Than-Ever Zodiac Room
Dallas Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary President Laura Downing and Luncheon And Fashion Show Chair Stacey Walker admitted they were thrilled by the turnout for the Legacy Luncheon at Neiman Marcus Downtown's Zodiac Room on Tuesday, February 25. They really shouldn't have been surprised. After the recent announcement about the closure of the NM flagship taking place at the … [Read more...] about SAWA Celebrated The Legacy Ladies With A Luncheon At The More-Popular-Than-Ever Zodiac Room
JUST IN: 2025 Ten Best Dressed, Hall Of Famer And Plans Announced At NM NorthPark
2025 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Mary Martha Pickens and Ten Best Dressed Luncheon Chair Amy Hegi have just revealed this year's class of 2025 Ten Best Dressed, Hall of Famer and Honorary Chair, with some heavy-hitter luxury fashion folks on hand. For the event taking place this morning at Neiman Marcus NorthPark on the third level, a crowd of fashion-lovers gathered to hear … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2025 Ten Best Dressed, Hall Of Famer And Plans Announced At NM NorthPark
SOLD-OUT ALERT: 4th Annual Nexus Auxiliary Mothers’ Brunch And Bazaar
If you haven’t locked down your reservation for the 4th Annual Nexus Auxiliary Mothers' Brunch and Bazaar on Monday, April 14, it’s too late. The shopathon and brunching at a local country club is sold out! As a matter of fact, in what appears the busiest month so far, the Nexus fundraiser is the first to check in with the “Sold Out!” sign. But there’s still good … [Read more...] about SOLD-OUT ALERT: 4th Annual Nexus Auxiliary Mothers’ Brunch And Bazaar
2025 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show Letter Signing Was A Party Itself
For those who have headed to the beach, NYC or Europe for spring break, there just might be something waiting in your mailbox when you return. Last Friday, 2025 Equest Women's Auxiliary President Felicia Powell, 2025 Equest Women's Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show Co-Chairs Lisa Singleton and Victoria Snee and Underwriting Chair Lora Farris hunkered down at Highland Park … [Read more...] about 2025 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show Letter Signing Was A Party Itself
The Four New Crystal Charity Ball Members Breakfast Surrounded By Texas “Wallflowers”
In following in the annual tradition of welcoming the new Crystal Charity Ball members, 2014 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Robyn Conlon hosts a breakfast where the newbies not only get to meet the others but also learn about the activities and responsibilities that lie ahead. Ironically, the breakfast on Tuesday, January 21, for newbies Sally Dutter, Lora Farris, Catherine Jaynes … [Read more...] about The Four New Crystal Charity Ball Members Breakfast Surrounded By Texas “Wallflowers”
JUST IN: 2025 Crystal Charity Ball To Raise $7,459,305 For Seven Dallas County Children’s Non-Profits
After months of vetting Dallas County children's non-profits, The Crystal Charity Ball's committee of 100 has just selected its 2025 beneficiaries. After a full day of presentations by finalists at Communities Foundation of Texas, 2025 Ball Chair Mary Martha Pickens, Underwriting Chair Kim Quinn and Selection Chair Laura Downing have revealed following seven … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2025 Crystal Charity Ball To Raise $7,459,305 For Seven Dallas County Children’s Non-Profits
JUST IN: 2024 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Netted $315,259+ For Equest’s Equine-Assisted Therapy
Instead of heading to lunch today for the noontime break from presentations by the 2025 Crystal Charity Ball beneficiary finalists, six CCB committee members joined Equest CEO Eric Lindh in the courtyard of Communities Foundation of Texas. It was for presentation of the Equest Women's Auxiliary check for a whopping $315,259.82 by 2024 Auxiliary President Lisa Loy Laughlin, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Netted $315,259+ For Equest’s Equine-Assisted Therapy
Be The Difference Foundation’s Runway For Hope Plans Revealed To Battle Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is one of the truly nasty members of the cancer clan. It has very few signs of being present until it's in a devastating state, having spread within the pelvis and belly. The overall five-year survival rate is 46%. According to the University of Kansas Cancer Center, it "can progress quickly from early stages to advanced stages within a year." The signs of the … [Read more...] about Be The Difference Foundation’s Runway For Hope Plans Revealed To Battle Ovarian Cancer
JUST IN: Four New Members Join Crystal Charity Ball Committee Of 100 Volunteers
With cold temperatures and snow/sleet/rain falling, 2025 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Mary Martha Pickens has just sent out warm news about the newest members of the CCB committee of 100 volunteers. Joining the organization dedicated to providing funds for Dallas County children's non-profits since 1952 are Sally Dutter, Lora Farris, Catherine Jaynes and Katie … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Four New Members Join Crystal Charity Ball Committee Of 100 Volunteers
Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae From All Parts Gathered To Honor Golden Pansy Nancy Ann Hunter Hunt
A gathering of the area's Kappa Alpha Theta alumnae was held at Communities Foundation of Texas on Friday, November 8, for the Golden Pansy Luncheon. But it wasn't just for any old kite-flying types. Rather, the more than 100 guests were the sorority's 50-year vets living in North Texas. Thanks to the Kappa Alpha Theta Dallas Alumnae Chapter's Mary Brinegar, her sibling … [Read more...] about Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae From All Parts Gathered To Honor Golden Pansy Nancy Ann Hunter Hunt