North Texas' Annette Simmons has had a very busy couple of weeks. On Thursday, November 16, she along with daughter Amy Simmons Crafton were the honorary co-chairs for the Doing The Most Good Luncheon for The Salvation Army of North Texas. Then there have been all types of get-togethers to celebrate her birthday (officially on Sunday, November 26). And now word has just … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Philanthropist Annette Simmons Donates $1M For 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries
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Grovel Alert: 2023 Doing The Most Good Luncheon
2023 Doing The Most Good Co-Chairs Lisas (as in Cooley and Singleton) are within a blonde hair's breadth of having a sold-out fundraiser for The Salvation Army of North Texas at the Hilton Anatole on Thursday, November 16. In addition to its reputation of being an inspirational celebration, the luncheon’s popularity may also be due to the fact that it’s just days away … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2023 Doing The Most Good Luncheon
MySweetOpportunity: 2023 Doing The Most Good Luncheon
According to Doing The Most Good Luncheon Co-Chairs Lisa Cooley and Lisa Singleton, "We are thrilled that philanthropist Annette Simmons, and her daughter, Amy Simmons Crafton, are serving as Honorary Chairs for The Salvation Army of North Texas Doing the Most Good luncheon, being held on November 16. The Simmons family have been generous supporters of The … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 2023 Doing The Most Good Luncheon
The Sweetheart Ball’s Elegant Garden Party Flourished With Florals, Fashions And Philanthropists
One North Texas philanthropy vet described the black-tie crowd entering Brook Hollow Golf Club on Saturday, April 29, this way: “This is the honey pot!” The Sweetheart Ball actually was sweet, and rightly so, since the fundraiser's purpose was something everyone has a vested interest in: cardiology research and treatment at UT Southwestern Medical … [Read more...] about The Sweetheart Ball’s Elegant Garden Party Flourished With Florals, Fashions And Philanthropists
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Sweetheart Ball
For decades The Sweetheart Ball has raised funds for North Texas researchers in their efforts to battle heart disease. On Saturday, April 29, 280 guests in black tie and gowns celebrated 2023 Chair Amy Prestidge's fundraising leadership with the ball at Brook Hollow Golf Club. Instead of a battlefield, the Club was transformed into an exquisite garden setting from … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Sweetheart Ball
JUST IN: Award-Winning Sportscaster James Brown To Address Salvation Army North Texas’ Doing The Most Good Luncheon
With the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Dallas President Jennifer Dix, Fashion Show and Luncheon Chair Kim Quinn and their committee assembling the mammoth collection of donated clothes for the Tuesday, May 16, fundraiser at the Meyerson, Salvation Army North Texas' Doing The Most Good Luncheon Co-Chairs Lisa Cooley and Lisa Singleton are all-systems charging ahead for the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Award-Winning Sportscaster James Brown To Address Salvation Army North Texas’ Doing The Most Good Luncheon
JUST IN: Doing The Most Good Is Doing Exactly That With A Couple of Lisas, Simmons and Emanuelsons
With these recent wool-friendly temperatures, it only makes sense to think about late fall activities. One of them is The Salvation Army of North Texas’ “Doing the Most Good Luncheon” that seems to kick off the holidays to come. So it’s no surprise that plans are already taking shape for the 2023 fundraiser luncheon. It was just officially announced that this year’s event … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Doing The Most Good Is Doing Exactly That With A Couple of Lisas, Simmons and Emanuelsons
2022 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Cocktail Party Was A Swellegant Affair At A Spectacular Estate
Before the first guests arrived for the 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show Cocktail Party on Wednesday, September 7, at the magnificent estate of Helen and John Carona, catering maven Cassandra was out front "doing the twist" on a towel. Was it a retro dance trend? No, she was trying to get rid of a spill of olive oil on the walkway leading to the front … [Read more...] about 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Cocktail Party Was A Swellegant Affair At A Spectacular Estate
A Heady Crowd Gathers For New Friends New Life’s 2019 Platinum Dinner
Nearly 110 guests gathered at the downtown Dallas headquarters of Hunt Consolidated Inc. on Thursday, October 10, for New Friends New Life's 2019 Platinum Dinner. It was an exclusive, celebratory event, held upstairs in the skyscraper's "Commons" space, in advance of the nonprofit's annual luncheon the next day. NFNL, whose mission focuses on empowering trafficked … [Read more...] about A Heady Crowd Gathers For New Friends New Life’s 2019 Platinum Dinner
2019 New Friends New Life Annual Luncheon Officially Launches At Veronica Beard
North Texas was in high gear to kick of the fundraising final four months of 2019 on Thursday, September 5. Over at Highland Park Village's Veronica Beard, New Friends New Life Luncheon Co-Chairs Christa and Ketric Sanford and Shelly Slater and Clayton Huffstutter held their launch party with Honorary Co-Chairs Amy Simmons Crafton and Joe Crafton on hand. Here's a report from … [Read more...] about 2019 New Friends New Life Annual Luncheon Officially Launches At Veronica Beard
JUST IN: Leadership Couples For New Friends New Life Luncheon Announced
When Jada Pickett Smith comes to North Texas as the keynote speaker for the New Friends New Life luncheon on Friday, October 11, she’ll be in great company. NFNL CEO Kim Robinson has just revealed that Shelly Slater and Clayton Huffstutter and Christa and Ketric Sanford will serve as the event co-chairs. Joining them in the leadership duties will be Honorary Co-Chairs Amy … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Leadership Couples For New Friends New Life Luncheon Announced