Jenna Bush Hager has grown eons since her days at the White House as a first twin/first grandtwin. For the clueless, Jenna's grandpop was U.S. President George H.W. Bush (1989-1993) and her dad was U.S. President George W. Bush (2001-2008). But in addition to their Oval office connections, the Bush females (Jenna's twin is Barbara Pierce Bush) were forces to be reckoned with … [Read more...] about Hoda’s Sidekick Jenna Bush Hager To Keynote Humble Beginnings Luncheon
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Austin Street Center’s “No Place Like Home” To Raise Funds And Awareness Of Homelessness
While it may not be a grand gala or even a seated supper, the Austin Street Center's "9th Annual No Place Like Home" is a cocktail party with a goal to not only raise money but to spread the word about the homeless situation in North Texas. Event Co-Chairs Peter Addy and Ross Crawford and Honorary Chair Steve Trese announced that the grazing around on Nick and Sam's … [Read more...] about Austin Street Center’s “No Place Like Home” To Raise Funds And Awareness Of Homelessness
JUST IN: Condoleezza Rice To Keynote “Humble Beginnings” For Austin Street Center’s 40th Anniversary
While some may shy away from turning 40, Austin Street Center is celebrating its 40th anniversary at its "Humble Beginnings Luncheon" with a great lineup. Taking place at the Hilton Anatole on Friday, October 27, the fundraiser will be co-chaired by longtime supporters Ashlee and Chris Kleinert, and the keynote speaker will be the 66th Secretary of State, Condoleezza … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Condoleezza Rice To Keynote “Humble Beginnings” For Austin Street Center’s 40th Anniversary
January’s Final Hours Of Chill Transition To A Friendlier Future Via February’s Brief Cold Shoulder
Today three types of North Texans are emerging in a day of frigid temps and thunder sleeting. There were those who opted to stay put and not play slip-and-slide on area roads. Thanks to the pandemic regime and limited power outages, many were able to literally Zoom work from home. As a result, the Dallas Arboretum, Dallas Zoo and others are not open. Then there were … [Read more...] about January’s Final Hours Of Chill Transition To A Friendlier Future Via February’s Brief Cold Shoulder
2021 Humble Beginnings Luncheon To Celebrate Dallas’ “Come Together” For Austin Street Center
Austin Street Center is using its 21st Annual Humble Beginnings Luncheon “Come Together” to “celebrate the way in which the Dallas community rallied to support its neighbors over the past 18 months, including the Center which provides safe shelter and basic necessities for the city’s most vulnerable homeless.” Taking place on Friday, October 15, at the Omni Dallas Hotel, … [Read more...] about 2021 Humble Beginnings Luncheon To Celebrate Dallas’ “Come Together” For Austin Street Center
Austin Street Center’s Turning Dirt Celebrated A Major Step In Helping The Homeless
Across the street from the Austin Street Chapel, an earth mover sat quietly in what appeared to be a huge vacant lot. Only it was totally empty Thursday. On the northwest side was a tent with chairs in rows facing a podium. Behind it were 13 shining shovels in stands and topped with equally shiny hardhats. It was the setting for the 11 a.m. groundbreaking for the new Austin … [Read more...] about Austin Street Center’s Turning Dirt Celebrated A Major Step In Helping The Homeless
JUST IN: Austin Street Center’s $15M “Help Them Home” Capital Campaign Officially Revealed
Around noon today (i.e. Friday), there’s going to be a big old “Whoopee!” heard throughout North Texas. It will take place at Austin Street Center’s 20th Annual Humble Beginnings (virtual) Luncheon, when ACS CEO Daniel Roby and ACS Board of Trustees Chair Nancy Best officially announced a $15M capital campaign — Help Them Home — to be chaired by Comerica Inc. Executive VP/Chief … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Austin Street Center’s $15M “Help Them Home” Capital Campaign Officially Revealed
August 21 Updates: Going Virtual and Postponement
Alas, September is starting to look downright scrawny with events being postponed or going virtual. But folks are fin that online fundraisers are pretty darn easy to get use to. In a lot of cases, they require no mask nor mascara. As discouraging as the lack of in-person events may seem, it's all for the better. North Texans are rallying like the Lone Ranger (aka "the masked … [Read more...] about August 21 Updates: Going Virtual and Postponement
We’ve Rescheduled!: Austin Street Center’s Humble Beginnings Luncheon
According to Austin Street Center CEO Dan Roby, Austin Street Center is excited to announce a new date for our 20th Annual Humble Beginnings Luncheon featuring Tony and Grammy Award-Winning performer, Leslie Odom Jr. As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak in March, Austin Street Center’s spring signature luncheon, originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, was postponed … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled!: Austin Street Center’s Humble Beginnings Luncheon
June 9 Update Of Reschedules And Postponements
While many have returned to work and others have headed to cooler areas to get away from the summer heat, the North Texas nonprofits are still grouping to salvage the spring losses of fundraising activities. Some have locked down future dates; others are still trying to find the right date and location. Here’s today’s rundown of developments: Rescheduled Dallas … [Read more...] about June 9 Update Of Reschedules And Postponements
March 18 Updates Of Cancellations, Postponements And Rescheduling
UPDATE [9:30 p.m.]: The City of Dallas has extended the restrictions of gatherings to Wednesday, April 29. Please send your April event updates to [email protected]. The notices have calmed down a bit today. It may be because organizers are waiting to learn the city of Dallas’ decision on whether to extend the restrictions. In the meantime, the shock of the … [Read more...] about March 18 Updates Of Cancellations, Postponements And Rescheduling