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JUST IN: The Loop Plaza Will Be Powered By The Addy Foundation Thanks To A $5m+ Support

Oct 29, 2024 11:45 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Despite the cram-jam of traffic along Oak Lawn, The Loop Dallas friends gathered on the ninth floor of 1333 Oak Lawn today for an announcement about the 50-mile “loop” that would allow Dallas to connect Dallas. For some, like bicyclists Tucker and Rich Enthoven, they hungered to hear about the dream of connecting Dallas north, south, east and west. For others, like City … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Loop Plaza Will Be Powered By The Addy Foundation Thanks To A $5m+ Support

JUST IN: New DISD Superintendant Says, ‘We Don’t Need Reform. We Need To Refine’

Jul 26, 2022 10:52 PM by Glenn Hunter

For The Addy Foundation President Ben Leal and Dallas Afterschool CEO Marjorie Murat, the event was something of a homecoming. The two, who'd worked together several years ago at the Jubilee Park and Community Center, found themselves collaborating again tonight, jointly welcoming guests to an exclusive Welcome Reception for new Dallas Independent School District Superintendent … [Read more...] about JUST IN: New DISD Superintendant Says, ‘We Don’t Need Reform. We Need To Refine’

Awards For Excellence Provided A Lesson In Learning From History To Endure “Harsh Winds”

Jan 12, 2022 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

In many ways, the Dallas Historical Society’s 39th Awards For Excellence overcame historic challenges to take place. First, there was the postponement of the original November 2020 date due to the pandemic and the plan to hold an evening event the following February in the DHS’s beautifully renovated home at Fair Park’s Hall of State. Then just a couple of days before the … [Read more...] about Awards For Excellence Provided A Lesson In Learning From History To Endure “Harsh Winds”

Sarah And Ross Perot Jr. Hosted Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle of Angels Dinner With A “Legacy”

Nov 26, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

While the big draw for the 2021 Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle of Angels seated supper on Wednesday, October 27, was a “private viewing of Legacy Hall” at The Perot Companies' headquarters campus in Dallas, the event also afforded a chance for guests to enjoy a get-together with their hosts for the evening, Sarah and Ross Perot Jr. Sarah and Ross—he's chairman of The … [Read more...] about Sarah And Ross Perot Jr. Hosted Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle of Angels Dinner With A “Legacy”

New Members Are Added To United To Learn’s Board And Advisory Council

Oct 22, 2021 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

United To Learn (U2L) Founder/CEO Abigail Williams has announced the new members of the organization’s board of directors and advisory council. Joining the board is Ben Leal, while Jennifer Lind, Drexell Owusu, Oric Walker, James Walton and Maurice West have been added to U2L’s advisory board. According to Abigail, "United to Learn is so pleased to welcome these … [Read more...] about New Members Are Added To United To Learn’s Board And Advisory Council

MySweetOpportunity: 4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Aug 26, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden Board Member/Hispanic Heritage Celebration (HHC) Chair Mario Quintanilla, “The Dallas Arboretum is excited to present the fourth annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Saturday, September 4, and Sunday, September 5, a wonderful way to spend the Labor Day weekend. There will be live musical performances including Havana NRG … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Saturday’s Black Heritage Celebration To Kick Off The Arboretum’s 2021 ZimSculpt Exhibition

Apr 30, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Despite umbrellas being the accessory du jour at the Arboretum this morning, guests were not deterred from attending the welcome of two special programs — the return of ZimSculpt and the inaugural Black Heritage Celebration — that will officially begin Saturday. Because of the rainy weather, the event had been moved indoors to Rosine Hall with VIPs attending … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Black Heritage Celebration To Kick Off The Arboretum’s 2021 ZimSculpt Exhibition

United To Learn Doubles Its Elementary School Partners And Adds New Members To Its Boards

Jul 27, 2020 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Over the past seven years United To Learn has created a program to provide a relationship between 27 elementary schools located in the area known as the Northwest Cluster of Dallas ISD and community partners (i.e., private schools, faith-based organizations and businesses) working together "to accelerate student achievement, develop purposeful leaders and create a united and … [Read more...] about United To Learn Doubles Its Elementary School Partners And Adds New Members To Its Boards

Leadership Changes Are Seamlessly Taking Place at Jubilee Park And After-School All-Stars North Texas

Jun 1, 2020 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Talk about musical chairs for North Texas nonprofit leaders. But in this case there are enough chairs, so everyone is a winner! Where to start? At the beginning, of course. It seems that Jubilee Park and Community Center CEO/President Ben Leal, who has been with this amazing program for a decade, is leaving to head up Lydia and Bill Addy’s foundation. It was just three years … [Read more...] about Leadership Changes Are Seamlessly Taking Place at Jubilee Park And After-School All-Stars North Texas

Awards For Excellence Luncheon Recognized Those Embracing The Importance Of The Past

Jan 16, 2020 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

The Dallas Historical Society adjusted its annual Awards For Excellence Luncheon at the Fairmont on Thursday, November 21, to streamline the presentation of the Dallas History Makers. Gone was the VIP reception. Instead, the awardees were part of the pre-luncheon reception in the lobby outside the Regency Ballroom with portraits of the recipients by Holt Haynsworth. Looking … [Read more...] about Awards For Excellence Luncheon Recognized Those Embracing The Importance Of The Past

Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board And Beneficiaries Meet And Learn About The 2019 Goal Of $6.8M+

May 2, 2019 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

It was the very best of coming together of opposites on the night of Tuesday, April 2, at Tracey and Aaron Kozmetsky’s fabulous historic-designated Highland Park home. It was the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball that had brought together the 2019 CCB beneficiaries (Child and Family Guidance Center, Community Partners of Dallas, Cristo Rey Dallas, For The Nations Refugee Outreach, … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board And Beneficiaries Meet And Learn About The 2019 Goal Of $6.8M+

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