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
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JUST IN: New DISD Superintendant Says, ‘We Don’t Need Reform. We Need To Refine’
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’
Friends Of Katy Trail Jogs Past Its $8M Campaign To Complete The Katy Trail Goal
It’s a beautiful day to get away from the computer and take a long walk. Like showgirls, the area trees are standouts with their fall wardrobe of colors. The air is just the right temperature. And the perfect spot to take it all in is the Katy Trail. Not only is it spectacular, it’s the focus of a completion. The Friends of the Katy Trail not only achieved the Campaign to … [Read more...] about Friends Of Katy Trail Jogs Past Its $8M Campaign To Complete The Katy Trail Goal
Leadership Changes Are Seamlessly Taking Place at Jubilee Park And After-School All-Stars North Texas
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
Jubilee Park And Center’s Major Donors Learn Specialized Student Support Program Highlights
Major supporters of Jubilee Park and Center attended a cocktail reception at Kathy and Harlan Crow's library on Wednesday, September 19. A highlight of the evening was Jubilee Park CEO Ben Leal's reporting on the findings from the Specialized Student Support (S3) Program that resulted from last year's 20th anniversary gala. Here is a report from the field: Jubilee Park … [Read more...] about Jubilee Park And Center’s Major Donors Learn Specialized Student Support Program Highlights
Retired Texas Instruments Executive VP David Martin To Head Up Jubilee Park And Community Center’s Board Of Directors
With the newest year underway, the announcements of events and leaderships just keep streaming in. The latest is from Jubilee Park And Community Center. Heading up the 2018 board of directors will be retired Texas Instruments executive VP David Martin. He will succeed outgoing President Jeff Rice. According to Jubilee Park CEO Ben Leal, “David Martin is a long-time … [Read more...] about Retired Texas Instruments Executive VP David Martin To Head Up Jubilee Park And Community Center’s Board Of Directors
Jubilee Park And Community Center Celebrated Its 20th Birthday With Balloons, Cakes, Cannon Confetti And Some Off-Scripted Moments
The Omni was the site of two groups that split centuries ago on Saturday, November 4. In the Dallas Ballroom, a largely Catholic contingency rallied for 2017 St. Jude Evening Under The Stars. Just a hallway way in the Trinity Ballroom, the Jubilee Park and Community Center’s 20th anniversary "Celebrate Love Dream" was being celebrated with a large number of Jubilee's founding … [Read more...] about Jubilee Park And Community Center Celebrated Its 20th Birthday With Balloons, Cakes, Cannon Confetti And Some Off-Scripted Moments
Jubilee Park And Community Center’s 20th Anniversary Gala Patron Party Were Honored At Monica and Joe Eastin’s Preston Hollow Home
After providing education, affordable housing, public health, public safety and economic development for Jubilee Park and Community Center families in southeast Dallas for 20 years, Jubilee key supporters gathered for a cocktail party on Tuesday, September 26. The occasion was to hear about the 20th Anniversary Gala at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Saturday, November 4. Here's a … [Read more...] about Jubilee Park And Community Center’s 20th Anniversary Gala Patron Party Were Honored At Monica and Joe Eastin’s Preston Hollow Home
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Jubilee Park And Community Center’s 20th Anniversary
According to Jubilee Park and Community Center’s 20th Anniversary Gala Co-Chairs Lydia and Bill Addy, Jubilee Park and Community Center, a national model for community revitalization and enrichment, will celebrate its 20th anniversary this fall! To commemorate this milestone, Jubilee will host its first-ever gala on Saturday, November 4, at the Omni … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Jubilee Park And Community Center’s 20th Anniversary