As a sorta cold front finally arrived in the North Texas scene, The Stewpot Alliance President Cory Bowen and President-Elect Bea Njuguna kicked off the 2024 Soup's On! last night with news about The Stewpot fundraiser. Taking place at Kelly and James Voelker's home with goodies provided by longtime supporter Abraham Salum, it was announced that the luncheon would be … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Stewpot Alliance Kicks Off 2024 Soup’s On! To Feature Father Gregory Boyle
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CFT’s New President/CEO Wayne White Was The Center Of Attention At 2023 NTxGD Kick-Off Party
There was a whirlwind of activity at the headquarters of Communities Foundation of Texas on Thursday, September 7, when an invitation-only gathering kicked off the 15th anniversary of CFT's North Texas Giving Day (NTxGD). A crowd of nearly 300 people attended the "Cheers to 15 Years" event for the organization's charitable fund-holders, nonprofits participating in NTxGD … [Read more...] about CFT’s New President/CEO Wayne White Was The Center Of Attention At 2023 NTxGD Kick-Off Party
Soup’s On! Patron Party Was Wheeling Away At Haas Moto Museum With Trips Past And Planned
As guests arrived at the Haas Moto Museum on Wednesday, March 1, for The Stewpot Alliance's Soup's On! patron party, The Stewpot Executive Director Brenda Snitzer was looking forward to Friday, when she and her family were going on a cruise through the Panama Canal. To prepare for the voyage, her mom had brought a book on the canal for all to read up on. Speaking of … [Read more...] about Soup’s On! Patron Party Was Wheeling Away At Haas Moto Museum With Trips Past And Planned
Soup’s On! Luncheon Served Up Food For Thought Thanks To Chefs And Cynt Marshall’s “It Factor”
When Dallas sculptor Brad Oldham created his bigger than life Traveling Man Sculptures in Deep Ellum, little did he know that he would be the three degrees of connection with a homeless man named Gershon Trunnell and Dallas Mavs CEO Cynt Marshall. The connection would be Cynt’s “It Factor." That connection was recalled at The Stewpot Alliance’s 2023 Soup’s On! Luncheon on … [Read more...] about Soup’s On! Luncheon Served Up Food For Thought Thanks To Chefs And Cynt Marshall’s “It Factor”
Each Moment Matters Luncheon Provided Insight For The Dealing With Life’s Reality
Friday, September 23, was one of those unfortunate dates in North Texas where two worthy non-profits clashed in scheduling. No, there were no physical fisticuffs. But there was a definite Solomon choice of which one to attend and thereby support. While The Family Place’s Trailblazer Luncheon was being held at the Omni Hotel Dallas honoring Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson … [Read more...] about Each Moment Matters Luncheon Provided Insight For The Dealing With Life’s Reality
JUST IN: 2022 Soup’s On! Resulted In A Mama Mia $465,262 Check For The Stewpot
The Stewpot Alliance's fall kick-off last evening was a delicious occasion. In addition to taking over Eataly's Caffè Lavazza on NorthPark's ground level with its platters of antipasto on the marble bar and filled wine glasses, the gathering included handing over the Annual Soup's On! Luncheon leadership reins and a check from the 2022 fundraiser. As the 2022 team of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Soup’s On! Resulted In A Mama Mia $465,262 Check For The Stewpot
With Drumming And Art, Soup’s On! Patron Party Guests Celebrated A Successful Fundraiser
As the streets leading out of downtown Dallas were clogged with traffic, and the Uptown bars and restaurants filled with maskless patrons celebrating that the worst of the pandemic was done, a lucky few like a slim-trim David Johnson and his bride Debbie Johnson with cane in hand and brace on her left leg arrived at artists Christy Coltrin's and Brad Oldham's Brad Oldham … [Read more...] about With Drumming And Art, Soup’s On! Patron Party Guests Celebrated A Successful Fundraiser
2022 Soup’s On! Luncheon’s Secret Ingredient Was “Peanut Butter” Thanks To A Helping Of “Curry”
Leave it to those charging-ahead sisters Thella Bowens and Carolyn Jefferson to turn out people with zeal for The Stewpot Alliance's "Soup's On!" fundraiser on Tuesday, April 12. Their recipe for success was the area's most giving chefs sharing and souping their yummies in addition to having a hit-out-of-the-park speaker/FitMenCook founder/peanut butter loving Kevin Curry at … [Read more...] about 2022 Soup’s On! Luncheon’s Secret Ingredient Was “Peanut Butter” Thanks To A Helping Of “Curry”
2021 Soup’s On! Served Up $315K+ For The Stewpot Alliance And 2022 Fundraiser’s Leadership
The Stewpot Alliance closed its book officially on a very successful 2020 Soup's On! Luncheon that was was held virtually on Thursday, March 4. The results were more than $300K for The Stewpot that "offers a safe haven for homeless and at-risk individuals of Dallas, providing resources for basic survival needs, as well as opportunities to start a new life." In handing over … [Read more...] about 2021 Soup’s On! Served Up $315K+ For The Stewpot Alliance And 2022 Fundraiser’s Leadership
Soup’s On Patron Party Didn’t Let A Little Rain Dampen The Welcome At The Billingsley Homestead
The usual Lucy Billingsley greeting — a wide-open, V-shaped arms-in-the-air gesture — had changed to a less expansive, W-shaped welcome for guests of The Stewpot Alliance's Soup's On! Luncheon patron party on Wednesday, February 19, at the Billingsley homestead. The move from “V” to “W” was due to Lucy's left shoulder having gone under the knife a couple of weeks … [Read more...] about Soup’s On Patron Party Didn’t Let A Little Rain Dampen The Welcome At The Billingsley Homestead
JUST IN: 2020 Soup’s On! Luncheon Plans Announced For The Stewpot Celebrates 45th Anniversary
It’s rare when North Texas weather allows Margie and Ray Francis to open up their charming cottage along Turtle Creek for an outdoor event. According to Ray, it’s either too warm, too wet or too cold. But tonight it was just right for the kick-off of the 2020 Soup’s On! Luncheon festivities, and the Francises’ backyard was this side of perfection with strings of lights … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Soup’s On! Luncheon Plans Announced For The Stewpot Celebrates 45th Anniversary