In the Hilton Anatole’s Wedgwood Room, guests did a double-take on Friday, September 24. Despite reports that 2021 Chick Lit Luncheon featured author Goldie Hawn would be unable to attend the Community Partners of Dallas fundraiser in person, she was very present... thanks to life-size cutouts. One stood solo on the right side of the room; the other was placed in front of a … [Read more...] about Chick Lit’s Goldie Hawn “Churns” Up Thoughts On Joy, Marriage And Why There’ll Be No More Movie Stars
Carol Seay
Thanks-Giving Square Adds Two New Board Members
There must be something in the air. Non-profit boards are adding to their flocks of directors like monarch butterflies in area gardens. Thanks-Giving Square, the 55-year-old landmark in downtown Dallas, has increased their board by two for 2021-2022. Thanks-Giving Board Chair Chris Trowbridge announced that Craig Davis and Nolan Knight are the newest members for … [Read more...] about Thanks-Giving Square Adds Two New Board Members
Meyerson Lobby Was Filled With Models and Awards For KidneyTexas’ 2021 Runway Report
As guests arrived for KidneyTexas Inc.'s Runway Report at the Meyerson on Tuesday, September 21, a Meyerson staffer greeted guests advising them that masks would be required. Guests accommodated the request only to have the vast majority put them back in their purses within feet of the entry. As guests played the game of catch-up before the program got underway, event … [Read more...] about Meyerson Lobby Was Filled With Models and Awards For KidneyTexas’ 2021 Runway Report
Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Is Turning Tea For Two Into Two-fer For Tea With Designs
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary's 2021 Fashion Show and Luncheon Chair Kim Hext may have had to cancel the annual fashion show because of that dang pandemic, but she’s turning the old “tea for two” into “two for tea.” She wasn’t giving up on providing funds for the Salvation Army of North Texas and decided to have a virtual Spring Tea at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 5, … [Read more...] about Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Is Turning Tea For Two Into Two-fer For Tea With Designs
JUST IN: 2021 Texas Trailblazer Awards Co-Chairs, Dates, Location Revealed
As The Family Place’s CEO Paige Flink continues her victory lap into retirement, TFP fundraising carries on. In addition to ReuNight on Thursday, May 13, and the Sneaker Soiree on Friday, June 4, some of the details for the 25th Annual Texas Trailblazer Awards benefit have just been announced. The co-chair team is made up of longtime Family Place supporters — … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Texas Trailblazer Awards Co-Chairs, Dates, Location Revealed
JUST IN: 2020 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon Moves To 2021
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary leadership 2019-2020 Auxiliary President Margaret Hancock and 2020-2021 Auxiliary President Lisa Singleton have been meeting about its upcoming Fashion Show and Luncheon. Like other nonprofits with fall fundraisers, they’ve been struggling on how to proceed. Originally scheduled to take place this past spring, it was postponed until the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon Moves To 2021
JUST IN: The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary 2020-2021 Slate Of Officers Headed By Lisa Singleton Revealed
A group of volunteers who never slow down regardless of the situation is The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary (aka SAWA). They’re busy putting the final buttons in place for The SAWA Fashion Show at the Meyerson on Tuesday, September 15. But they’re already lining up the leadership for 2021. Lisa Singleton, who chaired the 2018 luncheon, will serve as president and be … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary 2020-2021 Slate Of Officers Headed By Lisa Singleton Revealed
MySweetKindness: Carol Seay
According to Carol Seay, Since I am on a corner, I put a sign on each street to say "Thank You!" and sent breakfast to ER at Parkland and Methodist Hospitals. * Photo provide by Carol Seay … [Read more...] about MySweetKindness: Carol Seay
Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum And Dinner Features A Rock-Star Researcher, Actress Mariel Hemingway — And Reason For Optimism
Dr. Rudy Tanzi, a "rock-star" Alzheimer's researcher, looked very happy during an appearance at Leslie Ann Crozier's Triumph Over Alzheimer's 2019 International Forum and Dinner in Dallas on Tuesday, October 22. That very day, it seems, news reports had circulated about the surprising early-trial success of a new Alzheimer's disease drug called aducanumab. The reports were said … [Read more...] about Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum And Dinner Features A Rock-Star Researcher, Actress Mariel Hemingway — And Reason For Optimism
2019 ReuNight Co-Chairs Melinda Bell, Catherine Cox And Natalie Lorio Officially Launched The Annual Fundraiser At Korshak
North Texas nonprofits were up against all types of challenges on Thursday, October 10. There were after-school activities and traffic that moved as slow as a sloth. Adding to the mix was the season’s first norther that was escorted by threats of hail and 60 MPH wind. While most would have hunkered down, the fundraisers held forth. Over at Stanley Korshak, the second floor … [Read more...] about 2019 ReuNight Co-Chairs Melinda Bell, Catherine Cox And Natalie Lorio Officially Launched The Annual Fundraiser At Korshak
The 2019 Partners Card Kicks Off Its Selling Season At NorthPark’s Birman
Thanks to nonprofit fundraising, the retailers were in overdrive from Highland Park Village to NorthPark Center on Tuesday, September 10. While high atop HPV Park House was jammed with cocktailers, the KidneyTexas Inc. gals were just a few doors away shopping for a cause at St. John. Further north on Preston Road, The Elisa Project was breaking news as well as holding its … [Read more...] about The 2019 Partners Card Kicks Off Its Selling Season At NorthPark’s Birman