Two past members of the President George W. Bush administration will be in the spotlight for the World Affairs Council's 2022 H. Neil Mallon Award Dinner at the Fairmont Dallas on Wednesday, November 9. Dinner Co-Chairs Stephanie and Hunter Hunt and Ashlee and Chris Kleinert have just announced that the Honorable Jeanne L. Phillips will be this year’s awardee with Dr. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jeanne L. Phillips To Receive World Affairs Council’s 39th H. Neil Mallon Award
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JUST IN: Hunts, Warrens And Grants To Serve Up Klyde Warren Park’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
It’s hard to believe that for ten years Klyde Warren Park has been a spectacular gathering place for locals and area visitors. In addition to offering a green space between the walls of glass and concrete skyscrapers along Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas’ first deck park has also become a connecting point for Dallas Downtown and Uptown. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Hunts, Warrens And Grants To Serve Up Klyde Warren Park’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
2022 Can Do! Luncheon Celebrated Awardees With A Refreshingly Well-Done Program
Emerging from a couple of years of North Texas fundraising hibernation, many have been admitting it’s been tough getting back into the swing of things. Luckily, Wilkinson Center’s 10th Anniversary Can Do! Luncheon on Monday, April 4, at the Dallas Country Club eased the transition and perhaps set a new game plan for others to follow. While luncheon fundraisers in years gone … [Read more...] about 2022 Can Do! Luncheon Celebrated Awardees With A Refreshingly Well-Done Program
New Friends New Life’s 2021 ProtectHer Award Recipients Announced At Outdoor Launch Party
Somebody wished upon a lucky star for the New Friends New Life Annual Luncheon Launch Party on Wednesday, September 21, to have clear skies. And what do you know? Their wish was granted for the invitation-only outdoor gathering at NFNL's headquarters, where Ruthie's Rolling Cafe and Baldos Ice Cream filled the menu bill for guests at socially-distanced tables. But the news of … [Read more...] about New Friends New Life’s 2021 ProtectHer Award Recipients Announced At Outdoor Launch Party
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: Pandemic-Born Get Shift Done To Receive Wilkinson Center’s 2021 Can Do! Award
The recipient of the Wilkinson Center’s 2021 Can Do! Award has been announced and it’s a timely one. 2021 Can Do Luncheon Chair Jan Worrall has just revealed that the award will be presented to Get Shift Done. If Get Shift Done is new on your North Texas nonprofit list, it was birthed as a result of the past year’s pandemic. Founded by Patrick Brandt and Anurag Jain, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Pandemic-Born Get Shift Done To Receive Wilkinson Center’s 2021 Can Do! Award
Wilkinson Center Honored People And Organizations With A “Can Do!” Spirit At Annual Luncheon
Before the doors to the Dallas Country Club ballroom opened for Wilkinson Center’s Eighth Annual Can Do! Luncheon on Monday, March 2, the crowd had filled the entry hall. Luncheon Chair Pam Busbee was reviewing her notes; Underwriting Chair Lisa Longino was back from her fundraising for Sweet Briar; 2020 CCB Tucker Enthoven was thrilled over the response to the addition of … [Read more...] about Wilkinson Center Honored People And Organizations With A “Can Do!” Spirit At Annual Luncheon
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2020 Can Do! Luncheon
Just days before North Texas was slammed by COVID-19, Wilkinson Center's 2020 Can Do! Luncheon got underway on Monday, March 2, at the Dallas Country Club to celebrate the accomplishments of individuals and organizations showing a "can do" spirit. It was a great turnout of longtime Wilkinson Center supporters and friends of the honorees. While … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2020 Can Do! Luncheon
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
Communities Foundation Of Texas Reports Record-Breaking Grants In 2019 And New Board Leadership And Members
As 2019 is coming to an end, folks are reviewing the successes of the past year and announcing plans for 2020. Communities Foundation of Texas is leading the herd with Board Chair Jim Bass revealing that a record-breaking $118M in grants were made during the 2019 fiscal year benefiting the following areas: Education: 22% Religious activities: 16% Health and … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Reports Record-Breaking Grants In 2019 And New Board Leadership And Members
Jada Pinkett Smith Highlights Sex-Trafficking Issues At New Friends New Life Annual Luncheon
Shelly Slater and Christa Sanford, co-chairs with their husbands of the 2019 Annual Luncheon for the New Friends New Life anti-sex-trafficking group, both were wearing colorful Abi Ferrin scarves when they took the stage at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Friday, October 11. Their fashion choices made sense, since Abi is employing formerly trafficked women — who are now being helped … [Read more...] about Jada Pinkett Smith Highlights Sex-Trafficking Issues At New Friends New Life Annual Luncheon