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
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A Heady Crowd Gathers For New Friends New Life’s 2019 Platinum Dinner
Nearly 110 guests gathered at the downtown Dallas headquarters of Hunt Consolidated Inc. on Thursday, October 10, for New Friends New Life's 2019 Platinum Dinner. It was an exclusive, celebratory event, held upstairs in the skyscraper's "Commons" space, in advance of the nonprofit's annual luncheon the next day. NFNL, whose mission focuses on empowering trafficked … [Read more...] about A Heady Crowd Gathers For New Friends New Life’s 2019 Platinum Dinner
Women, Money, And Diversity Are Featured At A ‘Remarkable’ Texas Women’s Foundation Dinner
About 800 guests showed up for the Texas Women's Foundation's annual Leadership Forum and Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 2, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. But none of the 800 could have been happier to be there than 98-year-old Maura McNeil, who'd traveled from her home in California to attend the sold-out event. After all, Maura was one of the founders of the Dallas-based … [Read more...] about Women, Money, And Diversity Are Featured At A ‘Remarkable’ Texas Women’s Foundation Dinner
More Than 300 Salute The Wilkinson Center At The Nonprofit’s 7th Annual Can Do! Luncheon
Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder neatly summed up the idea behind the nonprofit's 7th Annual Can Do! awards luncheon at the Dallas Country Club on Monday, March 4. "I once heard a minister say that God is constantly broadcasting messages, but not everyone has their radios on," Anne said, looking out over the crowd of 320. "But the entrepreneurs and … [Read more...] about More Than 300 Salute The Wilkinson Center At The Nonprofit’s 7th Annual Can Do! Luncheon
A-Rod Hits It Out Of The Park At Destiny Award Luncheon For St. Philip’s School And Community Center
Alex Rodriguez, who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball for teams including the Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners and New York Yankees, is said to be one of MLB's greatest players of all time. But what people remember most about his appearance for Dallas' St. Philip's School and Community Center is what a prince of a fellow he was. "A-Rod came to the patron party at Ashlee … [Read more...] about A-Rod Hits It Out Of The Park At Destiny Award Luncheon For St. Philip’s School And Community Center
The Wilkinson Center Showed Its Appreciation For Can Do! Luncheon Patrons At A Private Reception
With the the annual Wilkinson Center fundraiser at the Dallas Country Club less that a month away, 2019 Can Do! Luncheon Chair Linda Secrest celebrated the underwriters and awardees on Tuesday, February 19, at Lisa and Clay Cooley's estate. Here's a report from the field: The Wilkinson Center’s Can Do! Luncheon Chair Linda Secrest was joined by patrons and supporters at a … [Read more...] about The Wilkinson Center Showed Its Appreciation For Can Do! Luncheon Patrons At A Private Reception
JUST IN: 19th Annual Destiny Award Luncheon To Have A-Rod For A Home Run Of A Fundraiser
The news is continuing to hit home runs for upcoming North Texas fundraising. This one is tailor-made for anyone who loves baseball, is addicted to TMZ and/or is a St. Philip’s School and Community Center supporter. First, clear your lunchtime on Friday, March 1. You’ll want to be in the St. Philip’s Snyder Activity Center for the 19th Annual Destiny Award Luncheon. Now, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 19th Annual Destiny Award Luncheon To Have A-Rod For A Home Run Of A Fundraiser
Communities Foundation Of Texas Starts 2019 With Three New Trustees, One Retiring Trustee And A 2018 Year-End Report
Communities Foundation of Texas has added three new members to its board of trustees — Matrice Ellis-Kirk, Gunjan Jain and Debra Brennan Tagg. According to CFT Board Chair Jim Bass, “We are fortunate to have outstanding business and community leaders who [have] accept[ed] the call to be trustees. The varied experience and knowledge that Matrice, Gunjan and Debra … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Starts 2019 With Three New Trustees, One Retiring Trustee And A 2018 Year-End Report
ProtectHER Awards—And A Zany ‘Waiter’ Act—Enliven New Friends New Life’s 20th Anniversary Platinum Dinner
On the ground floor of the strikingly modern Hunt Consolidated building in downtown Dallas, the movers and shakers were out in force on the evening of Thursday, November 8. They'd gathered for New Friends New Life's 20th Anniversary Platinum Dinner, an important occasion for a consequential group of top sponsors—and an event that turned out to be leavened with some unexpected … [Read more...] about ProtectHER Awards—And A Zany ‘Waiter’ Act—Enliven New Friends New Life’s 20th Anniversary Platinum Dinner
‘Color Of Dreams’ Featured Dali, Debussy And Dance At Meadows’ Inaugural Masterpiece Gala
If your idea of a good time is blending fine art, dance, and music with great food, all in the name of a worthy cause, you should have been at the inaugural Masterpiece Gala at the SMU Meadows Museum on Saturday, October 13. Called "The Color of Dreams," the classy event was inspired by the art of Salvador Dali, whose Surrealist paintings were on display at the museum (and … [Read more...] about ‘Color Of Dreams’ Featured Dali, Debussy And Dance At Meadows’ Inaugural Masterpiece Gala
Annual Can Do! Lunch Saluted Entrepreneurship With The Addition Of A Young Up-And-Comer
With the fundraising spring season for 2018 in its final days, there are still plenty of folks supporting the nonprofit efforts. Despite Monday being a “dark day” for most events, Monday, May 7, felt more like a Thursday. It started off with the Sixth Annual Can Do! Luncheon at the Dallas Country Club. Unlike a couple or three years ago when tornadoes were threatening this … [Read more...] about Annual Can Do! Lunch Saluted Entrepreneurship With The Addition Of A Young Up-And-Comer