The Family Place packaged up two news items into one announcement. First, the annual fall fundraiser ReuNight dinner was rescheduled for the spring of 2021. Before that reveal was digested, TFP “asked the community to U-Night by donating to Dine In For Domestic Violence on Saturday, October 24.” Thanks to past ReuNight co-chairs (Melinda Bell, Brian Bolke and … [Read more...] about The Family Place Reveals Yummy Fundraising News About Postponed ReuNight And Pop-Up U-Night
Claire Emanuelson
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
Canceled Event SOS: Incarnation House’s Casino For A Cause
According to Incarnation House CEO Evelyn Costolo, It was to be a night to remember! Event Co-Chairs Alison and Mike Malone and Jamie and Ian Charles along with Honorary Co-Chairs the Claire and Dwight Emanuelson Family planned an exciting evening – Casino for a Cause – benefiting Incarnation House. The March 27th event was to be sold out with 330 guests planning to … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Incarnation House’s Casino For A Cause
Can Do Luncheon Patrons Felt Right At Home At Pam And Vin Perella’s Refreshed Homestead
Following her year as the 2017 Crystal Charity Ball chair, Pam Perella took up another project. It was the redoing her Highland Park home. After a year of coordinating constructions crews, her perfect place was even more fabulous. So, it was no surprise that she hosted the Can Do Luncheon patron party on Tuesday, February 24, for her Pam-partner Pam Busbee, who was chairing the … [Read more...] about Can Do Luncheon Patrons Felt Right At Home At Pam And Vin Perella’s Refreshed Homestead
Incarnation House Is Game To Raise Funds For Its Homeless Youth Program
One of the great things about spring break is returning home to your own bed, kitchen and “stuff.” But what if you had no home to return to? That’s what countless homeless kids know all too well. While Uptown is known for its restaurants, retailing and partying, it’s also where Incarnation House is trying to “prepare homeless and housing insecure youth for life success by … [Read more...] about Incarnation House Is Game To Raise Funds For Its Homeless Youth Program
2019 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pat McEvoy’s Thank You Tea Bubbled With Christmas Cookies
As if it wasn’t enough to hold the Crystal Charity Ball gala for more than a thousand philanthropic types and closing a record-breaking year of fundraising for Dallas children’s charities, 2019 CCB Chair Pat McEvoy hosted a tea in her home for the CCB committee members like Su-Su Meyer, Kristina Whitcomb, Tucker Enthoven, Di Johnston, Stacey Walker, Christie Carter, Mary … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pat McEvoy’s Thank You Tea Bubbled With Christmas Cookies
2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s South American Mosaic Tangoed Its Way For A Record Breaker
At first, the South America Mosaic theme had some guests scratching their extension-layered locks about how to dress for the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball on Saturday, December 7, at the Hilton Anatole. Others got right to it, however, deciding to "just go bright" — or to search for a creative designer. In the end everything came together beautifully beneath the huge … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s South American Mosaic Tangoed Its Way For A Record Breaker
Crystal Charity Ball Committee Toasts Chair Pat McEvoy With A Tip Of The Turban
The usual fear of every party planner is, “What if nobody shows up?” Well, on Friday, December 6, it was just the opposite in the Mary Kay Suite at the Hilton Anatole. The get together was to celebrate Pat McEvoy’s reign as Crystal Charity Ball chair. While the invitation read that the partying would start at 5:30 p.m., a gaggle of the CCB-ers showed up at 5 even before … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Committee Toasts Chair Pat McEvoy With A Tip Of The Turban
With Likes Of Ann-Margret, Ed Sullivan And Raquel Welch, The Family Place Was A Starry ReuNight
The trees had scarcely had time to change from summer-colored crepe myrtles to fall's golds, browns and oranges before, lo and behold, winter was on the doorstep. Just before a frigid blast hit, though, The Family Place’s ReuNight was taking advantage of a beautiful evening at the Mansion on Turtle Creek’s Lawn on Wednesday, November 6. Family Place CEO Paige Flink reported … [Read more...] about With Likes Of Ann-Margret, Ed Sullivan And Raquel Welch, The Family Place Was A Starry ReuNight
2019 Crystal Charity Ball Husbands Event Was Highlighted With Sliders And A Slight Name Oops
After weeks and months of the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball committee buzzing about to raise funds for its nonprofit beneficiaries for Dallas County children, it was time to celebrate the "CCB first gents (aka husbands)." 2018 CCB Chair Claire Emanuelson and 2018 CCB First Gent/Claire's husband Dwight Emanuelson and BB&T Dallas President Rob Bowlby coordinated their schedules … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Husbands Event Was Highlighted With Sliders And A Slight Name Oops
2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle Of Angels Dinner Dazzled Guests At The Bests’ Estate
Some guests who had RSVP'd failed to show because they came down with the flu. Other MIAs still hadn't recovered from the nine tornadoes that ripped through the Dallas area just a few days before. Whatever the reasons for the 10 absences — including one entire table — 70 out of an anticipated 80 guests did turn out on Wednesday, October 23, for the Crystal Charity Ball Circle … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle Of Angels Dinner Dazzled Guests At The Bests’ Estate