It was just about a year ago in February that Kelby Woodard announced that he had accepted the position of headmaster of St. Thomas Academy in Minnesota. For Kelby it was returning to familiar grounds, having been a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2011-2014. What brought him to Dallas had been the establishing of Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep in 2014. It … [Read more...] about JUST IN: City Of Dallas Executive Officer Michael A. Mendoza Named Cristo Rey Dallas’ New President
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2019 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Recognized Top Producers With Charms And Jaguar Spots
As the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball wound up its year of gathering more than $6.8M for the 2019 beneficiaries (Child and Family Guidance Center, Community Partners of Dallas, Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep, For the Nations Refugee Outreach, Interfaith Family Services, Jubilee Park and Community Center, Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic, Mercy Street, Promise House and Readers 2 … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Recognized Top Producers With Charms And Jaguar Spots
JUST IN: Philanthropist Annette Simmons Gives $1M To Help 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries
Is it snowing outside? Must be, because Christmas has come early with legendary philanthropist Annette Simmons’ gifting $1M for the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s fundraising for Dallas children’s nonprofits. Ah, but this gift isn’t the first time that Annette has been Mrs. Santa Claus for the organization. Having donated for 39 years, she has provided $1M annually for the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Philanthropist Annette Simmons Gives $1M To Help 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon
Before the summer heat arrived big time, the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball members held their annual Midpoint Luncheon at Salum on Wednesday, May 29. It was the perfect opportunity for 2019 CCB Chair Pat McEvoy to share the status of the fundraising efforts to make the year’s goal of $6.8M for this year’s ten beneficiaries (Child and Family Guidance Center, Community … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon
Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep Students Get Their Work Assignments For The Coming Year In A Spiffed-up Setting, Thanks To Matthews Southwest
Ryan Olson, who's on track to graduate from Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep next year, admits that attending the Catholic high school was somewhat jarring at first. Cristo Rey not only has a rigorous curriculum, but the learning is integrated with a unique, hands-on professional work experience. "It was definitely a culture shock," Ryan recalled about his freshman year. But … [Read more...] about Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep Students Get Their Work Assignments For The Coming Year In A Spiffed-up Setting, Thanks To Matthews Southwest
‘Draft Day’ Celebrates Cristo Rey-North Texas Business Work Study Partnership
Bishop Edward J. Burns of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas gave the invocation. Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings served as emcee for a while. Mike's son, Gunnar Rawlings, executive director of the Cristo Rey Corporate Work Study Program, also helped out. Sports personality Michael "Grubes" Gruber and Erin Hartigan, Fox Sports Southwest host, provided commentary. Even Rachel … [Read more...] about ‘Draft Day’ Celebrates Cristo Rey-North Texas Business Work Study Partnership
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Grove To Grove
According to Grove to Grove Co-Chairs Karen Carney and Patty Langdale, “Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep is excited to host its inaugural fall fundraiser, Grove to Grove, which will take place Friday, September 23, at 3015 Trinity Groves and support the school’s mission of bridging the educational gap between North and South Dallas. The evening will kick off at 7 p.m. with … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Grove To Grove
Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep Held Its Draft Day With Mayor Mike, Mav Maniacs And Media Types For Corporate Work Study Program
Despite being the busiest man in North Texas, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings once again was on the spot to promote education at the Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep Draft Day on Friday, July 29. Unlike last year when he had to video his comments, Mayor Mike was in person along with other well-known types. Here's a report from the field: On Friday, July 29, Cristo Rey Dallas … [Read more...] about Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep Held Its Draft Day With Mayor Mike, Mav Maniacs And Media Types For Corporate Work Study Program
MySweet2016Goals: Susan Jenevein
According to Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep Director of Development Susan Jenevein, “My goal for 2016 is to provide each of our incoming students (100% of whom are at or below the federal poverty level) with a Google Chromebook – a goal of $40,000. Our students do all of their work on these Chromebooks at school, and since many do not have computers or even wireless … [Read more...] about MySweet2016Goals: Susan Jenevein
Cristo Rey’s Draft Day 2015 Raised The Rafters And Filled The Gym As Students Partnered Up With Area Organizations
The cars filled the Pleasant Grove parking lot at Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep on Friday, July 31, before 2:30 p.m. So much so that the parking lot across the street soon was put into play. Despite the July heat, suited types like Don Glendenning, Sean Bellomy and Karen Hughes and Cristo Rey frosh class families with babies in tow made their way to the school’s gymnasium. … [Read more...] about Cristo Rey’s Draft Day 2015 Raised The Rafters And Filled The Gym As Students Partnered Up With Area Organizations
Korshak Check To Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep School Had The Wrong Amount Much To The Delight Of School Representatives
There was a problem with the check that Stanley Korshak’s Crawford Brock and his staff presented to Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep on Tuesday, May 19. The amount — $21,300 — was wrong. But more about that later. The funds had been raised through contributions from Korshak customers benefiting Catholic college preparatory school in Pleasant Grove. Beginning in July … [Read more...] about Korshak Check To Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep School Had The Wrong Amount Much To The Delight Of School Representatives