In 2011 Gunnar Rawlings was an English teacher at Bishop Machebeuf High School and known as the First Son of Dallas, when his dad Mike Rawlings became mayor. In 2013 he signed up to help launch Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep to North Texas. Before the first students donned their uniforms, Gunnar had “led the feasibility study that laid the groundwork" as well as “recruiting … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Gunnar Rawlings To Receive Cristo Rey Dallas’ “Ignite Award”
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MySweetWishList: Cristo Rey Dallas
According to Cristo Rey Dallas Board Member Cheryl Joyner, "Students at Cristo Rey Dallas work one day a week at top businesses across North Texas, learning valuable professional skills while earning 65% of their college prep tuition. “Drawing students from 51 zip codes, Cristo Rey Dallas provides a unique educational and work opportunity for students of families with … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Cristo Rey Dallas
4th Annual Grow The Grove Celebrated Liza And Will Lee’s Contributions To The Community
Grow the Grove Co-Chairs Karen and Mark Carney managed to pick the perfect couple to salute for the fourth annual Cristo Rey Dallas fundraiser on Saturday, November 2, at Sixty Five Hundred. It was none other than Liza and Will Lee, who have had a great impact in both the educational and healthcare arenas. Here's a report from the field: Cristo Rey Dallas hosted its 4th … [Read more...] about 4th Annual Grow The Grove Celebrated Liza And Will Lee’s Contributions To The Community
Cristo Rey Dallas Students Revealed Their School Experiences With Grow The Grove Patrons
Just days before the Cristo Rey Dallas Grow the Grove event at Sixty Five Hundred, Lindsay and George Billingsley opened their home for the fundraiser's patrons on Tuesday, October 29. The highlight of the evening was a presentation by Cristo Rey Dallas students about their experiences at the college preparatory school. Here's a report from the field: Cristo Rey Dallas … [Read more...] about Cristo Rey Dallas Students Revealed Their School Experiences With Grow The Grove Patrons
Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board And Beneficiaries Meet And Learn About The 2019 Goal Of $6.8M+
It was the very best of coming together of opposites on the night of Tuesday, April 2, at Tracey and Aaron Kozmetsky’s fabulous historic-designated Highland Park home. It was the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball that had brought together the 2019 CCB beneficiaries (Child and Family Guidance Center, Community Partners of Dallas, Cristo Rey Dallas, For The Nations Refugee Outreach, … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board And Beneficiaries Meet And Learn About The 2019 Goal Of $6.8M+
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiary Bus Tour
Despite hail and chilling weather, 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pat McEvoy and her committee boarded a bus early Thursday, February 21, to learn about the ten Dallas children’s non-profits that will receive more than $6.8M. While some like Cristo Rey Dallas, For The Nations Refugee Outreach and Readers 2 Leaders were first-time beneficiaries, other like Child and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiary Bus Tour
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings Stars At ‘Grow The Grove’ Fundraiser For Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep School
There was a full house at Sixty Five Hundred on Saturday, November 17, when guests turned out to celebrate the Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep school and one of its biggest champions, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings. The fundraiser, called "Grow The Grove: The Cocktail Party," was an homage not only to the Catholic school in the Pleasant Grove area of southeast Dallas, but to … [Read more...] about Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings Stars At ‘Grow The Grove’ Fundraiser For Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep School
Grow The Grove: The Cocktail Party Guests Ranged From Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings to Cristo Rey Dallas Senior Ryan Olson
To get the momentum rolling for the Saturday night fundraiser, Cristo Rey Dallas' "Grow the Grove" sponsors got together in the great room of Joyce and Larry Lacerte's home on Wednesday, November 14. Guests included everyone from Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, new Cristo Rey Development Director Abby Hoak-Morton to Cristo Rey Dallas senior Ryan Olson. Here's a report from the … [Read more...] about Grow The Grove: The Cocktail Party Guests Ranged From Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings to Cristo Rey Dallas Senior Ryan Olson
MySweetWishList: Cristo Rey Dallas
According to Cristo Rey Dallas Director of Development Abby Hoak-Morton, “Partner with a Cristo Rey Dallas student. “Do you remember your first job? Lifeguarding at the neighborhood pool? Slinging burgers at a fast food joint? Babysitting every weekend? “And what about your motivation for earning those early paychecks? Date night? Car insurance? Or just the freedom of … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Cristo Rey Dallas
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Grow The Grove
According to Cristo Rey Dallas Director of Development Susan Jenevein, Few people know how to celebrate success like the friends of Cristo Rey Dallas. Just ask the Grow the Grove Host Committee, which reads like a Rolodex of community leaders: Diane and Stuart Bumpas, Kelly Compton, Sissy and Allen Cullum, Claire and Dwight Emanuelson, Jeanne Phillips, Carolyn and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Grow The Grove
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Cristo Rey Dallas
Just three years after opening its doors, Cristo Rey Dallas is providing a college prep education and professional work experience to more than 500 students coming from families living at or below the federal poverty line. The growth of CRD is mirrored in the tremendous support from the Dallas community – especially on North Texas Giving Day. The school’s NTGD … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Cristo Rey Dallas