It’s been nearly two years since Friends of the Dallas Public Library Executive Director Mary Wilonsky and a crowd of folks including County Commissioner Judge Clay Jenkins, City Councilperson Jennifer Staubach Gates, Literacy Achieves Sarah Papert, philanthropist Sarah Losinger and Crystal Charity Ball representative Kristina Whitcomb bundled up on a December night to break … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Soon-To-Open Vickery Park Branch Library Is On Its Way To 2021 Completion
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September 21 Update: Cancellations, Going Virtual And Postponed To 2021
The recent COVID-19 cases have been rising and falling and rising like a hyper cheerleader since September started. But most folks are too busy trying to adjust to the new world of education. Pity the parents who are having to make the Solomon decision on how to school their youngster(s) and/or whether extra-curricular activities are all systems go or no-go. In the meantime, … [Read more...] about September 21 Update: Cancellations, Going Virtual And Postponed To 2021
JUST IN: Crystal Charity Ball’s 2020 Ten Best Dressed Women of Dallas Fashion Show And Luncheon Canceled
For the first time in its 46-year history the grand dame of North Texas fashion fundraising presentations — Crystal Charity Ball’s Ten Best Dressed Women of Dallas Fashion Show And Luncheon — has been canceled. Scheduled to take placed on Thursday, October 22, at NorthPark Center, the decision was made “out of abundance of caution due to COVID-19.” However, CCB … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Crystal Charity Ball’s 2020 Ten Best Dressed Women of Dallas Fashion Show And Luncheon Canceled
Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Lunch Opted For A Fabulous Outdoor Setting Due COVID-19 Restrictions
COVID-19 has separated the ho-hums from the creative types due to ever-changing restrictions. Crystal Charity Ball’s annual Midpoint Luncheon was an example of the latter. Since restaurants were off-limits, that meant the annual get together would not be taking place at Salum’s on Wednesday, June 3. No problem! 2020 CCB Chair Tucker Enthoven simply invited her … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Lunch Opted For A Fabulous Outdoor Setting Due COVID-19 Restrictions
JUST IN: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiary Selection Plans Announced
2021 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Leslie Diers and her Charity Selection Chair Suzy Gekiere are looking forward to next year and have just announced the beneficiary selection plans. Starting Tuesday, September 1, applications will be available online or by calling 214.526.5868, Ext. 18. The applications must be received via mail or hand delivery by noon on … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiary Selection Plans Announced
2019 Crystal Charity Ball Check Record-Breaking Distribution Reminds Of Dallas Children’s Needs
With all the disturbing news about the COVID-19 damage for fundraising, some good news took place today. 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pat McEvoy joined TBK Bank Vice Chairman/CEO/PIO Aaron Graft in presenting Interfaith Family Services Development Director Jessica Rood with a check for $314,152. Originally the game plan had been to have a reception on the TBK Bank’s … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Check Record-Breaking Distribution Reminds Of Dallas Children’s Needs
JUST IN: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Theme Announced Was A Surprise Delivery
Since this year is demanding creative types to go into overdrive, the 2020 Crystal Charity Ball committee has been burning up their brain cells to raise funds for Dallas County children. One of the challenges was how to announce the theme for the black-tie ball on Saturday, December 5, at the Hilton Anatole. Traditionally revealed at a private home in the spring, those plans … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Theme Announced Was A Surprise Delivery
May 19 Update Of Cancellations And Reschedules
Despite today's announcement of 14 deaths in Dallas County resulting from COVID-19, the organizations are soldiering on to raise funds for very needy and necessary nonprofit programs. Here is today's update of cancellations and reschedules: Canceled American Heart Association of Dallas’ 2020 Côtes du Coeur Auction Preview Party scheduled for Thursday, May 21 … [Read more...] about May 19 Update Of Cancellations And Reschedules
JUST IN: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball’s Ten Best Dressed Fundraiser Is Changing Locations And Months
With all the changes taking place in the North Texas fundraising world, a very big one has just been revealed. The 2020 Crystal Charity Ball’s Ten Best Dressed fashion extravaganza is changing ZIP codes and months. According to 2020 CCB Chair Tucker Enthoven and Fashion Show Chair Margaret Hancock, the legendary children’s fundraiser will still be at Neiman Marcus, but it … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball’s Ten Best Dressed Fundraiser Is Changing Locations And Months
April 14 Updates On Cancellations, Going Virtual And Postponements
No one can say that North Texans aren’t adjustable. While Vogel Alcove regretfully had to cancel its big time fundraiser today, a couple of other groups hunkered down announcing that their events would go virtual or take place in the future at a TBD date. Here’s today’s rundown: Canceled Vogel Alcove’s 29th Annual Arts Performance Event scheduled for Saturday, May … [Read more...] about April 14 Updates On Cancellations, Going Virtual And Postponements
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