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The Village of Giving Circle Celebrated Its First Check Presentations For Nine Area Non-Profits

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With cold, wet weather nearing, Sunday, November 4, was amazingly flawless both outside and inside Hotel ZaZa. The reason for the great feel inside the hotel was a standing room only for The Village of Giving Circle at Texas Women's Foundation grants distribution.Back story: Back in April, a group of African American female leaders gathered on a Sunday afternoon at Shonn … [Read more...] about The Village of Giving Circle Celebrated Its First Check Presentations For Nine Area Non-Profits

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: The Village Of Giving Circle Check Presentation

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Back in April The Village of Giving Circle at Texas Women's Foundation officially launched. The goal was for African-American female philanthropists to come together in supporting “organizations and initiative that would positively impact the North Texas African-American community.” Instead of the usual struggle to get out of the gate, The Village scored double successes in … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: The Village Of Giving Circle Check Presentation

2018 North Texas Giving Day Countdown Continues With The Family Festival And Nonprofit Extravaganza And Surge Of MSC Posts

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The rumbling has been building over the days. North Texas Giving Day is nearly upon every non-profit organization in these surroundings. Of course, proof is needed. This past Sunday, the uber-luxury retailing center NorthPark Center … not mall, please! ... was the gathering of NTGD supporters and newbies for The Family Festival and Nonprofit Extravaganza.As adorable … [Read more...] about 2018 North Texas Giving Day Countdown Continues With The Family Festival And Nonprofit Extravaganza And Surge Of MSC Posts

JUST IN: Dallas Black Dance Theatre Receives $100,000 Grant Funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

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Dallas Black Dance Theatre Founder Ann Williams and Executive Director Zenetta S. Drew are doing cabrioles and echappés with good reason. Thanks to The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s providing the International Association of Blacks in Dance a multi-year grant, the five founding dance companies of IABD each received a $100,000 unrestricted grant that “can be applied to general … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Black Dance Theatre Receives $100,000 Grant Funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

“Farewell Founder’s Luncheon” Celebrates Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s Supporters And Launches The Ann Williams Legacy Society

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Back in 1996 the Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s Founder’s Luncheon was the brainchild of DBDT Founder Ann Williams to raise money and to honor “civic and business leaders of Dallas who have impacted Dallas Black Dance Theatre and the Dallas arts community.” Over the years, dozens and dozens of people and organizations like The Meadows Foundation, Liz Minyard, Juanita Brown, … [Read more...] about “Farewell Founder’s Luncheon” Celebrates Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s Supporters And Launches The Ann Williams Legacy Society

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Farewell Founder’s Luncheon

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The “Farewell Founder’s Luncheon” on Wednesday, January 17, at the Hilton Anatole may have closed the chapter for one part of the Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s fundraising, but it also introduced the next chapter — The Ann Williams Legacy Society.And, of course, the event couldn’t just be a sit-down award ceremony. In addition to presenting the final Founder’s Luncheon … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Farewell Founder’s Luncheon

Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s “Farewell Founder’s Luncheon” Honorees And Supporters Celebrated Overlooking Downtown Dallas

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The Dallas skyline was the backdrop and an enchantingly beautiful center-of-room Christmas tree was the centerpiece for the Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s Farewell Founder’s Luncheon Honoree Reception December 5. In addition to Honorary Luncheon Co-Chairs Lucy Billingsley and Doug Curtis, Co-Hosts hosts Joleen and Jim Chambers welcomed DBDT Founder Ann Williams, luncheon honorees … [Read more...] about Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s “Farewell Founder’s Luncheon” Honorees And Supporters Celebrated Overlooking Downtown Dallas

2018 Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s Farewell Founder’s Award Luncheon To Honor Founder Ann Williams As Awardees Andy McCarthy, Herdercine Nash And Linda Todd

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Back in 1996 Dallas Black Dance Theatre Founder Ann M. Williams wanted a fundraising event to support the organization’s community outreach and education programs in the area including dance classes, workshop and lecture-demonstration for students. She also wanted to recognize “civic and business leaders of Dallas who have impacted Dallas Black Dance Theatre and the Dallas arts … [Read more...] about 2018 Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s Farewell Founder’s Award Luncheon To Honor Founder Ann Williams As Awardees Andy McCarthy, Herdercine Nash And Linda Todd

Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s Founders Luncheon Had Heavyweight Couples As Chairs And Guests For The 40-Year Old Dance Troupe

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Back in 1977, Ann Williams' love of dance gave birth to the Dallas Black Dance Theatre. Over the years, while other dance troupes have come and many time gone, the Dallas Black Dance Theatre has grown in grace, style, popularity and support. In addition mesmerizing performances, the organization provides dance classes, workshops and lectures/demonstration to more than 20,000 … [Read more...] about Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s Founders Luncheon Had Heavyweight Couples As Chairs And Guests For The 40-Year Old Dance Troupe

National Endowment For The Arts Presents Big Thought And Nine Others With Early Christmas Gifts

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Big Thought just revealed some big news. Back in late November National Endowment for the Arts Chair Jane Chu visited Dallas for a couple of days touring the Arts District and checking in at Big Thought. The Oklahoma native, who did graduate work at SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts, just provided Big Thought with a very nice Christmas gift — a $100,000 Arts Works grant for Big … [Read more...] about National Endowment For The Arts Presents Big Thought And Nine Others With Early Christmas Gifts

Bruce Wood Dance Project And Dallas Black Dance Theatre Awarded TACA Donna Wilhelm Family New Works Funds

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For the fifth year philanthropist Donna Wilhelm has stepped up to provide support for the performing arts. Through the TACA Donna Wilhelm Family New Works Fund, Donna has annually awarded $100,000 in grants “to support the development and performance of innovative new works of music, dance and theater in Dallas County.”The 2016 recipients are the Bruce Wood Dance … [Read more...] about Bruce Wood Dance Project And Dallas Black Dance Theatre Awarded TACA Donna Wilhelm Family New Works Funds