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Community Partners Of Dallas’ 23rd Annual Back To School Drive Got A Big, Old Surprise Thanks To Texas FFA

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The North Texas nonprofits are not letting summer vacations or the heat slow them down. With schools starting up in just a handful of weeks, efforts are in high throttle to help get kids all decked out. While the Dallas Children’s Advocacy’s Back-To-School program is providing 1,000 kids with two school uniforms, those gals over at Community Partners of Dallas are focused on … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas’ 23rd Annual Back To School Drive Got A Big, Old Surprise Thanks To Texas FFA

Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s Back-To-School Campaign Needs Help In Suiting Up

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Now that the summer solstice has taken place (June 30) and days are starting to get shorter and the heat is ramping up, it might be nice to think of fall when leaves turn golden colors and holiday celebrations are hourly.But along with the cooler temps and festivities comes the reality of schools being back in session. The Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center is already … [Read more...] about Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s Back-To-School Campaign Needs Help In Suiting Up

Brené Brown Brings The Courage Of Vulnerability To Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s Appetite For Advocacy Luncheon

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With way more than 1,000…okay, it was nearly 2,000…in attendance, there was no doubt that at the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s Appetite for Advocacy Luncheon at the Sheraton Dallas on Tuesday, April 26, something was up. Perhaps it was the speaker/best-selling author Brené Brown? Perhaps it was the occasion of DCAC’s 25th anniversary? Perhaps it was the recent and … [Read more...] about Brené Brown Brings The Courage Of Vulnerability To Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s Appetite For Advocacy Luncheon

DCAC Guests Enjoy A Private Concert At The Home of Amy And Kelcy Warren

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It’s not every day that guests get to visit the palatial home of Amy and Kelcy Warren in Preston Hollow, or enjoy an intimate concert there in the Warrens’ private music room. But that’s just what about 60 people did on Tuesday, April 5, when the Warrens hosted a thank-you event for generous supporters of the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, which serves abused children in … [Read more...] about DCAC Guests Enjoy A Private Concert At The Home of Amy And Kelcy Warren

SOLD-OUT ALERT!: Appetite For Advocacy Luncheon

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And the good news keeps rolling in on this Monday. Appetite for Advocacy Luncheon Co-Chairs Paula Richmond and Megan Steinbach just sent word that the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center fundraiser at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel on Tuesday, April 26, is sold out! What a simply wonderful way for the DCAC to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a sell-out!Suggestion: With more … [Read more...] about SOLD-OUT ALERT!: Appetite For Advocacy Luncheon

Caren And Pete Kline Welcome Dallas Children Advocacy Center Supporters With A White Mercedes Up For Grabs

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Kody Followill had only been with Park Place Mercedes-Benz a few months, but as if he had Ken Schnitzer by his side, he cared for the gleaming white car at the entrance of Caren and Pete Kline’s residence on Wednesday, March 23.With guests arriving, Kody made sure that the flawless white mid-size SUV with steel gray interior and all the 21st century gadgets stayed … [Read more...] about Caren And Pete Kline Welcome Dallas Children Advocacy Center Supporters With A White Mercedes Up For Grabs

Mother Nature Throws A Curve Ball At Tonight’s Events

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Oh, goodness gracious, Aunt Hattie. Tonight was such a challenge for event planners. With a cold front slamming against a ho-hum warmish condition in North Texas, what were activities like the Dallas Arboretum’s Spring Dinner to do? Have it outdoors among the Dallas Blooms glories, or hunker on down in the Rosine Hall? Thank heaven, the wise brains prevailed and the dinner was … [Read more...] about Mother Nature Throws A Curve Ball At Tonight’s Events

PricewaterhouseCoopers Newbies Got Their Wheels Spinning For The Benefit Of Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center Kiddos

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While the suited TACA Silver Cup crowd was filling the Hilton Anatole’s Grand Ballroom on Friday, February 19, an interesting project was underway in another part of the hotel involving Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center. No awards were handed out. No music was played. No programs were distributed. But what took place provided a double whammy involving more than 100 … [Read more...] about PricewaterhouseCoopers Newbies Got Their Wheels Spinning For The Benefit Of Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center Kiddos

JUST IN: Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s Ruth Sharp Altshuler And Bill Walsh Awardees Revealed

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Wow! Friday is turning into the good-news release day. The folks over at Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center just sent word on who will be honored at the 9th Annual Appetite for Advocacy Luncheon on Tuesday, April 26, at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel.In addition to Luncheon Co-Chairs Paula Richmond and Megan Steinbach arranging to have author Brené Brown be the keynote … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s Ruth Sharp Altshuler And Bill Walsh Awardees Revealed

Appetite For Advocacy Adds A Park Place Motorcar Mercedes-Benz To The Annual Luncheon Featuring Brené Brown

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Appetite for Advocacy is on a roll. Luncheon Co-Chairs Paula Richmond and Megan Steinbach have the ninth annual fundraiser for Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center hitting all the bases. For the Tuesday, April 26 event at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel, they’ve locked down University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work research professor Brené Brown. In addition to her 2010 TEDx … [Read more...] about Appetite For Advocacy Adds A Park Place Motorcar Mercedes-Benz To The Annual Luncheon Featuring Brené Brown

Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center Turns 25 Today

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If you bump into Ruth Sharp Altshuler, ret. Lt. Bill Walsh, Jan or Trevor Rees-Jones, Lynn Davis or any of the more-than-can-be-counted backers of Dallas Children's Advocacy Center, wish 'em an "unhappy birthday."Hello? What the heck? DCAC has done incredible works of amazement helping "child victims of abuse." Why the "unhappy" birthday? It's an unhappy birthday because … [Read more...] about Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center Turns 25 Today