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Communities Foundation Of Texas Welcomes New Trustees And Bids Farewell To Florence Shapiro

Feb 18, 2022 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Communities Foundation of Texas’ Board of Trustees has added a couple of new members. John J. Stephens and Thear Suzuki have joined the Board to “help guide CFT in working towards it visions to build thriving communities for all.” According to CFT President/CEO Dave Scullin, “We are thrilled to welcome John and Thear to the Board. Their commitment to our community … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Welcomes New Trustees And Bids Farewell To Florence Shapiro

SOLD-OUT ALERT!: Collin County Women Of Influence Awards And Reception

May 31, 2021 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

The Junior Leaguers of Collin County decided that “women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers” needed a pat on the back. To do this, they created the Collin County Women of Influence Awards to “celebrate volunteerism by recognizing influential women … [Read more...] about SOLD-OUT ALERT!: Collin County Women Of Influence Awards And Reception

Communities Foundation Of Texas Reports Record-Breaking Grants In 2019 And New Board Leadership And Members

Dec 16, 2019 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

As 2019 is coming to an end, folks are reviewing the successes of the past year and announcing plans for 2020. Communities Foundation of Texas is leading the herd with Board Chair Jim Bass revealing that a record-breaking $118M in grants were made during the 2019 fiscal year benefiting the following areas: Education: 22% Religious activities: 16% Health and … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Reports Record-Breaking Grants In 2019 And New Board Leadership And Members

Communities Foundation Of Texas Starts 2019 With Three New Trustees, One Retiring Trustee And A 2018 Year-End Report

Jan 18, 2019 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Communities Foundation of Texas has added three new members to its board of trustees — Matrice Ellis-Kirk, Gunjan Jain and Debra Brennan Tagg. According to CFT Board Chair Jim Bass, “We are fortunate to have outstanding business and community leaders who [have] accept[ed] the call to be trustees. The varied experience and knowledge that Matrice, Gunjan and Debra … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Starts 2019 With Three New Trustees, One Retiring Trustee And A 2018 Year-End Report

Hope’s Door And New Beginning Center To Officially Merge On Thursday, September 1

Aug 1, 2016 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

The news was just official, but word had been making the rounds that Hope’s Door and New Beginning Center were combining their efforts. The first obvious clue was the “Save The Date” postcard that arrived in the mail mid-July. It was for Friday, September 16 fashion show featuring Abi Ferrin clothes at the Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park. As impressive as it was … [Read more...] about Hope’s Door And New Beginning Center To Officially Merge On Thursday, September 1

JUST IN: Monuments Men Foundation’s Robert Edsel Presents Precious Artifacts To The Dallas Holocaust Museum This Morning

May 4, 2016 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

This morning Monuments Men Foundation Chairman of the Board Robert Edsel was all mic-ed up alongside Holocaust Museum Board Chair-Elect Florence Shapiro at the Museum behind a table. On the other side of the table was a line-up of TV cameras and photographers and spectators. On the table were a very worn book and an aged menorah that were the center of attention because they … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Monuments Men Foundation’s Robert Edsel Presents Precious Artifacts To The Dallas Holocaust Museum This Morning

Holocaust Museum Board Announces Florence Shapiro As Chair-Elect And Adds Nicholas Pournader To Membership

Jul 22, 2015 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Just because Florence Shapiro is no longer worried about running for office, it doesn’t mean she’s sitting at home doing jigsaw puzzles. Heck, no! The former Texas State Senator, former Plano City Councilman and former Plano mayor has been busier than ever helping nonprofits by serving on such boards as Communities Foundation of Texas, AT&T Performing Arts, Simmons … [Read more...] about Holocaust Museum Board Announces Florence Shapiro As Chair-Elect And Adds Nicholas Pournader To Membership

Round Robin October 14: Dallas Opera Patron Party, TexProtects Gala And BBVA Compass Foundation Check Presentation

Oct 23, 2014 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

The week before, Wynonna Judd was in town for the Habitat for Humanity gala. On Tuesday, October 14, her stepsister Ashley Judd was at the Perot for TexProtects. At the same time, over at The Joule, the opera -oving types were warming up for the October 23 and 24 splashy kick-off, First Sight First Night, of the Dallas Opera season. And then there was the handing over of bucks … [Read more...] about Round Robin October 14: Dallas Opera Patron Party, TexProtects Gala And BBVA Compass Foundation Check Presentation

Communities Foundation Of Texas’s Giving Guide Is A Treasure According To State Sen. Florence Shapiro

Dec 6, 2012 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Florence Shapiro has worn more hats that a Mad Hatter's Tea veteran. In addition to heading up her own ad agency, being mayor of Plano and most recently serving as a state senator, she has always been a major league champion for the nonprofits and charitable causes in our area. Those smart folks over at Communities Foundation of Texas wisely had Florence, who is on the CFT … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas’s Giving Guide Is A Treasure According To State Sen. Florence Shapiro

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