As the COVID-19 continues its onslaught and vaccinations are being distributed, so the North Texas nonprofits adjust and accommodate the ever-changing demands of scheduling for the best of supporters and efforts. Here is a slew of changes to mark on your calendar: Going Virtual Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of North Texas’ St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon on … [Read more...] about January 19 Update: Going Virtual, Rescheduled And Transformed
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JUST IN: Award-Winning Octavia Spencer To Keynote 2021 Virtual Genesis Annual Luncheon
In search of a perfect Mother’s Day gift? How about lunching with an Academy Award-winning actress? That’s what 2021 Genesis Annual Luncheon Co-Chairs Fran Maddox and Megan Steinbach have lined up. On Friday, May 7, (aka the Friday before Mother’s Day), they’ve arranged to have Octavia Spencer as the keynote speaker. While the 5’2” actress has been in the entertainment … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Award-Winning Octavia Spencer To Keynote 2021 Virtual Genesis Annual Luncheon
JUST IN: H100 Latina Giving Circle Celebrates First Year By Providing $125K for DFW Latinas
More good news emanating from a Texas Women’s Foundation fund. This time it’s from H100 Latina Giving Circle. Established just a year ago by Hispanic 100 Network, its purpose is to “further engage Latinas in philanthropy, and to expand resources for local organizations whose mission is to empower, educate and support Latinas in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.” According to H100 … [Read more...] about JUST IN: H100 Latina Giving Circle Celebrates First Year By Providing $125K for DFW Latinas
July 20 Update Of Cancellations, Going Virtual And Postponements
COVID-19 is still playing havoc with North Texas fundraising activities. For the most part the rest of July and August are pretty lean and now September is starting to slim down on events, including a couple of big ones. Here today's report: Cancellations Genesis Women’s Shelter’s Genesis Luncheon Patron Party scheduled for Tuesday, September 2 Family Gateway’s … [Read more...] about July 20 Update Of Cancellations, Going Virtual And Postponements
March 23 Updates Of Cancellations, Reschedules And Postponements
Because of the weekend announcements of adjustments both county and statewide about the changes in everyday life, you just knew that organizers would change their plans for upcoming fundraisers. Read the updates and look for a surge of reschedules! Canceled Dallas Black Dance Theatre performances and Academy classes through Thursday, April 30 Big Thought’s 8th … [Read more...] about March 23 Updates Of Cancellations, Reschedules And Postponements
Alpha Chi Couture Struts The “Runway To A Million” For Domestic Violence Awareness And Prevention
Despite today’s wintry weather, spring is in the air. Well, at least it’s on the runways throughout the area. In addition to today’s St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show and Luncheon at the Meyerson, SMU’s Alpha Chi Omega chapter and its alumnae are getting ready for their 13th annual Alpha Chi Couture: Runway To A Million. According to Alpha Chi Couture Collegiate Co-Chair … [Read more...] about Alpha Chi Couture Struts The “Runway To A Million” For Domestic Violence Awareness And Prevention
Terry Crews Recalled His “Toxic Male” Recovery At Annual Genesis Luncheon
Terry Crews was busting with man-ism on Friday, May 10, at the Anatole. As guests gathered in the Wedgwood Room for the VIP meet-and-greet, the former NFL player was the consummate man’s man as he talked with Genesis Women’s Shelter CEO Jan Langbein. His lavender pocket square matched his lavender shirt with white curved collar. Over in another part of the room, Terry’s wife … [Read more...] about Terry Crews Recalled His “Toxic Male” Recovery At Annual Genesis Luncheon
Junior League Of Dallas Celebrated 39 Area Nonprofits With A Grant Presentation And A Volunteer Fair
It's not every day that more than 35 North Texas nonprofits get grants and the chance to showcase their programs and offer volunteer opportunities. On Saturday, February 16, the Junior League of Dallas along with presenting sponsor Bank of Texas not did just that, but they held the day-long event at NorthPark Center! From the grant presentation in Neiman Marcus NorthPark's … [Read more...] about Junior League Of Dallas Celebrated 39 Area Nonprofits With A Grant Presentation And A Volunteer Fair
Step Up And Give Some Sole Love
It’s a time for honesty. Those marvelous shoes from your coquettish days past are vegging away in your closet waiting for that one day when your feet will shrink. Brutal reality check — that day ain’t gonna happen. There's no such thing as Spanx for feet and no matter how much weight you swear you'll lose, your feet are not gonna shrink. And besides, they are a little past … [Read more...] about Step Up And Give Some Sole Love
Genesis 25th Annual Luncheon Kicked Off Mother’s Day Weekend With Academy Award Winner/ Loving Daughter Hilary Swank
The Genesis 25th Annual Luncheon on Friday, May 11, at the Hilton Anatole was the perfect kick-off to the Mother’s Day weekend. Among the estimated 1,600 in attendance, mothers and their offspring like Gail Turner with daughter Jessica Turner-Waugh and Ashlee Kleinert doing double duty as mother of Connie Kleinert Bbikan and daughter of Nancy Ann Hunt were spotted throughout … [Read more...] about Genesis 25th Annual Luncheon Kicked Off Mother’s Day Weekend With Academy Award Winner/ Loving Daughter Hilary Swank
Genesis Women’s Shelter VIP Party Celebrated Its Upcoming 25th Anniversary Luncheon And A Birthday
Attorney Michael Hurst put aside his role as president of the Dallas Bar momentarily on Wednesday, April 25. He and his attorney wife Jane Hurst hosted the VIP party for Genesis Women’s Shelter’s 25th Anniversary Luncheon with top-notch guests like Gail and Gerald Turner, Ashlee Kleinert, Nancy Ann Hunt, Pat and Pete Schenkel, Sidney Powell and Wilson Powell. It was totally … [Read more...] about Genesis Women’s Shelter VIP Party Celebrated Its Upcoming 25th Anniversary Luncheon And A Birthday