On the night of Saturday, December 9, the Hilton Anatole's regular guests, many of them families clad in shorts and swimsuits, looked a bit startled as they walked through the lobby that was a “masterpiece” of people, fashion and décor. The picture-perfect scene was the setting for the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball. The evening's theme, “Masterpieces in the Making,” had ginned … [Read more...] about 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Dazzled With A “Starry Night” And “Simply Irresistible” Sound
Jennifer Chandler
2023 Crystal Charity Ball Called It A “Wrap” With “Charm” And A Full House At Au Troisième
As the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball committee was within a month of ending the year of raising more than $$6,686,131 for the 2023 beneficiaries (After-School All-Stars, Buckner Children and Family Services, Fair Park First, Family Gateway, MetroCare Services, Salvation Army of North Texas and YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas), the members didn't just turn out for the Wrap Up Luncheon … [Read more...] about 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Called It A “Wrap” With “Charm” And A Full House At Au Troisième
Crystal Charity Ball Ma’ams Were Honored At A Supper In A Marvelous “Crow”‘s Nest
It was a gathering of the Crystal Charity Ball "Ma'ams," as they're called. Once a woman chairs the Dallas County children's non-profit fundraiser, she automatically becomes a Ma'am. For the 2023 Ma'ams dinner, 22 were at Barbara Hunt Crow's fabulous home overlooking Hackberry Creek on Wednesday, May 17. While Barbara had so wanted to have the seated supper in her … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Ma’ams Were Honored At A Supper In A Marvelous “Crow”‘s Nest
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen Dinner
Almost a third of the Crystal Charity Ball former chairmen gathered at Barbara Hunt Crow’s marvelous home overlooking Hackberry Creek on Wednesday, May 17. The occasion was the annual dinner honoring the ladies, known as “The Ma’ams,” who had raised more than $149M for Dallas County children's non-profits since 1952. Originally the plan had called for … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen Dinner
Crystal Charity Ball Was Una Magnifica Notte Capping Its Mama Mia 70th Anniversary Year
When Crystal Charity Ball guests pulled up to the driveway of the Hilton Anatole Hotel on Saturday evening, December 3, they were greeted by smoke billowing up from a fire along the walkway leading to the 2022 Ball’s "Splendido Italiano" wonderland. But the hint of fiery Italiano turned out to be just a Texas-sized pizza converted into a pastry oven, warming up in order to … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Was Una Magnifica Notte Capping Its Mama Mia 70th Anniversary Year
Bonton Farms And The Ladder Alliance Named 2022 Bank Of America Neighborhood Builder Awardees
One of Santa’s elves dropped off a couple of very nice gifts including cash, awards and assistance for two area non-profits. As part of its $4M supporting North Texas non-profits working to increase access to jobs and affordable housing in 2022, Bank of America presented $200,000 in grants plus comprehensive leadership training for the executive director and an emerging leader … [Read more...] about Bonton Farms And The Ladder Alliance Named 2022 Bank Of America Neighborhood Builder Awardees
2022 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Party Sparkled Plenty At Jennifer And David Lancashire’s Estate
As large as North Texas’ Preston Hollow hood is, still when two parties are taking place a block away, it can get too close for comfort. So, when the 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Cocktail Party kicked off at Jennifer and David Lancashire’s homestead at 7 on Thursday, November 4, the curbless roads were already looking like a cozy parking lot. But when Preston … [Read more...] about 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Party Sparkled Plenty At Jennifer And David Lancashire’s Estate
JUST IN: Bank Of America Spreads Holiday Cheer With $900K For 20 North Texas Non-Profits
And the good news keeps rolling in for area non-profits. This time it’s Bank of America North Texas’ Dallas President Jennifer Chandler and Fort Worth President Mike Pavell spreading the joy to the tune of $900K with a focus on community needs such as "affordable housing, community revitalization, small business and the arts." According to Jennifer, “Dallas non-profits … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Bank Of America Spreads Holiday Cheer With $900K For 20 North Texas Non-Profits
Crystal Charity Ball Husbands Party Was “Ridicolo Disordine” From “Dall’inizio Alla Fine”
The Crystal Charity Ball’s Husbands Party is unlike other events put on by the 70-year-old Dallas County children’s fundraising organization. As one vet described the annual gathering, “It’s casual, laid back and fun.” Last year’s Husbands event at Café Momentum was indeed all that — until it came time to fetch the cars at evening's end. It seems that the garage above the … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Husbands Party Was “Ridicolo Disordine” From “Dall’inizio Alla Fine”
BofA Event Briefed Non-Profits On How To Navigate In The Post-Pandemic Economy
It isn't every day that representatives from more than 120 non-profits come together in one room in North Texas. But it's also not every day that Bank of America puts on a special luncheon to share advice with Dallas-Fort Worth charities about today's economy. That's just what happened, though, on Wednesday, September 7, when BofA's Managing Director/Dallas … [Read more...] about BofA Event Briefed Non-Profits On How To Navigate In The Post-Pandemic Economy
Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon “Jarred” The Top Producers With An Italian Flair
After taking a couple of years to hold their annual Midpoint Luncheon outdoors due to the pandemic, 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Susan Farris and her lead committee team (Underwriting Chair Kristina Whitcomb, Children's Book Chair Lindsay Ballotta, Foundations Chair Elizabeth Gambrell, Silent Auction Chair Mary Martha Pickens and Special Gifts Chair Wendy Messmann) returned … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon “Jarred” The Top Producers With An Italian Flair