While the pandemic is surging in the news, it's not the only health issue facing North Texans. The daunting differences of healthcare services among the area’s ZIP codes is far more than troubling. According to Parkland Health and Hospital System’s Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), “disparities in access to medical care are contributing to a nearly 25-year gap … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Bank Of America Steps Up With $1M Grant For The 40,000-Square Foot RedBird Health Center
Jennifer Chandler
Bank Of America Supports 36 Local Non-Profits With Grants Totaling $1.5M
The thinking behind Bank of America’s grant program is “our non-profits have not only risen to meet the everyday needs of the community, but also to meet the increased, urgent demands brought on by the pandemic.” To support the company’s appreciation and support of non-profits, it has awarded more than $1.5M to 36 Dallas-Fort Worth area non-profits dealing with … [Read more...] about Bank Of America Supports 36 Local Non-Profits With Grants Totaling $1.5M
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2020 And 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Newbies Reception
Noontime at Highland Park Village looked like a luxury car lot on a slow day. The vehicles were top-drawer, but they weren’t budging and finding a parking place was like searching for a contact lens in a shag rug. So the ladies of Crystal Charity Ball had two options in attending the new members get-together at Carolina Herrera — valet or take a workout on their stilettos after … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2020 And 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Newbies Reception
Bank Of America’s Initiative To Support HBCUs And HSIs By Providing $1M For El Centro
Today is definitely a very good Friday despite all the hoo-ha about the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Downtown Dallas’ El Centro is all smiles thanks to $1M from Bank of America’s $25M, nationwide initiative “to create career pathways and job opportunities” for Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and community … [Read more...] about Bank Of America’s Initiative To Support HBCUs And HSIs By Providing $1M For El Centro
Bank Of America Provides $920,000 For Area Nonprofits To Advance Economic, Social and Racial Equity In North Texas
Bank of America Dallas Market President Jennifer Chandler and Fort Worth Market President Mike Pavell may not look like Mr. and Mrs. Claus, but they have provided an early Christmas gift to a bunch of North Texas nonprofits in the amount of $920,000. As part of Bank of America’s $1 billion, four-year commitment to advance economic, social and racial equity, a select group of … [Read more...] about Bank Of America Provides $920,000 For Area Nonprofits To Advance Economic, Social and Racial Equity In North Texas
Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Lunch Opted For A Fabulous Outdoor Setting Due COVID-19 Restrictions
COVID-19 has separated the ho-hums from the creative types due to ever-changing restrictions. Crystal Charity Ball’s annual Midpoint Luncheon was an example of the latter. Since restaurants were off-limits, that meant the annual get together would not be taking place at Salum’s on Wednesday, June 3. No problem! 2020 CCB Chair Tucker Enthoven simply invited her … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Lunch Opted For A Fabulous Outdoor Setting Due COVID-19 Restrictions
Crystal Charity Ball’s Four New Members Met 2020 Committee Chairs For Brunch
Around the room were attorneys, banking executives, an engineer and those whose goal was to provide millions of dollars for Dallas County children. But instead of being held in a high-rise boardroom, the morning gathering was at a home in Old Highland Park on Tuesday, February 4. It was 2014 Robyn ("I'm not out to pasture.") Conlon's annual brunch for the newest members … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball’s Four New Members Met 2020 Committee Chairs For Brunch
JUST IN: New Crystal Charity Ball Members Announced
2020 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Tucker Enthoven just revealed the four new members of the 68-year-old fundraising organization benefiting Dallas County children’s charities. Joining this year’s committee are Lindsay Ballotta, Jennifer Chandler, Wendy Messmann and Amanda Shufeldt. Congratulations to CCB, the four new members and the children of Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: New Crystal Charity Ball Members Announced
Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairs Dined Poolside At Gail Fischer’s Estate As The Sun Set
Some folks thought that the final rain showers had fallen on Thursday, May 23, and would leave pleasant weather conditions in their wake. Wrong. Instead, it was as if June's humidity and temps had arrived early, creating a need for icy drinks, sheer sundresses and the doffing of suit jackets. Turns out, they all were hallmarks of the Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairman … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairs Dined Poolside At Gail Fischer’s Estate As The Sun Set
Biggest Crowd Ever Kicks Off Community Partners’ Change Is Good Fundraiser
Arriving at the Change is Good kickoff party on Saturday, August 25, 9-year-old Kingston Walker turned to his dad, Kelvin Walker, and asked, "How long are we gonna be here?" But once the party at the Community Partners of Dallas headquarters office got under way, with a variety of fun activities for kids and parents alike, Kingston stopped keeping track of the time. "Now he … [Read more...] about Biggest Crowd Ever Kicks Off Community Partners’ Change Is Good Fundraiser
JUST IN: Change Is Good Tri-Chair Families Announced For Community Partners Of Dallas Fundraiser
Plans for Community Partners of Dallas’ annual “Change Is Good” have just been announced with a trifecta of families chairing the uber fun at Brook Hollow. The trio includes six adults and 10 munchkins — Jennifer and Scott Chandler with their children Brooke, Wyatt, Harper Leigh and Samantha; Celia and Kevin Walker with their kids Olivia and Kingston; and Nikki and Crayton Webb … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Change Is Good Tri-Chair Families Announced For Community Partners Of Dallas Fundraiser