Folks had scarcely returned from their Labor Day holidays when they had to get all gussied up for the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Dinner. The invite-only event for top donors of the CCB Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show on Thursday, September 4, was the kick-off for the true high rollers. And, what better place to have it than the Neiman Marcus flagship store at the corner … [Read more...] about 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Circle Dinner Was An Array Of Ten Best Honorees And A Dead Mic
Jennifer Sampson
Tocqueville Society Luncheon Kicks Off Local United Way’s 99th Annual Fundraising Campaign
You can't say President and CEO Jennifer Sampson doesn't try her best to get folks fired up on behalf of the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas — and on behalf of its Tocqueville Society of heavyweight donors who give the cause at least $10,000 annually. At a luncheon back in 2015, Sampson urged guests to help Dallas' Ruth Sharp Altshuler Tocqueville group recruit more … [Read more...] about Tocqueville Society Luncheon Kicks Off Local United Way’s 99th Annual Fundraising Campaign
United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas Board And Foundation Leadership and New Members Revealed
The United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas and its foundation have a slate of new officers, committee chairs and board members for its 2023-2024 fiscal year. According to United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas McDermott-Templeton President /CEO Jennifer Sampson, “The region’s top business and community leaders continue to reinforce their commitment to creating the access for … [Read more...] about United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas Board And Foundation Leadership and New Members Revealed
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: CFT President/CEO Dave Scullin’s Celebration of Community
Unlike some teary-eyed retirement parties, Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) President/CEO Dave Scullin's farewell to the staff (Monica Christopher and Melissa Hardage), CFT trustees (Becky Bright, Greg Campbell, Matrice Ellis-Kirk, Connie O'Neill, Florence Shapiro and Thear Suzuki) supporters (Patrick Walsh, Jeff Gault, Gary Saunders and Thear Suzuki), community and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: CFT President/CEO Dave Scullin’s Celebration of Community
JUST IN: Mary And Rich Templeton “Boldly Shape Tomorrow’s” SMU With A $20M Gift
Mary and Rich Templeton are the type of folks who people claim “got here as fast as they could,” despite not being born in Texas. And in their cases, it was following graduation from Union College that Rich joined Texas Instruments, while Mary went to work at GE in the early 1980s. As a result of their planting roots and raising a family in North Texas more than 40 years … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Mary And Rich Templeton “Boldly Shape Tomorrow’s” SMU With A $20M Gift
JUST IN: A Collection Of Gems With A Priceless Destiny Is A Tale Of Inspiration And Philanthropy
Down through the ages, jewels with a backstory like the Hope Diamond, the Crown Jewels and Faberge eggs have been the stuff of legends. It’s not surprising that North Texas should have its own version of gems with a story that dazzling the imagination. Ah, but this collection has a future that has been carefully crafted to continue the family’s legacy of philanthropy. For this … [Read more...] about JUST IN: A Collection Of Gems With A Priceless Destiny Is A Tale Of Inspiration And Philanthropy
United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas Celebrated 97 Years At The Star With Standout Honorees And Results
Following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas resurrected its Annual Celebration and Unite Forever Campaign Awards event on Thursday, May 12, to celebrate its 97 years of bringing companies, donors and volunteers together for the betterment of Dallas. And what a party it was! With more than 800 folks dining on the floor of The Star, one of … [Read more...] about United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas Celebrated 97 Years At The Star With Standout Honorees And Results
United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas Welcomes Aboard New Directors
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas’ (UWMD) ranks of leadership are growing. In addition to United Way with its Aspire United 2030 in its sights to “improve education, income and health,” its foundation — United Way Foundation of Metropolitan Dallas (UWFMD) — is adding to its own board. According to UWMD McDermott-Templeton CEO/President Jennifer Sampson, “As we continue to … [Read more...] about United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas Welcomes Aboard New Directors
A Passing: Mary Anne Sammons Cree
In the days ahead, there will be much reported about philanthropist Mary Anne Cree's countless acts of generosity. But to treasure her legacy, it’s necessary to start back in the late 1800s, when her father Charles Addison Sammons was born in Ardmore. It was just 12 years later he found himself an orphan and moved to his aunt’s farm in Plano. It didn’t take long for the boy to … [Read more...] about A Passing: Mary Anne Sammons Cree
SVP To Host Online Chat Thursday From 10 To 11 A.M. With Area’s Experts On Philanthropy
Have you been wondering if North Texas’ legendary philanthropic lions have been catnapping during this epic period? Of course not! They’ve been busy connecting and reaching out to everyone from individuals, corporations to foundations to come to the aid of their neighbors. Tomorrow from 10 to 11 a.m. Social Venture Partners Dallas (SVP) is hosting "Thinking Globally, … [Read more...] about SVP To Host Online Chat Thursday From 10 To 11 A.M. With Area’s Experts On Philanthropy
Cristo Rey Dallas CEO Breakfast Honors Michele And John Stephens With Ignite Award
The banking business was well-represented, with Keith Eastman, Tiffany Cason and Mary Jo Hoch of Capital One Bank in attendance. So were accounting and professional services, with Jason Downing of Deloitte even serving as co-chair. But no industry seemed to be more in evidence than commercial real estate at the Cristo Rey Dallas CEO Breakfast on Wednesday, February 20, at the … [Read more...] about Cristo Rey Dallas CEO Breakfast Honors Michele And John Stephens With Ignite Award