My Sweet Charity

An Ongoing Conversation For the Good Of Dallas

Jenny Anchondo

“The Kevins” (Berthia And Briggs) Shone A Beacon Of Hope On Grant Halliburton Foundation

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The Omni Dallas Hotel was the site of two great North Texas non-profits holding fundraising luncheons at the same time just a few feet apart on Friday, April 19. While Dallas CASA's Cherish The Children Luncheon honored Betty Regard with the 2024 Caroline Rose Hunt Cherish the Children Award, Grant Halliburton Foundation's Beacon Of Hope Community Luncheon presented by Emily … [Read more...] about “The Kevins” (Berthia And Briggs) Shone A Beacon Of Hope On Grant Halliburton Foundation

Friends Of Wilkinson Center Brought Together Sounds, Supper And Auctions For 2022 Spirit Of Taos

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From boots to wide-brim fedora hats, the Friends of Wilkinson brought Taos to the Ninth Annual Spirit of Taos on Friday, October 14, at On the Levee. Spirit Co-Chair Shannon Hanberry and Ashley White left nothing to chance with Ernesto's Music Mariachi Band greeting guests at the door and The Jimmy Stadler Band packing the dance floor. In addition to the supper, silent … [Read more...] about Friends Of Wilkinson Center Brought Together Sounds, Supper And Auctions For 2022 Spirit Of Taos

2022 Soup’s On! Luncheon’s Secret Ingredient Was “Peanut Butter” Thanks To A Helping Of “Curry”

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Leave it to those charging-ahead sisters Thella Bowens and Carolyn Jefferson to turn out people with zeal for The Stewpot Alliance's "Soup's On!" fundraiser on Tuesday, April 12. Their recipe for success was the area's most giving chefs sharing and souping their yummies in addition to having a hit-out-of-the-park speaker/FitMenCook founder/peanut butter loving Kevin Curry at … [Read more...] about 2022 Soup’s On! Luncheon’s Secret Ingredient Was “Peanut Butter” Thanks To A Helping Of “Curry”

Beacon Of Hope’s Zak Williams Recalled His Grieving Process Following His Father’s Tragic Death

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Before the 500+ guests gathered in the Omni’s Dallas Ballroom for the Grant Halliburton Foundation's Beacon of Hope fundraising luncheon on Wednesday, March 9, they had loads of interest to attract their attention in the lobby. There were mental health activations including a Nespresso station, a Butterfly Wall, and DJ Lucy Wrubel blasting the tempo to keep things upbeat. … [Read more...] about Beacon Of Hope’s Zak Williams Recalled His Grieving Process Following His Father’s Tragic Death

MySweetWishList: Life Lessons

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According to Texas Eating Disorders Association Board President Kristi Bare, “This is an exciting time for our organization as we celebrate our first holiday season as Texas Eating Disorders Association, formerly The Elisa Project. Just like our name change, we are also ‘shaking up’ our 2020 fundraiser ‘Life Lessons’ by hosting a dinner for the first time, featuring an … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Life Lessons

7th Concert For A Cure For An Eyeful Of The Green Factor For Leukemia Texas

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Sure North Texas Giving Day seemed to suck all the fundraising air out of the area on Thursday, September 19, but North Texas proved that there was still room for more nonprofit activities. While the CMA was making big CW news in Preston Hollow, Leukemia Texas' 7th Annual Concert for a Cure was literally getting a eyeful of Texas country musician Pat Green on stage at The Eye. … [Read more...] about 7th Concert For A Cure For An Eyeful Of The Green Factor For Leukemia Texas

Spirit Of Taos Guests Raised Funds With A Mariachi Band, A Seated Supper And Goodies Galore

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On Saturday, September 14, The Hall on Dragon was transformed into a New Mexico festival thanks to the Wilkinson Center's Sixth Annual Spirit of Taos. From the greeting by a mariachi band to the live auction with a couple of getaway vacations and a gem of a timepiece, Event Chair Ellen Estee and her committee set the mood for fun and fundraising. Here's a report from the … [Read more...] about Spirit Of Taos Guests Raised Funds With A Mariachi Band, A Seated Supper And Goodies Galore

Esteem Takes A Final Bow As The Elisa Project Becomes Texas Eating Disorders Association

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After ten years of strutting fashion, Esteem: the Fashion Show took its final bow on Tuesday, September 10, at Tootsies benefiting The Elisa Project. However, as Esteem ended its fashionable fundraising years, the organization arose with a new name Texas Eating Disorders Association (TEDA). Here's a report from the field: Mother-daughter Event Co-Chairs Elizabeth … [Read more...] about Esteem Takes A Final Bow As The Elisa Project Becomes Texas Eating Disorders Association

MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Spirit Of Taos

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According to Friends of Wilkinson Center President Meridith Zidell, Please join the Friends of Wilkinson Center for our Sixth Annual Spirit of Taos on Saturday, September 14, from 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at The Hall on Dragon, located at 1500 Dragon Street in the heart of the Design District. This fabulous evening, inspired by Taos, New Mexico, will include … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Spirit Of Taos

The “Eye” Of North Texas Will Be Upon You At Leukemia Texas’ 7th Annual Concert For A Cure

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Tony Tasset’s big old “Eye” across from The Joule will have a lot of sights to see on Thursday, September 19. That’s when the 7th Annual Concert for a Cure will be partying it up from 7 to 10 p.m. Co-Chair Tyler Dawn and Hilary Kennedy along with Honorary Co-Chairs Stephanie and Travis Hollman have not only arranged for Jenny Anchondo to handle the emcee duties, they’ve also … [Read more...] about The “Eye” Of North Texas Will Be Upon You At Leukemia Texas’ 7th Annual Concert For A Cure