Community Partners of Dallas’ Paige McDaniel and Joanna Clarke cashed in all their lucky chips for the fundraiser’s “Change Is Good” on Sunday, April 24. The event that had earned a reputation of being a total kids’ wonderland with bounce houses, face painting, flip books, hat-making and loads of food was calling Turtle Creek Park its home from 2:30 to 5:30. But area … [Read more...] about 2022 Change Is Good Was Even Better With A Glam Tent, Bubble Chasing And Lots Of Ka-Ching
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Community Partners Of Dallas CEO Paige McDaniel’s 20th Anniversary Celebration Sparkled
It was 17 years ago that Sandy and Barry Moore were set up on a blind date. A year later they were married. Are they still speaking to the “friends” who arranged the date? The parents of four laughed and said, “Yes!” While Sandy and Barry were being set up, Paige McDaniel was in her third year of commandeering Community Partners of Dallas. So what was the thread that … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas CEO Paige McDaniel’s 20th Anniversary Celebration Sparkled
MySweetWishList: Community Partners Of Dallas’ Drive For Babies
According to 3rdgraders and best friends Ellison Ambrose and Anna Tobin, “Our wish for the holidays is that everyone would give to our donation drive for the babies helped by Community Partners of Dallas. “We started this collection last year over our winter break from school when we were having a Facetime playdate. We decided we wanted to do something that helped babies, … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Community Partners Of Dallas’ Drive For Babies
Korshak’s Crawford Brock Was Back From The High Seas To Host Chick Lit Patron Party
While North Texas Giving Day was heading to the final hours of its 2021 fundraiser on Thursday, September 23, the 2021 Chick Lit Luncheon patrons were getting revved up for the next day’s fundraiser for Community Partners of Dallas. As luxury vehicles were in the conga line at Korshak’s valet, Korshak owner Crawford Brock was manning the door and greeting guests like … [Read more...] about Korshak’s Crawford Brock Was Back From The High Seas To Host Chick Lit Patron Party
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2021 Change Is Good Drive-Thru
As much fun as the annual Change Is Good’s main event is, the pick-up of materials beforehand is a drive-thru blast. With kids, parents and pooches arriving in SUVs, sedans and pick-ups at Highland Park United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 7, at noon for the 2021 Community Partners of Dallas fundraiser, it set the mood for the sold-out virtual event to … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2021 Change Is Good Drive-Thru
Change Is Good’s Out-Of-This-World T-Shirt Entries Are Due This Sunday
For any youngster planning to submit their entry for the Change Is Good T-shirt competition, time's a-wasting and you need to get those markers out. Now for the good news: Community Partners of Dallas Communications and Development VP Joanna Clarke just sent a hint to help you score points with the judges: “This year the Change Is Good mascot, Piggy, is launching into outer … [Read more...] about Change Is Good’s Out-Of-This-World T-Shirt Entries Are Due This Sunday
JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas’ Change Is Good Is Settling Down Into A Virtual Spring Funfest
Community Partners of Dallas is swapping things around. In the past it held its very successful Chick Lit Luncheon in the spring and its Change Is Good fun-for-families in the fall. But COVID-19 planted some seeds of change for CPD-ers. After having to postpone last year’s Chick Lit Luncheon to September, CPD President/CEO Paige McDaniel and Development and Communications VP … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas’ Change Is Good Is Settling Down Into A Virtual Spring Funfest
From Drive Thru To The Final “Twist,” CPD’s 2020 Change Is Good Was A Box Full Of Fun
After weeks of planning, Community Partners of Dallas’ 2020 Change Is Good virtual event was in the final hours of taking place on Sunday, August 2. Instead of last year’s fundraiser at CPD headquarters and the usual grounds of Brook Hollow, the event itself would be in homes via the internet and once again be presented by CrossFirst Bank. But before the … [Read more...] about From Drive Thru To The Final “Twist,” CPD’s 2020 Change Is Good Was A Box Full Of Fun
JUST IN: 2020 Chick Lit Luncheon Canceled
Last night's announcements by the City of Dallas and Dallas County to prohibit gatherings of large groups of people for the next seven days have had organizations rethinking their plans beyond a week. One of the first to cancel their fundraiser out of consideration for their guests is Community Partners of Dallas. The sold-out 2020 Chick Lit Luncheon scheduled for Friday, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Chick Lit Luncheon Canceled
2020 Cattle Baronesses Celebrated The Holidays Before Saddling Up For Fundraising
The Yule spirit was everywhere on the evening of Thursday, December 12, 2019, when the organizers of the 2020 Cattle Baron's Ball presented their Holiday Party. The big annual bash was held at the magnificent Beverly Drive home of Bina and Dr. Nimesh Patel. Heat lamps were arrayed around the backyard pool. And not one but two Christmas trees -- along with some upbeat, … [Read more...] about 2020 Cattle Baronesses Celebrated The Holidays Before Saddling Up For Fundraising
Tutu Chic Live Auction Topped Its Hope-For Goal With Pirouettes, Korshak Fashions And A Rookie Auctioneer
Following the 2019 Tutu Chic Fashion Show at the Winspear Opera House on Tuesday, December 3, one guest wondered aloud, “Who was that guy with the microphone?” But more about that later. Before the guests in their stellar stilettos took their places on the Skokos Stage for the Texas Ballet Theater fundraiser, they sipped flutes of champagne in the lobby. While … [Read more...] about Tutu Chic Live Auction Topped Its Hope-For Goal With Pirouettes, Korshak Fashions And A Rookie Auctioneer