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An Ongoing Conversation For the Good Of Dallas

Jonathan Rich

“Major” Changes At The Salvation Army North Texas Area Command

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The coronavirus may be making headlines, but it’s not slowing down The Salvation Army North Texas Area Command at all. In addition to providing much needed services and programs and preparing for the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary’s Fashion Show on Tuesday, September 15, it’s had a change of leadership. Majors Barbara and Jonathan Rich have been transferred up North to … [Read more...] about “Major” Changes At The Salvation Army North Texas Area Command

Six North Texas Heroes Were Honored At The 34th Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon

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Before being swept up in the holiday season, the Greater Dallas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals held it 34th Annual Philanthropy Day Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency on Friday, November 8, to honor local heroes in North Texas. This year's collection of honorees, who accepted their awards via video and on stage, included Donna Wilhelm, Michal Powell, Cindy … [Read more...] about Six North Texas Heroes Were Honored At The 34th Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon

JUST IN: 2020 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Kicked Off With Ellen McStay As Honorary Chair And Margot Perot Service Award Going To Carol Seay

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Since the Sunday, October 27th tornadoes swept through North Texas leaving a trail of destruction, homeowners, shop owners and, yes, nonprofits are pulling themselves together to move forward. Tonight, with a full moon overhead, two nonprofits originally scheduled to kick off their fundraising efforts the days after the onslaught held their events. First on the schedule was … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Kicked Off With Ellen McStay As Honorary Chair And Margot Perot Service Award Going To Carol Seay

Rex Tillerson Inspires And Informs At The Salvation Army’s Doing The Most Good 2018 Annual Luncheon

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There was no shortage of inspiration when about 950 guests gathered at the Hilton Anatole's Chantilly Ballroom on Thursday, November 15, for The Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command's Doing The Most Good 2018 Annual Luncheon. There were uplifting, welcoming talks at the big fundraiser by Bernard DiFiore, the Army's DFW Advisory Chair, and Majors Barbara and Jonathan … [Read more...] about Rex Tillerson Inspires And Informs At The Salvation Army’s Doing The Most Good 2018 Annual Luncheon

Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon Patrons Celebrate Upcoming Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command Fundraiser

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The gently experienced clothes have been collected. Event producer Jan Strimple is putting together the finishing touches on the runway action. The reservations keep coming in. But on Monday, April 9, the 2018 Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon Chair Lisa Singleton took time out to join The Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command fundraiser patrons at the home of Margaret … [Read more...] about Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon Patrons Celebrate Upcoming Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command Fundraiser

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary’s 2017 Fashion Show And Luncheon Chair D’Andra Simmons Reveals Surprises For Fundraiser

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Try as she might, D’Andra Simmons cannot do anything without sparkle, splash and special. In this case, it was The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary’s 2017 Fashion Show And Luncheon on Wednesday, September 21, at Market. It was pretty obvious to area shoppers that something was up with the mini-billboard graphic promoting the 20th anniversary of the SAWA … [Read more...] about The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary’s 2017 Fashion Show And Luncheon Chair D’Andra Simmons Reveals Surprises For Fundraiser

JUST IN: D’Andra Simmons Announces Deets About The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon

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D’Andra Simmons’ summer vacation was nonexistent. For months, she’s been working around the clock on two mammoth undertakings — chairing The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary 2017 Fashion Show and Luncheon and co-chairing Cancer Blows. Both will take place at the Meyerson within a week of each other. Wednesday night she unleashed news about the fundraiser for The … [Read more...] about JUST IN: D’Andra Simmons Announces Deets About The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon