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Jonathan’s Place’s “Be The Tie” Virtual Fundraiser Soared To A Whopping $260,253

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As the pandemic was just starting to devastate fundraising activities in the spring of 2020, the Jonathan’s Place crew realized their annual A Chance to Soar fundraiser wasn’t going to happen. While the cancellation was a real downer, the organizers weren't going to fold their fundraising tents for the next year. After all, 2021 was to be 30th anniversary of the organization’s … [Read more...] about Jonathan’s Place’s “Be The Tie” Virtual Fundraiser Soared To A Whopping $260,253

JUST IN: Alex “The Very Best Host In The Word” Hitz Is Returning For 2021 Kappa Kappa Gamma’s Tablescapes

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With the sudden arrival of heat and humidity, it helps to think about the holiday season with turkey, cranberry sauce and dressing on elegant china plates accompanied by wine in stemware. It’s such a lovely break from the everyday paper plates and plastic tableware. But then do you really want to pull out the same old tablecloths, napkins and place mats? And wouldn't it be nice … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Alex “The Very Best Host In The Word” Hitz Is Returning For 2021 Kappa Kappa Gamma’s Tablescapes

Canceled Event SOS – Jonathan’s Place’s 9th Annual A Chance To Soar Luncheon

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According to Jonathan’s Place CEO Allicia Frye, At Jonathan’s Place, we provide a safe place, loving homes and promising futures to abused and neglected children, teens and young adults. The recent cancellation of our signature event, the 9th Annual A Chance to Soar Luncheon, because of COVID-19, was heart-wrenching because of the potential for a staggering $250,000 … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS – Jonathan’s Place’s 9th Annual A Chance To Soar Luncheon

March 19 Roundup of Cancellations, Extensions, Reschedules, Postponements, Suspensions And Closures

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Following the local, county and state officials raising the restrictions on gatherings in the last 24 hours, nonprofits have been in meetings trying to decide on their strategies for the future. Looking at the April and May calendars, some folks are eyeballing future dates. In the meantime, here is the list of nonprofits and events that have changed their plans … [Read more...] about March 19 Roundup of Cancellations, Extensions, Reschedules, Postponements, Suspensions And Closures

Sponsor Reception At Canary Boutique Benefits Jonathan’s Place And Its Upcoming A Chance To Soar Luncheon Featuring Jeannette Walls

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Jonathan's Place, which offers a variety of services to help abused and neglected children, says it's facing a roughly $1.28 million budget shortfall this fiscal year. So it's counting on its seventh annual A Chance to Soar Luncheon fundraiser on Tuesday, April 3, to help close the gap. On Tuesday, February 6, it also welcomed the support of about 100 guests who turned out for … [Read more...] about Sponsor Reception At Canary Boutique Benefits Jonathan’s Place And Its Upcoming A Chance To Soar Luncheon Featuring Jeannette Walls

JUST IN: Jeannette “The Glass Castle” Walls To Keynote Jonathan’s Place’s 7th Annual “A Chance To Soar Luncheon”

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After last year’s gangbuster fundraiser featuring Olympian Simone Biles on stage and Dirk Nowitzki in the audience, Jonathan Place’s 7th Annual A Chance To Soar Luncheon organizers decided they needed bigger digs for the event on Tuesday, April 3. According to Jonathan’s Place CEO Allicia Graham Frye, “We’ve already sold so many tables that we had to move to a larger venue … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jeannette “The Glass Castle” Walls To Keynote Jonathan’s Place’s 7th Annual “A Chance To Soar Luncheon”

Itty-Bitty Gold Medalist Simone Biles Scored A Perfect Ten For Jonathan’s Place’s “A Chance To Soar” Luncheon Guests Of All Ages

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If Episcopal School of Dallas or The Hockaday School staffers noticed that their lunchrooms were a bit scant of students on Tuesday, April 25, they were right. The lasses were at the Hilton Anatole’s Imperial Ballroom with their parents’ permission. The occasion was Jonathan’s Place’s “A Chance To Soar Luncheon.” Now, normally it might be considered a grown-up event, but … [Read more...] about Itty-Bitty Gold Medalist Simone Biles Scored A Perfect Ten For Jonathan’s Place’s “A Chance To Soar” Luncheon Guests Of All Ages

Grovel Alert: A Chance To Soar Luncheon

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Just heard from Jonathan’s Place CEO Allicia Graham Frye that as of noon today, there were just 10 tickets left for Tuesday’s “A Chance To Soar Luncheon” at the Hilton Anatole. No wonder! Just some of the VIP types in attendance will be enough to have cell-photos being taken nonstop. Co-Chairs Julie Bagley and Rachel Stephens have arranged to have Tiffany Cuban, Jessica … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: A Chance To Soar Luncheon

JUST IN: Jonathan’s Place Adds Tiffany And Mark, Dirk And Jan And Trevor To “A Chance To Soar Luncheon” Namedropping Lineup

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Boy, talk about name dropping! As if the Jonathan’s Place’s "A Chance To Soar" luncheon on Tuesday, April 25, at the Hilton Anatole wasn’t gangbusters enough with Olympian Simone Biles as the featured speaker, an impressive array of nationally known locals have been added to the lineup. According to Jonathan’s Place CEO Allicia Graham Frye, “We are so grateful to Tiffany and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jonathan’s Place Adds Tiffany And Mark, Dirk And Jan And Trevor To “A Chance To Soar Luncheon” Namedropping Lineup

JUST IN: Gymnast Extraordinaire Simone Biles To Be Keynote Speaker For 6th Annual A Chance To Soar

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She may itsy bitsy, but gymnast Simone Biles has become a giant among the spectrum of legendary athletes thanks to her many accomplishments including the recent Rio Olympics sweep. There are those who swear that she’s “The most talented gymnast of all-time.” But she also has an incredible back story of how as a youngster, her parents were MIA due to their addictions. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Gymnast Extraordinaire Simone Biles To Be Keynote Speaker For 6th Annual A Chance To Soar