According to Jubilee Park And Community Center’s President and CEO Marissa Castro Mikoy, “In the heart of Southeast Dallas lies Jubilee Park, where, for many of our residents, a single line in their address—their zip code—can drastically alter the course of their lives. In our historically underserved 62-block neighborhood, due to physical barriers like I-30 cutting off … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Jubilee Park And Community Center
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Pi Phis Lifted Literacy With A Runway Filled With Butterfly Sisters, Fashions And Scene-Stealing Kiddos
Before North Texas was hit by all types of dark clouds and stormy stuff, the Pi Beta Phi butterflies clustered at Brook Hollow on Tuesday, April 25. The gathering of the sorority was its Style Show and Luncheon with fashions provided by Betty Reiter, Kid Biz/The Biz, MaryBeth, Mi Golondrina, Saint Bernard and Tootsies. Instead of well-heeled professional models on the … [Read more...] about Pi Phis Lifted Literacy With A Runway Filled With Butterfly Sisters, Fashions And Scene-Stealing Kiddos
JUST IN: Lyda Hill Philanthropies And Texas Women’s Foundation Team Up To Invest $630K+ In STEM Awareness
While all the world seemed to be whirling around thanks to the pandemic last year, the Lyda Hill Philanthropies was keeping a steady keel in its endeavors to provide girls with the resources to flourish in the future thanks to technology. The philanthropical arm of Lyda Hill worked with the Texas Women’s Foundation to provide more than $630K to area non-profits “to creatively … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lyda Hill Philanthropies And Texas Women’s Foundation Team Up To Invest $630K+ In STEM Awareness
2019 Crystal Charity Ball Check Record-Breaking Distribution Reminds Of Dallas Children’s Needs
With all the disturbing news about the COVID-19 damage for fundraising, some good news took place today. 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pat McEvoy joined TBK Bank Vice Chairman/CEO/PIO Aaron Graft in presenting Interfaith Family Services Development Director Jessica Rood with a check for $314,152. Originally the game plan had been to have a reception on the TBK Bank’s … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Check Record-Breaking Distribution Reminds Of Dallas Children’s Needs
Leadership Changes Are Seamlessly Taking Place at Jubilee Park And After-School All-Stars North Texas
Talk about musical chairs for North Texas nonprofit leaders. But in this case there are enough chairs, so everyone is a winner! Where to start? At the beginning, of course. It seems that Jubilee Park and Community Center CEO/President Ben Leal, who has been with this amazing program for a decade, is leaving to head up Lydia and Bill Addy’s foundation. It was just three years … [Read more...] about Leadership Changes Are Seamlessly Taking Place at Jubilee Park And After-School All-Stars North Texas
2019 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Recognized Top Producers With Charms And Jaguar Spots
As the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball wound up its year of gathering more than $6.8M for the 2019 beneficiaries (Child and Family Guidance Center, Community Partners of Dallas, Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep, For the Nations Refugee Outreach, Interfaith Family Services, Jubilee Park and Community Center, Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic, Mercy Street, Promise House and Readers 2 … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Recognized Top Producers With Charms And Jaguar Spots
JUST IN: Philanthropist Annette Simmons Gives $1M To Help 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries
Is it snowing outside? Must be, because Christmas has come early with legendary philanthropist Annette Simmons’ gifting $1M for the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s fundraising for Dallas children’s nonprofits. Ah, but this gift isn’t the first time that Annette has been Mrs. Santa Claus for the organization. Having donated for 39 years, she has provided $1M annually for the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Philanthropist Annette Simmons Gives $1M To Help 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries
Crystal Charity Ball Cocktail Party Had Herrera’s Wes Gordon, New NM President Lana Todorovich And Loads Of Fashionable Ladies
Houston may have been all fired up with the Democrats' debate, but North Texas was burning with preparations for North Texas Giving Day a week away. And on Thursday, September 12, with a near-full moon in the sky, a couple of non-North Texans — Carolina Herrera Creative Director Wes Gordon and newest member of the Neiman Marcus executive team Lana Todorovich — were experiencing … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Cocktail Party Had Herrera’s Wes Gordon, New NM President Lana Todorovich And Loads Of Fashionable Ladies
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon
Before the summer heat arrived big time, the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball members held their annual Midpoint Luncheon at Salum on Wednesday, May 29. It was the perfect opportunity for 2019 CCB Chair Pat McEvoy to share the status of the fundraising efforts to make the year’s goal of $6.8M for this year’s ten beneficiaries (Child and Family Guidance Center, Community … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon
JUST IN: Dallas Historical Society’s 2019 Awards For Excellence Recipients Announced
Despite a full plate of activities including arrangements for its 100th anniversary celebration in three years and the current renovation of the Hall of State, the Dallas Historical Society team has lined up the 2019 Award For Excellence recipients. The class of 2019 will be include the following: Arts Leadership - Joan Davidow, supporter of local … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Historical Society’s 2019 Awards For Excellence Recipients Announced
Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board And Beneficiaries Meet And Learn About The 2019 Goal Of $6.8M+
It was the very best of coming together of opposites on the night of Tuesday, April 2, at Tracey and Aaron Kozmetsky’s fabulous historic-designated Highland Park home. It was the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball that had brought together the 2019 CCB beneficiaries (Child and Family Guidance Center, Community Partners of Dallas, Cristo Rey Dallas, For The Nations Refugee Outreach, … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board And Beneficiaries Meet And Learn About The 2019 Goal Of $6.8M+