For 50 Dallas Independent School District educators, Christmas came early on Tuesday, September 10, at the Junior League of Dallas (JLD) headquarters. As part of JLD's Grants for Innovative Teaching (GFIT) program, nearly $100,000 was presented to the recipients thanks in large part due to support from Presenting Sponsor Texas Instruments and the Agnes Cluthe Oliver Foundation. … [Read more...] about Junior League Of Dallas Presents More Than $92K To Benefit DISD Educators And Programs
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JUST IN: Cancer Support Community North Texas To Benefit From Its First Red Tie Gala
Laura Wheat has been a very busy gal. In addition to being mayor of Westlake and having the family estate put on the auction bloc yesterday, she and husband Doug Wheat have joined up with Susan and Scott Salka to co-chair the Cancer Support Community North Texas’ first Red Tie Gala. Providing “emotional and social support to people living with cancer and their families,” … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Cancer Support Community North Texas To Benefit From Its First Red Tie Gala
JUST IN: 2019 Milestones Luncheon Speaker, Awardee Revealed
With some folks still trying to recover from Sunday’s “Surprise Storm,” about 80 Junior Leaguers held forth last night at Debbie and Nickey Oates’ home for the 2019 Milestone Luncheon reveal. Cutting right to the chase, Event Co-Chairs Alli Eagan and Connie O’Neill reported that the speaker for the annual fundraising event will be Golden Globe-winning actress Keri Russell. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Milestones Luncheon Speaker, Awardee Revealed
Texas Bar Foundation Shows The Love For North Texas Nonprofits With $82,941 In Grants
The Texas Bar Foundation presented more than $1.35M to nonprofits this year. The North Texas organizations that received $82,941 in grants benefiting area residents are ACT (Advocates for Community Transformation) — $20,000 for "Seed Stage Launch-Empowering South Oak Cliff Residents To Take Back Their Street” Alliance for Children — $15,441 for “Child Homicide … [Read more...] about Texas Bar Foundation Shows The Love For North Texas Nonprofits With $82,941 In Grants
Young Women Speak And Impress Judges At JLD Women LEAD Scholarship Competition
Ten college-bound Dallas Independent School District women came together to compete for scholarships on Thursday, March 28. But unlike outdoor competitions pitting athletes against each other, the Women LEAD (Lead ∗ Excel ∗ Achieve ∗ Dream) Scholarship Program was a friendly war of words with the playing field being the Junior League of Dallas headquarters. While there could … [Read more...] about Young Women Speak And Impress Judges At JLD Women LEAD Scholarship Competition
More Than 300 Salute The Wilkinson Center At The Nonprofit’s 7th Annual Can Do! Luncheon
Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder neatly summed up the idea behind the nonprofit's 7th Annual Can Do! awards luncheon at the Dallas Country Club on Monday, March 4. "I once heard a minister say that God is constantly broadcasting messages, but not everyone has their radios on," Anne said, looking out over the crowd of 320. "But the entrepreneurs and … [Read more...] about More Than 300 Salute The Wilkinson Center At The Nonprofit’s 7th Annual Can Do! Luncheon
The Wilkinson Center Showed Its Appreciation For Can Do! Luncheon Patrons At A Private Reception
With the the annual Wilkinson Center fundraiser at the Dallas Country Club less that a month away, 2019 Can Do! Luncheon Chair Linda Secrest celebrated the underwriters and awardees on Tuesday, February 19, at Lisa and Clay Cooley's estate. Here's a report from the field: The Wilkinson Center’s Can Do! Luncheon Chair Linda Secrest was joined by patrons and supporters at a … [Read more...] about The Wilkinson Center Showed Its Appreciation For Can Do! Luncheon Patrons At A Private Reception
Junior League Of Dallas Celebrated 39 Area Nonprofits With A Grant Presentation And A Volunteer Fair
It's not every day that more than 35 North Texas nonprofits get grants and the chance to showcase their programs and offer volunteer opportunities. On Saturday, February 16, the Junior League of Dallas along with presenting sponsor Bank of Texas not did just that, but they held the day-long event at NorthPark Center! From the grant presentation in Neiman Marcus NorthPark's … [Read more...] about Junior League Of Dallas Celebrated 39 Area Nonprofits With A Grant Presentation And A Volunteer Fair
Grovel Alert!: 2019 Can Do! Luncheon
The invitations are in the mail for The Wilkinson Center's Can Do! Luncheon and it sounds like they could have saved the postmaster some wear and tear and postage. According to 2019 Can Do! Luncheon Chair Linda Secrest, there are less than a handful of tables left. Little wonder. The Monday, March 4th fundraiser will honor Can Do! Couple Awardee Kathy and Larry Helm, Can … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert!: 2019 Can Do! Luncheon
JUST IN: Bobby B. Lyle To Receive 90th Annual Linz Award
Entrepreneur/educator/philanthropist Bobby B. Lyle is going to have to get a carpenter over to his home. His trophy room is in need of expansion. Move over SMU Distinguished Alumni Award, Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award, J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award and the others. It was just announced that Bobby will receive the 90th Annual Linz Award on Wednesday, April 17, at the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Bobby B. Lyle To Receive 90th Annual Linz Award
The Ladies – Jeanne L. Philips And Laura Dern – Ruled At The Junior League Of Dallas’ Milestones Luncheon
The lobby of the Chantilly Ballroom's Wedgwood Room was jammed to the max for the Junior League of Dallas' Milestones Luncheon on Friday, November 16. While second-generation actress/advocate Laura Dern had 'em lined up at one end of the room for a photo meet-and-greet, JLD legend (she'd just hate to be called that, but it's true) Lyda Hill was entering with hugs from oldtime … [Read more...] about The Ladies – Jeanne L. Philips And Laura Dern – Ruled At The Junior League Of Dallas’ Milestones Luncheon