The Texas Bar Foundation presented more than $1.35M to nonprofits this year. The North Texas organizations that receive $82,941 in grants benefiting area residents areACT (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
Junior League of Dallas
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
2019 Can Do! Luncheon Plans For The Wilkinson Center Fundraiser Revealed
2019 Can Do! Luncheon Chair Linda Secrest has been hard at work lining up plans for The Wilkinson Center’s annual fundraiser. It will return on Monday, March 4, to the Dallas Country Club.This year’s awardees include:Can Do! Couple Award — Kathy and Larry Helm for “their support of the Dallas non-profit community, most recently The Senior Source, a Wilkinson … [Read more...] about 2019 Can Do! Luncheon Plans For The Wilkinson Center Fundraiser Revealed
Sixty Gather For Junior League Of Dallas Past Presidents, Ball Chairs And Luncheon Chairs Reception
The many days of rain had subsided and there were clear skies on the evening of Thursday, September 13, when the Junior League of Dallas hosted its Junior League of Dallas Past Presidents, Ball Chairs and Luncheon Chairs reception at the home of former JLD Sustainer of the Year Debbie Taylor and her husband Marshall Taylor.Inside the entry hall of Debbie's handsome … [Read more...] about Sixty Gather For Junior League Of Dallas Past Presidents, Ball Chairs And Luncheon Chairs Reception
JUST IN: 2018 Milestones Luncheon To Have Laura Dern As Keynoter And Salute Jeanne Phillips As Sustainer Of The Year
Thanks to just a couple of drops of rain last night, window wipers and umbrellas were put into action. But that didn’t deter the Junior Leaguers of Dallas like Pam Busbee, Kristi Hoyl, Linda Perryman Evans, Margo Goodwin, Paige McDaniel, Lisa Loy Laughlin and Joanna Clarke from gathering at Regen Fearon’s Preston Hollow home. As if the home that used to belong to Ginny … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Milestones Luncheon To Have Laura Dern As Keynoter And Salute Jeanne Phillips As Sustainer Of The Year