My Sweet Charity

An Ongoing Conversation For the Good Of Dallas

Katherine Krause

With Greenberg Turkeys Up In Smoke, VNA’s Power Of Pie Carries On With Pumpkin Power

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This Thanksgiving is definitely not going to be as traditional as usual. For those thinking that their Greenberg Smoked Turkey was on its way, rethink that one. Unfortunately, Friday night an explosion resulted in a major  fire at the Tyler facility squelching any plans for Greenberg to provide planned deliveries of 78,000+ smoked turkeys through the entire holiday season. … [Read more...] about With Greenberg Turkeys Up In Smoke, VNA’s Power Of Pie Carries On With Pumpkin Power

MySweetEssential: VNA

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According to VNA President/CEO Katherine Krause, The need is greater than ever before.  As our community navigates our new normal, it is even more critical to ensure vulnerable senior neighbors are nourished body and soul and seriously ill patients receive care that is safe and compassionate. At the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), we have remained steadfast in our … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: VNA

A Simple Thank You To … Lyda Hill And The Moody Foundation

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From VNA President/CEO Katherine Krause, “On behalf of The Visiting Nurse Association of Texas, I am honored to thank two incredibly generous philanthropists. In late December VNA received not only one, but two truly transformational gifts at year end, making the way for a healthier, happier new year for vulnerable seniors in Dallas County. “Long-time VNA … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To … Lyda Hill And The Moody Foundation

Sold-Out And Grovel Alerts!: 8th Annual Celebrity Chef

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VNA President/CEO Katherine Krause will be spending her birthday celebrating all day on Wednesday, February 28. It seems that the staff once again scheduled VNA’s 8th Annual Celebrity Chef fundraiser at VNA Haggerty Center on her natal day. The evening event is already sold out and the lunchtime is just seats away from the same status. There are so many reasons why … [Read more...] about Sold-Out And Grovel Alerts!: 8th Annual Celebrity Chef

MySweetWishList: VNA

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According to VNA President and CEO Katherine Krause, “VNA has a long tradition serving our most vulnerable neighbors in North Texas through our Meals on Wheels and Hospice Programs.  The goal of VNA Hospice Care is to ensure quality care and compassionate support for medically appropriate patients and their families regardless of access to insurance or ability to … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: VNA

VNA’s 5th Annual Power Of Pie Order Deadline Extended To Saturday

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Once again VNA is coming to the rescue. With Thanksgiving dinner menus in countdown mode, they’re helping to solve the problem of dessert with their 5th Annual Power of Pie. For a mere $25, hosts/hostesses can order a pecan or pumpkin pie cooked up by top-notch operations and chefs like Empire Baking Company, Oddfellows, The Ritz-Carlton, The Adolphus Hotel, Whiskey Cake … [Read more...] about VNA’s 5th Annual Power Of Pie Order Deadline Extended To Saturday

Celebrity Chef Nancy Silverton Brought “Zest” To Sold-Out Lunch Fundraiser For VNA Programs

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There’s just something about the creation of a meal that is both soothing and magical. At the Haggerty Kitchen Center on Mockingbird, it came together for the Celebrity Chef Luncheon Tuesday, February 28. As Los Angeles-based James Beard Foundation 2014 Outstanding Chef Awardee Nancy Silverton prepared for a demonstration, the sold-out crowd including Honorary Chair Sara Fraser … [Read more...] about Celebrity Chef Nancy Silverton Brought “Zest” To Sold-Out Lunch Fundraiser For VNA Programs