Despite the way-below-freezing temperatures, the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary kicked off its Fashion Show And Luncheon at Amber and Michael Cohen's brand-new mansion on Tuesday, January 21. It was a busy night for some who just minutes before had been at the St. Valentine's Luncheon And Fashion Show patron party at Carolina Herrera in Highland Park Village. And speaking of … [Read more...] about Guests Braved 20-Degree Temperatures For The SAWA Luncheon And Fashion Show Kick-Off Party
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JUST IN: 2025 Crystal Charity Ball To Raise $7,459,305 For Seven Dallas County Children’s Non-Profits
After months of vetting Dallas County children's non-profits, The Crystal Charity Ball's committee of 100 has just selected its 2025 beneficiaries. After a full day of presentations by finalists at Communities Foundation of Texas, 2025 Ball Chair Mary Martha Pickens, Underwriting Chair Kim Quinn and Selection Chair Laura Downing have revealed following seven … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2025 Crystal Charity Ball To Raise $7,459,305 For Seven Dallas County Children’s Non-Profits
2024 Crystal Charity Ball Circle Of Angels Dinner 10/29
Helen and John Carona must hold a master's degree in hosting. Their Preston Hollow estate is beyond ideal for any type of gathering, from an indoor cocktail party to a dinner for more than a hundred in the backyard overlooking a private a lake. And just in case the weather poses a challenge, the Caronas are old hands at having the expansive terraces tented. But on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Circle Of Angels Dinner 10/29
MySweetWishList: 2025 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary 2025 Fashion Show
According to Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary 2025 Fashion Show Chair Stacey Walker, “The annual 2025 Dallas Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, May 6th, at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. While we will not reveal all of the exciting and specific details of the event until mid-January, Auxiliary President Laura Downing and I do want … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: 2025 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary 2025 Fashion Show
A Roomful Of Luminaries At Perot Headquarters Learned The Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s 2024 Luminary Dinner Honoree
There couldn’t have been a better spot than The Perot Companies headquarters to announce the honoree of the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's 2024 Luminary Dinner, which recognizes the organization's top donors. About 150 guests at the two-hour event seemed to agree. Filing into the sleek, 3-story stone, wood and glass building off Turtle Creek Boulevard for the … [Read more...] about A Roomful Of Luminaries At Perot Headquarters Learned The Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s 2024 Luminary Dinner Honoree
Olympics Star Talks Risk, Failure And Confidence At Goodwill’s Marquee Fundraiser
Goodwill Industries of Dallas President and CEO Tim Heis was happy. Not only had Goodwill recently partnered with the University of North Texas to jump-start Goodwill's Empowerment Works job program for people with disabilities, Heis told MySweetCharity. But the non-profit had just attracted 700 guests including Jan and Fred Hegi with son Peter Hegi, Kate and Willing Ryan, … [Read more...] about Olympics Star Talks Risk, Failure And Confidence At Goodwill’s Marquee Fundraiser
Celebrating Women Invitations Had Volunteers Handy With Pens To Address Envelopes
Despite not knowing the speaker for the Celebrating Women's 25th Anniversary Silver Jubilee Luncheon, both former chairs (Laura Downing, Margo Goodwin and Carol Seay) and volunteers like (Carol Dalton, Angie Kadesky, Pat McCall, Pam McCallum and Connie Yates), gathered around Felicia Powell's dinner table on Thursday, August 1. With pen in hand, the gals addressed envelopes for … [Read more...] about Celebrating Women Invitations Had Volunteers Handy With Pens To Address Envelopes
MySweetOpportunity: Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Dallas
According to the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Dallas President Laura Downing, “The Dallas Women's Auxiliary is the local expression of a world-wide movement that seeks spiritual redemption and social rehabilitation of those it serves. It functions as a fundraising and volunteer service group and has many projects and programs that can satisfy an eagerness to volunteer. … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Dallas
2024 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon Was In The Market For Its Kickoff
North Texas has had its time of Mother Nature throwing temper tantrums with tornadoes, ice storms, straight line winds, flooding and GRID MIA. But in recent days, it’s been a pretty sweet spot as Houston’s communities are underwater and Oklahoma has been decimated by tornadic devastation courtesy of cold fronts. Even on Thursday, May 9, with the possible threat of hail, a … [Read more...] about 2024 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon Was In The Market For Its Kickoff
MySweetSchoolDaze: Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Dallas’ Backpacking
According to Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Dallas President Laura Downing, “Summer is in full-swing, yet the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary is counting the weeks until school starts. School supplies can be expensive, yet important to a child’s self-esteem as they return to school in a few weeks. “The supply lists are getting longer as the schools require … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Dallas’ Backpacking
2025 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon Dates, Deets Revealed
With the 2024 Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Dallas' (SAWA) last rack snapped up, plans are well in place for the 2025 fashion show fundraiser. 2024-2025 SAWA President Laura Downing and 2025 SAWA Fashion Show Chair Stacey Walker have already locked down a return to the Meyerson for Tuesday, May 6. The day will start at 10:30 a.m. with The Chic Boutique and a reception … [Read more...] about 2025 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon Dates, Deets Revealed