Back in early March, the rains poured down on North Texas. One of the areas that took a real drenching was Dallas' Salum Restaurant. While the wet stuff resulted in all types of flowers blooming, it was just too much for Salum's roof, resulting in the restaurant having to shut down for a number of weeks for repairs and renovations. Luckily owner Abraham Salum revved up to … [Read more...] about Salum Restaurant Was Back Open And Serving Up 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon
Linda Secrest
2023 Can Do! Luncheon Awards Proved To Be Well Deserved But Pretty Heavy To Take Home
It was a young couple’s move from Illinois to North Texas years ago and a young woman recently moving to the area with a drive to serve her “boss” that brought these three together on Monday, April 3, at the Dallas Country Club. The come-together was the Wilkinson Center’s 2023 Can Do! Luncheon presented by The Rosewood Corporation. But before the program happened … [Read more...] about 2023 Can Do! Luncheon Awards Proved To Be Well Deserved But Pretty Heavy To Take Home
2022 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Cocktail Party Was A Swellegant Affair At A Spectacular Estate
Before the first guests arrived for the 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show Cocktail Party on Wednesday, September 7, at the magnificent estate of Helen and John Carona, catering maven Cassandra was out front "doing the twist" on a towel. Was it a retro dance trend? No, she was trying to get rid of a spill of olive oil on the walkway leading to the front … [Read more...] about 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Cocktail Party Was A Swellegant Affair At A Spectacular Estate
Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon “Jarred” The Top Producers With An Italian Flair
After taking a couple of years to hold their annual Midpoint Luncheon outdoors due to the pandemic, 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Susan Farris and her lead committee team (Underwriting Chair Kristina Whitcomb, Children's Book Chair Lindsay Ballotta, Foundations Chair Elizabeth Gambrell, Silent Auction Chair Mary Martha Pickens and Special Gifts Chair Wendy Messmann) returned … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon “Jarred” The Top Producers With An Italian Flair
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon
With just six months left in their fundraising for the 2022 Crystal Charity Ball beneficiaries (The Agape Clinic, Baylor Oral Health Foundation, Behind Every Door, Educational First Steps, Family Compass, Hope Supply Co., Southwestern Medical Foundation and United To Learn), the committee gathered at Salum on Monday, May 23, for a report on their efforts and a meal prepared by … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon
JUST IN: 2022 Equest Honorary Chair And Community Service Awardee Announced
Equest Women’s Auxiliary 2022 Luncheon and Fashion Show Chair Shannon Graham is getting all her ducks in a row. Having locked down the date (Tuesday, October 4) and the place (Brook Hollow Golf Club) with fashions from Highland Park Village under the direction of Jan Strimple, she’s already arranged for some familiar names in philanthropy on board to highlight the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Equest Honorary Chair And Community Service Awardee Announced
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
Abraham Salum Spiced Up Crystal Charity Ball’s Midpoint Luncheon With A South American Taste
2019 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pat McEvoy is a true lover of travel. She’s probably already booked a seat on the first trip to the moon. With that wanderlust gene, it was simple for her to pick her theme for the Dallas County children’s fundraiser — “South American Mosaic.” For the annual CCB Midpoint Luncheon at Salum Restaurant on Wednesday, May 29, where the committee … [Read more...] about Abraham Salum Spiced Up Crystal Charity Ball’s Midpoint Luncheon With A South American Taste
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth Just Thought She Knew The POA For Arabian Nights
For a second night in a row, the weather guessers lost their bets. On Saturday, March 23, there had been all types of threats (i.e., the usual thunderstorms, lightning, hail, tornadoes, end-of-world scenarios, etc.). But it all held off. Didn't matter. The annual Equest gala fundraiser that had been held in years past at various outdoor venues like Dallas Equestrian Center and … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth Just Thought She Knew The POA For Arabian Nights
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