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2021 Virtual Destiny Award Luncheon To Feature Pulitzer Prize-Winning Isabel Wilkerson

Jan 13, 2021 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

Between 1916 and 1970 a movement took place in which six million African Americans abandoned the largely rural areas of the Southern United States for the urban Northeast, Midwest and West. Historically known as the Great Migration, it was the result of the post-Civil War and Reconstruction era in which “the segregationist policies known as ‘Jim Crow’ soon became the law of the … [Read more...] about 2021 Virtual Destiny Award Luncheon To Feature Pulitzer Prize-Winning Isabel Wilkerson

Equest Women’s Auxiliary Continues To Raise Support By Growing Memberships and Non-Stop Fundraising

Sep 18, 2020 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

While countless North Texas nonprofits have been slammed by the loss of fundraising events, the Equest Women’s Auxiliary has trotted ahead in growing its funds through old-fashioned ways. Despite the cancellation of its annual fashion show/luncheon, Auxiliary President Tiffany Divis has been mustering up memberships. Thanks to adding eight new Lifetime members this year, the … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Continues To Raise Support By Growing Memberships and Non-Stop Fundraising

Wilkinson Center Honored People And Organizations With A “Can Do!” Spirit At Annual Luncheon

Jul 14, 2020 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Before the doors to the Dallas Country Club ballroom opened for Wilkinson Center’s Eighth Annual Can Do! Luncheon on Monday, March 2, the crowd had filled the entry hall. Luncheon Chair Pam Busbee was reviewing her notes; Underwriting Chair Lisa Longino was back from her fundraising for Sweet Briar; 2020 CCB Tucker Enthoven was thrilled over the response to the addition of … [Read more...] about Wilkinson Center Honored People And Organizations With A “Can Do!” Spirit At Annual Luncheon

MySweetKindness: Lisa Cooley

Jun 2, 2020 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Foundation for the Callier Center and Communication Disorders Board Member Lisa Cooley, A good or benevolent person, someone who has a helpful nature, describes a person that is kind. I can’t think of a better word to describe the people at the Callier Center for Communication Disorders. As a trustee on the Callier foundation board, I have learned about the … [Read more...] about MySweetKindness: Lisa Cooley

MySweetKindness: Lisa And Clay Cooley

Mar 23, 2020 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Lisa Cooley, Clay and I never could’ve imagined that we would be where we are now. I don’t know about you, but I am still trying to wrap my mind around all that has gone on in our community the last few weeks. While I know times are uncertain and we are all scared and unsure, the one thing I have always been certain of, is the inherent goodness in people. I know … [Read more...] about MySweetKindness: Lisa And Clay Cooley

2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s South American Mosaic Tangoed Its Way For A Record Breaker

Jan 22, 2020 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

At first, the South America Mosaic theme had some guests scratching their extension-layered locks about how to dress for the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball on Saturday, December 7, at the Hilton Anatole. Others got right to it, however, deciding to "just go bright" — or to search for a creative designer. In the end everything came together beautifully beneath the huge … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s South American Mosaic Tangoed Its Way For A Record Breaker

2019 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Recognized Top Producers With Charms And Jaguar Spots

Jan 9, 2020 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

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

2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle Of Angels Dinner Dazzled Guests At The Bests’ Estate

Nov 27, 2019 1:30 PM by Glenn Hunter

Some guests who had RSVP'd failed to show because they came down with the flu. Other MIAs still hadn't recovered from the nine tornadoes that ripped through the Dallas area just a few days before. Whatever the reasons for the 10 absences — including one entire table — 70 out of an anticipated 80 guests did turn out on Wednesday, October 23, for the Crystal Charity Ball Circle … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle Of Angels Dinner Dazzled Guests At The Bests’ Estate

Dallas Opera “Brought Out The Animal(s)” In The First Night’s Red Carpet Affair

Nov 18, 2019 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

While the 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball committee was taking care of last-minute preparations for the American Cancer Association fundraiser at Gilley’s, the black-tie set was strolling along the red carpet leading to the Winspear Opera House for its 10th anniversary. The dinner for The Dallas Opera's First Night event on Friday, October 10, was a sell-out, and as many as 2,000 were … [Read more...] about Dallas Opera “Brought Out The Animal(s)” In The First Night’s Red Carpet Affair

Fashions Fluttered In The Season’s First Black-Tie Gala For The Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Oct 18, 2019 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

While the corny-dog crowd strolled the Midway and the exhibitions on the second day of the 2019 State Fair of Texas, the beautiful butterfly people clustered at the Meyerson Symphony Center on Saturday, September 14. The gathering of the North Texas black-tie set was for the 2019 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala, with cool-guy violinist Joshua Bell on stage with the Dallas … [Read more...] about Fashions Fluttered In The Season’s First Black-Tie Gala For The Dallas Symphony Orchestra

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Dallas Symphony Gala

Oct 17, 2019 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Using Dallas Symphony Gala Co-Chair Barbara Daseke as his muse, event producer Todd Ficus filled the Meyerson with fluttering faux butterflies and whimsical wonder for the fall season's first black-tie gala on Saturday, September 28. Adding to the occasion the guests arose to the occasion with ladies in fabulous gowns and the gents stealing a bit of the … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Dallas Symphony Gala

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