My Sweet Charity

An Ongoing Conversation For the Good Of Dallas

Loyd Powell

Breakfast With Santa Spectacular Was The Perfect Morning-After Fundraiser For Children’s Medical Center Foundation

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On the morning of Sunday, December 8, there were quite a few bleary-eyed folks, who had barely enough time to swap their tuxedos and designer gowns for khakis and flats before heading to NorthPark Center. Just hours before they had been guests at the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball benefiting Dallas children’s charities. But now they were supporting another children’s fundraiser by … [Read more...] about Breakfast With Santa Spectacular Was The Perfect Morning-After Fundraiser For Children’s Medical Center Foundation

Six North Texas Heroes Were Honored At The 34th Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon

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Before being swept up in the holiday season, the Greater Dallas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals held it 34th Annual Philanthropy Day Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency on Friday, November 8, to honor local heroes in North Texas. This year's collection of honorees, who accepted their awards via video and on stage, included Donna Wilhelm, Michal Powell, Cindy … [Read more...] about Six North Texas Heroes Were Honored At The 34th Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon

Crystal Charity Ball Cocktail Party Had Herrera’s Wes Gordon, New NM President Lana Todorovich And Loads Of Fashionable Ladies

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Houston may have been all fired up with the Democrats' debate, but North Texas was burning with preparations for North Texas Giving Day a week away. And on Thursday, September 12, with a near-full moon in the sky, a couple of non-North Texans — Carolina Herrera Creative Director Wes Gordon and newest member of the Neiman Marcus executive team Lana Todorovich — were experiencing … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Cocktail Party Had Herrera’s Wes Gordon, New NM President Lana Todorovich And Loads Of Fashionable Ladies

MySweetCharity Opportunity: Harvest

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According to Harvest Co-Chair Mary Martha Pickens, "On Thursday, September 15, the North Texas Food Bank will host its third annual Harvest, a moveable feast that features some of Dallas' best chefs dishing out delectable bites and craft cocktails in the open air Shed at the Dallas Farmers Market. In addition to farm-to-table fare, this year's event will feature great music, … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Harvest

Michal Powell May Have Gotten The Very Best Gift Of The Season

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Michal Powell’s Christmas gift came early. The 2015 Crystal Charity Ball chair thought she was just going to the Dallas Country Club for dinner on Tuesday, December 2, with husband Loyd. No big deal. But then she walked into a private dining room and discovered 22 very close friends and family including Baylor Health Care System CEO Joel Allison and Baylor Health Care System … [Read more...] about Michal Powell May Have Gotten The Very Best Gift Of The Season