As North Texas is slowly opening up, today marked the officially closing of the books for Communities Foundation of Texas’ Chief Giving Day Officer Susan Swan Smith. After a decade of rallying her North Texas Giving Day team to provide an astonishing $342M+ for North Texas non-profits, plus creating a pop-up effort that garnered nearly $80M for non-profits impacted by COVID-19, … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Gave Susan Swan Smith An Outdoor Send-Off As She Moves To Head Up My Possibilities Foundation
Lydia Novakov
Communities Foundation Of Texas’ Parking Lot Turned Into A “Wonderful Life” Drive-In
Back on Friday, December 4, North Texans just thought it was chilly. Still, they mustered through with outdoor events to warm the heart. Communities Foundation of Texas staffers showed their appreciation for their supporters who stood by them during the pandemic by hosting a drive-in movie. And what better place but the CFT parking lot? As guests arrived, they were provided … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas’ Parking Lot Turned Into A “Wonderful Life” Drive-In
JUST IN: Hoblitzelle Foundation Adds Two New Board Members And Elects Its First Female Chair
Despite COVID-19 seeming to dominate headlines, area foundations are making news themselves. The latest is the generous Hoblitzelle Foundation that has just revealed three newsworthy developments. First is that Karen Shuford has just been elected to be the Foundation’s first female chair in its 78-year history. Other officers elected to three-year terms are Jere Thompson Jr. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Hoblitzelle Foundation Adds Two New Board Members And Elects Its First Female Chair
The Sweetheart Ball New Member Tea Provided Information About UT Southwestern’s Advancements In Dealing With Heart Disease
With North Texas in recovery mode following Sunday's straight line winds and tornadoes, fundraising activities were shouldering on. While the full committee of The Sweetheart Ball wasn't able to attend the New Member Tea on Thursday, October 24, at Michal Powell's home due to some members tackling home repairs/rebuilding, the vast majority were on hand to meet the new members … [Read more...] about The Sweetheart Ball New Member Tea Provided Information About UT Southwestern’s Advancements In Dealing With Heart Disease
Changing The Odds Dinner Speaker Bryan Stevenson Kicks Off Two-Day Conference For Momentous Institute
To kick off the Momentous Institute's annual Changing the Odds annual conference (Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25), a dinner chaired by Ann Shaw and Carlos Peña was held at the Omni Dallas on Wednesday, October 23. Featuring Equal Justice Initiative Founder/Executive Director Bryan Stevenson as the keynote speaker, the crowd of more than 400 included Salesmanship … [Read more...] about Changing The Odds Dinner Speaker Bryan Stevenson Kicks Off Two-Day Conference For Momentous Institute
Dallas Historical Groups Honor Lindalyn Adams With Her Portrait At Old Red Courthouse
If Dallas has a sweetheart, it’s Lindalyn Adams. And while, as one person said, she may not have been a native Dallasite, she got here as fast as possible. And in Lindalyn's case, she was three months old when her folks brought her to Big D. But from that time on she has been on a mission to celebrate and protect Dallas’ legacy. On Wednesday, September 11, more than 100 … [Read more...] about Dallas Historical Groups Honor Lindalyn Adams With Her Portrait At Old Red Courthouse
Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairs Dined Poolside At Gail Fischer’s Estate As The Sun Set
Some folks thought that the final rain showers had fallen on Thursday, May 23, and would leave pleasant weather conditions in their wake. Wrong. Instead, it was as if June's humidity and temps had arrived early, creating a need for icy drinks, sheer sundresses and the doffing of suit jackets. Turns out, they all were hallmarks of the Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairman … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairs Dined Poolside At Gail Fischer’s Estate As The Sun Set
The Sweetheart Ball Tea Provided Food For Thought In Fundraising For UT Southwestern
Many of the ladies who had attended the 2018 Celebrating Women Luncheon at the Hilton Anatole on Thursday, October 25, headed north to Lisa and Kenny Troutt’s estate. The occasion was to introduce The Sweetheart Ball new members, hear about plans for the 37th annual fundraiser and to learn about new developments in UT Southwestern's cardiology program that has been supported by … [Read more...] about The Sweetheart Ball Tea Provided Food For Thought In Fundraising For UT Southwestern
Former Crystal Charity Ball Chairs Were Celebrated In The Pump House At The Annual Dinner
To celebrate the past Crystal Charity Ball chairs, who have together provided $143,392,064 for area children’s charities, 2018 CCB Chair Claire Emanuelson and her team managed to lock down Deedie Rose’s Pump House on Thursday, May 10. For first timers and some bets the see-thru floor over the aged waterworks is still a little daunting. What if the weight of the guests, … [Read more...] about Former Crystal Charity Ball Chairs Were Celebrated In The Pump House At The Annual Dinner
Junior Leaguers Preparing For A Big Celebratory Gala To Be Chaired By Isabell Novakov
The Junior Leaguers of Dallas are hunkering down to do a double celebration next year. Not only will they be hitting the 95-year mark for their organization, but they’ll be holding the 55th Junior League gala. That latter one has come a long way from the days when it was called the Junior League Follies and the membership would do all types of skits and such. Chairing the … [Read more...] about Junior Leaguers Preparing For A Big Celebratory Gala To Be Chaired By Isabell Novakov