As North Texans close out 2022 and enter 2023, they might want to take some time to appreciate some remarkable people who were lost in the past 12 months. There were mothers and fathers who had instilled in their children the importance of philanthropy; there were men and women who helped build businesses that supported the area's charities; there were community leaders who … [Read more...] about The Passings Of 2022 North Texas Role Models
Mary Frances Burleson
North Texas Giving Day Provides A Touching Case Of Irony For Two Philanthropic Legends
This Thursday’s North Texas Giving Day is tinged with a poignant bit of philanthropic irony. It was in 2015 on North Texas Giving Day that the memorial service for the late Ebby Halliday Acers took place. Known for her giving back, she was being celebrated at the Park Cities Baptist Church by an overflowing crowd of dignitaries, Dallas mayors from the past, first lady Laura … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Provides A Touching Case Of Irony For Two Philanthropic Legends
Ebby Halliday’s Commitment To Others Will Continue With The Creation Of The Ebby Halliday Foundation
It was three years ago this past Saturday that the world lost Ebby Halliday. And while Ebby is probably the lead ukulele players in the angelic band, her spirit still inspires North Texans, both professionally and philanthropically. According to Ebby’s longtime friend and associate Ebby Halliday President/CEO Mary Frances Burleson, “Each of us who had the good … [Read more...] about Ebby Halliday’s Commitment To Others Will Continue With The Creation Of The Ebby Halliday Foundation
JUST IN: 2016 Ebby Award To Be Presented To Leigh Richter And National Council Of Jewish Women Dallas Chapter
Wednesday, March 9, would have been the late Ebby Halliday’s 105th birthday. And while she won’t be present to celebrate, her spirit and name will continue to inspire other in helping others. That’s why the revealing of the announcement of the Ebby Award winners by Our Friends Place is so timely. Event Co-Chairs Shanha Goodwyn and Diane M. Hawkins revealed that the Saturday, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2016 Ebby Award To Be Presented To Leigh Richter And National Council Of Jewish Women Dallas Chapter