For the fortunate, there will be an occasion when their family, friends and associates will out her/him for being nerdy, telling the worst jokes — and being a true blessing. That occasion for Peter Brodsky took place at the J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon on Tuesday, March 21, in the Dallas Arts District Mansion ballroom. As Peter, … [Read more...] about 2023 Erik Jonsson Awardee Peter Brodsky Stressed The Essential Ingredient For Ethics Is Empathy
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2023 J. Erik Jonsson Leadership Award Luncheon
From all appearances, 2023 Erik Jonsson Leadership Awardee Peter Brodsky seemed a bit overwhelmed at the honor and the turnout for the SMU’s Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility fundraiser on Tuesday, March 21. But looking over the crowd that included past awardees (David Brown, Janie Halbreich, Lyda Hill, Bobby Lyle, Caren Prothro, Michael Sorrell and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2023 J. Erik Jonsson Leadership Award Luncheon
Retiring CFT CEO/President Dave Scullin Was Honored With A Celebration Of Community Party
Before leaving Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT), CEO/President Dave Scullin was honored on Wednesday, March 1, with a celebration of community reception at CFT. It was a gathering of community leaders like Florence Shapiro, Matrice Ellis Kirk, outgoing CFT Board Chair Alfreda Norman and incoming Chair Richie Butler, philanthropists Christie Carter, Linda Perryman Evans and … [Read more...] about Retiring CFT CEO/President Dave Scullin Was Honored With A Celebration Of Community Party
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: CFT President/CEO Dave Scullin’s Celebration of Community
Unlike some teary-eyed retirement parties, Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) President/CEO Dave Scullin's farewell to the staff (Monica Christopher and Melissa Hardage), CFT trustees (Becky Bright, Greg Campbell, Matrice Ellis-Kirk, Connie O'Neill, Florence Shapiro and Thear Suzuki) supporters (Patrick Walsh, Jeff Gault, Gary Saunders and Thear Suzuki), community and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: CFT President/CEO Dave Scullin’s Celebration of Community
JUST IN: 2022 New Friends New Life ProtectHER Awardees Announced
New Friends New Life 2022 Luncheon Co-Chairs Kristi Sherrill Hoyl, Melissa Sherrill Martin and Katherine Wynne have just announced the 2022 ProtectHER Award recipients that will be honored at the fundraising luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Dallas on Friday, November 4. The honorees include Dr. Nissi Hamilton, Lynn McBee and Santander Consumer USA Foundation. In … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 New Friends New Life ProtectHER Awardees Announced
Award-Winning Actress/Activist Against Human Trafficking Julia Ormond To Keynote New Friends New Life Luncheon
When Julia Ormond was just a graduate from London’s prestigious Webber-Douglas Academy of Art at the age of 23, she suddenly found herself getting rave reviews in her first role as a drug addict daughter in the 1989 British television series “Traffik.” It didn’t take long for word to get around about the beauty with long brown hair who also had talent. In addition to landing … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Actress/Activist Against Human Trafficking Julia Ormond To Keynote New Friends New Life Luncheon
Communities Foundation Of Texas Celebrates The First $2B Of Grantmaking And Looks Ahead To The Next Billion
Tuesday, February 11, was a big old day. Despite chilly rain and bumper-to-bumper drive home, folks were racing home either to learn the New Hampshire primary results or to see the finals of the Westminster Dog Show. But the Communities Foundation of Texas' celebration get together seemed to trump all. The welcome mat had hardly been put out at 5 p.m. when the lobby was … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Celebrates The First $2B Of Grantmaking And Looks Ahead To The Next Billion
Communities Foundation Of Texas Reports Record-Breaking Grants In 2019 And New Board Leadership And Members
As 2019 is coming to an end, folks are reviewing the successes of the past year and announcing plans for 2020. Communities Foundation of Texas is leading the herd with Board Chair Jim Bass revealing that a record-breaking $118M in grants were made during the 2019 fiscal year benefiting the following areas: Education: 22% Religious activities: 16% Health and … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Reports Record-Breaking Grants In 2019 And New Board Leadership And Members
2019 Milestones Luncheon Ranged From Traditional Accolades To “Star Wars'” Keri Russell
Some came to the Junior League of Dallas’ Milestones Luncheon on Friday, November 1, expecting Felicity with her swirls of curls; some just knew that they were going to have the hardened Elizabeth Jennings of "The Americans;" and old-timers thought a Mickey Mouse Club alumnae would be in the spotlight at the Hilton Anatole. None of 'em showed up. Instead, they got to see … [Read more...] about 2019 Milestones Luncheon Ranged From Traditional Accolades To “Star Wars'” Keri Russell
Dior Himself Would Have Declared The Exhibition Ambassadors Luncheon “C’est Magnifique”
To be a part of the Exhibition Ambassadors Luncheon on Monday, May 13, cost a very pretty Cleveland or two. But it was so very worth it for those who love fashion, art and/or history. Not only did the occasion provide a first lingering look at the spectacular Dallas Museum of Art's "Dior: From Paris To The World," it also included a fabulous luncheon and a chat between Dior … [Read more...] about Dior Himself Would Have Declared The Exhibition Ambassadors Luncheon “C’est Magnifique”
Soup’s On! Guests Supped Up And Heard Regina Calcattera’s Story For The Good Of The Stewpot Alliance
According to one Soup's On! Luncheon vet chef, this year's venue was a vast improvement over last year’s fundraiser, when “there were no bowls. The staff seemed like they didn’t know what was going on, as if it was their first day.” Not so this year. Chief Chef Brian Luscher praised the professionalism of the Hilton Anatole staff and how they were all smiles and greeting … [Read more...] about Soup’s On! Guests Supped Up And Heard Regina Calcattera’s Story For The Good Of The Stewpot Alliance