Is it snowing outside? Must be, because Christmas has come early with legendary philanthropist Annette Simmons’ gifting $1M for the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s fundraising for Dallas children’s nonprofits. Ah, but this gift isn’t the first time that Annette has been Mrs. Santa Claus for the organization. Having donated for 39 years, she has provided $1M annually for the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Philanthropist Annette Simmons Gives $1M To Help 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon
Before the summer heat arrived big time, the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball members held their annual Midpoint Luncheon at Salum on Wednesday, May 29. It was the perfect opportunity for 2019 CCB Chair Pat McEvoy to share the status of the fundraising efforts to make the year’s goal of $6.8M for this year’s ten beneficiaries (Child and Family Guidance Center, Community … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon
JUST IN: Carlton Oby Is Returning To West Dallas’ Mercy Street As Executive Director
When Trey Hill started Mercy Street in West Dallas, he had a dream. It was “to have someone from West Dallas be equipped to run the ministry.” After 16 years of dreaming, Trey’s hope will become a reality on Thursday, August 1, when West Dallas native Carlton Oby becomes the executive director of the program “to spark community restoration by engaging in mutually-transforming … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Carlton Oby Is Returning To West Dallas’ Mercy Street As Executive Director
2019 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Tours Its Ten Dallas County Children’s Non-Profit Beneficiaries
Alas, Thursday, February 21, was one of those stay-in-bed days. Not only was it more than brisk and the clouds looked like cauliflower gone bad, there was hail falling. Despite the gloom and doom of the day, the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball gals filled the Craig Vogel Savvy Transportation Services bus with Vincent Williams at the wheel to get a firsthand look at the ten 2019 … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Tours Its Ten Dallas County Children’s Non-Profit Beneficiaries
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiary Bus Tour
Despite hail and chilling weather, 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pat McEvoy and her committee boarded a bus early Thursday, February 21, to learn about the ten Dallas children’s non-profits that will receive more than $6.8M. While some like Cristo Rey Dallas, For The Nations Refugee Outreach and Readers 2 Leaders were first-time beneficiaries, other like Child and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiary Bus Tour
2014 Crystal Charity Ball Check Presentation Kicks Off Easter And Passover Weekend
Before breaking for the three-day weekend to celebrate Easter and Passover, the Crystal Charity Ball gals played Santa Claus. At Communities Foundation of Texas, 2014 CCB Chair Robyn Conlon with tears welling up in her eyes announced that as wonderful as the night of the ball had been back on December 6, this evening of doling out the checks was the topper. As the … [Read more...] about 2014 Crystal Charity Ball Check Presentation Kicks Off Easter And Passover Weekend
Kershaw’s Challenge’s Dallas Deets Revealed For November 6 “Live Benefit Concert”
In this time when sports lovers shudder at new “problems” for professional athletes, it’s nice to know that Dallas has produced one whose only problem is that there’s just not enough of him to go around. The chap is former Parkie/present L.A. Dodger pitcher Clayton Kershaw. He and his high school sweetheart/wife Ellen must have been made by Mattel. They’re just too good … [Read more...] about Kershaw’s Challenge’s Dallas Deets Revealed For November 6 “Live Benefit Concert”
Crystal Charity Ball Gals Catch A Bus To Get A Firsthand Look At The CCB’s 2014 Beneficiaries
Thursday, February 20th was a glorious day in Dallas. The sun was shining. The temperature nearing the 70’s was like a cute cheerleader flirting with the winning quarterback. A bus was parked in Turtle Creek Village acting like a magnet. As cars parked near and far, the drivers headed to the bus. The occasion was the Crystal Charity Ball bus tour, where CCB committee … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Gals Catch A Bus To Get A Firsthand Look At The CCB’s 2014 Beneficiaries