The Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon benefiting The Family Place at the Hilton Anatole Dallas on Tuesday, October 10, provided a varied and entertaining program for its 700 guests. But the domestic-violence shelter's VIP reception and meet-and-greet with actress and keynote speaker Brooke Shields that preceded the luncheon was pretty fascinating, too. Clad in a long red … [Read more...] about Actress Brooke Shields Stars At The Family Place’s Texas Trailblazers Awards Luncheon
Mimi Sterling
JUST IN: The Family Place CEO Mimi Sterling “Steps Down And Has Resigned”
With The Family Place’s Trailblazer Luncheon taking place just two weeks ago and its mega-fundraising Partner’s Card program kicking off this Friday, word has just arrived about a change in leadership at one of the area's top non-profits helping domestic violence victims. According to a statement provided by The Family Place, "Mimi Sterling is stepping back and has resigned … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Family Place CEO Mimi Sterling “Steps Down And Has Resigned”
2023 ReuNight Reveal Promises A Night To Be Remembered For The Family Place Fundaiser
After days of cold and wet weather, Wednesday, March 22, was this side of ideal with sunshine and temperatures in the upper 70s for the 2023 ReuNight Reveal Party. And what better place to hold the announcement for The Family Place's 10th annual fundraiser than Claire and Dwight Emanuelson's home overlooking Turtle Creek. In addressing the crowd that included The Family Place … [Read more...] about 2023 ReuNight Reveal Promises A Night To Be Remembered For The Family Place Fundaiser
JUST IN: ReuNight 10th Anniversary To Take Place At Soon-To-Open JW Marriott Dallas Arts District
The JW Marriott Dallas Arts District Hotel is just on the verge of opening and it’s already landed its first North Texas fundraiser — The Family Place’s ReuNight 10th Anniversary. Co-chairing the evening of dining and bidding are Brooke Hortenstine, Margaret Stafford and Piper Wyatt, all of whom know how to put the “fun” into fundraising. According to JW … [Read more...] about JUST IN: ReuNight 10th Anniversary To Take Place At Soon-To-Open JW Marriott Dallas Arts District
The Family Place Board Of Directors Adds 14 New Members
The Family Place Board of Directors Chair Harold Ginsburg has just has added 14 new members to the board that includes the following: Ashley Arnold, Jim Buddrus, Pat Faubion, Nakita Johnson, Reginald Johnson, Elisabeth Karpidas, Elaine Kartalis, Sarah Marks, Mary McGreevy Jennings, Theresa Parkinson, Cristal Retana-Lule, Anthony Suggs, Kelly Vickers and Leah … [Read more...] about The Family Place Board Of Directors Adds 14 New Members
Under A Perfect Sky 2022 ReuNight Raised Funds With Bids And A Feast For The Family Place
With the sun shining and a gentle breeze in the air on the evening of Thursday, May 12, the Nasher Sculpture Garden was simply ideal for 2022 ReuNight guests to wear their prettiest silks and floral patterns to be wined and dined at tables that stretched the length of the tree-shaded garden. But it wasn't all sipping and supping. The purpose of the night was to raise funds for … [Read more...] about Under A Perfect Sky 2022 ReuNight Raised Funds With Bids And A Feast For The Family Place
The Family Place Returns To The Nasher Sculpture Gardens For ReuNight’s “An Evening In Provence”
2022 ReuNight Co-Chairs Marisa Howard, Roni Proter Kelly and Max Trowbridge have announced The Family Place’s fundraiser will return on Thursday, May 12, to the Nasher Sculpture Center’s exquisite Sculpture Gardens, the site of last year’s home-run event. With “An Evening in Provence” serving as this year’s theme, Wolfgang Puck Catering will be creating a yummy cocktail … [Read more...] about The Family Place Returns To The Nasher Sculpture Gardens For ReuNight’s “An Evening In Provence”
Business Council For The Arts Is Accepting Nominations For 2020 Obelisk Awards
Business Council for the Arts CEO Katherine Wagner has just revealed that Neiman’s Corporate Culture and Philanthropy VP Mimi Sterling will do an encore as chair of the 2020 Obelisk Award Luncheon fundraiser on Tuesday, November 17, at the Fairmont. But what's an awards luncheon without awardees? So, nominations are now being accepted for the following … [Read more...] about Business Council For The Arts Is Accepting Nominations For 2020 Obelisk Awards
The Female Force In Philanthropy Was A Very “Town And Country” Affair At Dallas’ Hotel Crescent Court
There's an expression associated with the venerable Town & Country magazine that sums up its qualities of civility, sophistication and informality: "very Town & Country." The editor-in-chief of the 173-year-old publication seemed to have that in mind on Tuesday, October 29, when she welcomed guests to the magazine's Philanthropy Series event at Dallas' Hotel Crescent … [Read more...] about The Female Force In Philanthropy Was A Very “Town And Country” Affair At Dallas’ Hotel Crescent Court
2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Was A True Gritty Fundraiser With Thousands At Gilley’s
The weather couldn't have been more perfect for the 2019 Cattle Baron's Ball at Gilley's Dallas on Saturday, October 19. And, a heckuva lot of folks took full advantage of it to celebrate this year's theme, "True Grit," and to raise another big pile of money for the American Cancer Society. While past CBB Chairs like Founder Jacque Wynne, Mary Martha Pickens, Olivia … [Read more...] about 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Was A True Gritty Fundraiser With Thousands At Gilley’s
Crystal Charity Ball Cocktail Party Had Herrera’s Wes Gordon, New NM President Lana Todorovich And Loads Of Fashionable Ladies
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