Perhaps the Community Partners Of Dallas' 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon should have been renamed Chic Lace, what with Co-Chairs Cathy James and Lisa Ogle and keynote speaker Rita Wilson all dolled up in various styles and brands of lace at the Hilton Anatole on Friday, March 22. Going against the lacy trend was NBC 5 Morning Co-Anchor Laura Harris, who would interview Rita and was … [Read more...] about Rita Wilson Dishes On Hollywood, Music, Tom Hanks, Male Journalists And Spanx At 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon
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Paige McDaniel And “Down To Earth” Lisa Vanderpump Take Star Turns At Chick Lit Luncheon
It might all have been a reality TV show, except no cameras were rolling. Lisa Vanderpump, the English-born star of Bravo's "Vanderpump Rules" and "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," was dressed in a black coat with gold braiding, black pants, black spiked boots and long gold earrings at the Thursday, April 20, sponsor party for the annual Chick Lit Luncheon benefiting … [Read more...] about Paige McDaniel And “Down To Earth” Lisa Vanderpump Take Star Turns At Chick Lit 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: Community Partners Of Dallas VP Of Development Joanna Clarke Promoted To CEO/President
When Community Partners of Dallas CEO/President Paige McDaniel announced her plans to retire on Wednesday, May 31, the question was, who could replace the person who had spearheaded the non-profit that provides resources to Dallas’ abused and neglected children for nearly 20 years? That question was answered today by the CPD board of director’s issuing the announcement that … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas VP Of Development Joanna Clarke Promoted To CEO/President
JUST IN: Lisa “Vanderpump Rules” 2023 Chick Lit Luncheon That Will Also Feature A “Paige” Tribute
Just before Covid started shaking things up in 2020, Sally Dutter and Beth Thoele were all set to co-chair Community Partners of Dallas’ Chick Lit Luncheon. It was scheduled for Friday, March 27, at the Hilton Anatole, with the Moody Foundation receiving the Partners for Children Award and Diane Keaton as the keynote speaker. Just a couple of weeks before the big day, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lisa “Vanderpump Rules” 2023 Chick Lit Luncheon That Will Also Feature A “Paige” Tribute
JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas President/CEO Paige McDaniel To Retire May 31
When Paige McDaniel took the helm of Community Partners of Dallas in 2002, she was a one-man act. Or, make that a one-woman act. There was no staff, but there was a lot of need for Dallas’ abused and neglected children. And almost from the start, she recognized that the need to “ensure and restore dignity and hope to abused and neglected children by providing resources and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas President/CEO Paige McDaniel To Retire May 31
MySweetWishList: Community Partners Of Dallas
According to Community Partners of Dallas President/CEO Paige McDaniel, "Recently I met the most beautiful 10-month-old baby. His eyes sparkled with hope, and he had a dazzling smile. His name is Diego and I met him in our emergency resource center, the Rainbow Room. When Diego entered protective care, the doctors who examined him estimated that he had sustained at least 17 … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Community Partners Of Dallas
Tyra Banks Left Chick Lit-ters “Smizing” Despite No Photo Opp And Some Unexpected Challenges
For some, signing up model/TV host/entrepreneur Tyra Banks for the 2022 Chick Lit Luncheon was a bit of a surprise. Perhaps they didn’t know that she had written an adult novel, “Modelland,” in 2011 with ghostwriter Michael Salort, and “Perfect Is Boring” with her mother Carolyn London in 2018. While she didn’t fit the mold of past Chick Lit speakers, like Academy Award-winning … [Read more...] about Tyra Banks Left Chick Lit-ters “Smizing” Despite No Photo Opp And Some Unexpected Challenges
Chick Lit Patron Party Featured Cynt Marshall’s Reading From Her New Book And Korshak Fashions
On the eve of the 2022 Chick Lit Luncheon, the Community Partners of Dallas fundraiser's patrons including Leana Brayshaw, Libby Hunt, Diane Moten, Kim Stephens-Olusanya, Sandy Moore, Rhonda Sargent Chambers, Francie Mancillas, Christie Carter, Deve Sanford, Heather Bonfield, Elizabeth Gambrell, Mary Lee Miller, Roxanne Carne and Chick Lit Presenting Sponsors Lara and Bob Tafel … [Read more...] about Chick Lit Patron Party Featured Cynt Marshall’s Reading From Her New Book And Korshak Fashions
2022 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Cocktail Party Was A Swellegant Affair At A Spectacular Estate
Before the first guests arrived for the 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show Cocktail Party on Wednesday, September 7, at the magnificent estate of Helen and John Carona, catering maven Cassandra was out front "doing the twist" on a towel. Was it a retro dance trend? No, she was trying to get rid of a spill of olive oil on the walkway leading to the front … [Read more...] about 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Cocktail Party Was A Swellegant Affair At A Spectacular Estate