Change is definitely good when the occasion demands it. That’s why this year’s annual Community Partners of Dallas’ “Change Is Good” is not going to return to Brook Hollow. The reason? The club’s grounds are going through a major refreshing, and the family-oriented fundraiser needs the great outdoors for bounce houses and bungee jumping. Luckily, Event Co-Chairs Emily … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 13th Annual Change Is Good Is Changing Locations This Year
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Andy Cohen Gets Real About Loving Fame, Friends And The Housewives Franchise At Chick Lit Luncheon
It was back in 1968 that pop art icon Andy Warhol claimed, “In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes.” That same year, Evelyn and Lou Cohen gave birth to Andrew Joseph “Andy” Cohen, who has uber-expanded Warhol’s 15-minute theory into the hour-long Real Housewives franchise transforming unknowns into temporary knowns. On Friday, April 12, Cohen brought his … [Read more...] about Andy Cohen Gets Real About Loving Fame, Friends And The Housewives Franchise At Chick Lit Luncheon
Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board And Beneficiaries Meet And Learn About The 2019 Goal Of $6.8M+
It was the very best of coming together of opposites on the night of Tuesday, April 2, at Tracey and Aaron Kozmetsky’s fabulous historic-designated Highland Park home. It was the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball that had brought together the 2019 CCB beneficiaries (Child and Family Guidance Center, Community Partners of Dallas, Cristo Rey Dallas, For The Nations Refugee Outreach, … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board And Beneficiaries Meet And Learn About The 2019 Goal Of $6.8M+
JUST IN: Andy Cohen Is Gonna Be The Featured Speaker For 13th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon
Before getting any farther, know that tables at the 13th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon will be going for $2,500 and are available now. Individual tickets will be available in April, if there are any left. Normally the previous info would be at the end of a post, but when you hear who is going to be the featured GOS (Guest On Stage) for the Community Partners of Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Andy Cohen Is Gonna Be The Featured Speaker For 13th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon
MySweetWishList: Community Partners Of Dallas 2018 Toy Drive
According to Community Partners of Dallas CEO/President Paige McDaniel, “Community Partners of Dallas’ annual toy drive is now underway and this year we have a record-breaking number of wish requests, over 800 more than last year, for the abused and neglected children we serve. “CPD is accepting donations of new toys through Friday, December 7. With more than 9,300 wishes … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Community Partners Of Dallas 2018 Toy Drive
JUST IN: Lyda Hill Pledges $5M Gift, Plus Another $5M Challenge Grant, For New Junior League Of Dallas Centennial Endowment Foundation
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Lyda Hill, a granddaughter of the legendary oilman H.L. Hunt, credits the Junior League of Dallas with showing her "the other side" of the community years ago, inspiring her to a heightened social consciousness. This evening she helped repay the organization, which announced that Hill had pledged a lead gift of $5 million to establish the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lyda Hill Pledges $5M Gift, Plus Another $5M Challenge Grant, For New Junior League Of Dallas Centennial Endowment Foundation
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Community Partners Of Dallas’ Back To School Drive
According to Community Partners of Dallas President/CEO Paige McDaniel, "Community Partners of Dallas is celebrating the 25th year of our annual Back to School Drive, which benefits abused and neglected children in Dallas County! "Now through Friday, August 31, CPD along with individuals, organizations and businesses throughout Dallas will collect new school supplies and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Community Partners Of Dallas’ Back To School Drive
4th Annual yCPD Brought Out The Kid In 120 Young Professionals With Booty Shaking, Facing The Cookie And Other Challenges
The summer heat arrived early this year. Luckily, the 4th Annual yCPD Field Day Co-Chairs Sarah and Colin Phillips moved the annual outdoor fundraiser for Community Partners of Dallas from usual late afternoon to 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Rustic on Saturday, May 12. Almost from the arrival, the “young professionals” were transformed into campers willing to tackle any … [Read more...] about 4th Annual yCPD Brought Out The Kid In 120 Young Professionals With Booty Shaking, Facing The Cookie And Other Challenges
Community Partners Of Dallas’ Chick Lit Lunch Played It Safe With Keynoter Katie Holmes
The original premise of Community Partners of Dallas’ Chick Lit Luncheon was based on an author as the keynote speaker whose work was a chick magnet. It scored high in getting gals buying the speaker’s books and reading up on her life adventures and views. For the first ten years, it was held at Brook Hollow grand ballroom and became so popular that it overflowed into the … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas’ Chick Lit Lunch Played It Safe With Keynoter Katie Holmes
Chick Lit Patron Party Had Guests Lined Up Outside Highland Park Village’s Dior To Meet Katie Holmes
Not since Krispy Kremes opened their first location in North Texas had there been a lineup of folks trying to get into a retailer. But on Thursday, April 12, the most fashionable type were cooling their stilettos waiting to get past check-in at Highland Park Village’s Dior. Was it a 2-for-1 sale? A 75% off bargain? Nope. It was the 2018 Chick Lit Patron Party that Luncheon … [Read more...] about Chick Lit Patron Party Had Guests Lined Up Outside Highland Park Village’s Dior To Meet Katie Holmes
Chick Lit Luncheon Kick-Off Party Celebrated Among The Pages Of Interabang Books
The MySweetCharity elves were caught asleep at the keyboard and let this write-up about the 2018 Chick Lit Luncheon Kick-Off party on Wednesday, February 28, miss its posting. Too bad because it took place at a real bookstore — Interabang Books. While the event is long gone, Interabang Books continues to be a treasure trove of tales. Here's a belated report from the … [Read more...] about Chick Lit Luncheon Kick-Off Party Celebrated Among The Pages Of Interabang Books