It's not every day that more than 35 North Texas nonprofits get grants and the chance to showcase their programs and offer volunteer opportunities. On Saturday, February 16, the Junior League of Dallas along with presenting sponsor Bank of Texas not did just that, but they held the day-long event at NorthPark Center!From the grant presentation in Neiman Marcus NorthPark's … [Read more...] about Junior League Of Dallas Celebrated 39 Area Nonprofits With A Grant Presentation And A Volunteer Fair
Parkland Foundation
JUST IN: Parkland Foundation CEO David Krause To Retire Next Year
David E. Krause, who's led the Dallas-based Parkland Foundation since 2005, says he'll retire as the foundation's president and CEO in the fall of 2019.In announcing his decision, the longtime philanthropy executive and Dallas native said, "My work on behalf of Parkland Health & Hospital System has been the most meaningful of my career. ... It has been a great … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Parkland Foundation CEO David Krause To Retire Next Year
JUST IN: Hillcrest Foundation Donates $1M For Parkland’s New Comprehensive Breast Center
Thanks to a $1M donation by the Hillcrest Foundation, Parkland Health and Hospital is getting closer and closer to its $40M goal for its Comprehensive Breast Health Center. Word just arrived that the Hillcrest Foundation has donated a lovely $1M resulting in a total of $36M being raised by the Parkland Foundation.The new Comprehensive Breast Health Center will: … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Hillcrest Foundation Donates $1M For Parkland’s New Comprehensive Breast Center
JUST IN: The Moody Foundation Gifts $15M For Parkland’s New Comprehensive Breast Center
Just minutes ago it was announced at Nancy and Jeremy Halbreich's home that The Moody Foundation has provided a $15M gift for Parkland's new "Moody Breast Health Center."According to The Moody Foundation Chair/Executive Director Francie Moody-Dahlberg, "For thousands of patients per year, the Moody Breast Health Center will speed up the time between screening, diagnosis … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Moody Foundation Gifts $15M For Parkland’s New Comprehensive Breast Center
JUST IN: KidneyTexas Distributes $144,639 To Six Organizations
KidneyTexas President Andrea Alcorn looked relieved Tuesday night at Tootsies. She revealed that thanks to the KidneyTexas committee efforts especially the Runway Report Luncheon chaired by Christine Martin and Susan Russell, they had met their goal — $144,639.Then she played Santa doling out the following checks:Baylor Health Care System Foundation: $30,000 for … [Read more...] about JUST IN: KidneyTexas Distributes $144,639 To Six Organizations
2016 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Celebrated Receiving Checks For More Than $5.5M
The skies were blue and the temperatures gave no sign of drizzle, let alone snow. Still, on Tuesday, April 4, it was Christmas time with 2016 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Christie Carter and her committee members handing out six-figure checks totaling $5.6M.Hosted by Westwood Trust at Communities Foundation of Texas, the 2016 beneficiaries were downright giddy. Some, like … [Read more...] about 2016 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Celebrated Receiving Checks For More Than $5.5M
JUST IN: Sons Of The Flag Endowment For Burn Care Supplies Is Established At Parkland Health And Hospital System
Over the years Parkland Health and Hospital has become renowned for being the only adult and pediatric center in North Texas verified by the American Burn Association. In addition to its reputation for its specialized treatments, it has provided it for those who are uninsured.Yesterday afternoon, the Sons of the Flag established the Sons of the Flag Endowment for Burn Care … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Sons Of The Flag Endowment For Burn Care Supplies Is Established At Parkland Health And Hospital System
2016 Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board And 7 Beneficiaries Get Better Acquainted At Heather And Billy Esping’s Estate
While their magnificent pool house was still in the construction stage of life, Heather and Billy Esping hosted the 2016 Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board and Beneficiary reception at their Preston Hollow home on Thursday, April 14.Advisory Board member/Communities Foundation of Texas President/CEO Brent Christopher, who said that since his announcement of heading up … [Read more...] about 2016 Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board And 7 Beneficiaries Get Better Acquainted At Heather And Billy Esping’s Estate
2016 Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour Checked Out Beneficiaries’ Future Sites And Plans To Help Dallas Children
Weather guessers insisted that Thursday, February 18, was going to be a lovely, sunny day with temps in the 70’s. Evidently Mother Nature didn’t get the memo. The morning was cloudy, windy and in the 60s. It would have been no big deal for the Crystal Charity Ball committee members on the bus tour of the 2016 beneficiaries. After all, they would be in a bus and visiting the … [Read more...] about 2016 Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour Checked Out Beneficiaries’ Future Sites And Plans To Help Dallas Children
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2016 Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour
Dallas-area restaurants were lacking more than 50 of their favorite customers on Thursday, February 18. No, the flu had not swept through. Rather, it was the 2016 Crystal Charity Ball bus tour which took a crammed bus full of the committee members for a tour of the 2016 beneficiaries like Captain Hope's Kids/Hope Supply Co., Community Partners of Dallas, Girl Scouts of … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2016 Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour
JUST IN: 2016 Crystal Charity Beneficiaries Announced
There are tears and cheers being experienced through the area this evening. After a marathon meeting of the Crystal Charity Ball membership with presentations by hopeful nonprofits, the 2016 CCB beneficiaries have just been announced to share in a goal of $5,650,258.Captain Hope’s Kids/Hope Supply Co. ($600,000) for Hope for Homeless Children Community Partners of Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2016 Crystal Charity Beneficiaries Announced