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2022 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Handed Out $9M+ To Dallas County Children’s Non-Profits

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2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Susan Farris had a very special reason for the 2022 beneficiaries check presentation to take place at Arlington Hall on Tuesday, April 5. It was the spot where she had held a formal tea on Thursday, March 3, honoring the former CCB chairs and kicking off the organization's 70th anniversary year. Now, after months of fundraising, she wanted to … [Read more...] about 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Handed Out $9M+ To Dallas County Children’s Non-Profits

JUST IN: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show 10 BD-ers, Hall Of Famer, Designer, Dates And Locations Revealed

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The third level of Neiman Marcus NorthPark was buzzing tonight with news about the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show and Luncheon, with 2023 CCB Chair Angie Kadesky and Fashion Show Chair Patty Leyendecker making news that was hitting on all fronts. First, this year’s collection of ten BD-ers will include Marybeth Conlon, Monica Eastin, Libby Hegi, Kim … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show 10 BD-ers, Hall Of Famer, Designer, Dates And Locations Revealed

JUST IN: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Date And Location Announced

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During the past couple of years, the Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show has taken place in the morning and then been repeated in the afternoon at Neiman Marcus NorthPark. But this year 2023 CCB Chair Angie Kadesky and Fashion Show Chair Patty Leyendecker have opted to head back downtown with just one presentation. Underwritten by Neiman Marcus, the fashion show and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Date And Location Announced

2022 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries And Advisory Board Were “In Kline” For A Cool Get-Together

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There are just sometimes when North Texas takes on the feel of summertime in New Orleans. On the evening of Thursday, April 21, that was the steamy case, as the combination of 80-ish degrees and tropical humidity challenged gents in suits and ladies in cocktail dresses. Luckily for the Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board get-together at 2013 … [Read more...] about 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries And Advisory Board Were “In Kline” For A Cool Get-Together

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Reception

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The 2022 Crystal Charity Ball beneficiaries (The Agape Clinic, Baylor Oral Health Foundation, Behind Every Door, Educational First Steps, Family Compass, Hope Supply Co., Southwestern Medical Foundation, United To Learn and the CCB 70th Anniversary Project benefiting Children’s Health-led pediatric mental health initiative), had hardly had the chance to let the news of their … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Reception

2019 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Recognized Top Producers With Charms And Jaguar Spots

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As the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball wound up its year of gathering more than $6.8M for the 2019 beneficiaries (Child and Family Guidance Center, Community Partners of Dallas, Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep, For the Nations Refugee Outreach, Interfaith Family Services, Jubilee Park and Community Center, Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic, Mercy Street, Promise House and Readers 2 … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Recognized Top Producers With Charms And Jaguar Spots

Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings Stars At ‘Grow The Grove’ Fundraiser For Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep School

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There was a full house at Sixty Five Hundred on Saturday, November 17, when guests turned out to celebrate the Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep school and one of its biggest champions, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings. The fundraiser, called "Grow The Grove: The Cocktail Party," was an homage not only to the Catholic school in the Pleasant Grove area of southeast Dallas, but to … [Read more...] about Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings Stars At ‘Grow The Grove’ Fundraiser For Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep School

JUST IN: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Announced

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Last week was full of news and this week is looking like a repeat performance. This first one is worth more than $6M for the good of Dallas County children! 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Claire Emanuelson and her committee finished the daunting selection of the 2018 CCB beneficiaries. After weeks of vetting, interviewing and presentations led  by Charity … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Announced

A Gentle Reminder: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Grant Application Deadline Nears

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The clock is ticking and there are a heck of a lot of nonprofit types who are hard at work to meet the Tuesday, October 17, deadline. That’s when the 2018 Crystal Charity Ball applications are due.   2018 CCB Chair Claire Emanuelson and Charity Selection Chair Patty Leyendecker are making no exception. The forms have to be physically in the CCB offices by high … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Grant Application Deadline Nears

Gentle Reminder: Crystal Charity Ball 2018 Charity Selections Are Now Available Online

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Any Dallas County children’s nonprofit dreaming of qualifying for the Crystal Charity Ball grants should check out the CBB website. The applications for the 2018 grants are available online now. According to 2018 CCB Chair Claire Emanuelson and Charity Selection Chair Patty Leyendecker, the timeline for this year’s grant process is Wednesday, September 20, at 9 … [Read more...] about Gentle Reminder: Crystal Charity Ball 2018 Charity Selections Are Now Available Online