Every year SMU’s J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon benefiting the Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility has been sold out. But this year, due to the honorees being philanthropic sweethearts Ashlee and Chris Kleinert, who have been kick-starters for everything from Ruthie’s For Good to the Boulevard Collective, organizers found themselves moving the … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Awards Luncheon – April 11, 2024
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Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon Honored Peter Brodsky And Enjoyed Bush Mom-Daughter Chat
As former First Lady Laura Bush and daughter Barbara Pierce Bush were ushered into the Omni Dallas Hotel's Fair Park Room, the lineup of the Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon guests for the meet-and-greet had already queued up on Thursday, October 5. Perfectly organized, the Bush ladies greeted each guest as if that guest was the special person of the day. Three … [Read more...] about Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon Honored Peter Brodsky And Enjoyed Bush Mom-Daughter Chat
Vogel Alcove’s Blue Bird Bash Is Feathering Its Fundraising Nest With Ambassadors Of Hope
While the Blue Bird Bash may raise eyebrows for its suggestion of animal abuse, that's way off the mark. Rather, it’s the Vogel Alcove’s fall fundraiser presented by Kainos Capital. Taking place at The Rustic on Thursday, September 14, with Emerald City Band, the event will also honor the following 2023 Ambassadors of Hope: Thelma Vogel Award — Housing Forward … [Read more...] about Vogel Alcove’s Blue Bird Bash Is Feathering Its Fundraising Nest With Ambassadors Of Hope
MySweetOpportunity: 2023 Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
According to the 2023 Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon Honorary Co-Chairs Paula and Bay Miltenberger, “As honorary co-chairs of the 2023 Family Gateway Luncheon, we hope you will consider supporting this year’s very special event honoring longtime homeless advocate Peter Brodsky who will receive the Annette G. Strauss Community Service Award. At the luncheon, Peter … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 2023 Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
JUST IN: Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon To Feature A Bush Mother-Daughter Chat And Peter Brodsky
Plans have just been announced for the 7th Annual Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon. For two it’s a return to help The Family Gateway’s mission to support families experiencing homelessness in Dallas and Collin countries. It was back in 2017 that Paula Miltenberger co-chaired the luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel with former first lady Laura Bush as the featured speaker. Now … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon To Feature A Bush Mother-Daughter Chat And Peter Brodsky
2023 Erik Jonsson Awardee Peter Brodsky Stressed The Essential Ingredient For Ethics Is Empathy
For the fortunate, there will be an occasion when their family, friends and associates will out her/him for being nerdy, telling the worst jokes — and being a true blessing. That occasion for Peter Brodsky took place at the J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon on Tuesday, March 21, in the Dallas Arts District Mansion ballroom. As Peter, … [Read more...] about 2023 Erik Jonsson Awardee Peter Brodsky Stressed The Essential Ingredient For Ethics Is Empathy
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2023 J. Erik Jonsson Leadership Award Luncheon
From all appearances, 2023 Erik Jonsson Leadership Awardee Peter Brodsky seemed a bit overwhelmed at the honor and the turnout for the SMU’s Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility fundraiser on Tuesday, March 21. But looking over the crowd that included past awardees (David Brown, Janie Halbreich, Lyda Hill, Bobby Lyle, Caren Prothro, Michael Sorrell and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2023 J. Erik Jonsson Leadership Award Luncheon
JUST IN: Innovative Community Advocate Peter Brodsky To Receive 2023 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award
While some may think that Peter Brodsky with his Yale education has had a pretty easy life as the step-grandson of the noted economist Peter Bernstein, they would be sadly mistaken. Growing up in Brooklyn, Peter experienced his mother being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when he was 11 followed by his sister dying from an allergic reaction when he was 15. As a result of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Innovative Community Advocate Peter Brodsky To Receive 2023 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award
The Hope Party Provided Personal Stories Supporting Grant Hallibuton’s Mission To Help Young People
For some new to Grant Halliburton, the idea of holding a fundraising event on Friday, November 18, in such a party venue as The Factory (formerly The Bomb Factory) in Deep Ellum might have been a bit curious. After all, a festive evening of silent auction gazing/bidding, a seated dinner, entertainment and dancing seemed a bit at odds with the Grant Halliburton’s mission of … [Read more...] about The Hope Party Provided Personal Stories Supporting Grant Hallibuton’s Mission To Help Young People
JUST IN: Grant Halliburton Kicks Off 13th Annual The Hope Party With “Don’t Stop Believing” Theme
The Hope Party Co-Chairs Jennifer Burns and Diana Hamilton kicked off the 13th annual Grant Halliburton fundraiser last night. Hosted by Hall Arts Hotel, the announcements took place in the hotel's Flora Room overlooking the Dallas Arts District with a crowd that included Melissa and Ross Martin, Catherine New, Miles Parker, Reed Robertson, Cara French and Halliburton's … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Grant Halliburton Kicks Off 13th Annual The Hope Party With “Don’t Stop Believing” Theme
Grant Halliburton’s “The Hope Party” Co-Chairs Jennifer Burns And Diana Hamilton Hint Of What’s To Come
The Grant Halliburton Foundation team had no sooner cleared the plates for its Beacon of Hope Luncheon on Wednesday, March 9, with Zak Williams than they’ve tackled a lot more events to raise funds for the mission to “to help teens and their families recognize the signs of distress or suicidal crisis in a young person and how to lead them to help.” In addition to the 20th … [Read more...] about Grant Halliburton’s “The Hope Party” Co-Chairs Jennifer Burns And Diana Hamilton Hint Of What’s To Come