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We’ve Rescheduled! – Rainbow Days’ 23rd Annual Pot Of Gold Luncheon

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According to Rainbow Days CEO Tiffany Beaudine, This spring, Rainbow Days made the difficult decision to cancel the 23rd Annual Pot of Gold Luncheon, which would have been celebrated on Friday, April 17, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. Through this challenging time, we have been incredibly grateful to be able to count on the support of our generous sponsors and supporters, … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Rainbow Days’ 23rd Annual Pot Of Gold Luncheon

JUST IN: Longtime Rainbow Days Staffer Tiffany Beaudine Named CEO

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Still more changes are taking place in the nonprofits leadership world. This one is over the rainbow, so to speak. It was back in 2018 that Sherri Ansley succeeded Rainbow Days Founder Cathey Brown as the organization's CEO. A little over a year later, Sherri left to join Drug Prevention Resources as CFO/COO. It was in October 2019 that longtime Rainbow staffer Tiffany Beaudine … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Longtime Rainbow Days Staffer Tiffany Beaudine Named CEO

May 7 Updates On Reschedules, Postponements And Going Virtual

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As the relaxing of COVID-19 restriction moves ahead, North Texas nonprofits are adapting to the changes with rescheduling, postponing and going virtual. Luckily, Mother's Day has not been rescheduled, postponed, etc. It will still be a day of good feelings and memories. And even old Mother Nature is promising to make it a beautiful day. Here’s today’s … [Read more...] about May 7 Updates On Reschedules, Postponements And Going Virtual

March 20 Update Of Cancellations, Reschedules And Closures Plus An Offer For Help

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Between Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to limit gatherings statewide to 10 people until Friday, April 3, and many folks just returning to North Texas from spring break, today changes of plans were at a minimum. Whew! However, next week may result in more adjustments with folks putting their heads together. So, let’s enjoy a relatively quiet Friday with less than a handful of … [Read more...] about March 20 Update Of Cancellations, Reschedules And Closures Plus An Offer For Help

Award-Winning Actress Marlee Matlin Signs On For Rainbow Day’s 2019 Pot Of Gold Luncheon

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Marlee Matlin is no stranger to North Texas. The movie star has made a couple of appearances in the past year. Well known for winning an Academy Award for her film debut in “Children of a Lesser God” and having lost her hearing at the age of 18 months, she has overcome another challenge – childhood abuse. In her book, “I’ll Scream Later” she told how she realized that being … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Actress Marlee Matlin Signs On For Rainbow Day’s 2019 Pot Of Gold Luncheon

Attorneys Serving The Community’s Luncheon Earned A Standing O Thanks To Cathey Brown’s Fond Farewell And Liz Murray’s Question

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The Attorneys Serving the Community group has managed to make June a big deal with their luncheon benefiting a different nonprofit. As one vet pointed out, the ASC always manages to have a keynote speaker that compliments the beneficiary. This year’s beneficiary for the Friday, June 22nd luncheon at the Hilton was Rainbow Days, which was making a victory farewell tour for … [Read more...] about Attorneys Serving The Community’s Luncheon Earned A Standing O Thanks To Cathey Brown’s Fond Farewell And Liz Murray’s Question

JUST IN: Housing Crisis Center Executive Director Sherri Ansley To Succeed Rainbow Days Founder/CEO Cathey Brown

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Rainbow Days Founder/CEO Cathey Brown announced at the Attorneys Serving the Community Luncheon in June that her replacement would be named very soon. In finding a replace for Cathey, who created Rainbow Days 36 years ago, the organization’s board of directors called on the consulting firm Raffa to assist its search committee (Rainbow Days President Katie Anand, Search … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Housing Crisis Center Executive Director Sherri Ansley To Succeed Rainbow Days Founder/CEO Cathey Brown

Attorneys Serving The Community Brings Home A Reason To Stay Put In Dallas On June 22

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Attorneys Serving The Community is making it hard to leave the summer heat. Last year they hit it out of the park with "Hamilton" star Christopher Jackson as the keynoter and benefiting Junior Players. This summer the legal eagles are taking their 2018 ASC Luncheon in a different direction, but what a direction! ASC Lead Chair Beth Bedell and ASC Co-Chair Jessica O'Neill … [Read more...] about Attorneys Serving The Community Brings Home A Reason To Stay Put In Dallas On June 22

2017 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pam Perella Ended Her Tenure Handing Out $5,804,123.35 To Eight Children’s Nonprofits

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There are oops and then there are “really oops”. That’s what happened on Tuesday, March 27, before the 2017 Crystal Charity Ball’s presentation of more than $5,804,123.35 to eight Dallas County children’s nonprofits took place. Unlike years past, this year’s presentation took place at Arlington Hall at Oak Lawn Park [formerly known as Lee Park]. With only expected 60 cars … [Read more...] about 2017 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pam Perella Ended Her Tenure Handing Out $5,804,123.35 To Eight Children’s Nonprofits

2017 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Honored Its Advisory Board And Beneficiaries With A Reception At Jennifer And Richard Dix’s Digs

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The wine and the conversation flowed freely on Wednesday, April 5, when Crystal Charity Ball's friends and supporters gathered at the magnificent, Preston Hollow home of Jennifer and Richard Dix. And, why not? The event, after all, was being held to honor to group's advisory board and the 2017 CCB beneficiaries. Guests such as Jan and Fred Hegi, Vinnie Reuben, SuSu … [Read more...] about 2017 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Honored Its Advisory Board And Beneficiaries With A Reception At Jennifer And Richard Dix’s Digs

The 2017 Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour Of The Eight Beneficiaries Resulted In Flowers, Tears And Inspiration For The $5.8M Goal

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Like many nonprofits, there comes a once-a-year decision of how the raised funds will be distributed. For 65 years, Crystal Charity Ball has had that come-to moment for the Dallas area children’s nonprofits. To think. There are grown-ups who have survived devastating diseases and overcome miserable home lives and then have had amazing lives, thanks to the committee of 100 … [Read more...] about The 2017 Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour Of The Eight Beneficiaries Resulted In Flowers, Tears And Inspiration For The $5.8M Goal