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Readers 2 Leaders Supporters Learn Of The Reading Emergency Facing Dallas Grade Schoolers

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While downtown Dallas streets and surrounding highways were clogged due to the presence of President Donald Trump's presentation at American Airlines Center, an invitation-only crowd gathered at Mary McDermott Cook's Dump Top on Thursday, October 17. The occasion was for Readers 2 Leaders supporters to learn about the dismal state of literacy among grade schoolers. Here's a … [Read more...] about Readers 2 Leaders Supporters Learn Of The Reading Emergency Facing Dallas Grade Schoolers

JUST IN: Philanthropist Annette Simmons Gives $1M To Help 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries

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Is it snowing outside? Must be, because Christmas has come early with legendary philanthropist Annette Simmons’ gifting $1M for the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s fundraising for Dallas children’s nonprofits. Ah, but this gift isn’t the first time that Annette has been Mrs. Santa Claus for the organization. Having donated for 39 years, she has provided $1M annually for the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Philanthropist Annette Simmons Gives $1M To Help 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries

Crystal Charity Ball Cocktail Party Had Herrera’s Wes Gordon, New NM President Lana Todorovich And Loads Of Fashionable Ladies

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Houston may have been all fired up with the Democrats' debate, but North Texas was burning with preparations for North Texas Giving Day a week away. And on Thursday, September 12, with a near-full moon in the sky, a couple of non-North Texans — Carolina Herrera Creative Director Wes Gordon and newest member of the Neiman Marcus executive team Lana Todorovich — were experiencing … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Cocktail Party Had Herrera’s Wes Gordon, New NM President Lana Todorovich And Loads Of Fashionable Ladies

JUST IN : Selection Plans Announced For 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries

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If you’re a Dallas County children’s nonprofit, you’ll want to mark down this date — Thursday, September 5. At 9 a.m., the 2020 Crystal Charity Ball will hold a “brief prospective application orientation” at Communities Foundation of Texas. And while no one is going to score points for attending, those in attendance will get a better understanding of the process … [Read more...] about JUST IN : Selection Plans Announced For 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon

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Before the summer heat arrived big time, the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball members held their annual Midpoint Luncheon at Salum on Wednesday, May 29. It was the perfect opportunity for 2019 CCB Chair Pat McEvoy to share the status of the fundraising efforts to make the year’s goal of $6.8M for this year’s ten beneficiaries (Child and Family Guidance Center, Community … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon

Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board And Beneficiaries Meet And Learn About The 2019 Goal Of $6.8M+

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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+

2019 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Tours Its Ten Dallas County Children’s Non-Profit Beneficiaries

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Alas, Thursday, February 21, was one of those stay-in-bed days. Not only was it more than brisk and the clouds looked like cauliflower gone bad, there was hail falling. Despite the gloom and doom of the day, the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball gals filled the Craig Vogel Savvy Transportation Services bus with Vincent Williams at the wheel to get a firsthand look at the ten 2019 … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Tours Its Ten Dallas County Children’s Non-Profit Beneficiaries

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiary Bus Tour

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Despite hail and chilling weather, 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pat McEvoy and her committee boarded a bus early Thursday, February 21, to learn about the ten Dallas children’s non-profits that will receive more than $6.8M. While some like Cristo Rey Dallas, For The Nations Refugee Outreach and Readers 2 Leaders were first-time beneficiaries, other like Child and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiary Bus Tour

JUST IN: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Women And Plans Announced

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The 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed plans were just revealed at Neiman Marcus Downtown. Taking place at NM’s flagship store on Friday, September 13, the collection of ladies making up the Ten Best Dressed will be Delilah Boyd, Lisa Cooley, Tiffany Divis, Jennifer Dix, Cate Ford, Cara French, Amy Hegi, Karla McKinley, Amy Prestidge and Kimberly Schlegel … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Women And Plans Announced

JUST IN: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Announced

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After weeks of researching, the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball committee has selected the collection of beneficiaries. 2019 CCB Chair Pat McEvoy announced the beneficiaries and programs are: Child And Family Guidance Center ($953,800) for HOPE (Health, Outcomes, Prevention, Evaluation) program Community Partners Of Dallas ($660,552 over three years) for Meeting The Growing … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Announced