It’s been nearly two years since Friends of the Dallas Public Library Executive Director Mary Wilonsky and a crowd of folks including County Commissioner Judge Clay Jenkins, City Councilperson Jennifer Staubach Gates, Literacy Achieves Sarah Papert, philanthropist Sarah Losinger and Crystal Charity Ball representative Kristina Whitcomb bundled up on a December night to break … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Soon-To-Open Vickery Park Branch Library Is On Its Way To 2021 Completion
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Communities Foundation Of Texas Celebrates The First $2B Of Grantmaking And Looks Ahead To The Next Billion
Tuesday, February 11, was a big old day. Despite chilly rain and bumper-to-bumper drive home, folks were racing home either to learn the New Hampshire primary results or to see the finals of the Westminster Dog Show. But the Communities Foundation of Texas' celebration get together seemed to trump all. The welcome mat had hardly been put out at 5 p.m. when the lobby was … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Celebrates The First $2B Of Grantmaking And Looks Ahead To The Next Billion
Communities Foundation Of Texas Fund Holders Come Together For A “Pride OF Place”
With the holidays quickly approaching and recovery still in place from the devastation created by October's tornadoes, the Communities Foundation of Texas philanthropic fund holders came together on Tuesday, November 6, at CFT for both a review of the past year's activities by CFT President/CEO Dave Scullin and Chief Relationship Officer Monica Egert Smith, as well as a talk by … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Fund Holders Come Together For A “Pride OF Place”
Communities Foundation Of Texas Reports Record-Breaking Grants In 2019 And New Board Leadership And Members
As 2019 is coming to an end, folks are reviewing the successes of the past year and announcing plans for 2020. Communities Foundation of Texas is leading the herd with Board Chair Jim Bass revealing that a record-breaking $118M in grants were made during the 2019 fiscal year benefiting the following areas: Education: 22% Religious activities: 16% Health and … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Reports Record-Breaking Grants In 2019 And New Board Leadership And Members
MySweetWishList: Communities Foundation Of Texas
According to Communities Foundation of Texas Board Member Sarah Losinger, “Even before I joined the board at Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT), I appreciated the benefits of working with them on my family's philanthropic goals. My wish for this holiday is that even more people took the opportunity to do that--and they can! Not only can you work with Communities … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Communities Foundation Of Texas
A Computer Glitch Didn’t Throw A Hitch In 28th Annual Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon
No one would have suspected that the Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command had had an overnight nightmare on Tuesday, May 7. But, as guests arrived at the Winspear Opera House for the 28th Annual Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show and Luncheon, the ladies and gents of the local Salvation Army were still recovering from their computers being cruelly hacked the day … [Read more...] about A Computer Glitch Didn’t Throw A Hitch In 28th Annual Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon
2019 Celebrating Women Plans Announced At Kelly And Matt Valentine’s Showstopping Mansion
It took Kelly and Matt Valentine just three years to build their breathtaking home overlooking Turtle Creek. With Muscovy Ducks and a swan floating below, their three-level Moroccan mansion with enough windows to make a Windex stockholder giddy had impressed their neighbors whose residence were showstoppers in their own right. On Wednesday, April 3, the Valentines hosted the … [Read more...] about 2019 Celebrating Women Plans Announced At Kelly And Matt Valentine’s Showstopping Mansion
Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board And Beneficiaries Meet And Learn About The 2019 Goal Of $6.8M+
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+
More Than 300 Salute The Wilkinson Center At The Nonprofit’s 7th Annual Can Do! Luncheon
Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder neatly summed up the idea behind the nonprofit's 7th Annual Can Do! awards luncheon at the Dallas Country Club on Monday, March 4. "I once heard a minister say that God is constantly broadcasting messages, but not everyone has their radios on," Anne said, looking out over the crowd of 320. "But the entrepreneurs and … [Read more...] about More Than 300 Salute The Wilkinson Center At The Nonprofit’s 7th Annual Can Do! Luncheon
Communities Foundation Of Texas Starts 2019 With Three New Trustees, One Retiring Trustee And A 2018 Year-End Report
Communities Foundation of Texas has added three new members to its board of trustees — Matrice Ellis-Kirk, Gunjan Jain and Debra Brennan Tagg. According to CFT Board Chair Jim Bass, “We are fortunate to have outstanding business and community leaders who [have] accept[ed] the call to be trustees. The varied experience and knowledge that Matrice, Gunjan and Debra … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Starts 2019 With Three New Trustees, One Retiring Trustee And A 2018 Year-End Report
Jewel—And The Hartland-Mackies—Star At A 10th Anniversary Celebration For The Bridge
Dallas businessman Thomas Hartland-Mackie was surrounded by friends and well-wishers on Thursday, September 20, at The Bomb Factory. There, about 550 people had gathered for an evening event called "Impact: Celebrating 10 Years of Homeless Recovery." The well-wishing was well-deserved, as Thomas and his wife, Nasiba, not only chaired but also underwrote all costs for the … [Read more...] about Jewel—And The Hartland-Mackies—Star At A 10th Anniversary Celebration For The Bridge