Well, drat it! Less than a week away and the Dallas Kappa Kappa Gammas Alumnae Association’s 2021 Tablescapes on Tuesday, October 12, at the Dallas Country Club is so sold out. Shouldn’t surprise anybody with the lineup of 2021 Tablescape designers, speaker Alex Hitz, Honorary Chair Becky Brantley McCamey, 2021 Kappa Tablescapes Platinum Key Honoree Peggy Sewell and raffle … [Read more...] about Tablescapes Is Sold Out With Just A Few Tickets Left For Candlelight And Central Market Serving Up A Match
St. Philip's School and Community Center
St. Philip’s 21st Annual Destiny Luncheon Beats The Virtual Odds In Achieving Its Goal
Some good news has just arrived to warm the chill in the air. While some naysayers have claimed that virtual events were just wishful projects, other fundraising types were bound and determined to make the fundraisers successful for their non-profits. One of those home runs was the St. Philips School and Community Center’s virtual Destiny Award Luncheon on Friday, … [Read more...] about St. Philip’s 21st Annual Destiny Luncheon Beats The Virtual Odds In Achieving Its Goal
January 19 Update: Going Virtual, Rescheduled And Transformed
As the COVID-19 continues its onslaught and vaccinations are being distributed, so the North Texas nonprofits adjust and accommodate the ever-changing demands of scheduling for the best of supporters and efforts. Here is a slew of changes to mark on your calendar: Going Virtual Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of North Texas’ St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon on … [Read more...] about January 19 Update: Going Virtual, Rescheduled And Transformed
2021 Virtual Destiny Award Luncheon To Feature Pulitzer Prize-Winning Isabel Wilkerson
Between 1916 and 1970 a movement took place in which six million African Americans abandoned the largely rural areas of the Southern United States for the urban Northeast, Midwest and West. Historically known as the Great Migration, it was the result of the post-Civil War and Reconstruction era in which “the segregationist policies known as ‘Jim Crow’ soon became the law of the … [Read more...] about 2021 Virtual Destiny Award Luncheon To Feature Pulitzer Prize-Winning Isabel Wilkerson
The Village Giving Circle Presents A Quarter Of A Million Dollars To 15 Area Nonprofits Impacting African Americans
Thanks to The Village Giving Circle, there are 15 nonprofits that did a heck of a lot better than the Dallas Cowboys Sunday. Via an online presentation, The Village Giving Circle presented a quarter of a million dollars to the organizations. According to The Village Giving Circle Co-Chair/co-founding officer Lisa Montgomery, “The Village Giving Circle is honored to partner … [Read more...] about The Village Giving Circle Presents A Quarter Of A Million Dollars To 15 Area Nonprofits Impacting African Americans
North Texas Giving Day Booster: St. Philip’s School And Community Center
According to St. Philip’s School And Community Center Individual and Alumni Giving Manager Breanna Turnley, For nearly 75 years, St. Philip’s School And Community Center has been an agent for positive change in South Dallas. We have participated in North Texas Giving Day for ten years, and each year the campaign continues to be a vessel for our ministry to flourish and … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: St. Philip’s School And Community Center
Texas Women’s Foundation’s Resilience Fund Provides $320K+ For Low-Income/Marginalized Women, Girls And Families
Despite its victimizing everyone from schoolchildren to major corporations, COVID-19 also continues to bring out the best in North Texas support. This past April the Texas Women’s Foundation’s Resilience Fund provided $320,768 for organizations benefiting low-income and marginalized women, girls and families in the community. The nonprofits receiving the April Resilience … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation’s Resilience Fund Provides $320K+ For Low-Income/Marginalized Women, Girls And Families
Friday, March 13’s Roundup Of Cancellations, Postponements, Suspensions And Closures Resulting From Coronavirus Concerns
LATE UPDATE: 2020 Art Ball Chair Brian Bolke just sent word that the spring black-tie favorite Dallas Museum of Art fundraiser slated for Saturday, April 18, has been canceled. According to DMA Eugene McDermott Director Agustin Arteaga, "We are deeply indebted to Ball Chair Brian Bolke who brought a dynamic vision to this year’s gala. We are also appreciative of you, our … [Read more...] about Friday, March 13’s Roundup Of Cancellations, Postponements, Suspensions And Closures Resulting From Coronavirus Concerns
Attitudes And Attire’s Luncheon Had Fashions And Flags Onstage And A Surprise Announcement
At noon on Friday, February 21, North Texans had two totally different fundraisers. At St. Philip’s School and Community Center’s Snyder Activity Center, the 20th Annual Destiny Award Luncheon was underway with Taraji P. Henson as guest speaker and Peter Brodsky receiving the 2020 Mona and David Munson Humanitarian Award. Over at the Dallas Trade Mart, Attitudes and Attire … [Read more...] about Attitudes And Attire’s Luncheon Had Fashions And Flags Onstage And A Surprise Announcement
Junior League Of Dallas Celebrated 39 Area Nonprofits With A Grant Presentation And A Volunteer Fair
It's not every day that more than 35 North Texas nonprofits get grants and the chance to showcase their programs and offer volunteer opportunities. On Saturday, February 16, the Junior League of Dallas along with presenting sponsor Bank of Texas not did just that, but they held the day-long event at NorthPark Center! From the grant presentation in Neiman Marcus NorthPark's … [Read more...] about Junior League Of Dallas Celebrated 39 Area Nonprofits With A Grant Presentation And A Volunteer Fair
Three Area Non-Profits Are Lunchtime TGIF Fundraising This Week
The area restaurant business may be a wee bit off this Friday around noontime. The reason is there are three big fundraiser luncheons. Each of them is boasting some well knowns on the roster. Across town at St. Philip’s School and Community Center’s Snyder Activity Center, Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez will be chatting on stage with former National Baseball Hall of Fame … [Read more...] about Three Area Non-Profits Are Lunchtime TGIF Fundraising This Week