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Suicide And Crisis Center

MySweetOpportunity: Suicide And Crisis Center Of North Texas

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According to Suicide And Crisis Center of North Texas advocate and Diamond Factory owner David Blank, “A bit of history to help frame my inspiration for suggesting that everyone consider how to support the Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas follows: “'Suicide Prevention of Dallas (later to become Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas) opened daytime phone service … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Suicide And Crisis Center Of North Texas

A Passing: Dr. Cliff Jones

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On Saturday, March 29, just days after Fashion Stars For A Cause benefiting the Suicide and Crisis Center, SC&CNT founder Dr. Cliff Jones died at the age of 94 of natural causes. He lived an amazing life. He wrote for the Dallas Times Herald. He served as a Marine Lt. Colonel in World War II. He was a clinical psychologist holding numerous leadership positions. He worked … [Read more...] about A Passing: Dr. Cliff Jones

May 2 Round Robin: Van Cleef & Arpels Opens With Crystal Charity Ball And Fresh Faces Of Fashion Reveals At Park Place Porsche

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Margaret McDermott helped launch the Trinity River Audubon Center on May 2 with marvelous recollections of Dallas. Decade after decade she shared gems that she knew oh-so well. And while only a few got to be a part of this memorable launch, others were busy throughout town:Van Cleef & ArpelsWomen’s Wear contributor Holly Haber was trying to read her notes. While the … [Read more...] about May 2 Round Robin: Van Cleef & Arpels Opens With Crystal Charity Ball And Fresh Faces Of Fashion Reveals At Park Place Porsche

Pitch Your Nonprofit: Suicide And Crisis Center

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According to Suicide and Crisis Center's Fresh Faces of Fashion's Chair/Founder Yvonne Crum —"This is a letter from Patricia Massey Sivori, she is a survivor, a board member of Suicide and Crisis Center, and her message is one of hope. I offer it as my plea to help The Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas with year -end funding for our amazing program Survivors of Suicide … [Read more...] about Pitch Your Nonprofit: Suicide And Crisis Center

Sixth Annual Fresh Faces Of Fashions Had Its Fans, Friends And Families For Suicide And Crisis Center Of North Texas

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With every new crop of Fresh Faces of Fashion, there's a new tempo and flavor. Last year blondes and legs proved to be the majority rule. In 2012 it was variety. From blondes to brunettes, from short to tall, from non-stop curls to straight as your first-grade teacher's ruler, the class of 2012 hardly showed a sign of similarity.The sixth annual Suicide and Crisis Center of … [Read more...] about Sixth Annual Fresh Faces Of Fashions Had Its Fans, Friends And Families For Suicide And Crisis Center Of North Texas

Fresh Faces 2012 Revealed And On The Prowl To Sell Raffle Tickets For Suicide And Crisis Center Of North Texas

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Let's close the week with a happy face. No? Then how about a bunch of "Fresh Faces"? Okay, so that was a easy transition, but you knew it was coming. Yvonne Crum and Jill Rowlett manage to blend the most beautiful gals in Dallas with the saddest subject facing our community -- Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas. Like the recipe for Coca-Cola, it's a mystery how they do … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces 2012 Revealed And On The Prowl To Sell Raffle Tickets For Suicide And Crisis Center Of North Texas

Make-Believe-Benefactor: Yvonne Crum

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"If I had the MBM... I would do like my friend Pam Poyner Wood and her husband Dean ... they paid off layaway items that people had at their local stores in the town where they live. What a wonderful trend ... one that I hope continues.. For all of the people that are moaning and groaning about people waiting till the last minute to shop and the stores being so crowded ... … [Read more...] about Make-Believe-Benefactor: Yvonne Crum

Yvonne Crum’s Grateful Four

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To many, Yvonne Crum is the "face behind Fresh Faces of Fashion." But she is so much more including a cancer survivor, wife/mother/grandmother and lifelong activist for community involvement and fundraising.I am so grateful:to have a clean bill of health - Cancer Free 2 yearsthat I have made my passion turn into a "real" job when I needed one, as event/fundraiser for Suicide … [Read more...] about Yvonne Crum’s Grateful Four

Fresh Faces Of Fashion’s Raffle/Fashion Show Was Flawless Despite An Undercurrent

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Photo Gallery Alert: Additional photos are available for viewing at MySweetCharity’s “Photo Gallery” Fresh Faces of Fashion held its much-awaited-for raffle for a Mercedes and fashion show by Christian Siriano at Park Place Mercedes Wednesday. The place was more than gushing with beautiful people. Yet there was an undercurrent of a not-so-beautiful situation skulking among … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces Of Fashion’s Raffle/Fashion Show Was Flawless Despite An Undercurrent

2011 Fresh Faces Of Fashion Highlighted Beauty And A Greater Need For Awareness

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Last Friday the 2011 Fresh Faces of Fashion were celebrated at Korshak and the Crescent Hotel with oodles of friends, fans and families on hand. Yes, these dazzling dozen darlings look like they have nary a problem in the world except for an occasional zit or split end. But look a little deeper into the FFF and there's a lot more there than flawless faces and figures. Each of … [Read more...] about 2011 Fresh Faces Of Fashion Highlighted Beauty And A Greater Need For Awareness

Share-A-Date: Fresh Faces Of Fashion 2011

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Friday, March 25: Benefiting the Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas, the fifth annual Fresh Faces of Fashion will be an evening of fashion showing at Stanley Korshak followed by a "gala dinner" at the Rosewood Crescent Hotel.Presented by Modern Luxury Dallas, Korshak and Park Place Motorcars Dallas, the evening of beautifully gorgeous gals in incredible clothes is being … [Read more...] about Share-A-Date: Fresh Faces Of Fashion 2011