Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson is taking her victory lap before stepping down from 30 years of representing the 30th Congressional District of Texas. The latest accolade for her is the 2023 Texas Trailblazer Award, which will be presented at The Family Place fundraising luncheon on Friday, September 23, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. According to The Family Place CEO Mimi … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson To Receive The Family Place’s Texas Trailblazer Award
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2019 Texas Trailblazers Luncheon Showcased Empowered Women With Area CEOs And Actress Laura Linney
The word “genuine” is defined as "free from pretense, affectation, or hypocrisy; sincere." If someone was trying to put a face to that definition, it would be 55-year-old actress Laura Linney. And that’s what nearly 800 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon guests learned on Friday, October 4, at the Omni Dallas Hotel to benefit The Family Place. And it seemed so right to have a … [Read more...] about 2019 Texas Trailblazers Luncheon Showcased Empowered Women With Area CEOs And Actress Laura Linney
JUST IN: 2019 Texas Trailblazer Awardees And Speaker Revealed To “Celebrate The Year Of Women’s Empowerment
2019 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon Co-Chairs Marjon Henderson, Marisa Howard and Samantha Wortley have just made it official who will be on stage on Friday, October 4, for The Family Place benefit. The keynote speaker will be award-winning actress/producer Laura Linney, who has established quite a reputation on both big and small screens, as well as Broadway and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Texas Trailblazer Awardees And Speaker Revealed To “Celebrate The Year Of Women’s Empowerment
JUST IN: Sunie Solomon And Amy Turner To Co-Chair 2018 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon
Two former Cattle Baron’s Ball chairs are partnering up to co-chair The Family Place’s 2018 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon. The two are Amy Turner, who chaired CBB in 2005, and Sunie Solmon, who just finished up last year’s CBB. According to The Family Place CEO Paige Flink, “We are so honored to have Amy and Sunie spearheading this year’s Texas Trailblazer … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Sunie Solomon And Amy Turner To Co-Chair 2018 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon
JUST IN: Lynn McBee To Receive The Family Place’s Texas Trailblazer Of The Year Award In October
The first weekend in October is going to have Lynn McBee busier than an Office Depot clerk on the first day of school. It was already announced that she was going to be the honorary chair for the Inaugural Jade Ball Gala benefiting the Crow Collection of Asian Art at the Belo Mansion on Saturday, October 7. Now Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon Co-Chairs Kristen Sanger and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lynn McBee To Receive The Family Place’s Texas Trailblazer Of The Year Award In October
After Charming Texas Trailblazer Awards Patrons, Keynote Speaker Ronan Farrow Did Neighborhood Services With Paige Flink
Mondays are supposed to be quiet. It’s a day of the fundraising week when peeps and organizations can rest up and catch their collective breaths. But with the final quarter of 2016 in place, no day is safe. Want proof? How about Monday, October 3? Second Thought kicked off its State of Mind fundraising at Caroline and Jim Manning’s home. Underwriting Chair Nick Even reported … [Read more...] about After Charming Texas Trailblazer Awards Patrons, Keynote Speaker Ronan Farrow Did Neighborhood Services With Paige Flink
JUST IN: A Million-Dollar Challenge Was Just Served Up At The Family Place’s Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon
One of the ultimate great dishes served up at a fundraising luncheon is a big buckaroo challenge. And that’s what just happened at The Family Place’s 21st Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon in the Hilton Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom. Highland Capital Management’s Co-Founder/President James Dondero just announced that “the firm has awarded a $1-million challenge grant to help … [Read more...] about JUST IN: A Million-Dollar Challenge Was Just Served Up At The Family Place’s Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon
20th Annual Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon Kicked Off Legacy Campaign With A Nice Gift From The Moody Foundation
The Family Place’s 20th Anniversary Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon on Thursday, October 1, was filled with awards, announcements and even hints about "The Empire." As 800+ guests like Jonathan Martin, Anne Dyer, Di Johnston, Lauren Gayle White, Kern Wildenthal, Stephanie and Travis Hollman with Carol Seay gathered in the Imperial Ballroom, the program had a slow … [Read more...] about 20th Annual Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon Kicked Off Legacy Campaign With A Nice Gift From The Moody Foundation
Political Debating Didn’t Hamper The Family Place’s Partners Card South Soirée At NorthPark’s Mulberry
Event planners just thought they were safe scheduling events on Wednesday, September 16th. After all, North Texas Giving Day was the next day, so it appeared that Wednesday would be open to fundraising. Oops! The CNN Republican debate suddenly became the Super Bowl of Politics that night. Oh, dear! Debate-watching parties were popping up around town like pumpkins at Autumn at … [Read more...] about Political Debating Didn’t Hamper The Family Place’s Partners Card South Soirée At NorthPark’s Mulberry
Despite The Death Of His Brother, Joe Torre Made It To The Texas Trailblazer Award Patron Party To Support The Family Place
Despite the death of his big brother, Frank, the previous Saturday, and the funeral Monday, Joe Torre was on hand to meet and greet the Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon patrons on Tuesday, September 16. Benefiting The Family Place, the cause was one that was very near and dear to both Joe and Frank — domestic abuse. The Terrace Ballroom at Le Méridien Dallas, The … [Read more...] about Despite The Death Of His Brother, Joe Torre Made It To The Texas Trailblazer Award Patron Party To Support The Family Place