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The Lunch™

JUST IN: Drew Brees To Keynote Goodwill Industries Of Dallas’ 100 Years At The Lunch

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With the football season kicking off throughout North Texas, Goodwill Industries of Dallas is bringing home one of its native sons for The Lunch fundraiser. On Friday, October 13, The Lunch Co-Chairs Julie Durham Rado and Steve Durham have arranged to have Dallas native son/former New Orleans Saints/Super Bowl MVP quarterback Drew Brees as the keynote speaker at the Omni Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Drew Brees To Keynote Goodwill Industries Of Dallas’ 100 Years At The Lunch

Goodwill’s The Lunch Attracts A Power Crowd — And Lyle Lovett — To The Omni Dallas

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Few nonprofits do more for North Texans with disabilities and disadvantages than Goodwill Industries of Dallas Inc. The organization, after all, placed more than 1,500 of them in jobs last year, while also gathering and processing 20,000 tons of "stuff" for consumers at its 18 donation centers. That may be why the group's 2019 fundraiser called The Lunch on Tuesday, October 1, … [Read more...] about Goodwill’s The Lunch Attracts A Power Crowd — And Lyle Lovett — To The Omni Dallas

Goodwill Dallas Leadership And Supporters Celebrate Tim Heis’ New Role As President/CEO

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Tim Heis was the man of the hour on Thursday, September 12, at the Dallas Country Club. Goodwill Dallas’ new president/CEO was being congratulated on his new position by Goodwill Dallas Board Chair Don Berg, Board VP Larry Helm with his wife Kathy Helm, David Miller, Diane and John Scovell, Bob Williams, Laura Lodwick, Bob Ferguson, Jim Johnston, Rich Enthoven, Fred Ball, Lea … [Read more...] about Goodwill Dallas Leadership And Supporters Celebrate Tim Heis’ New Role As President/CEO

Former NM Exec Tim Heis To Succeed Retiring Goodwill Industries Of Dallas CEO/President Rod Ginther

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For nearly 40 years, Rodney Ginther had led Goodwill Industries of Dallas Inc. When he started, the nonprofit had eight retail stores and was placing 224 individuals with disabilities and disadvantaged conditions annually. Its assets were $2.4M. This past year, Rod’s efforts have paid off to the tune of 18 retail stores with 1,522 individuals being placed in jobs and assets of … [Read more...] about Former NM Exec Tim Heis To Succeed Retiring Goodwill Industries Of Dallas CEO/President Rod Ginther

Goodwill Industries Of Dallas’ The Lunch Turned Into A Girls’ Chat Fest For W’s Chicks With Mitts Karen Hughes and Condoleezza Rice

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Fall means golden leaves, weekend football games and class reunions. Okay, so The Lunch wasn’t supposed to be a “class reunion” benefiting Goodwill Industries of Dallas at the Omni Dallas Hotel. But that’s what it turned out to be. With a front-row lineup of tables looking like SMU Family Weekend, the guests included Honorary Co-Chairs Carolyn and David Miller, Mike … [Read more...] about Goodwill Industries Of Dallas’ The Lunch Turned Into A Girls’ Chat Fest For W’s Chicks With Mitts Karen Hughes and Condoleezza Rice

MySweetCharity Opportunity: Goodwill Dallas’ “The Lunch”

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According to “The Lunch” Luncheon Co-Chairs Suzanne and Jim Johnston, “We are honored to serve as chairs of the second annual event, ‘The Lunch,’ on Friday, September 9th, with Keynote Speaker, Dr. Condoleezza Rice benefitting Goodwill Dallas. Goodwill is all about jobs and people, and through jobs, helping each individual reach his or her full potential. “At last year's … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Goodwill Dallas’ “The Lunch”

JUST IN: Former Secretary Of State Condoleezza Rice To Be Keynote Speaker At Goodwill’s “The Lunch”

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All these memories about Secretary of the Treasury from way long ago are fascinating, but there are some folks who have been on the recent frontlines of America’s history making. One of those is Condoleezza Rice, who was Secretary of State (2005-2009) during the former President George W. Bush administration. Not only was she on the front row of the infamous 9/11, the second … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Former Secretary Of State Condoleezza Rice To Be Keynote Speaker At Goodwill’s “The Lunch”

SOLD OUT ALERT: The Lunch

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If you hadn’t gotten around to buying your ticket for Goodwill Industries of Dallas’ The Lunch, you’re sorta out of luck. The Tuesday, September 15th fundraising lunch at the Omni Dallas Hotel is sold out. Not only that but it’s got a list of truly top-drawer types as sponsors who understand and appreciate the importance of Goodwill within the community. Whoa! What was that? … [Read more...] about SOLD OUT ALERT: The Lunch

MySweetCharity Opportunity: THE LUNCH™

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According to THE LUNCH™ Committee Co-Chairs Kristina and John Hallam, “This is a historic year for Goodwill Dallas with the launch of THE LUNCH™ on Tuesday, September 15, with keynote guest, George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States. “THE LUNCH™ is completely underwritten by very generous donors allowing 100% of every dollar raised to directly advance … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: THE LUNCH™

Goodwill Industries Of Dallas Is Going To Launch The Lunch™ With A Keynote Guest At The Omni Dallas

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With all the luncheon fundraisings taking place in North Texas, it’s a wonder how they all have such different names — A Chance to Soar, Meal for the Minds, First Sight, Celebrating Women, Cherish the Children, etc. So, when Goodwill Industries of Dallas decided to hold its first noontime event, they came up with a novel name — The Lunch. How simple, how to the point, how come … [Read more...] about Goodwill Industries Of Dallas Is Going To Launch The Lunch™ With A Keynote Guest At The Omni Dallas