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JUST IN: 2019 Soup’s On! Luncheon Hands Over A Check For $315,000 To The Stewpot

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While the area around the Dallas Museum of Art was backed up tonight for the by-invitation-only reception for “Dior: From Paris To The World,” with close to 700 high-level DMA members and top folks from Neiman Marcus, Christian Dior and PNC in attendance, the Preston Hollow hood was equally abuzz.The reason: The Stewpot Alliance was in-house at Mary and Mike Terry’s house … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Soup’s On! Luncheon Hands Over A Check For $315,000 To The Stewpot

A Simple Thank You To … The Stewpot

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From The Stewpot Alliance volunteer Julia Breland,“My simple note of thanks goes to The Stewpot in Dallas, TX. This organization works tirelessly to help the many individuals and families at risk of or experiencing homelessness in the Dallas area by providing meals, shelter, and other resources to help them start a new life.“I have been a member of The Stewpot … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To … The Stewpot

10th Annual Soup’s On! Honored Founders And Chef Brian Luscher With The Story Of A Mother And Daughter Surviving Their Worst Nightmare

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This year’s Soup’s On! Luncheon benefiting The Stewpot Alliance was moved and moving. Instead of returning to the Omni or Reunion Station, Event Co-Chairs Kelly Garlock and Allison Salas Fasy "moved" the chefs and hundreds of guests east to the refreshed Statler, just a couple of blocks away from The Stewpot on Monday, January 29.To commemorate its tenth anniversary, the … [Read more...] about 10th Annual Soup’s On! Honored Founders And Chef Brian Luscher With The Story Of A Mother And Daughter Surviving Their Worst Nightmare

Retiring Rev. Dr. Bruce Buchanan And Carol J. Adams Are Celebrated For 30+ Years Of Dedication To The Dallas Community

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It’s hard to imagine The Rev. Dr. Bruce Buchanan and his wife Carol J. Adams retiring. For more than 30 years, they have been mainstays in the Dallas community, First Presbyterian Church Dallas (FPC) and its congregation and The Stewpot clients. Over the years, they have brought to light the challenges facing the homeless and providing means to help.But that’s exactly … [Read more...] about Retiring Rev. Dr. Bruce Buchanan And Carol J. Adams Are Celebrated For 30+ Years Of Dedication To The Dallas Community

Plans Were Revealed At Times Ten Cellars For 10th Anniversary Celebration Of The Stewpot Alliance And Soup’s On In January

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It was the kick off of a double doozy for The Stewpot Alliance at Times Ten Cellars on Tuesday, October 10. In addition to The Alliance preparing to celebrate its 10th anniversary, it will also be the 10th anniversary of The Alliance's fundraiser "Soup's On Luncheon And Art Sale."While Chef Brian Luscher will return to serve as "Chief Chef" for the soup-athon on Monday, … [Read more...] about Plans Were Revealed At Times Ten Cellars For 10th Anniversary Celebration Of The Stewpot Alliance And Soup’s On In January

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2017 Soup’s On! Luncheon

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This winter hasn’t exactly been a Sub-Zero experience, at least in North Texas. So the demand for soup may not have been the high priority of years past. But when it comes to The Stewpot Alliance’s Soup’s On! Luncheon, the liquid stuff is a draw thanks to Chief Chef Brian Luscher and his team of chefs and the topic du jour — the homeless situation in North Texas.In … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2017 Soup’s On! Luncheon

The Stewpot And Encore Park Celebrate Anniversaries Despite Stormy Weather

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Think back to Saturday, October 24. The skies cleared from Friday night's deluge just long enough for the Komen Race For A Cure at NorthPark. But that drying situation didn't last for the anniversary celebrations for The Stewpot and Encore Park. Luckily, organizers rearranged things, so the show still went on. Here's a report from the field:Despite the dreary and rainy … [Read more...] about The Stewpot And Encore Park Celebrate Anniversaries Despite Stormy Weather

North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Stewpot

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“Imagine pulling out a chair and sitting down at a community table at one of your favorite North Texas restaurants. At the height of the lunch rush, the dining room is buzzing with regulars as well as new faces. But while some at your table are catching up with friends and acquaintances, others are simply enjoying the food in front of them.“Crispy green salad with plump … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Stewpot

Soup’s On! Teams Serves Up A Tasty Check To The Stewpot Alliance

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While the Trinity Rats were at Mary McDermott Cook’s Dump Top sipping wine with perfect views of downtown Dallas and the Art Ball 50 patrons were being deliciously gorgeous in the Hartland-Mackie mansion sneak peeking Brian Bolke’s pop-up shop, The Stewpot team was happily collecting a check on Wednesday, April 8. Here’s a report from the field:“The Stewpot Alliance … [Read more...] about Soup’s On! Teams Serves Up A Tasty Check To The Stewpot Alliance

Get A Pass From The Dallas Zoo For Turning In Your Closet Friend

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It’s your closet friend. You know. It’s that coat that you really thought about and finally broke down and brought. Sue it love at first sight, and it kept you warm and even earned a couple of compliments. But times and trends change and newcomers eventually replaced it. So, it was more or less put into closet retirement.Now it’s time to let it “out of the closet” and be … [Read more...] about Get A Pass From The Dallas Zoo For Turning In Your Closet Friend

Soup’s On! Luncheon Provided Fun For Chefs And A Lesson That Homelessness Is Not Limited To Strangers

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While Downtown Dallas Kingpin John Crawford was doing his state-of-the-downtown presentation Tuesday at the Omni Dallas, Dallas Mayor "Big Mike" Rawlings wasn't there. Nope. Sporting a new haircut, he was over at Union Station front row center for the Soup's On! luncheon benefiting The Stewpot. While this pick of the two lunches was tough, he probably was loyal to his … [Read more...] about Soup’s On! Luncheon Provided Fun For Chefs And A Lesson That Homelessness Is Not Limited To Strangers