Back in July when COVID-19 was in overdrive, the Emma Lazarus Resilience Fund was created “to provide financial assistance to individuals and families who are impacted by COVID-19 and are ineligible for federal COVID-19 relief programs.” It was initially launched thanks to an initial $500,000 contribution from the New York-based Open Society Foundation (OSF). Recently it … [Read more...] about Emma Lazarus Resilience Fund Provides $600,000 For 16 Dallas Nonprofits Helping Immigrants And Refugees
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Kappas’ Virtual 2020 Tablescapes Activities To Coincide With The National Sorority’s 150th Anniversary
With the Dallas Alumnae Association of Kappa Kappa Gamma's 2020 virtual "Caring For the Community" Tablescapes taking place on Tuesday, October 13, at 11 a.m., final details have just been revealed about the “key” honorees and keynote speaker. It will be a really big day for the sisters, since the date is also the 150th anniversary of the sorority! This year’s speaker will … [Read more...] about Kappas’ Virtual 2020 Tablescapes Activities To Coincide With The National Sorority’s 150th Anniversary
Canceled Event SOS: Wilkinson Center’s Spirit Of Taos
According to Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder, On behalf of the Friends of Wilkinson Center and Friends President Caitlin Morris Hyatt, it is with a heavy heart that I announced the cancellation of our 2020 Spirit of Taos fundraiser. With the health and well-being of our supporters our highest priority, the event originally scheduled for Saturday, … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Wilkinson Center’s Spirit Of Taos
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2020 Can Do! Luncheon
Just days before North Texas was slammed by COVID-19, Wilkinson Center's 2020 Can Do! Luncheon got underway on Monday, March 2, at the Dallas Country Club to celebrate the accomplishments of individuals and organizations showing a "can do" spirit. It was a great turnout of longtime Wilkinson Center supporters and friends of the honorees. While … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2020 Can Do! Luncheon
Can Do Luncheon Patrons Felt Right At Home At Pam And Vin Perella’s Refreshed Homestead
Following her year as the 2017 Crystal Charity Ball chair, Pam Perella took up another project. It was the redoing her Highland Park home. After a year of coordinating constructions crews, her perfect place was even more fabulous. So, it was no surprise that she hosted the Can Do Luncheon patron party on Tuesday, February 24, for her Pam-partner Pam Busbee, who was chairing the … [Read more...] about Can Do Luncheon Patrons Felt Right At Home At Pam And Vin Perella’s Refreshed Homestead
MySweetWishList: Wilkinson Center
According to Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder, “You can help make a child’s holiday brighter and help struggling parents by donating to Wilkinson Center’s annual toy drive. We are collecting 2000 toys, bicycles, and gift cards to distribute to the children of food pantry clients and adult education students. “Ways to help: “Donate new, unwrapped toys … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Wilkinson Center
Spirit Of Taos Guests Raised Funds With A Mariachi Band, A Seated Supper And Goodies Galore
On Saturday, September 14, The Hall on Dragon was transformed into a New Mexico festival thanks to the Wilkinson Center's Sixth Annual Spirit of Taos. From the greeting by a mariachi band to the live auction with a couple of getaway vacations and a gem of a timepiece, Event Chair Ellen Estee and her committee set the mood for fun and fundraising. Here's a report from the … [Read more...] about Spirit Of Taos Guests Raised Funds With A Mariachi Band, A Seated Supper And Goodies Galore
American Heart Association DFW Executive Director Melissa Cameron Made The Recent Heart Walk Her Swan Song
For about 25 years Melissa Cameron’s been putting the “fun” in fundraising. In addition to volunteer positions as a board member for Big Thought, Family Place Partners and Launchability plus being a Cattle Baroness for many years, she joined the ranks of nonprofit professionals. As Melissa describes herself, “I’m just one of the many nonprofit behind-the-scenes, want-to-do … [Read more...] about American Heart Association DFW Executive Director Melissa Cameron Made The Recent Heart Walk Her Swan Song
True To Its East Dallas Roots, Wilkinson Center Kicks Off Spirit Of Taos At The Estee’s Lakewood Home
The Spirit of Taos Chair Ellen Estee decided to kick off the annual Wilkinson Center fundraiser with a party in its East Dallas hood on Thursday, August 22. And she had the perfect place to do it — her Lakewood home. Among the surprises that she shared with the crowd was news that the sixth annual Spirit of Taos would be held at The Hall on Dragon. Here's a report from the … [Read more...] about True To Its East Dallas Roots, Wilkinson Center Kicks Off Spirit Of Taos At The Estee’s Lakewood Home
The White Party’s Havana Nights Sizzled With Dancing and Partying At The Empire Room
Dancing, drinking and partying Cuban-style didn't require a trip to DFW International on Saturday, June 8... at least for the Young Friends of Wilkinson members and friends. They simply put on their brightest white outfits and headed over to The Empire Room, where the place was decked out in white from carpeting to walls for the annual White Party. Here's a report from the … [Read more...] about The White Party’s Havana Nights Sizzled With Dancing and Partying At The Empire Room
More Than 300 Salute The Wilkinson Center At The Nonprofit’s 7th Annual Can Do! Luncheon
Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder neatly summed up the idea behind the nonprofit's 7th Annual Can Do! awards luncheon at the Dallas Country Club on Monday, March 4. "I once heard a minister say that God is constantly broadcasting messages, but not everyone has their radios on," Anne said, looking out over the crowd of 320. "But the entrepreneurs and … [Read more...] about More Than 300 Salute The Wilkinson Center At The Nonprofit’s 7th Annual Can Do! Luncheon