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
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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
Spirit Of Taos Enlivened The Statler’s Scout Restaurant With Mariachis And Friends Of Wilkinson Center
Before Chef Graham Dodds announced his departure from The Statler, one of the last big whoop-ti-dos that he orchestrated was the Friends of Wilkinson Center's Fifth Annual Spirit of Taos on Saturday, September 29. Here's a report from the field: Balloon arrangements and a sea of colorful cacti set the perfect backdrop for the 5th Annual Spirit of Taos presented by the … [Read more...] about Spirit Of Taos Enlivened The Statler’s Scout Restaurant With Mariachis And Friends Of Wilkinson Center
Annual Can Do! Lunch Saluted Entrepreneurship With The Addition Of A Young Up-And-Comer
With the fundraising spring season for 2018 in its final days, there are still plenty of folks supporting the nonprofit efforts. Despite Monday being a “dark day” for most events, Monday, May 7, felt more like a Thursday. It started off with the Sixth Annual Can Do! Luncheon at the Dallas Country Club. Unlike a couple or three years ago when tornadoes were threatening this … [Read more...] about Annual Can Do! Lunch Saluted Entrepreneurship With The Addition Of A Young Up-And-Comer
MySweetWishList: Wilkinson Center
According to Wilkinson Center Volunteer Jane Shouse, “As a Wilkinson Center volunteer for many years, I’ve come to understand how deeply felt the desire to have seasonal traditions, the kind most of us take for granted, is for families who struggle day to day with poverty. Their children dream of Santa, toys and treats of the season, and parents look forward to special … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Wilkinson Center
JUST IN: Wilkinson Center’s 2017 Can Do! Luncheon Chair Beth Thoele Reveals Plans Including Awardees
One of those luncheons that always makes people feel good about their neighbors and their community is the Wilkinson Center’s Can Do! Luncheon. While only five years old, it has already gained a reputation for highlighting the accomplishments of the well-known and should-be-known types. Beth Thoele, who will also be chairing the Equest Women’s Auxiliary’s fall luncheon, is … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Wilkinson Center’s 2017 Can Do! Luncheon Chair Beth Thoele Reveals Plans Including Awardees