S.M. Wright Foundation, Friends Celebrate 23 Years of Giving

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S.M. Wright Foundation, Friends Celebrate 23 Years of Giving

Over nearly a quarter of a century, the S.M. Wright Foundation’s annual Christmas in the Park has helped thousands of families with gifts of food, clothing, toys, household items, and furniture.

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Zoo To Do: Penguins, Flamingoes, and Dallas’ Best Restaurants, Oh My!

With apologies to parents who can’t get enough of watching their offspring make faces at monkeys and snakes, I can’t imagine any better way to see the Dallas Zoo than the annual Zoo To Do fundraiser.

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Gallery: Bentley Holiday Soiree

Avondale’s Premier Collection and Bentley Dallas kicked-off the season with a holiday soiree benefiting The Community Partners of Dallas Annual Toys and Coat Drive.

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Gallery: Magdalen House Benefit Concert Blows the Roof Off The Rustic

On Thursday, Nov. 4, The Magdalen House treated the Dallas Community to an exclusive evening of storytelling and songs by Nashville’s most famous songwriters, Liz Rose and Lori McKenna of The Love Junkies, with special guest Hailey Whitters.

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$11 Million Raised at 22nd Two X Two For Aids And Art

Preston Hollow’s Cindy and Howard Rachofsky welcomed back art-loving philanthropists to the Rachofsky House in a big way, raising $11 million for the Dallas Museum of Art and amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research.

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Gallery: Dallas Junior Forum Announces Name Change at Annual Fundraising Luncheon and Auction

Dallas Junior Forum held their annual fundraising luncheon and auction on October 26 at Northwood Club and revealed that the non-profit’s name will now be known as Dallas Service Forum.

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Dallas Teens to Party With Musical Purpose

Junior Symphony Ball gears up for January fundraiser dance.

Fall Festival a Learning Experience for Alcuin Middle Schoolers

Ghouls spun the fortune wheel, ghosts ate hot dogs, and Elmos collected as much candy as they could during the Alcuin School’s Fall Festival.

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Supporting The Family Place More Important Than Ever

Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the aftermath of a February winter storm that damaged the Family Place’s since repaired emergency shelter, Partners Card organizers say supporting the agency remains more crucial than ever. (Read time: 3.3 minutes)

SMU Looks to Future With $1.5B Campaign

To re-imagine the role of education and SMU itself in an era of rapid change, the university has launched a $1.5 billion fundraising campaign focused on opportunities created through scholarships, meaningful research and teaching, and its North Texas community. (Read time: 3.9 minutes)

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Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs ‘Doubling Down’ Against Cancer

After the pandemic scuttled the in-person gala and scooted fundraising online last year, Cattle Baron’s Ball organizers are gearing up for a return to Gilley’s this fall. (Read time: 3.9 minutes)

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Dallas Zoo Supporters Party With Flamingos at Dallas Galleria

Supporters of the Dallas Zoo gathered at POP! by Snowday inside the Galleria Dallas, where the zoo leaders revealed details for this year’s exciting fundraiser: Return To The Wild: Zoo To Do 2021 on Nov. 6.

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‘Friendraiser’ Helps Bryan’s House

Incoming chair Lisa Petty hosted the Jubilee Society of Bryan’s House 2021-2022 Season Kickoff Friendraiser at Elizabeth W Boutique on Oak Lawn Avenue.

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Lewis Family Foundation Puts For Charity

Preston Hollow residents Jeff and Jill Lewis host charity golf tournament to benefit Merging Vets and Players.

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Crystal Charity Ball Fundraising Moves Online for 2020

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancelation of many in-person events this year, including the Crystal Charity Ball, but fundraising for underserved children in Dallas County is continuing online.

Chi Omega Christmas Market Raises $560,000 for Twelve Beneficiaries

With over 11,000 shoppers and 220 merchants, the annual Chi Omega Christmas Market has raised $560,000 for twelve local North Texas beneficiaries.

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Ireland Funds Ball to Honor Ireland PM and Southwest CEO

Ireland Funds’ Texas Emerald Ball on Saturday, March 7 at Adolphus Hotel will feature the former prime minister of Ireland, Enda Kenny, receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award for his civic and charitable efforts. Southwest Airlines Chief Executive Officer and Board Chairman, Gary Kelly will receive the Philanthropic Leadership Award for his commitment to making a positive impact on the community.

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