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Do Good Fest Raises $70K for Parkland Health
National Life Group celebrated its inaugural free summer concert, "Do Good Fest," Oct. 7, raising $70,220 for the Pediatric Behavioral Health Program at Parkland Health to support youth mental health.
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Junior League of Dallas Names Pam Busbee 2023 Sustainer of the Year
Busbee will be recognized for this title at the 2023 Milestones Luncheon on Friday, April 14, 2023, at the Omni Dallas hotel.
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Village Giving Circle Awards $186,000 to 16 North Texas Nonprofits
The Village Giving Circle at Texas Woman's Foundation delivered $186,000 in grants to 16 nonprofit organizations whose missions support the African American community in North Texas.
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Dallas Foundation Announces Pegasus Prize Winner
The Dallas Foundation selected Seeds 2 STEM as this year’s Pegasus Prize Recipient, awarding $50,000 toward its comprehensive learning system to allow high school students to become workplace ready by using an on-demand, app-based solution.
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Newly-Formed Live to Give Raises $160,000 For Horses, People, Hounds
New Dallas-based nonprofit Live to Give raised $160,000 during its inaugural fundraiser and celebrated at the Preston Hollow estate home of chair Scott Tenant and husband Keith Yonick, also a board member.
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$50M Perot Family Gift Benefits UT Southwestern’s Medical Scientist Training Program
The Perot Family, The Perot Foundation, and The Sarah and Ross Perot, Jr. Foundation gifted a $50 million endowment for UT Southwestern’s Medical Scientist Training Program.
Highland Park Presbyterian Church Mobilizes After Record Rains
August’s drought-interrupting deluge disrupted lives for some, prompting the mobilization of a Park Cities congregation to help friends in Old East Dallas.
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New Friends New Life Luncheon Raises $560,000
Award-winning actress and activist Julia Ormond inspired a crowd of nearly 800 attendees at the New Friends New Life (NFNL) Luncheon Nov. 4 at the Hyatt Regency.
Edgemere Knit Wits Take Up Yarn, Needles for Ukraine
The Knit Wits, a group of 20 women at Edgemere Senior Living, meet once a week for tea, a cookie, and, most importantly, knitting.
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U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson Honored at Texas Trailblazer Awards
The Family Place honored U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson during the annual Texas Trailblazer Awards on Sept. 23 at the Omni Hotel.
TACA Awards $300,000 to 41 Grantees
The Arts Community Alliance announced today that 41 Dallas County grantees are recipients of its second round of Catalyst grants.
Gingerbread Stroll Returning to Highland Park Village
The annual Gingerbread Stroll benefiting Community Partners of Dallas is returning to Highland Park Village.
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Hunter Sullivan Band to Play Dallas Historical Society’s Centennial Gala
The Dallas Historical Society announced that Hunter Sullivan and his band will take the stage to entertain guests at its Centennial Gala.
Sheila and Jody Grant Children’s Park Reopens at Klyde Warren Park
Klyde Warren Park Nov. 4 celebrated the reopening of the Sheila and Jody Grant Children’s Park after a 6,000 square-foot addition and other enhancements made possible by a $5 million gift from the Perot family.
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Partners Card at Home at Highland Park Village, NorthPark Center
Three decades of Partners Card have made The Family Place at home in Dallas’ most prestigious shopping destinations.
Edgemere Senior Living Brings Lunch to First Responders
Residents and associates of Edgemere Senior Living dropped off lunches to Fire Station 27 Oct. 26 and 27.
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‘Bachelor’ Stars Co-Chairing OurCalling Benefit
Park Cities residents Catherine and Sean Lowe of The Bachelor fame are the benefit committee co-chairs of OurCalling’s annual Hope for the Homeless Benefit Nov. 4 at Gilley’s Dallas.
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Nexus’ Pathways to Possibilities Luncheon Raises $425K for Women in Recovery
More than 100 supporters of the Nexus Recovery Center gathered at the inaugural Pathways to Possibilities Luncheon at the Dallas College Eastfield Campus.
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‘More Than Just a Discount’
Partners Card is celebrating its 30th year with more perks for shoppers and diners — all while benefiting the Family Place.
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The Concilio Raises $227K During 40th Anniversary Celebration
The Concilio, a Dallas nonprofit organization that focuses on advancing the lives and betterment of Latino families, hosted its 2022 Big Dreams Gala to celebrate its 40th anniversary.