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Highland Park Education Foundation Awards $1.5M to HPISD
The Highland Park Education Foundation June 14 presented a check for more than $1.5 million raised through the annual Mad for Plaid campaign to Highland Park ISD for teacher and staff salary support for the 2021-2022 school year.
Society
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presents Record-Setting $1.65M Check to DSO
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League closed the 2021-2022 fiscal year by presenting a record $1.65 million check to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
Parade of Playhouses Coming To NorthPark
Dallas CASA’s 27th-anniversary Parade of Playhouses is returning to NorthPark Center July 15-31.
Events
Dr. Michael J. Sorrell Named 2022 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Recipient
SMU’s Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics & Public Responsibility 2022 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon on Tuesday, April 12 honored Dr. Michael J. Sorrell, president of Paul Quinn College.
Society
Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden to Host Noble Celebrations
The council’s week-long celebration from October 17 through 21 will include its annual events, A Writer’s Garden and Ruby Red Gala.
North Texas Giving Day Registration Launches With New Digital Platform
The 14th annual Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day nonprofit registration launched Tuesday in conjunction with the first of three nonprofit kickoff events.
‘A Very Happy, Bubbly, Outgoing Kid’
Mother describes how Children’s Health helped family navigate daughter’s conditions
Society
2nd Annual Cancer Support Community Red Tie Gala
Third time was the charm! After two COVID postponements, Cancer Support Community North Texas celebrated its 20th anniversary at the organization’s second-annual Red Tie Gala on Friday, April 29 at the Empire Room.
Society
Dec My Room Hosts Fourth Annual “Room to Grow” Luncheon and Fashion Presentation
Colorful spring fashions, pink bubbly, and butterflies were on full display at the fourth annual Room to Grow luncheon and fashion presentation on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in the Neiman Marcus Courtyard at NorthPark Center.
Passover In Poland
Temple Emanu-El cantor travels to Warsaw to help Ukrainian refugees
DIFFA/Dallas To Host Picnic At Turtle Creek Park
The Design Industry Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA)/Dallas is hosting a Bridgerton-themed soiree at Turtle Creek Park.
Society
North Star Luncheon Raises $191,000+ For Family Compass
North Star Luncheon co-chairs Erin Pope and Toni McReynolds, with honorary chair Sarah Losinger, were joined by 300 attendees at the 4th-annual North Star Luncheon Monday, April 25, 2022, at Dallas Country Club. The luncheon raised more than $191,000 for Family Compass.
Philanthropy
Jewish Family Services Brings Helen Hunt to Addison for Biennial Luncheon Fundraiser
The Woman to Woman Luncheon 10th anniversary brought raffles, a wine pull, Helen Hunt, and more to support Jewish Family Services.
Society
Broadway Dallas Event Series Raises Money for Local Theater Education
Broadway Dallas' Spotlight Dinners are designed to raise money for the organization's education efforts — with a $450 price tag.
Honoring Fathers
The 46th-annual Father of the Year Luncheon, which honors fathers by raising funds for charities and scholarships, will be June 8 at the Frontiers of Flight Museum.
Highland Park Education Foundation Awards Largest-Ever Gift To HPISD
The Highland Park Education Foundation (HPEF) Board of Directors approved a $1.7 million grant request from Highland Park ISD that will help provide a 5% pay increase to district staff during the 2022-23 school year.
Society
Go Red For Women Taking Charge of Their Heart Health
About 600 people showed up wearing red on Feb. 25 at the Omni Hotel to help raise money for women’s heart and brain health awareness and education.
Society
Party Hopping
What do you do when Lonna Rae Silverman donates a collection of Western novels to your luxury senior living community? Throw a party.
Philanthropy
Dallas CASA Hosts Cherish the Children Luncheon
WFAA-TV anchor Cynthia Izaguirre and Dallas Maverick CEO Cynt Marshall spoke before a sold-out crowd of 400 at Dallas CASA's Cherish the Children luncheon May 6 about their commitments and connections to children in foster care.