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Faith
Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas’ Woman To Woman Luncheon Returns
The 10th-anniversary Woman to Woman Luncheon benefiting Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas returns May 25, 2022 at the Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel at 15201 Dallas Parkway.
Mockingbird Chapter Celebrates National Charity League Seniors
The National Charity League Mockingbird Chapter recently celebrated the Ticktocker Class of 2022 – 26 young women for six years of community service totaling 4,721 hours.
Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center Relaunches Save Jane Awareness Campaign
Following its inaugural launch in 2019, Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center took a stand against child abuse with its Save Jane Awareness Campaign April 8.
UP Taking Citizen of the Year Nominations
The city of University Park is accepting applications for the 2022 Citizen of the Year.
Society
TACA Silver Cup Luncheon Details Announced
TACA – (The Arts Community Alliance) is gearing up for the 44th annual TACA Silver Cup Awards Luncheon.
Society
Interfaith Family Services Hosting Annual Auxiliary Luncheon
Interfaith Family Services, a nonprofit that provides services for those in need, is gearing up for its 7th annual auxiliary luncheon.
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Society
Garden Writing Symposium, Luncheon Comes Up Roses
The 15th Annual A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” at the Rosine Hall at the Dallas Arboretum attracted design and garden aficionados to hear from G. Michael Shoup, Bettie Bearden Pardee, and Susan Sully.
Tributes
SMU Community, Colleagues Remember Slain Journalist
Brent Renaud, known as a kind, compassionate mentor, killed in Ukraine. Renaud's family is working to establish the Brent Renaud Journalism Foundation.
Philanthropy
Meet Our 20 Under 40
From grade school philanthropists to a basketball phenom that finds time to be generous at his new home and his home country, this year's 20 Under 40 honorees run the gamut.
Voices
‘Ukrainians Are Very Brave’ But Need Our Help
Ukrainians in Dallas have been working to collect donations to send back home, but there are additional ways North Texans can help people in the war-torn country.
Society
Preservation Park Cities Holiday Partygoers Get a Peek at 2022 Events
Members of Preservation Park Cities on Dec. 8 enjoyed a sumptuous buffet and got updates on 2022 events such as the annual Spring Historic Home Tour.
Society
2022 Duchesses Take Their Dips as La Fiesta Embarks on 37th Year
La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas, now in its 37th year of service and support of 17 Dallas area beneficiaries, has gifted more than $9.9 million since 1986.
Dallas Backs the Green
Love your park? Get ready to roll up your sleeves and beautify it during It's My Park Day.
Philanthropy
Dallas Habitat for Humanity Receives $9M Gift from MacKenzie Scott
American author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has been busy doling out more funding to various nonprofits across the country over the last 48 hours, including a $9 million gift to Dallas Habitat for Humanity.
Society
VolunteerNow Announces Hearts of Texas Luncheon
The Hearts of Texas Luncheon is gearing up to celebrate volunteerism.
HUD Announces $2.6B in Grants for Homeless Services
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Monday that it was awarding more than $2.6 billion in grants for 7,000 local homeless housing and service programs across the country -- including Dallas.
Society
Dallas Historical Society Celebrates Those Who Make The City Better
The Dallas Historical Society’s 39th Awards for Excellence Luncheon – Dallas History Makers celebrated people improving Dallas’ quality of life through innovation, guidance, and support.
Philanthropy
Mentorship Creates Lifelong Bonds
My time as a Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer began with lunch at Sonic in August 2005 and officially ended nearly 10 years later with a trip to Washington, D.C.
Ursuline Grad Named CEO of Downtown Dallas, Inc.
City of Dallas Director of Arts and Culture Jennifer Scripps has been tapped to lead the organization that manages the Downtown Dallas Improvement District.
In Case You Missed It
Deterring Demolition a Daunting Task
Preservation Park Cities lists most architecturally significant historic homes