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Inside the Cause
Nexus Celebrates Half-Century of Supporting Sobriety
Recovery Center houses women and their children during life-changing journey.
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Royal Visit A ‘Crown’-ing Moment For Equest Team
Count Lili Kellogg, chief executive officer of the nonprofit Equest therapeutic horsemanship center, among the legions of fans of the wildly popular Netflix series The Crown.
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Looking Ahead
To support Dallas neighbors experiencing or at risk of homelessness, the 13th annual Stewpot Alliance Soup’s On! Luncheon and Art Sale must go on, but virtually, of course.
Philanthropy
A Virtual Trip to Writer’s Garden Symposium
The 14th annual A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon benefiting the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden and A Woman’s Garden took a virtual approach Nov. 17 with the theme, “Near or Far … There Is No Place Like Home.”
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Watch Out, Devil! Chuck Norris Deemed an ‘Angel’ Now
It’s been said, “Chuck Norris’ tears cure cancer. Too bad, he has never cried.”
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Party Hopping
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas raised more than $464,000 with its 16th annual Women of Distinction Luncheon presented virtually by AT&T on Oct. 30.
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Dallas Junior Forum Serves ‘From the Heart’
With the pandemic restricting opportunities to gather in person, Dallas Junior Forum members adapted fundraising and volunteer service to meet the needs of their nonprofit partners.
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DSOL Marks 75 Years at Luncheon, Style Show
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League celebrated music and fashion at its seventh annual Fashion Notes Designer Award Luncheon and Style Show presented Nov. 4 by Veritex Community Bank at the Fairmont Dallas.
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Party Hopping: Many Still Find Ways to Serve
Award-winning actress, director, producer, author, and activist America Ferrera sees everyone’s unique identity as a superpower, not an obstacle.
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Farm-to-Table Soiree Shows Off Bonton Farms, Black-Owned Event Vendors
Visitors gathered around tables spaced for social distancing during a Farm-To-Table Soirée at Bonton Farms in South Dallas.
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KidneyTexas Supporters Eat Catered Meals While Watching Fashion Show from Home
KidneyTexas Inc. streamed the Runway Report 2020 Luncheon and Fashion Show to 180 ticket holders, underwriters, and sponsors gathered at homes.
Coronavirus
Momentous Work Continues Without One Particular Golf Tournament
Canceling a nationally-known, signature fundraiser doesn’t set the preferred tone for celebrating a century of service.
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Power of Prevention Benefits Recovery Resource Council
The Power of Prevention, an in-person program presented by K&L Gates and benefiting Recovery Resource Council brought together 75 supporters Sept. 16 at the Hyatt Regency.
Crystal Charity Ball
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.
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Looking Ahead
The 14th annual A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon with the theme “Near or Far…There Is No Place Like Home” will feature Southern lifestyle author and interior designer James Farmer and textile designer Lisa Fine.
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Nothing Comes Between Them and Christmas Market
When Savannah Eidson Near talks about helping with the Chi Omega Christmas Market her whole life, she’s not exaggerating much.
Coronavirus
Natalie Dossett: Pandemic Has Changed Philanthropy, ‘For Better or Worse’
Whether it’s raising funds for Episcopal School of Dallas, Planned Parenthood, the Dallas Museum of Art, the Visiting Nurse Association, or the Ronald McDonald House, Bluffview resident Natalie Dossett said the one constant is that Dallas is a city that loves to give.
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Upcoming Events
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has put plans for many events in flux. Check before attending.
Inside the Cause
Supporting The Family Place More Important Than Ever
As a longtime Dallas resident, I have had the pleasure of volunteering with The Family Place the past few years.
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Support Family Place, Local Businesses With Partners Card
From the tornado that hit North Dallas last year to the COVID-19 pandemic this year, Partners Card organizers have learned to adapt to help meet the community’s needs.