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Giving back

Dallas Junior League helps restore civil rights legend's historic home Dallas Junior League helps restore civil rights legend's historic home By Stephanie Allmon Merry

9.15.20  |  2:22 pm

Despite the COVID-cancellation if its signature 2020 fundraiser, the Junior League of Dallas is taking on a significant new civic ...

Billionaire News

T. Boone Pickens' estate up for grabs in 2 auctions, one in Dallas T. Boone Pickens' estate up for grabs in 2 auctions, one in Dallas By Teresa Gubbins

9.14.20  |  4:51 pm

One year after his death, valuables from the estate of billionaire T. Boone Pickens are up for sale in two ...

Coronavirus pivot

Fun and fundraising go virtual at these upcoming Dallas society events Fun and fundraising go virtual at these upcoming Dallas society events By Stephanie Allmon Merry

9.7.20  |  12:01 pm

In any other year, Dallas philanthropists and social butterflies would be picking outfits and preparing pocketbooks for the big fall ...

Making Meaningful Change

DFW nonprofit goes online and in-person for vital fundraising lunch DFW nonprofit goes online and in-person for vital fundraising lunch

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8.25.20  |  12:00 pm

Whether you're ready to mingle in person or prefer to still be social online, September 16 is a date ...

Coronavirus pivot

Latest Dallas-Fort Worth charity galas and fundraisers to go virtual Latest Dallas-Fort Worth charity galas and fundraisers to go virtual By Stephanie Allmon Merry

8.17.20  |  5:13 pm

As coronavirus continues to force events to cancel in Dallas-Fort Worth, more local nonprofits have shifted their efforts to virtual ...

Coronavirus impact

COVID-19 boots Dallas Cattle Baron's Ball off the 2020 calendar COVID-19 boots Dallas Cattle Baron's Ball off the 2020 calendar By Stephanie Allmon Merry

8.7.20  |  10:41 am

Cattle Baron's Ball, Dallas' biggest party of fall, has been canceled due to COVID-19. A spokesman for the event ...

Coronavirus pivot

Latest Dallas charity galas and luncheons to host virtual alternatives Latest Dallas charity galas and luncheons to host virtual alternatives By Stephanie Allmon Merry

8.3.20  |  1:37 pm

Given the unpredictable nature of COVID-19, it's hard to predict whether mass gatherings will be possible next month or ...

Party pivot

These hot-ticket Dallas society events are going virtual in September These hot-ticket Dallas society events are going virtual in September By Stephanie Allmon Merry

7.27.20  |  2:49 pm

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to dominate life in Dallas, local nonprofits are grappling with how to raise crucial funds ...

Season of Giving

Cherished Dallas Christmas market takes shopping and giving online Cherished Dallas Christmas market takes shopping and giving online By Lindsey Wilson

7.23.20  |  11:50 am

The Chi Omega Christmas Market is known as the unofficial start of holiday shopping season in Dallas, with more than ...

Covid-19 pivot

Parties move online for these 3 highly anticipated Dallas fundraisers Parties move online for these 3 highly anticipated Dallas fundraisers By Stephanie Allmon Merry

7.8.20  |  3:24 pm

The coronavirus pandemic has not let up across Dallas-Fort Worth, but neither has the need for critical services provided by ...

Just Livin'

Cattle Baron's Ball scoots to exciting new location for 2020 gala Cattle Baron's Ball scoots to exciting new location for 2020 gala By Stephanie Allmon Merry

6.24.20  |  3:49 pm

UPDATE: As of August 7, the 2020 Cattle Baron's Ball has been canceled. Read more about it, and plans ...

Online fundraising

4 virtual fundraising events to click and join this month in DFW 4 virtual fundraising events to click and join this month in DFW By Stephanie Allmon Merry

6.3.20  |  1:10 pm

The coronavirus pandemic wiped out an entire spring schedule of fundraisers for Dallas-Fort Worth charities. As area organizations grapple with ...

Pivoting for charity

5 virtual fundraisers every Dallas socialite should click to attend 5 virtual fundraisers every Dallas socialite should click to attend By Stephanie Allmon Merry

5.11.20  |  2:03 pm

Coronavirus wiped out the entire spring calendar of big fundraising events in Dallas. And, while many charitable luncheons and galas ...

Fundraising pivot

Fancy fundraisers morph into virtual benefits amid coronavirus in DFW Fancy fundraisers morph into virtual benefits amid coronavirus in DFW By Stephanie Allmon Merry

4.16.20  |  11:45 am

On March 10, Dallas nonprofit Dwell with Dignity threw an appreciation party for those involved in Thrift Studio, its month-long ...

Continue to Give

Dallas charities cope with fundraiser cancellations due to coronavirus Dallas charities cope with fundraiser cancellations due to coronavirus By Lindsey Wilson

3.26.20  |  3:27 pm

Normally, this is the time of year when Dallas' philanthropic set are tying bow ties, slipping into gowns, and opening ...

spring fundraiser

Former first lady cheers on women in workplace at Dallas gala Former first lady cheers on women in workplace at Dallas gala By Stephanie Allmon Merry

3.24.20  |  5:51 pm

What: Fifth annual 4word Gala Where: Renaissance Dallas Hotel The 411: Former First Lady Laura W. Bush took the stage ...

Work It

Boho-glam fashion show draws standing O for Dallas kids' charity Boho-glam fashion show draws standing O for Dallas kids' charity By Lindsey Wilson

3.23.20  |  4:08 pm

Marfa is 520 miles from Dallas, but for one night in late February, the artsy enclave was right nearby for ...

Luncheon Report

Reporting facts with celeb journo nets Planned Parenthood $1.3 million Reporting facts with celeb journo nets Planned Parenthood $1.3 million By Lindsey Wilson

3.17.20  |  5:17 pm

In what was one of Dallas' last massive gatherings, leaders in business, government, and philanthropy recently converged on the Hilton ...

Music and meals

Dallas chefs compose memorable night for charity's 10th anniversary Dallas chefs compose memorable night for charity's 10th anniversary By Stephanie Allmon Merry

3.13.20  |  5:18 pm

What: KidLinks 10th Annual Symphony of Chefs Where: Sixty Five Hundred The 411: KidLinks went all out for its 10th ...