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DIFFA turns iconic Wreath auction into a five-day festive party DIFFA turns iconic Wreath auction into a five-day festive party

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11.6.20  |  10:45 am

This year, the popular DIFFA/Dallas Holiday Wreath Collection's theme is a little on the (reindeer) nose. Called "Home ...

Coronavirus pivot

DIFFA and Dallas Contemporary lead this lineup of November fundraisers DIFFA and Dallas Contemporary lead this lineup of November fundraisers By Stephanie Allmon Merry

11.3.20  |  11:10 am

UPDATE: As of November 5, Dallas Contemporary has postponed its Car Ball until spring 2021, a spokeswoman says. Check the ...

Coronavirus pivot

6 new DFW charity events raise crucial funds from a social distance 6 new DFW charity events raise crucial funds from a social distance By Stephanie Allmon Merry

10.19.20  |  2:11 pm

Crowded galas, luncheons, concerts, and even group fun runs are still off limits for Dallas-Fort Worth nonprofits trying to raise ...

Coronavirus impact

Dallas' most glorious gala canceled for second time in 68-year history Dallas' most glorious gala canceled for second time in 68-year history By Stephanie Allmon Merry

10.12.20  |  11:59 am

In the final blow to the 2020 fall social season, Dallas' cherished Crystal Charity Ball has been canceled due to ...

Coronavirus pivot

4 new virtual fundraisers to add to DFW social diaries this fall 4 new virtual fundraisers to add to DFW social diaries this fall By Stephanie Allmon Merry

10.2.20  |  2:29 pm

While the coronavirus pandemic continues to prevent nonprofits from holding large luncheons, galas, and parties, they're still finding creative ...

Coronavirus pivot

The 5 newest must-attend virtual fundraisers in Dallas-Fort Worth The 5 newest must-attend virtual fundraisers in Dallas-Fort Worth By Stephanie Allmon Merry

9.22.20  |  5:16 pm

In this year of social distancing and canceled gatherings, many nonprofit galas and luncheons are pivoting creatively to virtual formats ...

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

Cattle Baron's Ball doubles down in 2021 after COVID-cancellation Cattle Baron's Ball doubles down in 2021 after COVID-cancellation By Stephanie Allmon Merry

8.7.20  |  10:41 am

UPDATE 1-19-21: Cattle Baron's Ball has added a second big event for 2021: a golf tournament. The Cattle Baron ...

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 ...