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 ...

Charitable News

30 Dallas chefs put themselves up for auction in heroic fundraiser 30 Dallas chefs put themselves up for auction in heroic fundraiser By Teresa Gubbins

6.19.20  |  2:37 pm

A slew of Dallas chefs have joined a national campaign that aims to raise awareness and funds for the immigrant ...

Coronavirus News

Coronavirus meal program for Dallas restaurant workers dishes freebies Coronavirus meal program for Dallas restaurant workers dishes freebies By Teresa Gubbins

6.12.20  |  3:51 pm

A coronvirus-related charitable project for Dallas-area restaurant employees is pivoting with a new program that will work hand-in-hand with restaurants ...

Tribute Through Music and Dance

Dallas arts groups honor racial violence victims with benefit concert Dallas arts groups honor racial violence victims with benefit concert By Alex Bentley

6.4.20  |  4:45 pm

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, and Project Unity will present a public concert to honor those who ...

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 ...

Tech Support

Dallas nonprofits can receive free tech help from big bank's experts Dallas nonprofits can receive free tech help from big bank's experts By Lindsey Wilson

5.28.20  |  1:09 pm

Though it's been around since 2012, JPMorgan Chase's Force for Good program feels especially vital right now. The ...

Giving back

Dallas teens create 'chalk bomb' fundraiser to feed neighbors in need Dallas teens create 'chalk bomb' fundraiser to feed neighbors in need By Stephanie Allmon Merry

5.18.20  |  12:41 pm

One of the simple joys of staying close to home has been seeing neighborhood kids get creative with sidewalk chalk ...

Giving back

Dallas-area lavender farm on mission to support veterans amid pandemic Dallas-area lavender farm on mission to support veterans amid pandemic By Stephanie Allmon Merry

5.14.20  |  9:47 am

Businesses in North Texas are finding creative ways to lend a hand these days, and the owners of a local ...

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 ...

Giving back

Fundraising blitz aids North Texas nonprofits reeling from coronavirus Fundraising blitz aids North Texas nonprofits reeling from coronavirus By Stephanie Allmon Merry

5.4.20  |  4:05 pm

UPDATE: North Texas Giving Tuesday Now raised $20.7 million for more than 2,500 area nonprofits. Another $21.8 ...

Opt for Optimism

Dallas artist talks inspiration behind her bright new downtown mural Dallas artist talks inspiration behind her bright new downtown mural

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4.29.20  |  1:45 pm

The new "Optimism Starts With You" mural that has gone up on the side of the Sheraton Dallas' parking garage ...

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 ...

Coronavirus News

Dallas organizations step up with generous COVID-19-inspired donations Dallas organizations step up with generous COVID-19-inspired donations By Teresa Gubbins

4.14.20  |  9:39 am

Dallas-Fort Worth is brimming with generosity. In an effort to ease the suffering caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, DFW organizations ...

Produce News

Dallas group dispenses free produce as COVID-19 fallout surges Dallas group dispenses free produce as COVID-19 fallout surges By Teresa Gubbins

4.9.20  |  6:17 pm

The coronavirus pandemic has brought out acts of kindness around Dallas, many related to that most crucial area: putting food ...

Opt for Optimism

New downtown Dallas mural spreads optimism when we need it the most New downtown Dallas mural spreads optimism when we need it the most

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4.9.20  |  10:55 am

Everyone could use a smile right now, and Frost Bank is ready to supply it with a new mural going ...

Coronavirus response

Dallas-area group matches healthcare workers with RVs for isolation Dallas-area group matches healthcare workers with RVs for isolation By Stephanie Allmon Merry

3.27.20  |  10:49 am

Healthcare workers from Sacramento to Syracuse are resting easier after a Dallas-area woman’s Facebook post suddenly started a movement ...

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 ...

Coronavirus News

New Dallas nonprofit Furlough Kitchen feeds jobless restaurant workers New Dallas nonprofit Furlough Kitchen feeds jobless restaurant workers By Teresa Gubbins

3.24.20  |  3:55 pm

Dallas restaurant and hospitality workers who've lost their jobs can get one free meal at a day, thanks to ...

Coronavirus Fundraiser

Four Day Weekend supports Lower Greenville workers with virtual show Four Day Weekend supports Lower Greenville workers with virtual show By Alex Bentley

3.19.20  |  2:31 pm

Amid the multiple cancellations and closures the coronavirus pandemic has caused, comedy improv troupe Four Day Weekend is looking to ...

Coronavirus News

Dallas restaurants are doing good deeds even during COVID-19 crisis Dallas restaurants are doing good deeds even during COVID-19 crisis By Teresa Gubbins

3.18.20  |  4:22 pm

Dallas' food and beverage industry is not only supremely hospitable, it's also consistently generous, always ready to rally 'round ...

Coronavirus News

Dallas startup pairs unemployed restaurant workers with nonprofit gigs Dallas startup pairs unemployed restaurant workers with nonprofit gigs By Teresa Gubbins

3.18.20  |  2:27 pm

A new initiative has been formed to give restaurant workers a place to work. The Get Shift Done for North ...

Step inside

Best of Northaven gets displayed on home tour that aids tornado relief Best of Northaven gets displayed on home tour that aids tornado relief By Stephanie Allmon Merry

3.3.20  |  2:20 pm

For fans of significant architecture and home design, the Northaven Home Tour has become one of the must-attend showcases of ...

Sweet socks

Luxury sock brand draws on kids' creativity to help homeless in Dallas Luxury sock brand draws on kids' creativity to help homeless in Dallas By Stephanie Allmon Merry

2.28.20  |  11:22 am

A Dallas company's partnership with a local charity is knock-your-socks-off sweet. Dallas-based luxury sock brand DeadSoxy has partnered with ...

Design inspiration

Famous decorator show house opens doors to Old Preston Hollow mansion Famous decorator show house opens doors to Old Preston Hollow mansion By Stephanie Allmon Merry

2.21.20  |  3:46 pm

UPDATE: The location of the Kips Bay Decorator Show House has been revealed as 5828 Woodland Dr. in Old Preston ...

Luck Be a YP

Black tie-clad YPs try their luck at blackjack for Dallas CASA Black tie-clad YPs try their luck at blackjack for Dallas CASA By Lindsey Wilson

2.11.20  |  1:17 pm

With (fake) money in hand, more than 400 of Dallas' young movers and shakers arrived at The Hall on Dragon ...

Pancake News

Pancakes save the day in charitable event for Dallas' Bonton Farms Pancakes save the day in charitable event for Dallas' Bonton Farms By Teresa Gubbins

2.7.20  |  10:14 am

The forecast for mid-February is pancakes, when a breakfast restaurant chain contributes all of its pancake sales to a local ...

For Bo

DFW university premieres play about Botham Jean and Amber Guyger case DFW university premieres play about Botham Jean and Amber Guyger case By Lindsey Wilson

2.4.20  |  12:50 pm

UPDATE 4-19-2021: The play is making its premiere virtually this month via Theatre TCU’s Vimeo channel. According to a ...

Step into Sustainability

Texas shoe company goes green with fashionable new recycled sneaker Texas shoe company goes green with fashionable new recycled sneaker By Paige Turner

2.4.20  |  9:27 am

Texas footwear brand SUAVS is kicking into 2020 with sustainability in mind. The Austin-based brand, which launched in 2015, is ...

Sparkle and shine

Dallas prom dress drives help deserving teens dance the night away Dallas prom dress drives help deserving teens dance the night away By Stephanie Allmon Merry

1.29.20  |  3:04 pm

Forget the cap and gown. High school seniors' most anticipated outfits of spring are picked out for prom. They're ...

Parties for a cause

The 8 spring galas and luncheons all Dallas socialites must attend The 8 spring galas and luncheons all Dallas socialites must attend By Diana Oates

1.24.20  |  5:45 pm

It's time to start thinking about the spring social events that make Dallas the philanthropic playground of all playgrounds ...