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Scenes From The Concilio’s 2024 Big Dreams Gala

Christine Perez — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 13:22:45 +0000

The Empire Room in Dallas was the scene of The Concilio’s annual Big Dreams Gala, held Nov. 1. Themed around the vibrant traditions of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), the event featured a seated dinner with chef-inspired Latino cuisine, themed cocktails, and live music. In all, the event raised more than $350,000 … Continued

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Triangulating the State of Women’s Economic Security in Texas

Christine Perez — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 23:41:55 +0000

Women make up 46 percent of the Texas workforce, with women-owned businesses employing 1 million people and generating $42 billion in wages. Even still, the state ranks No. 47 nationally when it comes to women’s economic security. These are among the key findings Texas Women’s Foundation revealed at its annual Economic Issues for Women luncheon, … Continued

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Goodwill North Central Texas Marks 75 Years at Diamond Anniversary Gala

Christine Perez — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:30:24 +0000

In October 1949, Goodwill North Central Teas was founded as America’s 100th Goodwill organization by a group of Fort Worth businessmen led by Everton O. Dibb, a $10,000 startup fund, and the support of Amon Carter. Seventy-five years later, what began with a mission of providing employment opportunities for about 50 individuals with disabilities has … Continued

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Adam Powell’s Mission to Change the Game for DFW Students

Layten Praytor — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000

While growing up in Alabama, Adam Powell’s father worked as a state trooper and his mother was a social worker. Throughout it all, his parents led by example. “One of the things that have been embedded in me my entire life has been this idea of service and commitment to the community and others,” Powell … Continued

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The Moody Family Children’s Museum at the Perot is in for a Massive Redesign

Audrey Henvey — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 22:37:22 +0000

A new chapter has begun for the Moody Family Children’s Museum at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. It has partnered with Amsterdam-based NorthernLight on a significant transformation that will nearly double the size of the children’s museum and enhance its ability to teach STEM concepts through play. The redesign marks the first project in … Continued

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Meet the Dallas 500: Chris Luna, SPCA of Texas

Ben Swanger — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:30:43 +0000

Under the direction of Chris Luna, who left a successful corporate career at T-Mobile to get into the nonprofit space, SPCA of Texas is working to secure funding and planning for a new 40,000-square-foot expansion at the West Dallas campus. “We can provide more resources in the community to keep more animals in their homes,” … Continued

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Scenes from the 11th Annual Dallas All-Star Chef Classic

Christine Perez — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:02:44 +0000

Led by event chairs Ashlee and Chris Kleinert and TJ Kleinert, the 11th annual Dallas All-Star Chef Classic was held in late October at The Empire Room. The event raised $735,000, besting last year’s total. Serving as honorary chairs were Beth and David Dike and Taylor Marr, along with honorary chef chairs Chef Kim Canteenwalla … Continued

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This DFW Thrift Company Is Trying to Reinvent the Industry

Audrey Henvey — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:45:31 +0000

In 2018, Jen Cooper, the owner of a vintage clothing store, and Taylor Watts, who owned a record store, identified a massive market inefficiency in the thrift and used goods industry. “We began investigating mass market thrift,” Cooper says, “and what we found was really disturbing.” While niche goods are difficult to find and high … Continued

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Emerging Leader: How Brennan Godoi Is Making a Difference with Parfums de Brennan

Christine Perez — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:13:12 +0000

When he was 12 years old, Brennan Godoi wasn’t thinking about launching his own fragrance line. But an accidental spilling of his grandfather’s perfume bottle ignited a fascination that would stay with him for years. That lingering scent, a complex blend of oud, amber, musk, and vanilla, made an unforgettable impression on the young Dallas … Continued

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Lynn McBee, Calvert Collins-Bratton to Co-Chair ChildCareGroup’s 2025 Great Adventure Hunt

Layten Praytor — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:50:10 +0000

Over the past few years, Lynn McBee has been fortunate enough to be a part of a few winning teams in ChildCareGroup’s highly competitive annual Great Adventure Hunt fundraiser. The event is a mix of challenging brainteasers, scavenger hunts, and escape room-like puzzles for teams to work their way through and see who can finish … Continued

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Why Pedro Lerma is Trying to Rebrand Jesus

Ben Swanger — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:43:14 +0000

When Pedro Lerma left The Richards Group in 2020 to go independent with his namesake firm, he did so with one mission in mind: “To channel creativity for good,” he says. Over the last year, he has led his firm, LERMA/, to grow its billings and fees by 63 percent and its staff by 50 … Continued

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Scenes from Humble Beginnings Luncheon Featuring Jenna Bush Hager

Ben Swanger — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:30:30 +0000

Austin Street Center’s’ annual fundraising Humble Beginnings luncheon attracted a crowd of 800 people and raised $1.1 million for the nonprofit. The monies raised will help drive awareness around the issue of homelessness and how Austin Street Center has been working diligently to bring solutions and partnerships that help the city’s most vulnerable population find … Continued

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