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Caroline Rose Hunt

Join us on Thursday, February 11 at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden’s Rosine Hall for the 2016 Dream Achievers Luncheon honoring Caroline Rose Hunt and benefiting Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region (CISDR).

While raising a family of five children, Caroline Rose Hunt served her church as Chairman of the Early Childhood Division and became a certified instructor of Parent Effectiveness Training.  She has been named an outstanding alumna of the Hockaday School, Mary Baldwin College and the University of Texas at Austin. Mrs. Hunt has been honored with numerous awards celebrating her philanthropy and dedication to the community. She has contributed columns to antique, travel and women's magazines and has written two cookbooks and a novel.

"Some people like to serve, and some people want to be served.  I'm a person who wants to be useful." - Caroline Rose Hunt.

Inspired by Alon USA, the Dream Achievers Series features Dallas area leaders who share personal stories about achieving their dreams or how they have helped others reach theirs. All proceeds from the Dream Achievers Luncheon go to support Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region, Inc. and its mission to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

Individual tickets are $200, with sponsorships starting at $2,500. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of America's most inspiring community leaders. Please visit the website at http://www.cisdallas.org/Events/DAL%202016 to reserve your spot today or contact Lisa Loy Laughlin at lisal@cisdallas.org or call 214-827-0955 x267. 
 

Underwriters/Sponsors as of February 1, 2016:

Dreamers Champion, $25,000: Alon USA.

Dream Believer, $15,000: Rosewood Corporation.

Dream Investor, $10,000: Anonymous.

Dream Advocate and Valet Sponsor, $2,500: Ebby Halliday Realtors.

Benefactors:

Bonnie Martin & Associates, John & Lori Collins, Mrs. Guy U. Griffeth, The Hockaday School, Amy Johnson, Mrs. Sara Martineau, Mr. and Mrs. George McLaughlin, Geraldine “Tincy” Miller, Lou Ann Richardson, Deborah Ryan, Bob Scott, Texas Health Resources Foundation.

Additional donors:

Bill Guess, Jack Hayes, Kay Hyland, Caryl M. Keys, Mrs. Lynn L Northrup, Jr., Claude B Prestidge, M.D., Nancy Shelton, Mrs. George A. Shutt, Paul Stephens.

 

Past Dream Achievers:

2014                   Jeff Morris, ALON USA

2013                   Geraldine “Tincy” Miller, State Board of Education, District 12

2012                   Abby and Todd Williams, 2012 Dallas AFP Philanthropists of the Year

2011                   Dr. Bobby B. Lyle, President and CEO, Lyco Holdings

2010                   Marie Diaz, President and CEO, Pursuit of Excellence;
Nancy Lieberman, Head Coach, Texas Legends

2009                   Bill Lively, Founding President and CEO of the AT&T Performing Arts Center
June Jones, Head Football Coach, Southern Methodist University

CISDR operates in 77 schools in 12 school districts in Dallas, Collin, Ellis, Rockwall, and Hunt counties, with over 78% of those students living in poverty and deemed “at-risk” by the Texas Education Agency. Among other results last year, 96% stayed in school, 85% improved at least one letter grade, and CISDR high school intervention resulted in a 91% graduation rate. 

The mission of Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region, Inc. is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. 

CISDR is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1985 to address the growing number of high school dropouts in Dallas and surrounding areas. As experts in collaboration and in providing comprehensive case-managed services, CISDR’s professional staff brings community resources into schools to work in the interest of at-risk children in a coordinated, caring and cost-effective way.

Visit our Facebook Page at CISDallasRegion and Twitter @CISDR

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The Gummer Family and Dallas Summer Musicals Guild members dressed as characters from BONNIE AND CLYDE musical: Alisha Gummer, Chris Gummer, co-chair; Cameron Gummer, Jay Gummer, co-chair; Chuck Gummer, chair; Steve Beene and Adam Henley, DSM Guild members dressed as characters from BONNIE AND CLYDE; Cindy Gummer, chair; Michelle Gummer, Ryan Gummer, co-chair.

Zoo To Do 2015: The Roaring ‘20s, presented by The Eugene McDermott Foundation, surpassed $1,000,000 in funds raised. The Zoo was successful in raising more money to support its animals and programs this year than ever before. In addition, through its penguin naming live auction item, $10,000 will be donated directly to penguin conservation.

Chaired by Cindy and Chuck Gummer along with their sons, Chris Gummer, Jay Gummer and Ryan Gummer, the event’s smashing success was the result of the hard work of underwriting chair Mike Andereck, committee members and support from honorary chairs Micki and the Honorable Mike Rawlings, patrons, underwriters, and sponsors. In addition, the live and silent auctions, as well as the Mystery Box raffle, contributed to this record-breaking year and this absolutely fun event.

The cocktail hour presented by Neiman Marcus kicked off the night in the award-winning Giants of the Savanna exhibit, where guests were greeted by ladies dressed in 1920s costumes and posed for photos with members of the Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) Guild, who were dressed in original costumes from the BONNIE AND CLYDE musical on loan from DSM. All the while, interactive animal demonstrations also in the Simmons Safari Base Camp Deck brought home the real reason everyone supports the Dallas Zoo.         

Mixologists Jason Long from Abacus; Spencer Shelton from Bolsa; and Alexis Rolon from Dragonfly at Hotel ZaZa served specialty drinks with a ‘20s theme. Honorary Chef Dan Landsberg and Chef Chair Sarah Barr, both of Dragonfly at Hotel ZaZa, along with Chef Wrangler Brett Krafft from the Hilton Anatole Hotel, cruised the strolling dinner with guests among the 24 restaurant stations representing the finest restaurants in Dallas. At each station, executive chefs served delicious gourmet treats of appetizers, entrée specialties, and desserts.  The complete listing of restaurants is attached.         

Entering the Wilds of Africa plaza, guests were seated and the show began. Gregg Hudson, president and CEO, the Dallas Zoo, thanked everyone for their support and attending this evening’s event. Michael Gruber, chairman of the board, introduced chairs Cindy and Chuck Gummer, citing Cindy’s six years of serving on the board and applauding the Gummers’ passion for nature and conservation.

“We’re thrilled to chair the 2015 Zoo To Do with our family,” Cindy said, and Chuck agreed. “Our sons signed on as co-chairs the minute we asked them, and their wives all support this very important event and the mission. We all look forward to a wonderfully successful evening of fun and fundraising.” She introduced Chris Gummer and his wife, Alisha; Jay Gummer and his wife, Cameron; Ryan Gummer and his wife, Michelle, bringing them all on stage, followed by a round of applause. She also thanked patron party hosts, Barbara and Don Daseke. Helping create Zoo To Do and advising on fundraising and the overall event were the Advisory Council members Jennifer Altabef, Diane Brierley, Patty Stone and Ellen Winspear.

The live auction began, featuring rare Zoo experiences, travel, an All Star Chef Dinner for 10 – which was sold three times! - and even more prizes on the Big Board. Following the auction, guests danced the night away with music from Party Machine.         

Zoo To Do is a major source of funding for the Dallas Zoo.  With the proceeds from the event, the Zoo is able to continue providing outstanding education, entertainment, and wildlife conservation.         

For more information, visit the website at http://www.dallaszootodo.com or contact Stephanie Thompson, event manager, at 469.554.7441 or email her at Stephanie.Thompson@DallasZoo.com. 

Photos by Dana Driensky and Daniel Driensky

 

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About the Dallas Zoo: The Dallas Zoo, recently named one of the nation’s Top 10 Zoos by USA TODAY, is the largest zoological experience in Texas. Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, the zoo features a 106-acre park, thousands of animals, and an education department that offers programs for all ages. The zoo is located at 650 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway (I-35 at Marsalis) and is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit DallasZoo.com or call 469.554.7500. DART is the official transportation provider of the Dallas Zoo, and its Red Line stops at the Zoo’s main entrance.

 

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Glenn Beck, Founder, Mercury One.

Brilliantly Uniting The Humanity In All Of Us

Glenn Beck, founder of the nonprofit Mercury One, Inc., based in Irving, TX, brought together supporters, friends, and leaders in the social and business community for the M•ONE GALA DALLAS 2015, an evening with Glenn Beck, at the Omni Dallas at Park West with the theme “Brilliantly Uniting the Humanity in All of Us.” Joining in the celebration were honorary chairs Gena and Chuck Norris, along with Johnnie Moore, a fireball from-the-soul speaker and consulting executive director of Mercury One’s Nazarene Fund.

 

Beginning with a VIP reception and silent auction, over 350 guests were treated to photos at the step-and-repeat and bid on the vast array of priceless experiences and one-of-a-kind items before entering the elegantly draped ballroom for a seated dinner, presentations and especially fabulous, Rolando Diaz, the Cuban-born artist featured in the documentary Recapturing Cuba: An Artist's Journey and now Dallas resident artist, painting a large portrait of former President Abraham Lincoln – the only time he’s ever painted Lincoln - which later sold at the live auction for $17,000.

 

Glenn gave heartfelt thanks to those in attendance who had also participated in Mercury One’s last gathering in Birmingham, Alabama, the largest march in that city, with over 20,000 people showing their support, including Chuck Norris, actor Jon Voight and more. A stirring video portrayed the march, an emotional singing of Amazing Grace by a gospel choir and the statement, “United, we are a mighty army of righteousness with malice towards none and charity to all.”

 

Beck also thanked the Host Committee: Dr. Kathleen Bassford, Gina and Ken Betts, Elizabeth and Jim Graham, Suzanne and Michael Grishman, Terry and Ed Lynch, Paralee Obele, Gwen and Adam Rich, Marcene and Clay Taylor and Honorary Host Committee: Amy Ford, Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne, Johnnie Moore, Lauren and Matt Redhawk, Betsy Ryan, and Bill Wallace.

 

Following a spirited live auction of some of Beck’s personal collection as well as historical items, another announcement was made: Mercury One is starting a Media Fund in order to collaborate with production teams in the making of informative documentaries and educational pieces about the foundation’s projects. 

 In 2012 Mercury One, Inc. and Glenn Beck shared a vision to create a charitable organization on the principle: “We don’t stand between government aid and people in need. We stand with people in need so they no longer need the government.” Since that time, Mercury One has assisted countless families with disaster relief, supported veteran organizations, and stood strong for and in support of Israel, all while continuing the mission of education. These are the foundation’s four pillars of service at Mercury One, Inc.

 

In addition to Pillar Projects, Mercury One has assisted partner charities such as Operation Blessing International, and local organizations like Plano-based Hope’s Door, and Carrick Brain Center of Dallas.  In 2014, M1 partnered with EnPuzzlement for Border Relief projects, which are ongoing now.  M1 will continue to reach out to these and other partners, and the general fund is the key to building those bridges. 

 

Funds from the gala support Mercury One’s general funds to continue to provide grants to the numerous organizations and programs it supports. From its work at home and abroad, the support of TheBlaze Network sponsors, business and community leaders, and partners is critical. As a partner of the community, Mercury One is proud of its service to date and looks forward to a bright future!

 

Continuing to provide funding under the four pillars of service could not happen without the generosity of our community. For details about Mercury One and its mission, visit the website at www.mercuryone.org.

Photos by Amber Fisher.

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Carey Willding, John Willding; Cullum Clark, Chairman of the Board; S.M. Wright II, Co-Founder, President and CEO; Heather and Ray Washburne, Honorary Chairs, Christmas In The Park; Vicki Howland, Dulany Howland. Photo by Dana Driensky.

    S. M. Wright Foundation kicked-off the 17th Annual Christmas in the Park with an event hosted by honorary chairs Heather and Ray Washburne in the executive suites at Highland Park Village recently.

          Ray welcomed guests saying that he and Heather are honored to serve as honorary chairs. Their first involvement was 12 years ago when the foundation served 200 people at the event and they are thrilled to see how it has grown, serving over 50,000 people.

          After a brief video, Christmas in the Park co-chair John Willding thanked supporters, saying that everyone has many nonprofits of which they are a part and their commitment to this event is meaningful. Especially with Christmas in the Park, the impact on people’s lives is evident. Attending the event will be City of Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, Emmitt Smith and more celebrities who are long-time supporters.
          Reverend S. M. Wright II expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Washburns, the Howlands, all of the event co-chairs and reminded everyone that this event has grown because of their support.

          Board chair Cullum Clark said that his entire family has participated by volunteering on the day of the event and that it’s a special magic to witness the heart of Christmas – it’s all about giving.

          The entire community, businesses and individuals, are invited to participate in Christmas in the Park on Saturday, December 19 where thousands of families gather at the Automobile Building at Fair Park for necessities such as coats, clothes, food, a toy or bike to help make a child’s Christmas wish come true. For more information, visit the website at www.christmasatfairpark.com  or contact the S.M. Wright Foundation at (214) 741-4990.

          Event co-chairs are Gina and Ken Betts, Allie Beth and Pierce Allman, Ola and Randall Fojtasek, Deni and Kevin Bryant, Julie and Darren Blanton, Michael Watson, Carrie and John Willding, Lisa and Jeff Rachor, Natalie and Mike McGuire, Brooke and Jeff Jackson and Pat and Emmitt Smith.

          The Host Committee is co-founder The Reverend S.M. Wright II, co-founder Debra D. Wright, co-founder The Reverend Calvin Wright, Lori and John Alschuler, Kathy and Harlan Crow, Chris Lalonde, Susan and Ernest Beecherl, Larry North, Michelle and Jason Fraser, Suzanne and Michael Grishman, Tony Hartl, Luann Hicks, Mack Hick.

Learn more about the S. M. Wright Foundation at their website here: http://www.smwrightfoundation.org/  

 

About The S.M. Wright Foundation:

 

The S.M. Wright Foundation was founded in 1998 by S.M. Wright II and this year is celebrating its 17th year.  As a visionary, CEO Wright, his family, and trusted friends established the S.M. Wright Foundation as a nonprofit organization with a mission of providing support and stability to inner city, underprivileged children and less fortunate families through hunger relief, educational support, health and social service assistance and economic empowerment.  The mission of the S.M. Wright Foundation is to move these families from a position of dependency to self-sufficiency and to restore stability to families and the community.

 

With an organization once established to serve primarily the South Dallas Community, the S.M. Wright Foundation has seen exponential growth and has seen its clientele begin to come from all areas of the Dallas metropolis.   By providing a supporting role of guidance to our clients in areas for race relations, hunger relief, community involvement and events, economic development, social assistance programs benefiting the low-social economic families, and the implementation of several new educational programs the S.M. Wright Foundation is helping build a solid foundation and a sense of pride that allows our clients to successfully transition to that position of self-sufficiency.   As a result, 5 essential programs were developed as pillars of success to facilitate the great transition of our clients.   

          

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Hope's Door

 

The Texas Bar Foundation Awards Hope’s Door $15,000 Grant for Legal Representation for Domestic Violence Victims

 

(Plano, TX  - November 17, 2015) -   Hope’s Door, a local women’s shelter serving Collin County has received a $15,000 grant from The Texas Bar Foundation which will go towards providing critical legal representation for those impacted by domestic violence.

Jim Malatich, Hope’s Door CEO states, “We are grateful to the Texas Bar Foundation for their generous grant which will help fund the Hope’s Door Legal Representation for Victims of Domestic Violence program. This crucial program provides pro-bono family law representation to victims of domestic violence. Annually, approximately 100 of Hope’s Door’s clients require family law representation to help them obtain protective orders, child custody, child support, and/or divorce and are unable to secure this representation elsewhere. Without this program and the help of the Texas Bar Foundation, these clients would appear before courts without any legal representation.”

 

About The Texas Bar Foundation

Since its inception in 1965, the Texas Bar Foundation has awarded more than $16 million in grants to law-related programs. Supported by members of the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Bar Foundation is the nation’s largest charitably-funded bar foundation. Grants are made possible by the generosity of the Fellows and charitable gifts from individuals and law firms across the state. The Texas Bar Foundation and its members are committed to their mission…Advancing Justice in Texas…by providing opportunities to support the rule of law in Texas.

 

About Hope’s Door

For almost 30 years, Hope’s Door has been the only organization in Collin County specializing in comprehensive prevention and intervention services to domestic violence victims and their children.  Services available to victims through Hope’s Door include 24-hour crisis hotline; emergency shelter; supportive housing; residential and non-residential counseling, support groups, and legal representation and advocacy.  Annually, Hope’s Door responds to more than 2,500 crisis calls; protects almost 400 women and children through emergency shelter; houses up to 25 individuals through supportive housing; and provides outreach services (counseling, support groups, and legal advocacy) to more than 1,100 women and children.  For more information about Hope’s Door visit our website at www.hopesdoorinc.org or contact us at 972-422-2911.  Individuals seeking safety from abusive relationships can contact our 24-Hour Crisis Hotline at 972-422-SAFE (7233).

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Chuck and Gena Norris, Honorary Chairs, Mercury One Gala

Brilliantly Uniting The Humanity In All Of Us

Gena and Chuck Norris have signed on as honorary chairs for the M•ONE GALA DALLAS 2015, an evening with GLENN BECK benefiting Mercury One, Inc., on Friday, November 13, 2015 at the Omni Dallas at Park West. The evening’s events will include a VIP reception, seated dinner, live and silent auctions of priceless experiences and one-of-a-kind items followed by a live musical performance and an After Party featuring a meet and greet with personalities from The Blaze TV including Tomi Lahren, Lawrence Jones, Jeffy Fisher, Brad Staggs and more.  


In 2012 Mercury One, Inc. and Glenn Beck shared a vision to create a charitable organization on the principle: “We don’t stand between government aid and people in need. We stand with people in need so they no longer need the government.” Since that time, Mercury One has assisted countless families with disaster relief, supported veteran organizations, and stood strong for and in support of Israel, all while continuing the mission of education. These are our four pillars of service at Mercury One, Inc.

 

In addition to Pillar Projects, Mercury One has assisted partner charities such as Operation Blessing International, and local organizations like Plano-based Hope’s Door, and Carrick Brain Center of Dallas.  In 2014, M1 partnered with EnPuzzlement for Border Relief projects, which are ongoing now.  M1 will continue to reach out to these and other partners, and the General Fund is the key to building those bridges. 

 

Mercury One needs the community’s help to assist in securing general funds to continue to provide grants to the numerous organizations and programs it supports. From its work at home and abroad, the support of Blaze Network sponsors, business and community leaders, and partners is critical. As a partner of the community, Mercury One is proud of its service to date and looks forward to a bright future!

 

Thank you for your consideration in supporting Mercury One, Inc. This important work could not be done without that critical support.  Continuing to provide funding under the four pillars of service could not happen without your generosity. Everyone at Mercury One looks forward to seeing you for a spectacular evening with Glenn Beck!

 

For tickets/tables and event information, contact  Beth Knott, bknott@mercuryone.org (615)414-5577. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Ashley Smith, asmith@mercuryone.org  (817) 908-6898. Sponsorship agreements received by October 19, 2015 ensure that your sponsorship is listed on the formal invitation. Visit the website for more information www.mercuryone.org

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Sponsor dinner and a show for a veteran and family on Tuesday, November 17 

               (November 11, 2015 – Dallas, TX)   Dallas Summer Musicals, Inc. (DSM) has a long-established tradition of providing discounted access to military veterans, active duty military, and their families.  The new DSM Seats for Vets initiative is an intentional effort to do more. The concept is built on the idea that “their service deserves great seats.” The Seats for Vets initiative honors and rewards their sacrifices with the magic of the musicals at the Music Hall at Fair Park – the kind that only DSM can provide.


            Thanks to sponsor and corporate partner Merrill Lynch, DSM has organized a special pre-show dinner event and program to honor military veterans and their families on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 and provide them with VIP seats to Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music, now showing at the Music Hall at Fair Park.


            This very special evening begins at 5:00 p.m. with a pre-show dinner event and program, followed by a pre-show salute from the DSM stage and the show.


            A limited number of tickets to the event are available to the public for $250 each. The cost includes dinner and a seat and will support Seats for Vets, a $5,000 scholarship fund for children and students from military families to enroll in the DSM Academy of Performing Arts programming, and future Seats for Vets events.


            For Dallas Summer Musicals it is important to have special nights each season to recognize these brave men, women, and children who make sacrifices every day to ensure our freedom. The goal is through programs such as Seats for Vets, everyone will come together as a community to honor and show appreciation to the United States military and their families.


            “DSM Seats for Vets is just a small token of DSM’s gratitude for the selfless sacrifices made by the men and women who have served or are currently serving in our military," says Michael Jenkins, President and Managing Director.  “We can never say thank you to our veterans enough. At DSM, we’ve always offered discounts to veterans whenever possible.  This year we wanted to try something new to honor and reward their service.”


            If you cannot join us, DSM asks you to consider making a gift to support DSM Seats for Vets.  A gift of $50 buys a Seat for a Vet to experience the magic of the Music Hall.


            In addition, DSM is offering military veterans and their families a 35% discount on tickets to Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music on Tuesday, November 17th; Wednesday, November 18th;  Thursday, November 19th and Friday, November 20th.  Veterans or family members interested in registering  to take advantage of this special discount, please call (214) 413-3911 or visit the website at http://www.dallassummermusicals.org/seatsforvets.shtm


            Interested in volunteering? DSM is looking for veterans in our community to serve as Seats for Vets Ambassadors.  Please email info@dallassummermusicals.org for more information.

Dallas Summer Musicals is presented by Texas Instruments and gratefully acknowledges the support of our season sponsors and partners The Dallas Morning News, WFAA TV Channel 8, American Airlines, and The Original Cupcakery. 

For more information about Dallas Summer Musicals, please call 214.421.5678 or visit our website at DallasSummerMusicals.org.           


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Michael Young

Join us on Wednesday, November 4 for the Line Drive Luncheon benefiting Communities In Schools Dallas Region!

 

            You don’t want to miss Texas Rangers’ Michael Young as the featured speaker at the Line Drive Luncheon on Wednesday, November 4, benefiting Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region, Inc.  Talmadge Boston, Texas Baseball Hall of Famer and media member will talk with Michael about everything baseball and Texas Rangers in the intimate setting of Edison’s in Dallas.

            The silent auction includes autographed Michael Young baseball with Texas Rangers Certificate of Authenticity and other rare and collectible sports memorabilia. Eddie Deen & Company Catering will provide an All-American Ballpark Lunch. A photo op with Young will be available for patron ticketholders and select sponsors.

            Young is the Rangers’ all-time leader in numerous offensive categories, retired in January 2014 after an outstanding 13-year major league career, the first 12 of those seasons in Texas. He now works with Texas Rangers President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Jon Daniels and his staff in all areas of baseball operations, including player evaluation and player development at the major and minor league level, special assignments, and scouting trips.  He is the Washington/Texas’ all-time leader in games, hits (2230), runs (1085), doubles (415), triples (55), total bases (3286), at bats (7399), and multi-hit games (651) and ranks third in RBI (984) and extra base hits (647). Young was a starter at all four infield positions in his Rangers career, earning a Gold Glove at shortstop in 2008.

Overall, Young batted .300 with 185 homers and 1030 RBI in 1970 games with the Rangers (2000-2012), Phillies (2013), and Dodgers (2013). He was a career .321 hitter with runners in scoring position. Young has won awards including the MLB Players Association’s Marvin Miller Award (2008 and 2011) and Rangers Jim Sundberg Community Achievement Award (2010), as well as being a three-time selection for the Rangers Roberto Clemente Award (2009-10-11).

            The mission of Communities In Schools is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. CISDR has a daily presence on 77 school campuses in 12 school districts in Dallas, Collin, Ellis, Rockwall, and Hunt counties, with over 78% of those students living in poverty and deemed “at-risk” by the Texas Education Agency. CISDR is evaluated by the TEA and found to have a 90% or better stay-in-school rate.

            Sponsors include Alon USA, Lawrence B. Dale Family Foundation, Petty & Associates, Claire and Talmage Boston, Lou Ann Richardson, Pam and Philip Bush, Chuck Clark Photography and The Park Cities News/The Waters Family.

            Tickets will not be sold at the door. Admission is by reservation only. Individual tickets start at $100 each. Patron Tickets are $150 and sponsorships start at $1,000. Visit the web site at http://www.cisdallas.org  or contact Lisa Loy Laughlin at lisal@cisdallas.org  or call 214-827-0955 x267. 

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Amanda Ward, Michelle Rivera, gala chairs . Photo by Matthew Shelley.

Hope’s Door Kicks-Off An Evening of Hope Gala Entitled “A Night in Morocco” at Neiman Marcus Willow Bend

Hope’s Door, a comprehensive domestic violence agency in Collin County serving all of North Texas, kicked-off their fundraising gala An Evening of Hope entitled “A Night in Morocco” at Neiman Marcus Willow Bend recently.
         

Models in must-have chic fashions with a Moroccan edge set the scene as hors d’oeuvres and wine were passed amongst the supporters and committee members. Lush jewel-tone hydrangeas served as sophisticated centerpieces topping off cocktail tables of clear glass with white stands of Neiman’s signature butterflies cut out, echoing the walls of flowing white draping, creating quite a stylish setting.  
         

Jim Malatich, Hope’s Door Executive Director, welcomed everyone and thanked the crowd for their support.  Suzanne Bock, Chief Development Officer, announced Gala Chairs Michelle Rivera and Amanda Ward and Honorary Chairs Mioshi and Chris Johnson. Mioshi is Co-Founder of the nonprofit Pretty Smart Girls and is a motivational speaker and advisor. Chris is a retired National Football League player whose sister was killed in a domestic violence incident. Since her death, he and Mioshi have raised her two daughters along with their own children and have been outspoken advocates against domestic violence.
         

Tania and Glenn Beck and Glenn’s charitable foundation, Mercury One, have been named recipients of the Heroes of Hope Award as a result of their commitment to being a voice for families affected by domestic violence, as well as for Mercury One’s work both at home and abroad. The Becks and Mercury One will be recognized during the evening at the gala. Hope’s Door is honored to have their support and commitment to the organization and the clients the organization serves in North Texas.
         

Glenn Beck is a television and radio host, political commentator, author, television network producer, media personality, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Mercury Radio Arts, a multimedia production company through which he produces content for radio, television, publishing, the stage, and the Internet. 
         

Glenn said, “Sadly, domestic violence is something I witnessed first-hand as a child and it took a tragic toll on my family.  Tania and I are dedicated to raising awareness about this serious issue that too often goes unaddressed. We are so grateful for organizations like Hope’s Door that offer vital services to those who are affected.”
         

This gala marks 29 years of Hope’s Door’s service in Collin County and happens on Saturday, November 7th at the Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park. Colorful, chic cocktail is the suggested attire, sure to dazzle with the Moroccan-inspired theme. The evening includes a VIP reception and lounge experience, silent and live auctions, Moroccan-inspired cocktails and dinner, followed by a live musical performance by Limelight.
         

As a special treat, there is an After Party chaired by Linda Snorina and Sara Dawn Wilkins, which has its own ticket of $100 each and will feature a hookah lounge, music, desserts and cocktails.
         

Amanda announced the host committee: Raman and Kelly Chopra, Raj and Raz Chopra, Cary and Cherryl Clayborn, Marc and Jessica Colombo, Chester and Becky Crouch, Todd and Tricia Fecht, Geoff Hawkes and Sheri Deterling, Travis and Stephanie Hollman, Jennyfer Faridy Cocco, MD, Kevin and Nicole Kirk, John and Lindsay Lee McCain, Mai Caldwell, Pamela Martin, Mike and Jill Nowell, Sean and Liz Ryan, Ray and Holly Signorelli, Steve and Susan Stoler, Thomas and Carmen Surgent, Dr. Bob and Lara Tafel, Tommy and Cathy Vieth, Tricia Westman, Jason and Michelle Witten/Witten SCORE Foundation and thanked media sponsors PaperCity and The Park Cities News/The Waters Family.
         

Individual gala tickets are $250 and a table for 10 is $2,500. Sponsorship opportunities are from $5,000 to $50,000. All gala patrons are welcome to stay for the After Party.
          For tickets, tables, auction and event information contact Hamilton A. Sneed, Principal, HAS Events. Phone 214.454.5683 or email h@hasevents.com
          Underwriting and sponsorship opportunities can be secured through Suzanne Bock Grishman, Chief Development Officer.  Phone 972.422.2911 or email suzanne.bock@hopesdoorinc.org
         

Hope’s Door’s mission is to offer intervention and prevention services to individuals and families affected by domestic violence and to provide educational programs that enhance the community’s capacity to respond.
         

For more information visit the website at hopesdoorinc.org

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Glenn Beck

Brilliantly Uniting The Humanity In All Of Us

Mercury One, Inc. is pleased to announce the M•ONE GALA DALLAS 2015, an evening with GLENN BECK on Friday, November 13, 2015 at the Omni Dallas at Park West. The evening’s events will include a VIP reception, seated dinner, live and silent auctions of priceless experiences and one-of-a-kind items following by a live musical performance.

In 2012 Mercury One, Inc. and Glenn Beck shared a vision to create a charitable organization on the principle: “We don’t stand between government aid and people in need. We stand with people in need so they no longer need the government.” Since that time, Mercury One has assisted countless families with disaster relief, supported veteran organizations, and stood strong for and in support of Israel, all while continuing the mission of education. These are our four pillars of service at Mercury One, Inc.

In addition to Pillar Projects, Mercury One has assisted partner charities such as Operation Blessing International, and local organizations like Plano-based Hope’s Door, and Carrick Brain Center of Dallas.  In 2014, M1 partnered with EnPuzzlement for Border Relief projects, which are ongoing now.  M1 will continue to reach out to these and other partners, and the General Fund is the key to building those bridges. 

Mercury One needs the community’s help to assist in securing general funds to continue to provide grants to the numerous organizations and programs it supports. From its work at home and abroad, the support of Blaze Network sponsors, business and community leaders, and partners is critical. As a partner of the community, Mercury One is proud of its service to date and looks forward to a bright future! 

Thank you for your consideration in supporting Mercury One, Inc. This important work could not be done without that critical support.  Continuing to provide funding under the four pillars of service could not happen without your generosity. Everyone at Mercury One looks forward to seeing you for a spectacular evening with Glenn Beck!

 For tickets/tables and event information, contact Beth Knott, bknott@mercuryone.org  (615)414-5577. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Ashley Smith, asmith@mercuryone.org  (817) 908-6898. Sponsorship agreements received by October 19, 2015 ensure that your sponsorship is listed on the formal invitation. Visit the website for more information www.mercuryone.org