Sunday, February 16, 2025
Friday, February 7, 2025
Above the Clouds: Knox's Legacy Awards and Scholarship Dinner
Live Like Knox Foundation Inaugural Above the Clouds:
Knox's Legacy Awards and Scholarship Dinner
This inspiring evening celebrates Knox's enduring legacy and showcases the touching stories of kindness from the chosen 2025 graduating seniors, recipients of the #KindnessCarriesOn Scholarships.
Don't miss this opportunity to honor kindness, support future leaders, and be part of Knox's lasting legacy.
Keynote Speaker: Herman "Herm" Edwards
Herm Edwards is a former NFL player, head coach, and celebrated ESPN broadcaster. Known for his passion and integrity, Herm has inspired countless individuals through his leadership both on and off the field. His motivational message centers on teamwork, communication, and living a life of purpose. From his iconic "Miracle at the Meadowlands" play to his coaching successes with the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs, Herm’s journey is a testament to resilience and determination. His famous mantra, "You play to win the game," is a reminder of the importance of pursuing excellence in all aspects of life.
Opening Speaker: Katie Wood
Katie Wood is an entrepreneur, thought leader, and author of the bestselling *A Simple Seed: A Journal of Growth, Gratitude, and Giggles*. Her work focuses on fostering resilience and mindfulness in young minds. Katie’s insights into gratitude and positivity will set an inspiring tone for the evening.
Recognition of the Class of 2025 Graduating Seniors
The event will honor outstanding students from the Class of 2025 with #KindnessCarriesOn scholarships to support their post-high school education. These students exemplify the values Knox cherished: kindness, empathy, leadership, compassion, and a contagious smile.
Please click this link to view the event flyer and secure your sponsorship or table!
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Send a Valentine’s Day e-Card to a patient or team member at Children’s Health!
Share the love with Children's patients, families, and caregivers with a Valentine’s Day card!
Be incredible by sending a special Valentine’s Day message with an e-Card to a patient or team member at Children’s Health℠.
Being in the hospital can make children feel lonely, especially when it means they can’t join in their favorite holiday traditions. Your kind words and bright Valentine’s cards will help everyone in our hospitals feel the love.
Customize and send your Valentine's Day e-card now.
Help reach the goal of 5,000 Valentine's!
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
The Bear Invitational - 2025 Inaugural Golf Tournament
Download Flyer: LLK_GolfTournament_10152024Z.pdf
The Bear Invitational
Tee up for Kindness: Swinging Fore the #LLKF Scholarship Fund
2025 Inaugural Golf Tournament
Monday, March 31st, 2025
The Tribute Golf Course
1000 Lebanon Rd,
The Colony, TX 75056
Event Tickets & Sponsorship Opportunities:
Monday, February 3, 2025
Friday, January 31, 2025
17th annual Soup’s On Luncheon and Art Show
Nearly 700 attendees gathered at the 17th annual Soup’s On Luncheon and Art Show benefiting The Stewpot, held at Thompson Dallas on Monday, January 27. Co-chairing the annual fundraising event hosted by The Stewpot Alliance benefiting The Stewpot were Dallas community leaders Buddy Jordan and Isabell and Philip Higginbotham. WFAA anchor Cynthia Izaguirre emceed the luncheon. Since 2008, Soup’s On has raised more than $5 million for homeless and at-risk individuals in Dallas. The Stewpot is a ministry of First Presbyterian Church of Dallas (FPC Dallas).
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| Philip and Isabell Higginbotham, Buddy Jordan |
The event featured an art show including 100 curated pieces of original art created by 22 artists from The Stewpot Art Program, soups by 10 local celebrity chefs, and an inspiring message from luncheon speaker Nicholas Kristof, all thoughtfully woven together in celebration of The Stewpot’s 50th anniversary. Soup’s On served as a kickoff for a year full of celebrating “50 Years of Loving Our Neighbors” and highlighting The Stewpot’s long tradition of love in action.
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| Brenda Snitzer, Nicholas Kristof, Cynthia Izaguirre and Rev. Amos Disasa |
Featured speaker Nicholas Kristof, a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and best-selling author, captivated the audience and praised the Dallas community and The Stewpot’s progress in helping people rise above poverty and homelessness. Kristof led the guests to sing “Happy Birthday” in celebration of the nonprofit's 50th anniversary. He applauded The Stewpot in helping Dallas reduce unsheltered homelessness by 24%.
“Drops in the buckets – that’s how you fill buckets. That’s how you change the world,” Kristof said during his inspirational remarks.
Brenda Snitzer, executive director of The Stewpot, addressed that the nonprofit has outgrown its space and programs have tripled in size. FPC Dallas recently acquired the four-acre campus previously operated by CitySquare, whose operations ceased in late 2024. The Stewpot is in the process of moving to the campus and has taken on two of CitySquare’s core programs—the Food Pantry and Neighborhood Resource Center, which support 14,000 people annually.
For the 17th year, Chef Brian C. Luscher of 33 Restaurant Group (Union Bear, Taverna Rossa, Seager & Sons etc.), along with nine other local chefs, created soups in honor of The Stewpot’s legacy of feeding the hungry. Among them were: Jeff Bekavac (Goodwins), J. Chastain (Sister, The Charles, Carlos Elegante), Omar Flores (Even Coast, Muchacho), Michael Haynes (The Stewpot), Danyele McPherson (Purple Collar Kitchen, Goodwins), Janice Provost (Parigi), Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman (José), Jeramie Robison (Thompson Dallas) and Abraham Salum (Salum).
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| Andrea Meyer with Brian and Courtney Luscher |
Since its founding in 1975 to feed people on the streets downtown, The Stewpot has served more than 8.7 million meals. It has also grown to provide comprehensive services and a community of support for people experiencing poverty and homelessness, including programs that stabilize, house and enrich the lives of Dallas neighbors. These include helping people recover over 112,000 vital ID documents to access services and employment, funding 233 four-year scholarships for college or vocational school since 1991 and helping provide housing for 320 people since its rapid rehousing program began in 2021.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
AWARE Affair Boots, Buckles & Brain Health
AWARE Affair Boots, Buckles and Brain Health presented by Trailblazer Presenting Sponsor Anne Davidson, is set for Friday, April 4, 2025 at Gilley's Dallas.
Chaired by David McDavid Jr. with Bo and Jeff Parker as honorary chairs, the event will be another fun evening of boot-scootin', live and silent auctions, with supporters coming together for a night fighting Alzheimer's and supporting care partners.
Guests will enjoy a delicious, seated buffet dinner, dancing to The Breckenridge Band, lots of fun brain health activities, and a meaningful evening with friends and family while raising money for AWARE.
Venise Stuart will receive the Founder's Spirit Award.
Karisti Julia will receive the Amy Osler Spirit of Education Leadership Award.
AWARE Dallas 2024-2025 Grant Recipients
Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation
Bishop Arts Theater Center
Center for BrainHealth
Dallas Symphony Association
For Love and Art
Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas
Juliette Fowler Communities
NorthPark Presbyterian Church
Plano Symphony Orchestra
The Senior Source
Stomping Ground Comedy Center
Texas Winds Musical Outreach
The University of Texas at Dallas (Lab of Dr. Chandramallika Basak)
The University of Texas Dallas (Lab of Dr. Kristen Kennedy)
Wilshire Baptist Church
Myrna D. Schlegel AWARE Scholarship Fund
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Join the BubblyQ Committee!
Through the fundraising of sponsorships, silent auction items, ticket sales, and more, the BubblyQ committee makes this evening happen!
Sisters, Hagan Lane and Madison Hoppess, are co-chairing this year’s BubblyQ! After Hagan’s own battle with cancer, their family has had a passion for giving back and supporting others affected by the terrible disease.
Join the BubblyQ Committee to help plan this incredible event by securing sponsors and sourcing donations!
2025 BQ Committee Happy Hour Kickoff is
Wednesday, February 5th, 6-8 PM
Goose Bar @ Goodwins, Dallas
Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out! BubblyQ@ytacsdallas.org
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