People Newspapers Fall Society 2019

THE ULTIMATE BIRTHDAY BASH The Birthday Party Project founder, Paige Chenault, celebrated the mission of spreading JOY with the Ultimate Birthday Bash at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in L.A. on Sept. 7.

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SAVE THE DATE: YOUR FALL SOCIETY CALENDAR

UNLIKELY HEROES TO THE RESCUE

PARTNERS CARD BRINGS COMMUNITY TOGETHER BRIAN GOVE PHOTOGRAPHY

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SOCIETY

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Awards for Excellence, benefitting the Dallas Historical Society, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Fairmont Dallas

DEC. 7

The Crystal Charity Ball, benefiting children’s charities in Dallas county, 7 p.m., Hilton Anatole.

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Nov. 1

An Evening With the Best of Broadway, benefiting Dallas Summer Musicals, 8 p.m. Music Hall at Fair Park.

NOV. 2

Black Tie Dinner, the largest fundraising dinner in the nation for the LGBTQ community benefits up to 20 local nonprofit organizations, 7 - 10 p.m., Sheraton Dallas Hotel.

St. Jude Evening Under the Stars Party and Golf Classic, benefiting the St. Jude Research Hospital, 5:30 p.m., Omni Dallas Hotel (Golf Classic, noon Nov. 4, Stonebriar Country Club).

Grow the Grove, benefiting Cristo Rey Dallas, 7 p.m., Sixty Five Hundred.

Zoo To Do, benefitting the Dallas Zoo, 6 p.m. (9 p.m. for after party), Dallas Zoo

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s Fashion Notes Luncheon and Style Show, benefiting the Dallas Symphony Association, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Ritz-Carlton

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ReuNight, a Family Place event, 6 p.m., Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek.

Night at the Museum, 7 p.m., Perot Museum.

Folds of Honor Gala, 6-9 p.m., Hyatt Regency.

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Home for the Holidays, benefiting SPCA of Texas, noon - 8 p.m., NorthPark Center.

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Champion of Children Award Dinner, benefits Dallas CASA, 6 p.m., Omni Dallas Hotel.

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The Trains at NorthPark opens, benefiting Ronald McDonald House of Dallas, NorthPark Center.

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Uncork-A-Cure Gala, benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association- North Texas, 6 - 11:30 p.m., Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas.

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Dallas Women’s Foundation Luncheon, time 11:30 a.m., Hilton Anatole.

2019 Doing the Most Good Luncheon, benefitting the Salvation Army DFW, noon, Hilton Anatole.

Feb. 7

UNICEF Dallas Gala 2020, benefiting UNICEF, 6:30 p.m., Ritz-Carlton Ballroom.

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The TACA Silver Cup Award, 2019

Christmas in the Park, sponsored by the SM Wright Foundation, 8:30 a.m., Fair Park.

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Jade Ball, benefitting the Crow Collection, time TBD, Crow Museum of Art.

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Big Climb Dallas, benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 7 a.m., Bank of America Plaza.

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National Council of Jewish Women Dallas 107th Birthday Luncheon, 11 a.m.

- 1:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Dallas

FEB.

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Saint Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show, benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, time TBD, The Meyerson Symphony Center.

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball, supporting the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Education and Community Outreach Programs, time and location TBD.

March 10

The TACA Silver Cup Award Luncheon, noon, Fairmont Dallas.

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RECESS!, benefitting Dallas Afterschool, 7 p.m. The Empire Room.

APRIL 3

Aware Affair Gala, benefiting Aware, time and location TBD.

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Mad Hatter’s Tea, time TBD, The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.

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Children’s Cancer Fund Annual Gala, supporting research and treatment programs at Children’s Health and UT Southwestern, 6 p.m., Hilton Anatole.

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Art Ball, benefiting the Dallas Museum of Art, 6:30 p.m., The Dallas Museum of Art.

April 4

Nasher Prize Award Gala, 7 - 11 p.m.

Nasher Sculpture Center.

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Texas Woman’s University Dallas Leadership Luncheon, presenting the Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award, supporting graduate student scholarships, 11 a.m., Belo Mansion & Pavilion

Legacy Award Dinner, honoring the National Football League Foundation, 6 - 10 p.m., Belo Mansion

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On the Move Luncheon, benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 11 a.m.

- 1 p.m. Ritz-Carlton Dallas.

Symphony of Chefs, benefiting KidLinks, 6 p.m., Sixty-Five Hundred.

MARCH

National Philanthropy Day Luncheon – “The Stars of Texas,” noon – 1:30 p.m. (registration begins at 11:30 a.m.), Hyatt Regency Dallas

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Wilkinson Center Can Do! Luncheon, benefiting the Wilkinson Center, 11 a.m. 1 p.m., Dallas Country Club.

CC Young Wrap It Up Luncheon, benefitting the CC Young Benevolence Fund, 10 a.m., Brook Hollow Golf Club.

Art for Advocacy, benefits the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, 6 p.m., General Datatech.

Women with Promise, Cocktails, Couture and Cookies with Santa, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Neiman Marcus, 1618 Main St., Dallas.

UNICEF Dallas Gala, 2019

Art in Bloom, benefiting the DMA’S exhibition and education programs and the DMA’s League’s Floral Endowment Fund, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., The DMA.

Nasher Prize Award Gala, 2018

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FOCUSED ON MODERN SLAVERY

Unlikely Heroes rescues children around the world

By Jordan Kiefer

Special Contributor

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s a social worker at Oakland Children’s Hospital Emergency Room, Erica Greve saw no place for child victims of sex slavery to heal and stay safe from their traffickers.

She wanted to do something, and, so in 2011, founded the nonprofit Unlikely Heroes.

In the eight years since, the agency, now headquartered in Grapevine, has rescued more than 400 children and educated more than 80,000 people about human trafficking, according to unlikelyheroes.com.

More than 45.8 million people are enslaved worldwide, and Texas ranks No. 2 in the nation for reported human trafficking cases, according to the National Human Trafficking Hotline. “The average age of an American girl who becomes commercially exploited is only 13 years old, and it is estimated to be even younger for children who are trafficked internationally.”

Some children are sold for sex 30 to 40 times a night by a complex network of traffickers. It is a long, arduous process to free them

from this horrible life, said Esther Min, Unlikely Heroes director of programs.

The nonprofit works internationally, operating restoration homes and aftercare programs where children receive medical care, trauma therapy, individualized education plans, life skills, and lots of love, Greve said.

“The children in our restoration homes range from as young as 5 years to 18 years old.,” Min said.

The true unlikely heroes are these kids who, after enduring the most traumatic pain possible, are able to heal and look ahead at the rest of their lives with hope.

Erica Greve

The agency serves more than 100 children in seven homes in the Philippines, Thailand, and Mexico.

Elevate Academy, the agency’s new nationwide domestic survivor program for victims older than

18, combines community, healing, mentorship, and empowerment.

“The true unlikely heroes are these kids who, after enduring the most traumatic pain possible, are able to heal and look ahead at the rest of their lives with hope,” Greve said. “They often want to help as many trapped kids find freedom like they once desperately needed. Seeing them pursue big dreams and help others makes all the long days absolutely worth it.”

Volunteer opportunities include service projects and efforts to raise awareness about human trafficking. Email info@unlikelyheroes.com or visit unlikelyheroes.com.

The children served graduate high school, enter the workforce, and have families of their own.

“Through our work at Unlikely Heroes, children who were once exploited, are now seeing value in their lives and developing the self-confidence to realize their individual, personal potential,” executive director Kelley Sherpy said.

I F YO U G O WHAT: Recognizing Heroes Awards Dinner & Gala WHEN: 5 p.m. Oct. 26 WHERE: Ritz-Carlton Dallas COST: Starting at $225 TICKETS: unlikelyheroes.com

COURTESY UNLIKELYHEROES

Powell, Wilhelm Among Philanthropy Day Honorees Donna Wilhelm has contributed more than $10 million to support arts, culture, and education.

Michal Powell is known as a passionate fundraiser for faith-based, medical, and humanitarian causes.

The Greater Dallas Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals will celebrate these two women and four other honorees in November during the annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon.

“National Philanthropy Day is a day to remember and recognize the impact philanthropy – charitable giving, volunteering, and engagement – has made in our world,” said luncheon chair Janet Sherlip.

The World Affairs Council of Dallas/ Fort Worth nominated Wilhelm, of Preston Hollow, as this year’s Outstanding Philanthropist.

“Donna Wilhelm’s generosity, coupled with her understanding of an organization’s needs and her ability to guide and motivate all of an organization’s stakeholders, is what makes her truly unique,” said Jim Falk, of the World Affairs Council.

Her memoir, A Life of My Own, is

Donna Wilhelm

Michal Powell

scheduled for release in November.

The Salvation Army North Texas Area Command nominated Powell, of University Park, as this year’s Outstanding Volunteer.

“Michal Powell believes in compassionate Christian values, women’s empowerment, children’s health and well-being, and research-based medical advancement,” said Major Jonathan Rich, The Salvation Army North Texas Area commander.

As a Salvation Army advisory board member since 2013, she helped develop a 10-year vision plan and new initiatives serving more than 100,000 people annually.

Other honorees: Outstanding Foundation – Harry S. Moss Trust. The trust which supports the prevention and cure of heart disease in Texas, particularly in Dallas, has contributed more than $41 million to UT Southwestern.

Outstanding Corporation – Texas Capital Bank. Since the inception of its charitable giving program, the bank has supported more than 100 nonprofits

throughout Texas.

Outstanding Fundraising Executive – Cindy Scott. She has 30-plus years of fundraising experience, including her service since 2002 as senior development officer for the Parkland Foundation.

Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy – Ashlyn Duy. The former patient of Children’s Health has raised $31,170 in four Red Balloon Children Helping Children Tennis Tournaments, benefiting pediatric cancer research and programs.

— Staff report

“ T H E S TA R S O F T E X A S ” WHAT: 34th annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon WHEN: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Nov. 8 WHERE: Hyatt Regency Dallas TICKETS: Starting at $95. Visit afpdallas.org or contact Madeleine Crouch at 972-233-9107, ext. 204, afpchapteroffice@afpdallas.org

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FRIENDS OF KLYDE WARREN PARK

Kara Shannon and Katelyn Hall

Dr. Alexandre Carvalho and Maria Elisa Carvalho with Cyntia and Lisun Kung

Lynn McBee, Grant and Katie Moise, and Betsy Dixon

Todd and Shelly Groves Guest sitting on a replica of the famous “Friends” couch

Dee Brown, Shenee Rayford, Andrea Wehler, and Janice Wilson

Kim Demetriou, Alma Nachawati, and Mary Debus Emily Durante and Stephan Akin with Kerry and Cindy North Klyde Warren Park

Rebecca and Barron Fletcher Valerie and Geoff Boyd with Leigh and Storm Sands SPROUSE & NEUHOFF PHOTOGRAPHY

Hannah Davis, Laura A. Harris, and Shannon Murray

Katie Moise, Kit Sawers, and Grant Moise

Carrie and Kyle Ford

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Friends, Superfly and Warner Bros. Television made multiple copies of the famous orange couch of Central Perk - and stationed one at Klyde Warren Park from Sept. 15 -30. The scene was completed with a coffeehouse backdrop and a coffee table.

This event benefited the park’s annual fundraiser, Park & Palate, which is on Oct. 26.

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MIRON CROSBY AND PRABAL GURUNG DEBUTS

Lynsey and Seth Eaton

Tina Craig, Lizzie Means Duplantis, Sarah Means, and Nasiba Hartland-Mackie

Molly Miller and Sally Miller Walker

Barbara and Laura Bush

Natalie Knowlton

COURTESY PHOTOS

Vito Cammisano, Logal Waller, Jessica Nowitzki, and Rajan Patel

Designer Prabal Gurung teamed up with Dallas-based authentic cowboy boot brand Miron Crosby to create an exclusive set of styles that were unveiled during the Prabal Gurung Spring 2020 New York Fashion Week show. The show also marked Gurung’s 10th anniversary.

Following the debut, Miron Crosby founders Lizzie Means Duplantis and Sarah Means welcomed the designer to Dallas for a VIP launch of the collection on Sept. 19 at Mansion on Turtle Creek.

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EMMITT SMITH GRAN FONDO

ESGF cyclists

Paige Barton, Rowdy, Sandra Phillips Rogers, and Devona Peterson

Lauren Hall

Debbie Breazeale, Pat Smith, Eric Marcotte, and Emmitt Smith

Mark Hsu

Bryan Jones

Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price

PHOTOS BY AXXESS

Fan selfies with Emmitt Smith

Over 1600 cyclists took part in the fourth annual Emmitt Smith Gran Fondo charity cycling ride, sponsored

by Toyota, on Sept. 14 leaving from the iconic Southfork Ranch in Parker.

The Gran Fondo courses were designed to accommodate the most avid of cyclists to the casual weekend rider.

Pat and Emmitt Smith also presented former U.S.A. National Champion Eric Marcotte a check for $10,000 for completing the 94-mile timed course in the fastest time of 3:57:21.44.

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VOICES FOR A CAUSE

Christina Jafar, Stephanie Seay, Bela Cooley, Hillery Stack, and Megan Sterquell

Mark Hiduke and Heather Ardeel

Event chairs Megan Sterquell, Elise Nichols, and Bela Cooley

Cory Bray Moran and Katherine Gillis Nicole Paquette, Kyle Laney, Lauren Quam, and Daren Dunkel

Jessica Hess and Anthony Richardson

Brooke Donelson, Paige Calentino, and Alexa Faraimo PHOTOS BY JAMES COREAS

The Vinyl Countdown

The Dallas CASA Young Professionals’ fourth annual Voices for a Cause benefit concert brought more than 350 young people together for a good cause on Sept. 26. All proceeds from the event, held at The Rustic, go toward the abused and neglected children served

by Dallas CASA. The evening featured a 1980s theme, with a DeLorean time machine and giant Rubik’s cubes on hand. Opening act The Vinyl Countdown: A Tribute to Arena Rock played before The Rich Girls, a Hall & Oates tribute band, came to stage.

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PARTNER’S CARD

PARTNERS CARD BRINGS THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER

Co-chairs enjoy the shopping but love supporting the Family Place cause Michell was introduced to The Family Place and Partners Card while working with Highland Park Village.

Sachse has been a community seller for Partners Card and has bought one every year since moving to Dallas in 2000.

Seay is involved with the auxiliary group that volunteers and advocates on behalf of The Family Place and has cochaired the Texas Trailblazers Luncheon.

“The Family Place helps victims of family violence become survivors,” Nina Sachse said.

Seay admires how Family Place’s domestic violence shelter “provides a place for victims to bring their pets so that they are not left behind.” Many victims will stay in their abusive situations due to being the only thing between the abuser and the pet, Seay said.

Michell put it this way: “The Family Place provides victims of family violence with hope.”

Seay enjoyed “getting to know my cochairs Nina and Rachel better as well as learning about all of the new stores involved this year.”

Purhase tickets online through Nov. 3 or in person at many of the participating companies. Visit partnerscard.org for details and vendor list.

The fundraiser grows every year, with more retailers and E-commerce options.

There are also Partners Perks – additional discounts offered by a few companies.

The Family Place provides victims of family violence with hope.

Rachel Michell

GEORGE FIALA

FROM LEFT: Partners Card co-chairs Rachel Michell, Stephanie Seay, and Nina Sachse.

By Liliann Albelbaisi People Newspapers

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ince 1978, the Family Place has been providing shelter, counseling, and skills for the victims of domestic violence.

Every year the Partners Card fundraiser helps raise money for the Family Place by selling $70 cards that give buyers discounts to many retailers and restaurants in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

This year’s co-chairs Rachel Michell, Nina Sachse, and Stephanie Seay are leading the event scheduled for Oct. 25 through Nov. 3.

They love what the Family Place does for domestic violence victims and said they are honored to chair the event.

Sachse said she “truly [feels] like Partners Card brings the whole community together.”

They each have history with the agency and the fundraiser.

With so much to look forward to with the Partners Card this year, the co-chairs are excited to get cards again themselves.

They all look forward to Christmas shopping for their f riends and family, “then this girl is off to market to treat herself,” Michell said.

ABOUT FAMILY PLACE The Family Place works to empower victims of family violence by providing safe housing, counseling, and skills that create independence while building community engagement and advocating for social change to stop family violence. Services and programs include an emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis hotline, trained adult and children’s counselors, transitional housing, incest recovery, youth education, job and financial training, childcare and education, legal assistance, and community advocacy. Visit familyplace.org.

BY THE NUMBERS

$19 million raised by Partners Card its first 26 years

750-plus retail and restaurant locations participate in North Texas. Visit partnerscard. org for the full list.

$70 donation to the Family Place to get a card

27th year of Partners Club fundraising

20 percent discount at participating retailers

10 percent discount at participating restaurants

10 days of shopping and dining from Oct. 25-Nov. 3

One night of safety for a victim of family violence is paid for with each Partners Card sold

PARTNERS CARD TIMELINE

1993 The Family Place launched Partners Card with 175 participating stores. Sally Hoglund and Sally Johnson founded the inaugural event which raised $90,000.

1998 Partners Card revenue exceeded half a million dollars with more than 10,000 cards sold.

2000 Partners Card grew to more than 500 participating stores.

2007 Partners Card celebrated 15 years of success, raising $905,000 to help battered women, children and men.

2010 For the first time, Partners Card raised more than $1 million. The Family Place opens its school facility for K-2nd grade students at our Safe Campus.

2017 Partners Card celebrated 25 years of shopping with purpose. Partners Card Mobile App and E-Commerce are successfully launched to propel Partners Card into the future of technology.

Partners Card raised over $1 million and provided more than 14,000 nights of shelter for victims.

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GLITZY SELLERS SOIREE

Dr. Anita and Sandy Sule

Christopher Leal and Colleen Thombs

Paula Davis and Nancy Gopez

Kris Sorokwasz, Kristen Gibbons, and Andrea Devaldenebro

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Danielle Digeralamo, Lexie Aderhold, and Dallas Swedlund

1978 Courtney Underwood and Melissa Sherrill

Grace Dewar, Heather Baker, and Meredith Hays

Denise and Denis Simon

Kristin Schulz, Loryn Weddle, and Kristin Casner

Dimitri Tsevoukas and Brett Dougall

Mandy Austin, Eric White, and Emily Maduro

PHOTOS BY GEORGE FIALA

Dallas-based family violence agency, The Family Place, is gearing up for another exciting year of Partners Card with the annual southern Seller Soirée. This year’s event took place at the new Alexandre Birman store at NorthPark Center on Sept. 10. The evening kicked off the card selling season and recognized the 2019 card sellers and sponsors that make it possible to continue the premier fundraiser each year.