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Each year, Dallas 24 Hour Club (The 24) – a nonprofit that provides transitional living, support services, and essential life skills for homeless alcoholics and addicts so they can embrace long-term sobriety and become contributing and self-supporting members of the community – hosts a Resident Toy Drive with the support of the community. Residents of The 24 are parents, grandparents, aunts and/or uncles who, for many years, have been unable to provide a gift for their loved ones. The 24’s Toy Drive offers Residents the opportunity to "shop" for gifts and wrap up their items for gifting this holiday season. This important event has opened communication for Residents to reconnect with family and loved ones, an important part of the recovery process. 

Gifts can be purchased through Dallas 24 Hour Club’s Amazon Wish List here and includes a range of toys and books for all ages, from newborns to teens. Toys will be collected from now through December 8, and Residents will be able to shop the selections at a holiday event on December 10, 2023, at Dallas 24 Hour Club. Volunteers will wrap gifts and spread holiday cheer during this joyous celebration. Santa will even make an appearance!

“Our annual Toy Drive is a beloved tradition at The 24 and is so important for our Residents, as gift giving offers an opportunity for many to reconnect with their families,” said Marsha Williamson, CEO Emeritus of Dallas 24 Hour Club. “Last year, we collected nearly 200 toys, and we are grateful to those who have supported us over the years by shopping our Amazon Wish List. We hope you will consider shopping and supporting our Residents this holiday season.”

Founded in 1969, Dallas 24 Hour Club provides transitional living, support services and essential life skills for homeless alcoholics and addicts, so they can embrace long-term sobriety and become contributing and self-supporting members of the community. The main facility on Ross Avenue offers a six-month program for men and women to help them embrace recovery, find employment, reconnect with family members, and learn to live independently. Tillman House, Dallas 24 Hour Club’s program for Successful Graduates, is a yearlong program that helps Residents transition into living independently. Throughout their stay, Residents can receive scholarships to further their education through Texas Tech University or Dallas College’s WorkReadyU program. More than 35 12-Step Meetings are hosted weekly at Dallas 24 Hour Club on Ross Avenue. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend Recovery Meetings and to provide fellowship and support to the Residents. The Hubcap Café, located inside Dallas 24 Hour Club, is open daily to the public from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. For more information about Dallas 24 Hour Club, please visit www.dallas24hourclub.org. 

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To celebrate its launch and ring in the holiday gift-giving season, emerging footwear brand, Skinny Leg Tribe, will host a weekend-long pop-up shop October 28-29 in Preston Park Village. The pop-up shop will showcase the brand’s luxurious made-to-measure, handcrafted Italian leather boot collection, tailored to provide the perfect fit for petite and slender-calved women. Founder Kimberly Scott will be onsite offering shoppers personalized fittings, and the boots, sold exclusively online, will be available for purchase during the event.

The Skinny Leg Tribe’s mission is to create a community of support for petite and slender-legged girls and women, regardless of their shape and size, while offering footwear that delivers the perfect fit, phenomenal comfort, timeless style, and luxurious quality. While the Skinny Leg Tribe's boots are undeniably exquisite, the brand's essence goes beyond leather and stitches. It's a movement of body positivity, acceptance, and the celebration of individuality.

Skinny Leg Tribe sells luxury leather boots in US sizes 6 to 11. Calf sizes are 11.5, 12.5, 13.5, and 14 inches, and shin sizes measure 11.0, 12.0, 13.0 inches. Prices range from $795 - $995, and the collection can be seen here. Skinny Leg Tribe footwear is sold exclusively online at https://skinnylegtribe.com/.

The Skinny Leg Tribe pop-up is located in Preston Park Village, 1900 Preston Road, Plano, Texas, 75093. Shop hours are Saturday, October 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 29 from noon to 6 p.m. 

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A special collection of art donated by 12 local artists will be sold to benefit Dallas 24 Hour Club (The 24) during the 27th Annual David Dike Fine Art (DDFA) Texas Art Auction on Saturday, October 21. One hundred percent of proceeds from the sale of these highlighted works will support The 24’s mission to provide transitional living, support services and essential life skills for homeless alcoholics and addicts, so they can embrace long-term sobriety and become contributing and self-supporting members of the community.

Local artists who donated art this year include: Joel Bermano, Brenda Bogart, Cindy Brewer, Leticia Herrera, Odilia Iaccarino, Tiara Jenkins, Kristi Kennimer, Nancy Lamb, Carly Allen Martin, Brie Milam, Margaret Rehwinkeland Kim Wyly.  

The 24 was first introduced to David Dike in 2021 by Shannon Wynne, vice chair of Dallas 24 Hour Club, as David and his wife Beth have a heart for recovery. Each fall, DDFA holds a Texas Art Auction, and this is the third year The 24 has been a beneficiary of select art featured in DDFA’s Texas Art Auction.

The auction will showcase more than 400 lots of Texas Art ranging from early and traditional to contemporary works, which will be available for live in-person, live online, phone and absentee bidding.  Doors will open on October 21, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. and bidding will start promptly at 10:30 a.m. CST. Art will be available for preview from October 2-20, Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at David Dike Fine Art located in Alpha Plaza at 4887 Alpha Rd., Suite 210, Farmers Branch, Texas, 75244. Auctioneer, Louis Murad (TXS 13362) will lead the auction. For more information, visit https://daviddike.com/auction/.

 

 

 

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Junior League of Dallas (JLD) is excited to reveal that the 2024 Sustainer of the Year is Kathleen Gibson. Kathleen has been a vital Member of the League for many years including her roles as Assistant Provisional Project Chair; JLD Ball Committee, including Advertising Sales Force and Assistant Arrangements Chair; Public Affairs Committee - Issue Researcher, and as Funding Ad Hoc Committee Member.

She has used her JLD training both in her nonprofit board involvement and in her career. She is credited for transforming Southwestern Medical Foundation by forming committees for the board, governance and leading a successful $1 billion capital campaign. Her fundraising placements within JLD prepared her well for this role.  In addition, Kathleen has chaired multiple nonprofit boards and served on numerous committees, again using the skills she learned through JLD training.

Kathleen became President and CEO of Southwestern Medical Foundation in 2012, making her the tenth President in Southwestern Medical Foundation’s more than 80-year history and the first woman to lead the organization. In 2022, following 10 years of service, she instituted a CEO succession plan to recruit the next Foundation leader and provide sufficient time for an orderly transition.

During her tenure, Kathleen steered the Foundation’s strategic priorities toward long-term sustained impact and grew both assets and endowment over $1 billion. During this time, grant making accelerated such that two-thirds of all Foundation grants were made in the past 10 years. She also established new efforts to engage a broad community of advocates and contributors, while leading the Foundation’s business, investments, and programs to maximize impact in addressing growing community needs.

Prior to that, Kathleen worked in financial services at Citibank as President of Texas and Central US Commercial. She spent 25 preceding years at Bank of America in various roles including Head of Asset Management Risk, President of Southwest US Private Banking, Head of Southwest Corporate Banking, and President of Bank of America Dallas.

Kathleen has been active in the community and state serving on the boards of Southwestern Medical Foundation, Texas A&M Foundation, Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations, Texas Higher Education Foundation, Philanthropy Southwest, Visiting Nurses Association of Texas, and LaunchBio. Her prior civic involvement includes service on the boards of the Dallas Regional Chamber, Children’s Medical Center, Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Foundation, The Dallas Opera, The Lamplighter School, Dallas Citizens Council, BioNTX, and the Dallas 2012 Olympic Bid Committee.

She is past Chair of Texas A&M Foundation and The Association of Former Students, and currently serves as a member of the Advisory Board of The Bush School of Government and Public Service.  Kathleen has been recognized by Texas A&M as a Distinguished Alumnus and honored with the Tyrus R. Timm Honor Registry and Women’s Legacy Awards.

In addition, she has received recognition by the Dallas Business Journal as a ‘Top 25 Industry Leader in ‘Women in Business,’ and the Profiles in Diversity Journal in the 10th Annual ‘Women Worth Watching’ edition.

Kathleen will be recognized at the 2024 Milestones Luncheon on Friday, April 5, 2024, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. For underwriting information or to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.jldallas.org/milestones-luncheon/

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With more than 25 years of experience at some of the leading law firms in the country, seasoned corporate business and tax attorney Jason Forshee recently launched Forshee Law, an innovative firm that offers a different approach to legal representation. Forshee Law delivers an accessible, empowering, and efficient experience to its clients, keeping them fully informed and appropriately invoiced. Harnessing industry-leading technology with an old-fashioned passion for service, the firm has streamlined its practices and processes to give clients a higher level of service experience that delivers effective and fair results. Primary specialty practice areas currently include: business and corporate law, tax law, mergers and acquisitions, executive benefits and compensation, among others. The firm aims to add new attorneys and practice areas and change how attorneys work together and share in the profits from the practice and operation of the business.

Forshee is the founding member and managing partner, along with Christine “Chrissi” Hathaway, who joined him in co-founding the Dallas-based firm. “We are taking a dream-team approach to building our firm and have created a practice where high-quality work doesn't have to cost our clients big dollars. We are client advocates who are passionate about people and believe in taking a hardworking, efficient approach that produces exceptional results,” Forshee said. “I have always had a never give up, no fear attitude. And while I may not be the smartest person at the table, I will, without a doubt, outwork everyone at the table.”

Born and reared in rural Mississippi with very humble beginnings, Forshee learned early on that hard work, tenacity and persistence are the keys to success. A standout high school athlete, Forshee was the first in his family to go to college. He graduated summa cum laude from Mississippi College and then put himself through law school at the University of Mississippi School of Law. He went on to earn a Master of the Laws (LL.M.) degree from Georgetown University Law Center in Taxation, where he graduated with distinction. In his career, he has been named one of DMagazine’s Best Lawyers in Texas, as well as one of Thomson Reuters’ Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars (Tax). Forshee was one of the youngest attorneys in Mississippi when he earned his license from The Mississippi Bar. He is currently licensed with the State Bar of Texas.

Hathaway is an experienced deal attorney with more than 25 years of experience providing legal advice in a wide array of corporate, securities and business related transactions across a broad range of industries, including manufacturing, technology, energy, consumer products, healthcare and financial services for clients ranging from start-up ventures to Fortune 100 companies. Her practice includes extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance (including public and private issuances of debt and equity securities), private equity, joint ventures and general business matters. 

She also regularly counsels her clients in everyday matters, including corporate governance, business formation, corporate and partnership/LLC law issues and commercial agreements. She has also served as outside general counsel to numerous clients throughout her career. The depth of her knowledge and experience allows her to anticipate the significant legal and business issues in a transaction and provide creative solutions for her clients.

Forshee Law currently has an office in Dallas, with planned expansion to other markets in the future. The Dallas office is located at 100 Crescent Court, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75201. For more information, call 214.234.3699 or visit www.forsheelaw.com.

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The Junior League of Dallas (JLD) and presenting sponsor Texas Instruments (TI) awarded 38 Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) educators with grants of up to $2,500 each through the annual Grants for Innovative Teaching (GFIT) program. In its history, this JLD Signature Project has awarded more than $2.2 million to Dallas ISD educators, and this year, it will directly impact more than 30,000 students. It is designed to encourage excellence in education by funding special projects addressing reading and literacy enrichment; diversity; special education; science, technology, engineering and math (STEM); or arts and culture enrichment across one or more grade levels. This year, $78,684 was distributed to support deserving educators’ winning projects during a ceremony held September 14, 2023, at Junior League of Dallas Headquarters.

“The Grants for Innovative Teaching Committee is in awe of the level of innovation, uniqueness and inclusivity that each of the educators so passionately brought to the table. We are thrilled to be able to provide financial support to these creative educators and impact more than 30,000 Dallas ISD students throughout this school year,” said JLD President Christina Eubanks. “The funding of these grants is possible through generous donations from our sponsors including: Texas Instruments (Presenting Sponsor) and The Agnes Cluthe Oliver Foundation. Without their continued generosity, this program would not exist.”

Some of the grants selected include: Eclipses are Totally Awesome, The Heart of Hawthorne-Learning Through the School Garden, and Future in Biotechnology. The projects awarded will provide students with diverse experiences and highlight the innovation of the Dallas ISD educators.

Eclipses are Totally Awesome will provide at least 2,000 sixth through eighth grade science students with safe solar viewing glasses to view the eclipse, which will take place on April 8, 2024. This eclipse will be a very unique experience for these students because in this century, only six more solar eclipses will take place in North America, but none of those will take place in the state of Texas. Students will study eclipses leading up to the date, including learning about space science, the math involved in studying solar eclipses, and long held beliefs about eclipses found in various cultures.

The Heart of Hawthorne-Learning Through the School Garden - This is the third phase of the Hawthorne Garden and is designed to increase the sustainability of the garden after seeing great success at this elementary school campus after phases 1 and 2. Heart of Hawthorne aims to support academic achievement, social and emotional wellbeing, and the development of healthy lifestyle choices. The campus garden is instrumental in reducing stress among students, while making a positive impact on self-esteem and overall development. Cross-curricular connections through the integration of all content areas (science, math, social studies and reading) will help increase academic success and achievement. Active participation in the campus garden will also include health and nutrition awareness, as data suggests that students who grow vegetables are more likely to eat them.

Future in Biotechnology is designed to enable first year students in the Advanced Science Cluster magnet program to build skills in biotechnology and innovation by designing a prototype for the Toshiba/NSTA Exploravision Competition as part of the year’s curriculum, with an end of year capstone project. Previously, students have been limited due to a lack of ability to engage in hands-on industry quality biotechnology investigations. With the technology acquired through this grant, students will be able to better understand the technologies through hands-on experiential learning. The project also helps students build soft skills like presentation skills and resume preparation that will set the students up for long-term success.

“Teachers mean more to students’ academic success than any other part of the academic experience,” said Andy Smith, TI director of giving and volunteering. “They serve as role models and champions for their students, all while preparing them for future success. This is TI’s 14th year to support the Junior League of Dallas’ Grants for Innovative Teaching awards, and we are proud to be a part of a program that recognizes such outstanding teachers as this year’s recipients.” 

The Junior League of Dallas cultivates leaders who collectively address the critical needs of the community. Founded in 1922, JLD is one of the largest Junior Leagues in the world, as well as the largest and oldest training organization for women in Dallas. Active members range in age from 22 to 49 with approximately 85% percent of women employed outside of the home. The JLD provides leadership opportunities to nearly 4,000 women each year through more than 17,000 cumulative hours of experiential and formal training. Uniquely member-run, JLD provides approximately 100,000 hours in volunteer service and more than $1 million in funding to area nonprofits each year. For more information, please visit www.jldallas.org or Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

The Dallas Independent School District is continually preparing its more than 141,000 students for college or a career. The district offers a competitive mix of innovative programs, choice programs and instructional initiatives that support the increased academic achievement and the social and emotional development of its students. To learn more, visit www.dallasisd.org.

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Amsterdam-based design-route GLUE, setup as a collaborative effort for and by the creative community and now in its fourth year, recently announced its expansion to the United States with its Dallas edition set for April 3–5, 2024. GLUE dallas connected by design, is a three-day design-route that connects designers, architects, brands, showrooms, makers, artists, galleries, colleges and universities, and cultural organizations, with the aim of better connecting these creative sectors.

After extensive consideration of different countries, GLUE Co-founder Guus van Maarschalkerweerd found a true partner in U.S.-based tradeshow producer Troy Durst. Troy is principal of WestEdge Design Fair, which is produced annually in Dallas and Los Angeles. He and his wife Cheryl, are known figures in the U.S. design industry. Cheryl is the executive vice president and CEO of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA).

“Dallas is the premiere market for this inaugural GLUE activation in the U.S. because of its historic civic history supporting design innovation. At GLUE dallas connected by design, designers will find opportunities to further build relevant connections, obtain contextual insight, and expand their network – all important reasons to launch in a design-forward city like Dallas. Being part of this dynamic expansion provides a unique opportunity to highlight and elevate the business of design throughout this vibrant and diverse city,” Durst said.

Highlighting curated hubs, art and design districts, and creative landmarks during the April design-route, GLUE further connects creative communities through year-round events, meetups, talks and Community Cocktails. GLUE provides a “mapped” and route-centric networking platform that fosters industry connection and innovation. Members will not only open their doors during the event but are encouraged to present an immersive and experiential program within their area of expertise such as lectures, a retrospect, guest speaker, book signings, workshop, maker demonstrations, reception or other. The GLUE platform will allow the Dallas creative community to raise its profile and gain visibility locally and across the United States, as well as internationally. 

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Dallas 24 Hour Club – a nonprofit organization that provides transitional living, support services, and essential life skills for homeless alcoholics and addicts so they can embrace long-term sobriety and become contributing and self-supporting members of the community – will host its monthly Steak Night on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Steak Night, held on the first Saturday of each month, is a great opportunity for fellowship with Residents of The 24 and local community members.

On September 2nd, professional singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist artist Rachel Stacy and her all-female, sober band, will perform for Residents and guests at The 24, located at 4636 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75204 from 5 to 10 p.m. Steaks served at the event will be $15. The 24 will also be kicking off North Texas Giving Day fundraising efforts at the September Steak Night! Thanks to a generous donation from Roofix Roofing, all donations made on September 2nd will be matched up to $500. 

Founded in 1969, Dallas 24 Hour Club provides transitional living, support servicesand essential life skills for homeless alcoholics and addicts, so they can embrace long-term sobriety and become contributing and self-supporting members of the community. The main facility on Ross Avenue offers a six-month program for men and women to help them embrace recovery, find employment, reconnect with family members, and learn to live independently. Tillman House, Dallas 24 Hour Club’s program for Successful Graduates, is a yearlong program that helps Residents transition into living independently. Throughout their stay, Residents can receive scholarships to further their education through Texas Tech University or Dallas College’s WorkReadyU program. More than 35 12-Step Meetings are hosted weekly at Dallas 24 Hour Club on Ross Avenue. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend Recovery Meetings and to provide fellowship and support to the Residents. The Hubcap Café, located inside Dallas 24 Hour Club, is open daily to the public from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. For more information about Dallas 24 Hour Club, please visit www.dallas24hourclub.org.

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The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) named Alair™ as the Remodeler of the Year Grand Winner at the 2023 Star Awards held July 14, 2023, at the Sunbelt Builders Show at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Alair partner offices in Dallas and Houston also brought home Star Awards for Best Kitchen Renovation, Best Bathroom Renovation, Best Specialty Room, and Best Promo Video. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the 2023 Star Awards drew more than 600 entries within the 177 elite categories, and projects and nominations were submitted by 103 companies across the state. The Star Awards have been given annually since 1992 as the only statewide tribute to excellence in the homebuilding industry, recognizing excellence in all areas of the construction industry. These awards are highly coveted within the industry. They are awarded to top builders, architects, designers, sales professionals, marketing professionals, construction professionals, and industry leader members in the State of Texas.

 “A home is where we actualize who we want to be, what we accomplish, where we see ourselves in the future; it is the backdrop of where our kids grow up, and our lives unfold. It’s where we all start and end our days. This means that there is a huge responsibility on builders and remodelers to do the work right. As builders and remodelers, we create something special and deeply emotional for our clients, and we take pride in our process, quality of work, and the relationships we forge with our clients,” said Chris Bolio, regional partner of Alair Homes. “We are truly honored to have been named Remodeler of the Year by The Texas Association of Builders and to be recognized among the best of the best in our industry.”

 

Alair partner offices won awards in the following categories:

The Best Kitchen Renovation –  Alair | Lowry (Dallas-Fort Worth)

Best Bathroom renovation – Alair | Bolio/Spector (Houston)

Best Specialty Room – Alair | Bolio/Spector (Houston)

Best Promo video – “It’s About Relationships”

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Scarlet Reagan, a new boutique on Lovers Lane offering a curated collection of unique gifts and home décor, including original art, jewelry, throw pillows, candles, furniture, and home accessories, has just kicked off its End of Summer Sale. The sale will be in-store for a limited time and will include:

  • 20% off all pillows, with select pillows, marked down 30%
  • 20% off butterfly prints (framed and unframed)
  • 20% off select jewelry
  • 20% off all ready-made framed art
  • Home décor up to 70% off
  • Furniture Floor Samples (prices marked individually)

Scarlet Reagan is located at 5710 West Lovers Lane, Suite 101, Dallas, Texas 75209, and is open Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please visit https://www.scarletreagan.com/. To stay up-to-date with the latest inventory and original art pieces, follow @scarletreagan on Instagram.