GoodLifeFamilyMag.com JULY | AUGUST 2017 81 SENATOR KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON HONORED BY JULIETTE FOWLER COMMUNITIES Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison was honored as the 2017 Visionary Woman by Juliette Fowler Communities (JFC) at the 5th Annual Visionary Women Luncheon. The crowd of 690 also celebrated the 125th anniversary of the founding of JFC in 1892 and named for Dallas’first female philanthropist, Juliette Peak Fowler. Annually, the luncheon honors individuals who embody her compassionate spirit and who use their vision- ary leadership and gifts to make a difference in the lives of others in the community. Juliette’s vision for intergenerational living has cared for thousands of families and continues to do so today with a wide range of services. This thriving, park-like community in the heart of East Dallas includes independent living, assisted living, memory care and affordable senior housing, as well as a five-star quality nursing and rehabilitation center. Founded in 2014,“The Ebby House,”is home to young women who have experienced or aged-out of foster care. Carol Maxwell served as luncheon chair and honorary chairs were Kay Crosby Ellis and Cindy Dowell. www.fowlercommuities.com PhotoCredit:KimRitzenthalerLeeson Communities Foundation ofTexas: Carolyn Newham, Monica Egert Smith, Amelia Barber, Cathryn McClellan, Carol Goglia, Stephenie Barr-Hughes, Ann MarieWarrick, and Jenna Wade Fowler Carol Maxwell, luncheon chair; Sabrina Porter, president & CEO, Juliette Fowler Communities; Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, 2017VisionaryWoman; Kay Ellis, honorary luncheon co-chair; Cindy Dowell, honorary luncheon co-chair goodTIMES Submit your photos from your events by emailing them to email@goodlifefamilymag.com DALLAS WOMEN’S FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $35 MILLION RAISED Dallas Women’s Foundation, the largest regional women’s fund in the world, announced that its Unlocking Leadership Campaign has raised $35 million to date, en route to raising $50 million to improve the future of North Texas by investing in the economic security and leadership poten- tial of women and girls. The announcements were made at a dinner host- ed by Ashlee and Chris Kleinert, who serve as campaign co-chairs, along with Paula and Ron Parker and Trea and Richard Yip. The campaign’s Lead- ership Initiative aims to provide 60,000 women and girls with leadership training and opportunities. www.DallasWomensFdn.org Unlocking Leadership Campaign Co-Chairs Ashlee and Chris Kleinert ShawnWills, Dawn Hooper, Roslyn DawsonThompson, Kristyn Senters goodTIMES CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER OF COLLIN COUNTY (CACCC) 25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA Four-time Grammy winner, Pat Benatar and husband Neil Giraldo performed at the 2017 CACCA Gala raising over $450,000 to support safety, healing and justice for abused children in Collin County. CAC- CC utilizes a multi-disciplinary team approach to facilitate the investigation, treatment and prosecution of child abuse. Working collaboratively with law enforcement and Child Protective Services, the Center brings all services to abused children under one roof to min- imize additional trauma to vul- nerable children. Highly trained forensic interviewers provide a child-friendly environment in which children can safely share their stories. The Center offers therapy and support for children and their non-offend- ing family members at no cost for as long as clients need help. www.caccollincounty.org Lead sponsor DFW Lexus Dealers’Carolyn & Mark Speece with Allison Speece (second from left) andWhitney Carter (far right) Steve and Cathy Ramsey, Genny and Michael Knam, Cathy and Richard Riccardi CACCC CEO Lynne McLean, with GretchenWirth and Rusty Smith Ann Margolin and Ka Cotter DALLAS JUNIOR FORUM CELEBRATES 40 YEARS Dallas author and philanthropist, Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, provided the keynote address titled,“Adventures in Philanthropy,”recollecting memories of her grandmother’s impact on her life at the Dallas Junior Forum (DJF) 40th Anniversary spring luncheon at the Belo Mansion. Organizations served by the Dallas Junior Forum include Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, The Ebby House, Juliette Fowler Communities, Frisco Family Services, Hope’s Door New Beginnings Center, Interfaith Family Services, Network, PediPlace, and the Ronald McDonald House. DJF, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1977, is dedicated to supporting and providing for the needs of families, women, children, teens and the elderly throughout the greater Dallas area. DJF is one of nine chapters of Junior Forums, Inc., a Texas-based service organization founded in 1959. www.dallasjuniorforum.org. PARTNERS CARD 2017 KICK-OFF PARTY The Family Place (TFP) kicked off 25 years of Partners Card, presented by Bank of Texas in Highland Park Village on May 18. Co-chairs Brynn Bagot Allday and Jennifer Burns were joined by honorary chairs Joanne and Charles Teichman and TFP CEO Paige Flink and VP of Development Melissa Sherrill Martin. Since 1978, TFP has counseled more than 225,000 clients in residential and outreach programs. In addition, the agency has provided life-saving shelter to more than 22,000 women and children. Partners Card is the signature fundraiser for The Family Place. In 2016, more than 750 retailers and restaurants participated in the program, raising more than $1 million to support TFP. This year’s 10-day Part- ners Card shopping event will be Friday, October 27 through Sunday, November 5.. www.familyplace.org PhotoCredit:GeorgeFiala Partners Card 2017 Co-Chairs Jennifer Burns and Brynn Bagot Allday Mary Lou Fleming, Dallas Jr. Forum President; Keynote Speaker Kimberly SchlegelWhitman; Mary Cartwright, luncheon chair