Party Hopping
Three recent events celebrate, bolster educational opportunities
While officials in Washington, D.C. wrestle with the role of the federal government in education, North Texas nonprofits are demonstrating how much Dallas donors will give.
Three recent events – one with the support of a former U.S. president – raised big dollars and highlighted the importance of opportunities from early childhood through college.
At the Educational First Steps (EFS) 2025 Annual Gala on Feb. 18 at The Ritz-Carlton, former President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush discussed their perspectives on leadership, education and the critical role early learning plays in shaping future generations.
The event raised more than $1 million, touted as a historic milestone for the EFS, which aims to expand high-quality early childhood education across North Texas.
On March 1, the Compass School of Texas welcomed 800-plus supporters to the JSX Hangar at Love Field for Rock the Stage: La Fiesta.
The school’s second annual spring auction and concert brought in a record-breaking $2.5 million.
On March 6, Texas Woman’s University (TWU) at its Dallas Leadership Luncheon announced $77,000 in scholarships for the 32 graduate students in the 2025 class of Virginia Chandler Dykes Scholars.
TWU’s signature fundraiser at The Arts District Mansion also served to honor nonprofit leaders making a difference in education.
Preston Hollow’s Nicole Small, CEO of LH Capital, Inc. and Lyda Hill Philanthropies, received the 2025 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award. Education philanthropists Abby and Todd Williams received the 2024 TWU Leadership Award.
