Third Annual Bench & Bar Boo-Ray Tournament Thursday, April 22, 2025
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Join us for United Way's Third Annual Bench & Bar Boo-Ray Tournament. Tocqueville Society co-chairs Erin Nealy Cox and Trey Cox, along with event co-chairs David McAtee, general counsel for AT&T, and Sandra Phillips, general counsel for Toyota, have recruited 14 GCs from across the region to join as the host committee. We look forward to hosting more than 100 legal professionals and community leaders for an evening of networking and fun! Please bring a guest who may be interested in joining the Tocqueville Society.
Thank you to our generous sponsors Reed Smith LLP, Kirkland & Ellis, Sidley Austin, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, and FTI Consulting for supporting the Third Annual Bench & Bar "Boo-Ray" Tournament benefiting United Way Dallas. Please RSVP by April 16th.
Bush Center’s Community Conversation with Emmanuel Acho |
Thursday, April 24, 2025 I 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | McFarlin Auditorium
In conjunction with the George W. Bush Presidential Center, we invite you to a special evening featuring a conversation with Emmanuel Acho, a former NFL player, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author, sports analyst and thought leader. Moderated by Bush Center President and CEO Ken Hersh, the event will feature Acho sharing his powerful insights on navigating difficult conversations, the role of mindset in shaping our future, and strategies for driving both personal and collective transformation. Click here to RSVP.
Volunteer at the Earth Day Festival of Service
Join United Way of Metropolitan Dallas + Reactivate Dallas for the Earth Day Festival of Service in Mill City! Be part of a high-energy, hands-on day of community cleanup, tree planting, mural painting and more—all to uplift Southern Dallas through art, sustainability, and service. After volunteering, stick around for live music, food and local vendors. Don’t miss this chance to connect, give back and celebrate Earth Day with fellow changemakers! Teens are also encouraged to attend to volunteer and earn service hours. Sign up here.
A Heartfelt Celebration for New Moms Across North Texas
We are thrilled to share that our Women of Tocqueville Baby Shower was a beautiful success! Together, we honored 90 incredible mothers by delivering 90 thoughtfully curated baby bags filled with both essential and joyful items for their little blessings.
In collaboration with 11 outstanding partner agencies, our Women of Tocqueville are proud to support moms across North Texas as they begin their journey into motherhood—equipped, empowered, and celebrated.
A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors—Contran Corporation, Kimberly-Clark, and Texas Regional Bank—for making this special event possible. We are also deeply grateful to our outstanding Women of Tocqueville community and dedicated Steering Committee members, whose support helped make this baby shower and gift bag delivery possible.
And a very special thank you to Katie Rose and Vanessa Salinas Beckstrom for their thoughtful coordination and care in ensuring the Baby Shower was a memorable, meaningful experience for all who attended.
The Pitch Was a Night of Innovation and Inspiration
Thank you to all of the Women of Tocqueville members who joined us Wednesday, April 9 at The Pitch delivered by Amazon. During this unforgettable evening, five finalists from our Social Innovation Accelerator pitched their innovative ideas for improving access to education, income and health, and Housing Connector won $60,000 and the title of Social Innovator of the Year. Click below to see the full list of winners and to learn more.
Applications are open – March Tocqueville Fellows Class 5!
Are you a young professional looking to make a lasting impact in North Texas? The March Tocqueville Fellowship is now accepting applications for its Class 5! This multi-year program is designed to engage a diverse group of leaders in meaningful learning, giving, and volunteering opportunities, equipping them to drive change in our community. For more information or to apply, contact Lauren Parker here. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the next generation of impact leaders!
Join the World’s Largest Corporate Running Event
Connect with your colleagues, support employee wellbeing and network with your local business community on Thursday, May 8 at the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge, a fun-filled event that will benefit United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. Click below to learn more and sign up. Sign Up Here.
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