The latest Dallas charity soirees to unveil COVID-friendly formats
Photo by Ashley Gongora
Photo courtesy of The Family Place Dallas-area nonprofits have been rethinking their big fundraising events for the past year. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, virtual auctions have replaced galas, and streaming Q&As with celebrity speakers have replaced live luncheons. What hasn t changed? Their need to raise critical funds to provide desperately needed services to the community. Below are the latest nonprofit events being held in more pandemic-friendly formats. (Note that their plans were revealed before Gov. Greg Abbott lifted mask and capacity restrictions on March 2, so their plans could change again.) Here s what they re doing and how to join in.