philanthropy

Virginia Cook Realtors Recognize Mark Pinkston For His Volunteer Service

By Joanna England / September 29, 2015 /

Congratulations to Virginia Cook Realtor Mark Pinkston, who was recognized for his volunteer service as the 2015 Hearts at Work Award recipient. Pinkston was feted by the brokerage at the Park City Club on Sept. 25 for his work with For The Love of the Lake, which received a donation of $1,000 as part of Pinkston’s recognition.…

New ‘Ebby’s Place’ YWCA Honors Real Estate Legend, Empowers Dallas Women

By Leah Shafer / May 15, 2015 /

Dallas community leaders, including Mayor Mike Rawlings, gathered yesterday morning to celebrate the opening of the new YW Women’s Center at Ebby’s Place, named after the grande dame of Dallas real estate, Ebby Halliday. Empowering women to improve their lives is the bottom line, which is why the YWCA chose Ebby as its namesake, says Jennifer M.…

Lakewood RE/MAX Agents Donate Bicycles to Wilkinson Center

By Leah Shafer / December 15, 2014 /

As part of a holiday philanthropy project, two Lakewood RE/MAX agents organized a drive this month to collect children’s bicycles for The Wilkinson Center. Barbara Reeves and Lee Dirickson, realtors at RE/MAX DFW Associates, collected 45 bicycles, helmets, and bike locks from other Lakewood RE/MAX agents and their business associates, and a Wilkinson representative picked them up last…

Coldwell Banker Hosts Annual Coat and Blanket Drive Next Week

By Leah Shafer / December 5, 2014 /

Gather up your new and gently used coats and blankets for adults and kids because it’s time for the annual coat and blanket drive by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Dallas/Park Cities office. Collected items will go to the Dallas ISD Coat Closet and the Oak Lawn Community Outreach Center Clothes Closet for families in need…