To kick off the 15th annual Hope Party, Grant Halliburton Foundation hosted a kickoff event on July 25 at Simkhai in Highland Park Village where more than 60 guests gathered to learn more about the annual gala, set for Friday, November 22. Guests sipped beverages and sampled small bites provided by Bistro 31, while they shopped at Simkhai, where 15% of sales were donated back to the nonprofit organization ..read more

Grant Halliburton Foundation is thrilled to launch its 15th annual Hope Party season with a kickoff event at Simkhai in Highland Park Village on Thursday, July 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. The special event will also introduce the 2024 Hope Party co-chairs, Danielle Hunter, Steve Noviello, and Reed Robertson. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the Foundation and its annual gala while shopping the Simkhai Fall ‘24 collection and enjoying hors d’oeuvres and wine by Bistro 31. Danielle Hunter Steve Noviello Reed Robertson In addition, Simkhai will donate 15% of its sales from Wedne ..read more

Meet Julia – Grant Halliburton Foundation’s events and marketing manager. Julia manages the day-to-day logistics of the Foundation’s annual fundraisers, mental health conference, and other special events. She also manages the Foundation’s social media channels and assists with other creative and graphic design projects. With a nonprofit background, Julia is committed to making a positive impact through compassion and faith. A native of Dallas, she is dedicated to mission-driven work that uplifts the North Texas community, advocating for effective mental health education and suicide prevention ..read more

Meet Yvonne – Grant Halliburton Foundation’s mental health education manager. For more than six years, Yvonne was an educator in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Through that experience, she gained social-emotional learning skills to help convey vital topics to students, parents, and educators to help and equip youth with coping skills. Yvonne is committed to educating and spreading the word about mental health and suicide prevention and believes that learning how to cope or support others with mental health conditions can be the first step toward resilience. Here are 10 things to know about Yvonn ..read more

Meet Kristien – Grant Halliburton Foundation’s office administrator. Kristien came to Grant Halliburton Foundation first as a mom in need of support for her child struggling with mental health issues. Passionate about the cause, she began volunteering at the Foundation weekly as a way to give back and to support other Coffee Days moms and families with their struggles. Kristien coordinates clerical and administrative tasks and supports other staff as needed for events and conferences. Here are 10 things to know about Kristien! 1. What was your first job? My first job was working for a babysit ..read more

May 16 fundraiser at The Kessler Theater features popular local Rhett Miller Haynes Boone will present the Eric Nadel Birthday Benefit benefiting Grant Halliburton Foundation on Thursday, May 16, at The Kessler Theater featuring headliner Rhett Miller. KXT 91.7 is the media sponsor. Rhett Miller Leslie Mendelson Tickets are on sale and going fast, with standing-room-only tickets remaining. Sponsorships are sold out. Celebrating its 12th annual concert, the Eric Nadel Birthday Benefit is the namesake’s way of giving back to help further mental health efforts. A mental health advocate, Nadel i ..read more

This Black History Month, to amplify Black voices and foster meaningful conversations around Black mental health, Grant Halliburton Foundation is highlighting staff and board members who are driving positive change at the Foundation and throughout North Texas. Today, we're spotlighting Yvonne Merritt, mental health education manager, to explore her experiences, insights, and contributions in creating a more inclusive, equitable, and mentally healthy world for the Black community. How are you involved and impacting the Black mental health community in North Texas? My involvement in the Black m ..read more

This Black History Month, to amplify Black voices and foster meaningful conversations around Black mental health, Grant Halliburton Foundation is highlighting staff and board members who are driving positive change at the Foundation and throughout North Texas. Today, we're spotlighting Patrick LeBlanc, Foundation board member, to explore his experiences, insights, and contributions in creating a more inclusive, equitable, and mentally healthy world for the Black community. How are you involved and impacting the Black mental health community in North Texas? I have been an advocate for mental h ..read more

This Black History Month, to amplify Black voices and foster meaningful conversations around Black mental health, Grant Halliburton Foundation is highlighting staff and board members who are driving positive change at the Foundation and throughout North Texas. Today, we're shining a spotlight on Sonya Parker Goode, CLC, CAMS-I, director of community outreach, to explore her experiences, insights, and contributions in creating a more inclusive, equitable, and mentally healthy world for the Black community. How are you involved and impacting the Black mental health community in North Texas? I s ..read more

Two Dallas nonprofit organizations have partnered to help North Texas children battling cancer. Carson Leslie Foundation and Grant Halliburton Foundation, neighboring tenants at Pegasus Park, are teaming up to deliver smiles to kids battling cancer and their caregivers at Children’s Health Children’s Medical Center Dallas. Carson Leslie Foundation, Children’s Health Child Life Team and Grant Halliburton Foundation deliver Hope Care Kits to Pediatric cancer patients at Children’s Health Children’s Medical Center Dallas. This collaboration was made possible by a $25,000 grant program available ..read more