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T he Family Place kicked off its annual fund-raiser, the 2021 Partners Card, with a luncheon at Terra, the Italian rooftop oasis at Eataly Dallas in NorthPark Center. Preview event co-chairs Heather McNamara and Kirsten Swanson, along with Partners Auxiliary president Leigh Danley, hosted 150 guests. NorthPark's fashion and lifestyle ambassador, Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, and fashion- show producer Jan Strimple emceed a fashion presentation from NorthPark Partners Card retailers, featuring looks by Camilla, Isabel Marant, Billy Reid, Maje, Sandro, and more. Mimi Crume Sterling, the newly appointed CEO of The Family Place, shared that funds raised by Partners Card are essential to continue helping those who are impacted by domestic violence in Dallas. The 10-day shopping fundraiser takes place from October 29 through November 7, granting card purchasers a discount at participating retailers and restaurants, while all proceeds from each $75 card goes to the Dallas-based family violence agency. By Megan Ziots. Photography Tamytha Cameron. PAPERCITY ADVERTORIAL KICKING OFF PARTNERS CARD AT EATALY Jan Strimple, Kirsten Swanson Heather McNamara, Leigh Danley Jane Rozelle Humphrey Lauren Lamp, Vodi Cook Rachel Scoggins Mimi Crume Sterling Kimberly Schlegel Whitman Karen Shuttee, Rachel Osburn Lynn McBee, Debbie Snell Fashion Presentation T he first annual City Square Block Party was a big financial win, raising $500,000 for CitySquare's programs that provide food, housing, healthcare, and hope for people in need. And it was a fabulous evening enjoyed by all. Susan Salka, CEO of AMN Healthcare, chaired the indoor/outdoor event at The Empire Room in the Dallas Design District, where banners saluted individuals who have benefited from CitySquare's work. The evening began with cocktails and sumptuous food stations, followed by a high- energy auction that brought in more than $200,000 for the cause. Following comments by Salka and CitySquare CEO John Siburt, guests danced under the stars to the music of Manhattan. Spotted: Champion sponsor Anita Rednick, Gillea Allison and James Ray, Susan and Michael Glassmoyer, Lewise and David Crockett, Wendy and Boyd Messmann, Brian Curtis, Lynn and Bruce Cope, and Rachel Triska. PAPERCITY ADVERTORIAL CITYSQUARE BLOCK PARTY UNITES THE COMMUNITY Photography Kristina Bowman Boyd & Wendy Musselman Lewise & David Crockett Sarah Cantu Lindsey Thomas Karen & Tom Falk Scott & Susan Salka John Sibert Anita Rednick Brian Curtis 107