According to Families To Freedom Founder/Executive Director Sarah Nejdl, It’s nearly midnight. Judy is driving on a small dark the highway. The mom, her client named Kayla, has dozed off. Her children are already asleep under blankets leaned on top of each other. Even the dog’s tail has stopping thumping in the crate. One window has tiny fingerprint drawings that will … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Families To Freedom
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North Texas Giving Day Booster: Community Partners Of Denton County
According to Community Partners Of Denton County volunteer and website administrator Calvin L. Pacleb, When it is determined that a child can no longer live safely at home, the child is removed from their residence and the State of Texas is given temporary custody. Tragically, the circumstances surrounding these removals are heartbreaking, where maltreatment in the form … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Community Partners Of Denton County
The Family Place Reveals Yummy Fundraising News About Postponed ReuNight And Pop-Up U-Night
The Family Place packaged up two news items into one announcement. First, the annual fall fundraiser ReuNight dinner was rescheduled for the spring of 2021. Before that reveal was digested, TFP “asked the community to U-Night by donating to Dine In For Domestic Violence on Saturday, October 24.” Thanks to past ReuNight co-chairs (Melinda Bell, Brian Bolke and … [Read more...] about The Family Place Reveals Yummy Fundraising News About Postponed ReuNight And Pop-Up U-Night
MySweetEssential: The Family Place
According to The Family Place CEO Paige Flink, For victims of family violence, sheltering at home due to COVID-19 has been a ticking time bomb. Many of our clients are already accustomed to being isolated from family and friends; they are already restricted on where and when they could go to places; their money is already taken away by their abuser. But for them, … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: The Family Place
The Family Place Welcomes All To Attend Tomorrow’s Virtual Dedication of Its New Southern Dallas Counseling Center
In a topsy-turvy world human beings are pretty darn resilient. They come up with new ways to carry on. A perfect example is The Family Place’s dedication of its new Southern Dallas Counseling Center tomorrow. Usually those types of events are by-invitation-only. But this one will be open to everyone to attend, and no one will have to leave their keyboard because it’s taking … [Read more...] about The Family Place Welcomes All To Attend Tomorrow’s Virtual Dedication of Its New Southern Dallas Counseling Center
2020 Partners Cards Staying at $75 For The Ten-Day Shopping Spree Benefiting The Family Place
Everything seems to be rising. Temperatures, COVID-19 cases, prices, pounds! Thank heaven, one thing is staying right in place. It’s the price of a Partners Card. The Family Place’s annual shopping fundraiser is keeping the price of the 2020 card at $75. 2020 Partners Card Co-Chairs Lexie Aderhold, Tully Phillips and Sally Pretorius Hodges have revealed the 28th annual … [Read more...] about 2020 Partners Cards Staying at $75 For The Ten-Day Shopping Spree Benefiting The Family Place
May 19 Update Of Cancellations And Reschedules
Despite today's announcement of 14 deaths in Dallas County resulting from COVID-19, the organizations are soldiering on to raise funds for very needy and necessary nonprofit programs. Here is today's update of cancellations and reschedules: Canceled American Heart Association of Dallas’ 2020 Côtes du Coeur Auction Preview Party scheduled for Thursday, May 21 … [Read more...] about May 19 Update Of Cancellations And Reschedules
We’ve Rescheduled! – Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support’s Annual Luncheon
According to Genesis Women's Shelter And Support CEO Jan Langbein, As Mother’s Day approached, Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support was scheduled to host a sold-out luncheon at the Hilton Anatole on Friday, May 8 featuring Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman. The annual luncheon serves as our largest fundraiser, enabling Genesis to serve more than 3,700 … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support’s Annual Luncheon
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo By Toasting North Texas Giving Tuesday Now With A Donation Of Time And/Or Money
In addition to today being Cinco De Mayo, it’s also the long awaited North Texas Giving Tuesday Now. Since the gates officially opened at 6 a.m., more than $5.75M has been donated for more than 3,000 nonprofits. Some nonprofits even have matching fund challenges! Topping the leader board is North Texas Food Bank with a whopping $895,369 thanks to 2,366 gifts. As a … [Read more...] about Celebrate Cinco De Mayo By Toasting North Texas Giving Tuesday Now With A Donation Of Time And/Or Money
MySweetKindness: Kathleen M. LaValle
According to Kathleen M. LaValle, While the world feels scary to all of us these days, the world can feel scary every day to children living in foster care. Children who are removed from their homes most often are not sure what’s coming next or what their future holds. Our dedicated Dallas CASA volunteers, with the support of our experienced professional staff, are appointed … [Read more...] about MySweetKindness: Kathleen M. LaValle
MySweetKindness: Kristina Smith
According to Kristina Smith, Thank you so much to the anonymous donor who donated delicious and healthy lunches on Friday, March 20, to those of us still working on-site at The Family Place! During this time of crisis and wide-spread panic relating to COVID-19, acts of kindness from others are extremely uplifting and greatly appreciated. Our counselors, case managers, … [Read more...] about MySweetKindness: Kristina Smith