It wasn't the nonprofit's first venue choice, but the Dallas Petroleum Club atop Dallas' Hunt Consolidated headquarters building turned out to be a perfect setting for the 2023 ReuNight fundraiser for the The Family Place on Thursday, May 18. After all, the 10th anniversary event raised a gusher of cash for the group that empowers survivors of family violence — and what better … [Read more...] about The Family Place’s 10th Anniversary ReuNight Event Strikes Fundraising Oil For Survivors Of Domestic Violence
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Award-Winning Actress Nicole Kidman Shared “Pearls” Of Wisdom At 30th Annual Genesis Luncheon
Alas, the pandemic... remember that?... Well, back before it broke loose Genesis Women's Shelter was over-the-top excited about having award-winning actress Nicole Kidman as the keynoter following her portrayal of abused wife Celeste in the "Big Little Lies" series. Then like all the world, COVID not only curtailed such in-person events, it resulted in a rise in domestic … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Actress Nicole Kidman Shared “Pearls” Of Wisdom At 30th Annual Genesis Luncheon
JUST IN: The Family Place’s Trailblazer Keynoter Was A “Pretty Baby” Who Might Have Been A “Pretty Woman”
Summertime is a great time to play trivia. Thanks to The Family Place’s 2023 Trailblazer Award Luncheon Co-Chairs Lindsay Jacaman and Holly Krug and Honorary Co-Chairs Stephanie and Travis Hollman, this year’s keynote speaker is ripe for a quiz. Before getting to the clues, here are the fundraiser's facts. It will be taking place on Friday, September 29, at the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Family Place’s Trailblazer Keynoter Was A “Pretty Baby” Who Might Have Been A “Pretty Woman”
JUST IN: Genesis Women’s Shelter’s 30th Annual Luncheon With Nicole Kidman Netted $600,000
Before taking off for summer travels, the Genesis Women's Shelter accountants were pounding out the results of last month's 30th Anniversary Luncheon at the Hilton Anatole. Thanks to a stellar crowd and keynoter Nicole Kidman, Luncheon Co-Chairs Monica and Brent Christopher and Genesis CEO Jan Langbein reported the event netted $600,000 to support Genesis' mission to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Genesis Women’s Shelter’s 30th Annual Luncheon With Nicole Kidman Netted $600,000
JUST IN: The Family Place’s 2023 Partners Card Tri-Chairs, Honorary Chair And Dates Announced
While most folks are busy packing trunks for summer camp and tying down summer vacation plans, there are three gals who are planning on doing a heck of a lot of shopping in October. And they don’t plan to do it alone. The trio is Katy Brooks, Sharon Lee Clark and Kameron Westcott, who will be tri-chairing The Family Place’s 31st Partners Card shop-athon fundraiser from … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Family Place’s 2023 Partners Card Tri-Chairs, Honorary Chair And Dates Announced
Family Compass Had “Freedom Writers” Erin Gruwell Inspire Area North Stars To Step Up
For the VIP-ers in the Dallas Country Club Founders' Room, it soon became apparent that they had found their very BBF in Erin Gruwell on Monday, April 24. The former teacher who was to be the keynote speaker was bubbly and walked away from the Family Compass' North Star Luncheon with a fan club. With the event's theme "Calling North Stars," the ballroom's foyer was filled … [Read more...] about Family Compass Had “Freedom Writers” Erin Gruwell Inspire Area North Stars To Step Up
Grovel Alert: 2023 ReuNight
The countdown is really underway for 2023 ReuNight's dining, wining and paddling up. For those still putting their table together for The Family Place fundraiser on Thursday, May 18, time's a'wasting. The very few online single tickets are only available until COB Thursday, May 12. But ReuNight Co-Chairs Brooke Hortenstine, Margret Stafford and Piper Wyatt have hinted … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2023 ReuNight
SOLD-OUT ALERT: Genesis Annual Luncheon
What a simply lovely way to end the week for most folks! They’re the ones who signed up for Genesis Annual Luncheon on Friday, May 12, at the Hilton Anatole because they have a place at a table in the Chantilly Ballroom. Word has just arrived that the luncheon is sold out! But then what else would one expect since the keynote speaker will be Nicole Kidman, who during the … [Read more...] about SOLD-OUT ALERT: Genesis Annual Luncheon
2023 ReuNight Reveal Promises A Night To Be Remembered For The Family Place Fundaiser
After days of cold and wet weather, Wednesday, March 22, was this side of ideal with sunshine and temperatures in the upper 70s for the 2023 ReuNight Reveal Party. And what better place to hold the announcement for The Family Place's 10th annual fundraiser than Claire and Dwight Emanuelson's home overlooking Turtle Creek. In addressing the crowd that included The Family Place … [Read more...] about 2023 ReuNight Reveal Promises A Night To Be Remembered For The Family Place Fundaiser
Grovel Alert: Family Compass’ 5th Annual North Star Luncheon
The 5th Annual North Star Luncheon presented by ExxonMobil is still more than two months away benefiting Family Compass and there are just three tables left. Taking place at the Dallas Country Club on Monday, April 24, the featured speaker is Erin Gruwell, who rose to national attention when she and her 150 high school students known as the Freedom Writers — who came from … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: Family Compass’ 5th Annual North Star Luncheon
JUST IN: ReuNight 10th Anniversary To Take Place At Soon-To-Open JW Marriott Dallas Arts District
The JW Marriott Dallas Arts District Hotel is just on the verge of opening and it’s already landed its first North Texas fundraiser — The Family Place’s ReuNight 10th Anniversary. Co-chairing the evening of dining and bidding are Brooke Hortenstine, Margaret Stafford and Piper Wyatt, all of whom know how to put the “fun” into fundraising. According to JW … [Read more...] about JUST IN: ReuNight 10th Anniversary To Take Place At Soon-To-Open JW Marriott Dallas Arts District