The Family Place's 2024 Partners Card Co-Chairs Elizabeth Ward Creel and Tiffany Moon have been busy adding and subtracting numbers to get to the final results of this year's shopathon fundraiser. Hold your breath no longer. That net achieved thanks to North Texas cardholders and merchants is a whopping $1.31M. According to Family Place CEO Tiffany Tate, that … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 Partners Card Netted A Record-Breaking $1.31 M
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MySweetWishList: The YMCA Of Metropolitan Dallas’ Catalyst Christmas
According to YMCA Of Metropolitan Dallas' Catalyst Christmas volunteer Jill Magnuson, “This year marks the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas’ 5th Annual Catalyst Christmas, an event that brings hope and resources to the most vulnerable communities in North Texas. “I’m part of a team of dedicated volunteers who help ensure that seniors, families and those facing mobility … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: The YMCA Of Metropolitan Dallas’ Catalyst Christmas
MySweetToyDrive: Family Gateway’s Hope For The Holidays
According to Family Gateway Community Engagement Director Kathy Kidwell, “Family Gateway’s mission is to provide stability and life-changing supportive services to families with children experiencing homelessness. “This holiday season, we need the community’s help to provide hope and joy to children experiencing homelessness and their families. This year, the … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Family Gateway’s Hope For The Holidays
MySweetWishList: Nexus Recovery Family Center’s 4th Annual Mothers’ Brunch And Bazaar
According to 4th Annual Mother’s Brunch and Bazaar Co-Chair Maggie Kipp, “On behalf of the Nexus Family Recovery Center and the Auxiliary of Nexus, I invite you to our Mothers’ Brunch and Bazaar, on Monday, April 14, at a local country club, to be revealed soon. This event is a wonderful opportunity to support a cause that is focusing on healing and recovery for women and … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Nexus Recovery Family Center’s 4th Annual Mothers’ Brunch And Bazaar
JUST IN: Bezos’ Day 1 Families Fund Provides a $2.5M Grant For Family Gateway To Assist Homeless Families
Back in November 2019, Family Gateway received $2.75M from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund. A few months later the pandemic struck, sending North Texas non-profits scrambling to provide services. Thanks to the Day 1 Families Fund grant, Family Gateway’s staff shifted from a “first-come, first-served” model to focusing on helping families find alternative solutions, a process … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Bezos’ Day 1 Families Fund Provides a $2.5M Grant For Family Gateway To Assist Homeless Families
Four New Members Join Nexus Family Recovery Center Board
Nexus Family Recovery Center Board President Nickoria Johnson has just announced the addition of four to its board plus the officers for the Fiscal 2025 year. Literally coming on board are Tameji Berry, Dani-Bree Bialek, John Cuellar and Karl Nelson, who will join President-Elect Courtney Rottman, Immediate Past President Sharon King, Treasurer Billy Murray, … [Read more...] about Four New Members Join Nexus Family Recovery Center Board
2024 CCB Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show’s Unexpected Finale Stopped Traffic With Lights Flashing
After the prior day’s mishap of the hijacked truck of chairs for the Crystal Charity Ball's 2024 Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show, 2024 CCB Chair Cheryl Joyner, Fashion Show Chair Kim Hext and the Neiman Marcus staff got down to the logistics for the fundraiser on Thursday, September 12. But unlike years past there were many moving parts in addition to the champagne reception … [Read more...] about 2024 CCB Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show’s Unexpected Finale Stopped Traffic With Lights Flashing
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: TexProtects
According to TexProtects’ CEO Adrianna Cuéllar Rojas, “Imagine a world where every child grows up in a stable, safe, and supportive family. At TexProtects, we know that the best way to protect our children is by empowering the adults in their lives. In 2023 alone, Texas saw 58,120 confirmed cases of child abuse and neglect—that’s an average of 159 children every single day. … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: TexProtects
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Jubilee Park And Community Center
According to Jubilee Park And Community Center’s President and CEO Marissa Castro Mikoy, “In the heart of Southeast Dallas lies Jubilee Park, where, for many of our residents, a single line in their address—their zip code—can drastically alter the course of their lives. In our historically underserved 62-block neighborhood, due to physical barriers like I-30 cutting off … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Jubilee Park And Community Center
JUST IN: 2024 Texas Trailblazer Luncheon To Honor Jamie Williams With The Inaugural Paige Flink Icon Award
As The Family Place approaches its 28th Texas Trailblazer Award Luncheon on Friday, October 4, some additions have been made to the fundraiser's program. Luncheon Co-Chairs Lauren Black, Nakita Johnson, Clarisa Lindenmeyer and Lauren McKinnon along with Honorary Co-Chairs Lindsay and George Billingsley have announced the creation of the Paige Flink Inaugural Icon … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 Texas Trailblazer Luncheon To Honor Jamie Williams With The Inaugural Paige Flink Icon Award
2024 North Texas Giving Day Boosters: Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Garland
According to Habitat Greater Garland’s President/CEO Rich Buquet, “It is hard to overstate the benefits that come from having a safe, decent, affordable place to call home. For the past 30 years Habitat Greater Garland has been changing people’s lives by providing strength and stability through home ownership. Owning a home allows families to save more, invest in education, … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Boosters: Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Garland