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
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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
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dwell With Dignity
According to Dwell with Dignity’s Interim Executive Director Teresa Charnock, “Imagine yourself in Jessica’s [Name has been changed.] shoes. Surviving abuse from her husband, she decided to escape with her children and was forced to live out of her car for a year. She eventually found one of Dwell with Dignity’s partner agencies but without a penny and struggling with a lack … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dwell With Dignity
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Cumberland Youth And Family Services
According to Cumberland Youth And Family Services Director of Development Jennifer Jenkinson, “For 120 years, Cumberland Youth And Family Services has been creating safe places to call home. Each day, more than 60 residents wake up across our campus, where they are provided safety, stability, hope, and healing. Last year, we provided 15,402 days of care to youth in foster … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Cumberland Youth And Family Services
La Fiesta’s 40 Duchesses, Their Presenters And Escorts Held Court For Celebración De La Costa De España
There may have been a few 11th-hour dress-fitting snafus and more than the usual number of "wobblies" during the famous Texas Dip. When all was said and done, though, the 2023-2024 La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas Presentation Gala on Saturday, June 8, at the Hilton Anatole was an amazing event that all involved could be proud of. Placing a focus on Spain with the theme … [Read more...] about La Fiesta’s 40 Duchesses, Their Presenters And Escorts Held Court For Celebración De La Costa De España
MySweetOpportunity: Family Compass
According to Family Compass Board Chair Judy Bennett Garner, “Working to support Family Compass for the last six years and now serving as board chair, I have seen transformative growth at the agency. I’m proud to say that we continue to see year-over-year progression in serving even more children and families in North Texas. “What I find so important about this cause is … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Family Compass
MySweetOppportunity: The Family Place’s 2024 Partners Card
According to 2024 Partners Card Co-Chairs Elizabeth Ward Creel and Tiffany Moon, “This fall, the DFW community will have the opportunity to support Partners Card presented by Bank of Texas, as it celebrates 32 years of raising money for the critical services The Family Place offers to help survivors of domestic violence transition from fear to safety. We are so … [Read more...] about MySweetOppportunity: The Family Place’s 2024 Partners Card
JUST IN: Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon To Honor Dr. Opal Lee With Justin Baldoni As Keynoter
Just as earlier reports were claiming that this October in North Texas is looking crammed with activities, the newest one on the radar is The Family Place's Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon. Taking place on Friday, October 4, at the Hilton Anatole, Luncheon Co-Chairs Lauren Black, Nakita Johnson, Clarisa Lindenmeyer and Lauren McKinnon along with Honorary Co-Chairs … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon To Honor Dr. Opal Lee With Justin Baldoni As Keynoter
JUST IN: The Family Place’s Longtime VP Tiffany Tate Named Its New CEO
Since the departure of The Family Place CEO Mimi Sterling Crume last October, Tiffany Tate has been serving as The Family Place's (TFP) Chief Operating Officer and interim CEO. Over the months a search has been underway to find a permanent CEO. Today it was officially announced that Tiffany was indeed the perfect choice. According to TFP Board of Directors Chair Harold … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Family Place’s Longtime VP Tiffany Tate Named Its New CEO
Tweety Bird Got Upstaged By 10-Year-Old R.H. Barnett At 56th Annual Family Night At Six Flags
While I-30 backed up nearly to the outskirts of West Dallas and East Fort Worth for fans heading to Globe Life Field for the game between the Rangers and Astros on the evening of Friday, April 5, a family that hardly anyone knew was driving to Six Flags Over Texas for the 56th Annual Family Night at Six Flags Over Texas hosted by the Women's Auxiliary to Children's Medical … [Read more...] about Tweety Bird Got Upstaged By 10-Year-Old R.H. Barnett At 56th Annual Family Night At Six Flags