In celebration of its new name from Housing Crisis Center to Home Point, Board Chair Carolyn Goelzer, Board Member Catherine Jaynes and a herd of their friends like Andrea and Heath Cheek, Carol and Sam Dalton, Shannon Graham, Amy Green, Kimber and Michael Hartmann, Melissa Sherrill and Ross Martin, Beth and Chuck Thoele, Jessica and Collin Wilson took over On The Levee on … [Read more...] about Gala At On The Levee Was A “Welcome Home” Point Thanks To “Unreal” Willie
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Soup’s On! Luncheon Celebrated The Stewpot’s 50th Anniversary Year With Nicholas Kristof And A $100K Match
As the The Stewpot's Soup's On! chefs gathered in The Thompson kitchen on Monday, January 27, and rows of salads were being prepped, Chief Chef Brian Luscher recalled how as a young eager beaver he had arrived in Dallas but couldn't get a checking account for lack of the required paperwork. Telling the nine Soup's On! chefs (Chef Jeff Bekavac of Goodwins, Chef J. Chastain of … [Read more...] about Soup’s On! Luncheon Celebrated The Stewpot’s 50th Anniversary Year With Nicholas Kristof And A $100K Match
Family Gateway’s Denim And Diamonds Had A High Old Time With Neal McCoy At Gilley’s Dallas
Leave it to Family Gateway to celebrate the Texas way of partying in order to honor the special people helping families escaping homelessness. All the hoop-la took place at Gilley's Dallas on Thursday, November 14, for the inaugural Denim And Diamonds Gala. With all the boots scooting on the dance floor to country western legend Neal McCoy onstage, and denim being the look of … [Read more...] about Family Gateway’s Denim And Diamonds Had A High Old Time With Neal McCoy At Gilley’s Dallas
The Sounds Of The “Red-Headed Stranger” Will Be On The Program For Inaugural All Points Home Gala
While the Housing Crisis Center has transitioned to Home Point, the need hasn't changed. The organization is still committed to "promoting shelter, support and housing instability" to individuals, families and veterans dealing with homelessness and housing instability. It's been a while since the organization had a fundraising event but, with the new name, it was time for … [Read more...] about The Sounds Of The “Red-Headed Stranger” Will Be On The Program For Inaugural All Points Home Gala
MySweetWishList: The Stewpot’s 2025 Soup’s On!
According to The Stewpot's 2025 Soup's On! Co-Chair Buddy Jordan, “My wish this holiday season is for friends and neighbors to join us Monday, January 27, at 2025 Soup’s On! I am serving with Isabell and Philip (Trey) Higginbotham as a luncheon co-chair. We have the privilege to kick off a year-long celebration of The Stewpot’s 50th anniversary at the luncheon. This is … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: The Stewpot’s 2025 Soup’s On!
JUST IN: Housing Crisis Center Is Now Home Point With Plans For A Signature Fundraiser
It’s this time of the year when the word “home” has a special meaning. Whether it’s going back home for a big dinner with the family, opening your condo for a friendly get-together or moving into your dream home just in time for the holidays, it’s a place of security where memories are made and shared. However, not everyone has such a sanctuary of stability where they can … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Housing Crisis Center Is Now Home Point With Plans For A Signature Fundraiser
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
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
JUST IN: Soup’s On! To Kick Off The Stewpot’s 50 Years Of Loving Our Neighbors With Nicholas Kristof
Last night 2025 Soup's On! Co-Chairs Isabell and Trey Higgnbotham and Buddy Jordan along with The Stewpot Executive Director Brenda Snitzer and The Stewpot Alliance President Bea Njuguna revealed plans for The Stewpot's upcoming 50th anniversary year. To commemorate the decades of working with the homeless, the theme will be "50 Years Of Loving Our Neighbors," reflecting The … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Soup’s On! To Kick Off The Stewpot’s 50 Years Of Loving Our Neighbors With Nicholas Kristof
MySweetOpportunity: Housing Crisis Center
According to Housing Crisis Center Board Chair Carolyn Goelzer, “The mission of the Housing Crisis Center is to prevent homelessness, respond to the immediate needs of those facing crisis, and sustain their stability in safe, affordable, and permanent housing while empowering them to solve their housing problems in the future. “That’s a mouthful! Yet, Housing Crisis … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Housing Crisis Center
MySweetOpportunity: SPCA Of Texas’ 2024 Fur Ball
According to 2024 Fur Ball Co-Chairs Katy and Lawrence Bock, “It is our greatest pleasure to invite you to the SPCA of Texas' Fur Ball on Friday, October 4, at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. On this extraordinary night, animal lovers will unite with a single purpose: to help provide all animals exceptional care and a loving home. “Since its founding in 1938, the SPCA of … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: SPCA Of Texas’ 2024 Fur Ball