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!
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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
MySweetOpportunity: Family Gateway’s Denim And Diamonds Gala
According to Family Gateway Board Chair Michelle Frymire, “The inaugural Denim and Diamonds Gala, benefiting Family Gateway, will be Thursday, November 14, at Gilley’s Dallas. The evening’s purpose is two-fold: raising critically needed funds for the children and families affected by homelessness who find stability, safety and hope every day at Family Gateway, and, honoring … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Family Gateway’s Denim And Diamonds Gala
MySweetSchoolDaze: Family Gateway’s Back-To-School Drive
According to Family Gateway Board Member Chris Golz, “Our goal is to ensure children experiencing homelessness have the tools and resources they need to achieve greatness inside and outside of the classroom. Currently, there are more than 200 school-aged children [ Pre-K through 12th grade] in our program who need school supplies and uniforms for the upcoming school … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: Family Gateway’s Back-To-School Drive
JUST IN: The Stewpot Makes a Major Move Purchasing CitySquare’s 53,000-Square-Foot Opportunity Center
On a Sunday afternoon when the morning showers had passed and everyone was enjoying surprisingly cooler-than-usual July temperatures, all heck broke loose. No, we're not talking about the beyond-real reality TV-type U.S. presidential race, with President Joe Biden stepping away and turning over the Democratic future to VP Kamala Harris. Word just arrived that … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Stewpot Makes a Major Move Purchasing CitySquare’s 53,000-Square-Foot Opportunity Center
Hoda’s Sidekick Jenna Bush Hager To Keynote Humble Beginnings Luncheon
Jenna Bush Hager has grown eons since her days at the White House as a first twin/first grandtwin. For the clueless, Jenna's grandpop was U.S. President George H.W. Bush (1989-1993) and her dad was U.S. President George W. Bush (2001-2008). But in addition to their Oval office connections, the Bush females (Jenna's twin is Barbara Pierce Bush) were forces to be reckoned with … [Read more...] about Hoda’s Sidekick Jenna Bush Hager To Keynote Humble Beginnings Luncheon