While it may not be a grand gala or even a seated supper, the Austin Street Center's "9th Annual No Place Like Home" is a cocktail party with a goal to not only raise money but to spread the word about the homeless situation in North Texas. Event Co-Chairs Peter Addy and Ross Crawford and Honorary Chair Steve Trese announced that the grazing around on Nick and Sam's … [Read more...] about Austin Street Center’s “No Place Like Home” To Raise Funds And Awareness Of Homelessness
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Soup’s On Patrons Party Found The Perfect Place To Celebrate The Recent Stewpot Fundraiser
While the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy crowd talked "horse sense" in the Design District at the 2024 Day At The Races reveal, The Stewpot Alliance's 2024 Soup's On! patrons like Margie and Ray Francis and Janet Keckeisen and The Stewpot Executive Director Brenda Snitzer and her husband David Snitzer were happily celebrating the recent Stewpot fundraiser at Kay and Gene … [Read more...] about Soup’s On Patrons Party Found The Perfect Place To Celebrate The Recent Stewpot Fundraiser
JUST IN: Grammy Awardee Cyndi Lauper To Take Centerstage For Turtle Creek Chorale’s Rhapsody Fundraiser
Honestly, when Cyndi Lauper enters a room, the lights just seem to be brighter. She just has that magical aura that other performers only wish they had. But when the petite bundle of talent and energy appears onstage, it's a bit like a mega Tinker Bell breaking loose with fun that is contagious for all to enjoy. "Rhapsody's" Co-Chairs Grace Cook, Sheilon King, Tara Lewis … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Grammy Awardee Cyndi Lauper To Take Centerstage For Turtle Creek Chorale’s Rhapsody Fundraiser
Fr. Greg Boyle Brought His Homeboy Industries Stories To Inspire Soup’s On! With ‘Acatamiento’
While the Soup's On! Chefs (Brian Luscher of 33 Restaurant Group, Arturo Aguilar of Salum's, J. Chastain of Duro Hospitality, Omar Flores of Muchacho Tex-Mex and Whistle Britches, Danyele McPherson of Purple Collar Kitchen, Janice Provost of Parigi, Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman of Jose, Jeramie Robison of Thompson Dallas and Juan Sierra of The Stewpot) were behind the scene … [Read more...] about Fr. Greg Boyle Brought His Homeboy Industries Stories To Inspire Soup’s On! With ‘Acatamiento’
MySweetWishList: The Stewpot
According to The Stewpot volunteer Debbie Johnson, “For 48 years, The Stewpot has helped folks get back on their feet. It's grown from a soup kitchen into a widely-known and trusted community partner, providing case management and ID recovery services; three hot meals a day 365 days a year; housing and housing support for unhoused individuals; a variety of art and other … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: The Stewpot
MySweetWishList: Family Gateway
According to Family Gateway Community Engagement Committee Board Chair Quincy Roberts, “Our committee works to support the work of Family Gateway through a variety of activities with children experiencing homelessness in our care. One of our favorite activities is around the corner: Our Holiday Store. “While parents are ‘shopping’ and then having gifts their gifts wrapped … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Family Gateway
2024 Family Gateway Board Has New Leadership And Eight Additional Members
Family Gateway is moving into the next year with the addition of eight new board members and new board leadership. The 2024 Board Executive Committee will be led by Chair Michelle Frymire, Vice-Chair Maritza Liaw, Treasurer Matt Gerkens, Secretary Hope Aubert-Schall and Members-At-Large Kim Benton and Melissa Hensley. Joining the board are Melissa Banks, … [Read more...] about 2024 Family Gateway Board Has New Leadership And Eight Additional Members
Champion Of Children Award Dinner Shone A Light On The Plight Of Kids Aging Out Of The Foster System
Thursday nights are rarely stay-at-homes for North Texas non-profits. For instance on Thursday, October 12, while Klyde Warren Park was taking full advantage of the beautiful weather for its Party in the Park, Dallas CASA's 2023 Champion of Children Award Dinner was just a block away at The Fairmont Dallas. The Dallas CASA fundraiser brought together two men from different … [Read more...] about Champion Of Children Award Dinner Shone A Light On The Plight Of Kids Aging Out Of The Foster System
Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon Honored Peter Brodsky And Enjoyed Bush Mom-Daughter Chat
As former First Lady Laura Bush and daughter Barbara Pierce Bush were ushered into the Omni Dallas Hotel's Fair Park Room, the lineup of the Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon guests for the meet-and-greet had already queued up on Thursday, October 5. Perfectly organized, the Bush ladies greeted each guest as if that guest was the special person of the day. Three … [Read more...] about Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon Honored Peter Brodsky And Enjoyed Bush Mom-Daughter Chat
JUST IN: The Stewpot Alliance Kicks Off 2024 Soup’s On! To Feature Father Gregory Boyle
As a sorta cold front finally arrived in the North Texas scene, The Stewpot Alliance President Cory Bowen and President-Elect Bea Njuguna kicked off the 2024 Soup's On! last night with news about The Stewpot fundraiser. Taking place at Kelly and James Voelker's home with goodies provided by longtime supporter Abraham Salum, it was announced that the luncheon would be … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Stewpot Alliance Kicks Off 2024 Soup’s On! To Feature Father Gregory Boyle
CitySquare’s Transition Resource Action Center (TRAC) Receives Its Own 501(c)(3) Designation
For 20 years, CitySquare and the Transition Resource Action Center (TRAC) have worked to help DFW youngsters (16-24 years old) make the challenging transition from foster care to self-sufficient adulthood. TRAC has helped nearly 1,200 youth per year to achieve a living wage, have access to safe stable affordable housing and receive trauma-informed support. But like its … [Read more...] about CitySquare’s Transition Resource Action Center (TRAC) Receives Its Own 501(c)(3) Designation