When Julia Ormond was just a graduate from London’s prestigious Webber-Douglas Academy of Art at the age of 23, she suddenly found herself getting rave reviews in her first role as a drug addict daughter in the 1989 British television series “Traffik.” It didn’t take long for word to get around about the beauty with long brown hair who also had talent. In addition to landing … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Actress/Activist Against Human Trafficking Julia Ormond To Keynote New Friends New Life Luncheon
Human trafficking
New Friends New Life Adds New Board Members And Two Auxiliary Group Leaders
Due to the growing problem of sex trafficking and exploitation, New Friends New Life is growing its volunteer efforts with additions to its board and new leadership for a couple of its auxiliaries. Where to start? First of all, the organization that has restored and empowered victims of trafficking and exploitation by raising awareness through advocacy and education … [Read more...] about New Friends New Life Adds New Board Members And Two Auxiliary Group Leaders
MySweetWishList: New Friends New Life
According to New Friends New Life Circle of Friends Community Engagement Co-Chair Tracy Young, “When I joined the Circle of Friends (COF) of New Friends New Life more than 3 years ago, I joined a local movement to restore and empower trafficked girls and sexually exploited women and their children. Texas ranks second in the nation for the second highest number of … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: New Friends New Life
New Friends New Life Hybrid Luncheon Provided Greater Insight In The Lives Of Sex Trafficking Victims
While the surprise announcement of Jessica and Dirk Nowitzki's receiving the ProtectHer Award and the chat between award-winning Lupita Nyong'o and NBC 5's Laura Harris may have highlighted New Friends New Life's hybrid luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Friday, October 8, it was the takeaway testimonials by the newly created Alumni Circle that proved to be the real memory … [Read more...] about New Friends New Life Hybrid Luncheon Provided Greater Insight In The Lives Of Sex Trafficking Victims
New Friends New Life’s 2021 ProtectHer Award Recipients Announced At Outdoor Launch Party
Somebody wished upon a lucky star for the New Friends New Life Annual Luncheon Launch Party on Wednesday, September 21, to have clear skies. And what do you know? Their wish was granted for the invitation-only outdoor gathering at NFNL's headquarters, where Ruthie's Rolling Cafe and Baldos Ice Cream filled the menu bill for guests at socially-distanced tables. But the news of … [Read more...] about New Friends New Life’s 2021 ProtectHer Award Recipients Announced At Outdoor Launch Party
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Celebrate Forever Families
According to Celebrate Forever Families volunteer Shelby Fry, “Celebrate Forever Families (aka Forever Families) is a non-profit non-denominational ministry that provides a no cost residential program for women and children who are in crisis and has been helping to restore lives since 2015. They primarily serve families from North Texas; however, women have traveled from … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Celebrate Forever Families
North Texas Giving Day Boosters: Poiema Foundation
According to Poiema Foundation Development Director Rod Vestal, “Where giving thrives, communities thrive!” We are delighted to say, Poiema continues to thrive in our sixth year of North Texas Giving Day. Because of the generosity of NTGD donors, Poiema has received a total of $100,000 to help us in the fight against human trafficking in our communities. Here are some … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Boosters: Poiema Foundation
JUST IN: Award-Winning Actress Lupita Nyong’o To Virtually Appear At New Friends New Life’s Annual Luncheon
Another big luncheon has claimed its place on October’s fundraising calendar. 2021 New Friends New Life Luncheon Co-Chairs Jan Osborn and Trina Terrell-Andrews have just announced that the hybrid event scheduled for Friday, October 8, at the Omni Dallas Hotel will virtually feature author/producer/award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o in “A Conversation with Lupita … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Award-Winning Actress Lupita Nyong’o To Virtually Appear At New Friends New Life’s Annual Luncheon
Jonathan’s Place’s “Be The Tie” Virtual Fundraiser Soared To A Whopping $260,253
As the pandemic was just starting to devastate fundraising activities in the spring of 2020, the Jonathan’s Place crew realized their annual A Chance to Soar fundraiser wasn’t going to happen. While the cancellation was a real downer, the organizers weren't going to fold their fundraising tents for the next year. After all, 2021 was to be 30th anniversary of the organization’s … [Read more...] about Jonathan’s Place’s “Be The Tie” Virtual Fundraiser Soared To A Whopping $260,253
JUST IN: Bianca Jackson Named New Friends New Life CEO Replacing Kim Robinson
It was back in February 2018 that Kim Robinson came on board as CEO of New Friends New Life (NFNL). Later that year, in August, Kim managed to bring Bianca Jackson on board as chief development officer. Bianca had previously been the Genesis Women’s Shelter’s go-getter director of development for seven years. This past August "Kim resigned from the organization," and Bianca … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Bianca Jackson Named New Friends New Life CEO Replacing Kim Robinson
2020 North Texas Giving Day Tackles Killer Year For More Than 3,300 Area Nonprofits
Thursday launches North Texas Giving Day as if your email boxes haven’t already ballooned in overload with notices. But this year’s slam-bang push is totally different. Thanks to the March hit by COVID-19, the area charities have been decimated. Nearly eight months of fundraising has been wiped out due to health concerns for residents. Some organizations might not … [Read more...] about 2020 North Texas Giving Day Tackles Killer Year For More Than 3,300 Area Nonprofits