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Jada Pinkett Smith Highlights Sex-Trafficking Issues At New Friends New Life Annual Luncheon

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Shelly Slater and Christa Sanford, co-chairs with their husbands of the 2019 Annual Luncheon for the New Friends New Life anti-sex-trafficking group, both were wearing colorful Abi Ferrin scarves when they took the stage at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Friday, October 11. Their fashion choices made sense, since Abi is employing formerly trafficked women — who are now being helped … [Read more...] about Jada Pinkett Smith Highlights Sex-Trafficking Issues At New Friends New Life Annual Luncheon

A Heady Crowd Gathers For New Friends New Life’s 2019 Platinum Dinner

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Nearly 110 guests gathered at the downtown Dallas headquarters of Hunt Consolidated Inc. on Thursday, October 10, for New Friends New Life's 2019 Platinum Dinner. It was an exclusive, celebratory event, held upstairs in the skyscraper's "Commons" space, in advance of the nonprofit's annual luncheon the next day. NFNL, whose mission focuses on empowering trafficked … [Read more...] about A Heady Crowd Gathers For New Friends New Life’s 2019 Platinum Dinner

Weather Woes: Thursday’s Drumbeat Drop In Temperature Bodes A Chilly And Wet Friday

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Dig out your parachutes and sweaters pronto. Come Thursday, North Texas is going to be deep diving when it comes to temperatures. The high on Thursday is to be flirting with 90, but it’s going to be downhill from there. Come Friday when fundraising luncheons like Baylor Scott and White Foundation Dallas' Celebrating Women and New Friends New Life's Annual Luncheon, as well … [Read more...] about Weather Woes: Thursday’s Drumbeat Drop In Temperature Bodes A Chilly And Wet Friday

2019 New Friends New Life Annual Luncheon Officially Launches At Veronica Beard

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North Texas was in high gear to kick of the fundraising final four months of 2019 on Thursday, September 5. Over at Highland Park Village's Veronica Beard, New Friends New Life Luncheon Co-Chairs Christa and Ketric Sanford and Shelly Slater and Clayton Huffstutter held their launch party with Honorary Co-Chairs Amy Simmons Crafton and Joe Crafton on hand. Here's a report from … [Read more...] about 2019 New Friends New Life Annual Luncheon Officially Launches At Veronica Beard

JUST IN: Leadership Couples For New Friends New Life Luncheon Announced

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When Jada Pickett Smith comes to North Texas as the keynote speaker for the New Friends New Life luncheon on Friday, October 11, she’ll be in great company. NFNL CEO Kim Robinson has just revealed that Shelly Slater and Clayton Huffstutter and Christa and Ketric Sanford will serve as the event co-chairs. Joining them in the leadership duties will be Honorary Co-Chairs Amy … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Leadership Couples For New Friends New Life Luncheon Announced

New Friends New Life’s Men’s Advocacy Group Breakfast Attracts 330 To Dallas Country Club

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There was a packed house at the Dallas Country Club on Monday, May 6, for the annual Men's Breakfast presented by the Men's Advocacy Group of New Friends New Life. It was clear that the group — an NFNL auxiliary that mobilizes men against sex trafficking and exploitation of women and girls — had been strategic about appealing to the guys. Instead of a flowery centerpiece, … [Read more...] about New Friends New Life’s Men’s Advocacy Group Breakfast Attracts 330 To Dallas Country Club

JUST IN: Jada Pinkett Smith To Be Keynoter At New Friends New Life Luncheon

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Back in 1990 when future husband Will Smith was starring in “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air,” Jada Pinkett Smith tried out for the role of his girlfriend, Lisa. She didn’t get the role. The reason? She was too short. Standing 5-feet tall, she may have missed out on the role, but she ended up marrying Smith in 1997 and being a towering force when it comes to taking a stand for … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jada Pinkett Smith To Be Keynoter At New Friends New Life Luncheon

2018 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Receive Big Checks Amounting To $6,501,105

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It was an event that every Crystal Chair Ball chair lives for and dreads. For 2018 CCB Chair Claire Emanuelson, it was the evening of Wednesday, March 27. In the Hall Arts Residence Showroom, the New Orleans transplant admitted that the past year had flown by. Now, the “fruits” of her and her committee’s labor were benefiting eight Dallas children’s nonprofits … [Read more...] about 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Receive Big Checks Amounting To $6,501,105

North Texas Coalition Against Human Trafficking Presented Champion Of Freedom Award At Dallas CASA

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Dallas CASA in the Wilson Historic District was buzzing with activity on Thursday, January 17. With Ruthie’s Rolling Café out front serving up its renowned grilled cheese sandwiches, the North Texas Coalition Against Human Trafficking’s Champion of Freedom Award celebrated the Dallas and Fort Worth police departments’ efforts. Here’s a report from the field: The North … [Read more...] about North Texas Coalition Against Human Trafficking Presented Champion Of Freedom Award At Dallas CASA

New Friends New Life’s 20th Anniversary Luncheon Celebrated The Progress Made In Battling The Sex Trade

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Before New Friends New Life’s 20th Anniversary Luncheon keynote speaker Uma Thurman entered the Omni’s Fair Park Room, the near capacity crowd was happily just chatting and sipping coffee on Friday, November 9. But the moment the willowy blonde in black entered a side door, the meet-and-greet lined up on both sides of the sponsor backdrop. The VIP types like Honorary … [Read more...] about New Friends New Life’s 20th Anniversary Luncheon Celebrated The Progress Made In Battling The Sex Trade