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
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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
North Texas Givings Day Booster: Unbound Fort Worth
According to Unbound Fort Worth Director of Youth Prevention Sonya Brooks, Children like Maddie** are the reason we fight human trafficking and ignite hope. Your support is the reason we can. In the last year since North Texas Giving Day 2019, I have trained over 7,000 students relative to how they can protect against and prevent future exploitation for themselves and … [Read more...] about North Texas Givings Day Booster: Unbound Fort Worth
JUST IN: Natalie Nanasi And Brittany K. Barnett To Receive New Friends New Life’s ProtectHer Awards Virtually
New Friends New Life Annual Luncheon Co-Chairs Jane A. Rose and Jessica Turner Waugh have just revealed updates for the annual NFNL fundraiser scheduled for Friday, September 18. This year’s ProtectHer Awardees will be Natalie Nanasi, who is an assistant profession of law and the director of SMU’s Judge Elmo B. Hunter Legal Center for Victims of Crimes Women, and Brittany K. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Natalie Nanasi And Brittany K. Barnett To Receive New Friends New Life’s ProtectHer Awards Virtually
New Friends New Life Luncheon’s Cyntoia Brown-Long To Shine The Light On Sex Trafficking And Criminal Justice Reform
Looking to better times, New Friends New Life Luncheon Co-Chairs Jane A. Rose and Jessica Turner-Waugh and Honorary Co-Chairs Elizabeth and Eric Gambrell have just announced the speaker for the fundraiser on Friday, September 18, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. It is a woman who has suffered through the repercussions of sex trafficking and the need for criminal justice … [Read more...] about New Friends New Life Luncheon’s Cyntoia Brown-Long To Shine The Light On Sex Trafficking And Criminal Justice Reform
June 15 Update Of Cancellations And Going Virtual
While folks are putting their toes in the water to test the new protocol of getting out-and-about, a couple high-profile fundraisers have just sent word that they're canceling this year’s events. However, that doesn’t mean that they’re slacking off trying to haul in funds for their programs. If you have some spare change, they sure would appreciate your sharing it. Here’s … [Read more...] about June 15 Update Of Cancellations And Going Virtual