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Hints Dropped About ReuNight’s Spring Move To A Well-Known, One-Name Venue

Jan 27, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

As The Family Place’s CEO Paige Flink was juggling all types of media inquiries about her Friday’s announcement of retiring, she let a hint drop about the upcoming ReuNight. Yup, just as reported last September that the traditional Fall fundraiser was moving to the Spring of 2021 but the deets were still to come. And what do you know? Spring 2021 is just around the … [Read more...] about Hints Dropped About ReuNight’s Spring Move To A Well-Known, One-Name Venue

JUST IN: The Family Place CEO Paige Flink’s Retirement Is Officially Announced

Jan 22, 2021 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

The Dallas Morning News’ Cheryl Hall has officially put an end to the rumors about The Family Place CEO Paige Flink's retiring. The rumors were true. As Paige put it in the story, “Oct. 1, 2021, is my 30-year anniversary. I turn 65 in July. It’s time for a new quarterback and a new set of legs.” In conducting a pre-opening tour of The Family Place's Ann Moody Place in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Family Place CEO Paige Flink’s Retirement Is Officially Announced

Tonight’s Tornado Sirens Blast Folks Into Their Storm Shelters For Safe Keepings

Nov 24, 2020 10:18 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Dang it! Sirens were blasting; winds were blowing; cellphone alerts were going crazy. A tornado warning was making the rounds in an area within a couple of hoots-n-hollers of nearby area codes. Drat! Was it gonna be a repeat of Mother Nature's 2019 temper tantrum? Not gonna take a chance? Then hit the storm shelter... if you're lucky enough to have one. If not, get one. Not … [Read more...] about Tonight’s Tornado Sirens Blast Folks Into Their Storm Shelters For Safe Keepings

Dallas Animal Services Continues To Turn Things Around Even During “Ruff” Times

Nov 12, 2020 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

North Texans take pride in being in the top ten when it counts. Why, Dallas alone is the ninth largest city in the U.S., the third largest in Texas, has the tallest cowboy in Texas (52’ Big Tex), the tallest indoor Christmas tree in the U.S. (at the Galleria), the largest urban arts district in the U.S., the largest metropolitan area in the nation not on a navigable body of … [Read more...] about Dallas Animal Services Continues To Turn Things Around Even During “Ruff” Times

Richardson/Plano Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter Provides Support For Family Compass Clients And Staff

Nov 4, 2020 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

The ladies of the Richardson/Plano Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter (RPKDAC) know how to show some love to nonprofits. Without being asked, they “applied for and received a $7,000 KiDs Grant from the Kappa Delta Foundation” for Family Compass’ “Growing as Parents” program in Dallas and Collin counties. As RPKDAC Community Service VP Gail Chandler put it, “We need Family … [Read more...] about Richardson/Plano Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter Provides Support For Family Compass Clients And Staff

As Experts/Officials Worry Of COVID-19’s Second Surge, There Are Some Bright Spots

Oct 29, 2020 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

As healthcare experts and county officials suggest that the second surge of COVID-19 approaches and folks start getting the jitters, there are some bright spots even so. Remember the spring initial invasion by the pandemic when jokes were made about hands growing scales from handwashing and the hoarding of sanitizers and toilet paper? We’ve gone way past that time and have … [Read more...] about As Experts/Officials Worry Of COVID-19’s Second Surge, There Are Some Bright Spots

Anthem Strong Families Receives $15M in Federal Grants To Expand Its Programs

Oct 28, 2020 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Dallas’ Anthem Strong Families' mission is “to be the champions for our community by education, equipping and empowering men, women and youth to be the champion for their life, their marriage, their children and their family.” One example of their work is Jon Correra. After serving seven years in a federal prison and now a single father of three, he explained, “My life was … [Read more...] about Anthem Strong Families Receives $15M in Federal Grants To Expand Its Programs

North Texas Givings Day Booster: Unbound Fort Worth

Sep 15, 2020 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

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

North Texas Giving Day Booster: Visible Unity Inc.

Sep 15, 2020 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Visible Unity Inc. President Pam Fields, Visible Unity has been around only a short time, which is why it is important to partner with organizations who help to increase our reach, exposure, and financial capacity. North Texas Giving Day is one such partner. Through our participation in NTXGD, we have increased our visibility (no pun intended!) across the … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Visible Unity Inc.

North Texas Giving Day Booster: After8toEducate

Sep 15, 2020 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

According to After8toEducate Project Coordinator Lydia Dubose, With only three days’ notice, Han needed to find another place to live when COVID-19 closures affected her university. In a recent panel discussion on COVID-19 and youth homelessness, a group of formerly homeless students reflected on their experiences and the unique difficulties that young people face during … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: After8toEducate

North Texas Giving Day Booster: Families To Freedom

Sep 10, 2020 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Families To Freedom Founder/Executive Director Sarah Nejdl, It’s nearly midnight. Judy is driving on a small dark the highway. The mom, her client named Kayla, has dozed off. Her children are already asleep under blankets leaned on top of each other. Even the dog’s tail has stopping thumping in the crate. One window has tiny fingerprint drawings that will … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Families To Freedom

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