With blues skies and ideal temperatures, the New Friends New Life Annual Luncheon Platinum Reception took full advantage of the beautiful weather at Connie and Marc Siegel's Volk Estate contemporary homestead on Wednesday, November 2. Thanks to the open layout, guests easily went from check-in upon arrival at the circular driveway into the open, towering living room onto the … [Read more...] about The Weather And Volk Estate Setting Were Ideal For NFNL’s Patron Party And Guest Of Honor Julia Ormand
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JUST IN: Family Compass’ 2023 North Star Luncheon’s Leadership And Presenting Sponsor Announced
Family Compass has just revealed details about its fifth annual North Star Luncheon. In addition to having ExxonMobil as the presenting sponsor, Brooke Bailey and Elizabeth Dacus have signed on to co-chair the fundraiser. Brooke and Elizabeth, who met through the Junior League of Dallas, “have since pursued many of their philanthropic endeavors … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Family Compass’ 2023 North Star Luncheon’s Leadership And Presenting Sponsor Announced
How To Look Like You’re An Old Pro When It Comes To Thanksgiving’s Cutting Edge Duties
One of the challenges of Thanksgiving besides a Cowboys' win is how to carve up the guest of honor — the turkey. While some battle with carving knife and fork in hand like a Tyrannosaurus Rex tearing apart a hapless Brontosaurus, others have fine-tuned the art so it's simple and no fingers are lost in the project. For those who dread the process or are new to the … [Read more...] about How To Look Like You’re An Old Pro When It Comes To Thanksgiving’s Cutting Edge Duties
A Gentle Reminder: Tis Time To Start Preparing For The Chilly Days, Weeks And Months Ahead
Mother Nature is such a tease. Here she had led everyone to believe that this past Sunday and Monday would be filled with thunderstorm and rain and it turned out to be only a trickle at best with none of the scary stuff. Then she’s dropped temperatures to the 30s with cottons, sandals and cargo shorts finding themselves being replaced by puff jackets, cashmere sweaters and … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Tis Time To Start Preparing For The Chilly Days, Weeks And Months Ahead
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support
According to Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support Senior Director of Development Amy Norton, “We cannot break the generational cycle of violence without first meeting the physical and emotional needs of each and every child who arrives to Genesis. “At Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support, we know that abuse is not just physical. It is financial, spiritual, emotional and … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Living With Zachary
According to Living for Zachary Marketing and Communications Manager Kendra Briscoe, “Each year in the United States, thousands of young people with their entire lives and futures ahead have their dreams cut short due to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). This silent killer affects seemingly healthy children of all ages and backgrounds, and is reported by Parent Heart Watch as the … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Living With Zachary
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Family Compass
According to Family Compass Marketing and Outreach Coordinator Kyla Lynch, “Family Compass is the largest agency in North Texas solely dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. We aim to build healthy families and a strong North Texas community through this critical work. Our vision is a world where all children are safe in their homes and communities … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Family Compass
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Wellspring Counseling Center
According to Wellspring Counseling Center Board Chair Rev. Alice Coder, “Good mental health is a critical element in strong families, sound workplaces and resilient friendships. Stress, anxiety and other mental health issues have an enormous impact on a person’s physical health as well as their ability to function whether at home, work, or play. Wellspring enables persons … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Wellspring Counseling Center
Award-Winning Actress/Activist Against Human Trafficking Julia Ormond To Keynote New Friends New Life Luncheon
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
North Texas’ 2022 High And Dry Drought Has Been Replaced By The Mother Of All Rainstorms
Remember all that talk about a drought? Well, that talk is done with today’s deluge of dramatic rainfall. Overnight and into the morning it was if someone had taken a big old bucket of water and turned it upside down on North Texas for hours. It was so massive that one couldn’t see the raindrops... just the wall of water falling from above. Area underpasses turned some cars … [Read more...] about North Texas’ 2022 High And Dry Drought Has Been Replaced By The Mother Of All Rainstorms
JUST IN: Actress/Domestic Violence Survivor Christina Ricci To Keynote Texas Trailblazers Awards Luncheon
If someone is asked to describe actress Christina Ricci, they tend to describe a child dressed in black with long, dark braids and a scowl on her face. That’s because she was Wednesday Addams in the 1991 movie “The Addams Family” and the 1993 movie “The Addams Family Values.” Unlike other child actors, Christina has continued working in the film industry, transitioning … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Actress/Domestic Violence Survivor Christina Ricci To Keynote Texas Trailblazers Awards Luncheon