According to Traffick911’s Mission Engagement Coordinator Hannah Adeoye, “We’ve all seen them—the heart-pounding movies, the scary headlines, and the social media shares. It’s likely that the words ‘child sex trafficking’ conjure up images of kids trapped in a dusty room somewhere—somewhere, ‘over there,’ right? But child sex trafficking is not just an ‘over there’ issue. … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Traffick911
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2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: TexProtects
According to TexProtects’ CEO Adrianna Cuéllar Rojas, “Imagine a world where every child grows up in a stable, safe, and supportive family. At TexProtects, we know that the best way to protect our children is by empowering the adults in their lives. In 2023 alone, Texas saw 58,120 confirmed cases of child abuse and neglect—that’s an average of 159 children every single day. … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: TexProtects
“It Ends With Us” Private Screening Sets The Tone For Texas Trailblazer Award Luncheon
Timing is everything. And for The Family Place's 2024 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon, its timing was perfect. With Justin Baldoni as the keynote speaker for the luncheon at the Anatole on Friday, October 4, the recent release of his movie "It Ends With Us" was the reason. The film is about a relationship that appears to be ideal but shows subtle signs of a much more dire … [Read more...] about “It Ends With Us” Private Screening Sets The Tone For Texas Trailblazer Award Luncheon
CityVet’s Pet Paw Safety Signs Along The Katy Trail Provide Reminders For Canine Courtesy
With the walk-about weather getting folks out and about, the Friends of the Katy Trail have some suggestions for pets and their people pals. Remember to keep your pooch-pal relationship connected via a leash at all times during your treks on the Trail. While s/he may be wo/man's best friend, their enthusiastic attention may be not be taken kindly by runners, cyclists and … [Read more...] about CityVet’s Pet Paw Safety Signs Along The Katy Trail Provide Reminders For Canine Courtesy
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Cowtown Clubhouse
According to Cowtown Clubhouse’s Executive Director Surya Barrow, “Imagine being one of over 131,000 people in Tarrant County living with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) such as Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia and PTSD. Your life might be marred by repetitive cycles of hospitalization, incarceration, homelessness, joblessness, addiction, failed relationships and, … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Cowtown Clubhouse
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Cumberland Youth And Family Services
According to Cumberland Youth And Family Services Director of Development Jennifer Jenkinson, “For 120 years, Cumberland Youth And Family Services has been creating safe places to call home. Each day, more than 60 residents wake up across our campus, where they are provided safety, stability, hope, and healing. Last year, we provided 15,402 days of care to youth in foster … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Cumberland Youth And Family Services
MySweetOpportunity: Family Compass
According to Family Compass Board Chair Judy Bennett Garner, “Working to support Family Compass for the last six years and now serving as board chair, I have seen transformative growth at the agency. I’m proud to say that we continue to see year-over-year progression in serving even more children and families in North Texas. “What I find so important about this cause is … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Family Compass
MySweetOppportunity: The Family Place’s 2024 Partners Card
According to 2024 Partners Card Co-Chairs Elizabeth Ward Creel and Tiffany Moon, “This fall, the DFW community will have the opportunity to support Partners Card presented by Bank of Texas, as it celebrates 32 years of raising money for the critical services The Family Place offers to help survivors of domestic violence transition from fear to safety. We are so … [Read more...] about MySweetOppportunity: The Family Place’s 2024 Partners Card
JUST IN: Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon To Honor Dr. Opal Lee With Justin Baldoni As Keynoter
Just as earlier reports were claiming that this October in North Texas is looking crammed with activities, the newest one on the radar is The Family Place's Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon. Taking place on Friday, October 4, at the Hilton Anatole, Luncheon Co-Chairs Lauren Black, Nakita Johnson, Clarisa Lindenmeyer and Lauren McKinnon along with Honorary Co-Chairs … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon To Honor Dr. Opal Lee With Justin Baldoni As Keynoter
“The Kevins” (Berthia And Briggs) Shone A Beacon Of Hope On Grant Halliburton Foundation
The Omni Dallas Hotel was the site of two great North Texas non-profits holding fundraising luncheons at the same time just a few feet apart on Friday, April 19. While Dallas CASA's Cherish The Children Luncheon honored Betty Regard with the 2024 Caroline Rose Hunt Cherish the Children Award, Grant Halliburton Foundation's Beacon Of Hope Community Luncheon presented by Emily … [Read more...] about “The Kevins” (Berthia And Briggs) Shone A Beacon Of Hope On Grant Halliburton Foundation
Operation Kindness’ Lifesaving Partnership Hub Is A Collaborative Oasis For Animal Rescue Groups
There is a remarkable brilliance that takes place as a result of a collaboration. So after days of rain, thunder, lightning and wind knocking trees topsy-turvy, the results of such collaboration took place on Thursday, June 6. As the North Texas sun shone a spotlight on the corner of 1771 Terre Colony and I-30's frontage road — between Dallas Animal … [Read more...] about Operation Kindness’ Lifesaving Partnership Hub Is A Collaborative Oasis For Animal Rescue Groups