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
Elizabeth Dacus
Antwone Fisher Shared His Struggles From Childhood To Manhood At Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon
For guests arriving for the VIP at “a local country club” for Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon, things were a bit confusing on Monday, April 29. Instead of being directed to the north driveway, where valets typically would relieve guests of their wheels, no one was there. Horrors! Whatever were the guests to do? Some wondered if it had been a cost-saving decision to … [Read more...] about Antwone Fisher Shared His Struggles From Childhood To Manhood At Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon
Junior League Of Dallas’ 2024-2025 Leadership Is In Place As It Enters Its 103rd Year
Here North Texas is halfway into 2024 and the Junior League of Dallas has its 2024-2025 leadership together, "committed to advancing women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, training, and addressing urgent needs in Dallas through the proactive engagement and leadership of our League's trained volunteers." This term's board … [Read more...] about Junior League Of Dallas’ 2024-2025 Leadership Is In Place As It Enters Its 103rd Year
Family Compass Had “Freedom Writers” Erin Gruwell Inspire Area North Stars To Step Up
For the VIP-ers in the Dallas Country Club Founders' Room, it soon became apparent that they had found their very BBF in Erin Gruwell on Monday, April 24. The former teacher who was to be the keynote speaker was bubbly and walked away from the Family Compass' North Star Luncheon with a fan club. With the event's theme "Calling North Stars," the ballroom's foyer was filled … [Read more...] about Family Compass Had “Freedom Writers” Erin Gruwell Inspire Area North Stars To Step Up
2023 Equest Board Of Directors Officers And New Members Announced
2023 Equest Board of Directors Co-Chairs Clint Haggarty and Lisa Loy Laughlin have just revealed the board’s slate of new officers including Vice Chair Katherine Wyker, Secretary Cori Ulrich and Treasurer Pia Ackerman. Coming on board as new members are Brooke Bailey, Elizabeth Dacus, Amy Green, Bridget “Teddie” Proctor, Daniel Valentine and Bill … [Read more...] about 2023 Equest Board Of Directors Officers And New Members Announced
JUST IN: “Freedom Writers” Teacher Erin Gruwell To Be Onstage For 5th Annual North Star Luncheon
Just minutes ago, with a crowd filling the fragrant walls of NorthPark's diptyque, 2023 North Star Luncheon Co-Chairs Brooke Bailey and Elizabeth Dacus revealed the speaker for the Family Compass fundraiser presented by ExxonMobil. But before the reveal was made, store manager Layanne Da Silva and her staff were passing glasses of champagne, and guests like ExxonMobil's … [Read more...] about JUST IN: “Freedom Writers” Teacher Erin Gruwell To Be Onstage For 5th Annual North Star Luncheon
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
The Family Place Adds New Foundation And Board Directors
The Family Place has added new faces to both its board of directors and TFP Foundation Board. TFP CEO Paige Flink revealed the following people have joined the board of directors: Marissa Anchia, Elizabeth Dacus, Barbara Durham, Lauran Goldberg, LaTanya Harris, Lindsay Jacaman, Linda Knox, Clarissa Lindenmeyer, Thomas McCollum, Javier Montemayor, Honey Owens, James Pasant, … [Read more...] about The Family Place Adds New Foundation And Board Directors
2016 Partners Card Total Take Of $1,050,000 Revealed Plus Plans For The 2017 Fundraiser For The Family Place
Just a few blocks away from Communities in Schools at Samuel Lynne Galleries, The Family Place crowd was at Bungalow 5 to celebrate the year’s take of the annual Partners Card and to hear plans for the 2017 fundraiser. As The Family Place's Paige Flink and Melissa Sherrill in black and white scurried through the 100+ guests, Catherine New made her 2017 debut following breast … [Read more...] about 2016 Partners Card Total Take Of $1,050,000 Revealed Plus Plans For The 2017 Fundraiser For The Family Place
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Partners Card
According to Partners Card Co-Chairs Elizabeth Dacus, Jane Rozelle and Samantha Wortley and Honorary Chair Lisa Cooley, “Shop Like a Hero by saving money and a life during Partners Card, presented by Bank of Texas. With the purchase of a $70 card, cardholders will receive a 20-percent discount at some of their favorite stores and restaurants while supporting The Family … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Partners Card