Unlike years past, when Family Gateway held its Gateway to Opportunity featuring such speakers as former First Lady Laura Bush, her daughters Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush, Chris Gardner, Daymond John and Magic Johnson as the keynote speakers, the organization helping families affected by homelessness is shifting its fundraising directions. Instead of a luncheon, … [Read more...] about Family Gateway Is Shifting From A Lunch “Opportunity” To Dancing With “Denim And Diamonds”
Ellen Magnis
2024 Family Gateway Board Has New Leadership And Eight Additional Members
Family Gateway is moving into the next year with the addition of eight new board members and new board leadership. The 2024 Board Executive Committee will be led by Chair Michelle Frymire, Vice-Chair Maritza Liaw, Treasurer Matt Gerkens, Secretary Hope Aubert-Schall and Members-At-Large Kim Benton and Melissa Hensley. Joining the board are Melissa Banks, … [Read more...] about 2024 Family Gateway Board Has New Leadership And Eight Additional Members
JUST IN: Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon To Feature A Bush Mother-Daughter Chat And Peter Brodsky
Plans have just been announced for the 7th Annual Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon. For two it’s a return to help The Family Gateway’s mission to support families experiencing homelessness in Dallas and Collin countries. It was back in 2017 that Paula Miltenberger co-chaired the luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel with former first lady Laura Bush as the featured speaker. Now … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon To Feature A Bush Mother-Daughter Chat And Peter Brodsky
Family Gateway Board Of Directors Has A New Slate Of Officers And Six Additional Members
With the growing number of homeless families in North Texas seeking aid, Family Gateway has six new board members in addition to its 2023 board leaders. Heading up the board are Chair Michelle Frymire, Vice-Chair Maritza Liaw, Treasurer Matt Gerkens, Secretary Shay Phillips and At-Large Board Members Charles O’Connell and Exa Whiteman. Joining the board are new members … [Read more...] about Family Gateway Board Of Directors Has A New Slate Of Officers And Six Additional Members
Stronger Together Breakfast Served Up A Great Start For The Day Despite An Unexpected Charge
The Omni Dallas Hotel was the scene of a near-perfect storm on Friday, October 28, with Family Gateway holding its “Stronger Together Breakfast” in the Trinity Ballroom followed by the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas’ “2022 Women of Distinction Luncheon” at 11:30 a.m. If all things went according to plan, the changing of the guard would go unhindered. But things nearly got … [Read more...] about Stronger Together Breakfast Served Up A Great Start For The Day Despite An Unexpected Charge
JUST IN: Family Gateway To Host “The Pursuit Of Happyness'” Chris Gardner At Breakfast Fundraiser
It was two years ago that Family Gateway was scheduled to have author/philanthropist/entrepreneur Chris Gardner at its annual Gateway to Opportunity Luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel. But like so may other fundraisers, the pandemic forced organizers to cancel the event. Or, at least, that’s what the COVID germs thought. Today it was announced that Purvi Albers … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Family Gateway To Host “The Pursuit Of Happyness'” Chris Gardner At Breakfast Fundraiser
Family Gateway Adds Five New Members To Its Board Of Directors
Family Gateway President/CEO Ellen Magnis has just reported that the organization has added five new members to its board of directors. The new members Kim Benton, Sheri Crosby Wheeler, Matt Gerkens, Rachel Smith and Andy Yung will be joining board members Purvi Patel Albers, Alison Battiste Clement, Katie Beaird-Ortiz, Jorge Bernal, Juanita Harris, … [Read more...] about Family Gateway Adds Five New Members To Its Board Of Directors
2021 Family Gateway Board Leadership And New Members Announced
Family Gateway leadership for 2021 plus new members were revealed. With Gary Moor serving as board chair, the rest of the Executive Committee will include Board Vice-Chair Exa Whitman, Treasurer Michelle Frymire, Secretary Melissa Hensley, Immediate Past Chair Alex Sharma and At-Large Board Members Justin Bailey and Charles O’Connell. Joining the … [Read more...] about 2021 Family Gateway Board Leadership And New Members Announced
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Family Gateway
According to Family Gateway President/CEO Ellen Magnis, With everything 2020 has thrown our way, it is now more important than ever that our community comes together to support one another. North Texas Giving Day on Thursday, September 17, is the perfect opportunity to do just that. For those new to Family Gateway, our mission is to provide stability and life-changing … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Family Gateway
Canceled Event SOS: Family Gateway’s Day To Play
According to Family Gateway President/CEO Ellen Magnis, During this time of increased need, we had to cancel our spring fundraiser, Day to Play, which was expected to have more than 500 attendees. We already spent significant resources in preparation for this event, including deposits for vendors, and will only get a small portion of those funds back. Unless it is … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Family Gateway’s Day To Play
JUST IN: Family Gateway Awarded A Whopping $2.75M Grant From Bezos Day One Fund
The Bezos Day One Fund may be new to some folks. It was launched by Amazon’s MacKenzie and Jeff Bezos in November 2018 focusing on two areas: funding local nonprofits to help homeless families, and creating a network of new, nonprofit tier-one preschools in low-income communities. To achieve this mission, a commitment of $2B was made. It was just announced that North … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Family Gateway Awarded A Whopping $2.75M Grant From Bezos Day One Fund