"Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival, and My Journey from Homeless to Harvard" author Liz Murray never fails to impress audiences with the story of her life journey. Each time it’s as if it is the first time that she’s sharing it with just a close friend. And over the years there have been updates on where her journey has taken her since her childhood nightmare of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Liz “Homeless To Harvard” Murray Scheduled For Family Compass’ North Star Virtual Luncheon
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JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas Receives 15th Annual ExxonMobil Chairman’s Gift Of $50,000
Santa came early for Community Partners of Dallas. Instead of reindeer pulling up to their headquarters bearing gifts, it was a gas-fueled delivery of $50,000 from North Texas’ own Exxon Mobil Corporation. It seems that for the past 14 years, Exxon Mobil Corporation’s ExxonMobil Chairman’s Gift has annually provided a “holiday gift supporting and highlighting the work of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas Receives 15th Annual ExxonMobil Chairman’s Gift Of $50,000
JUST IN: Family Compass’ 2021 North Star Luncheon Leadership, Date And Location Revealed
Family Compass is charging ahead with plans for its 2021 fundraising North Star Luncheon "to raise awareness on how to stop child abuse before it occurs." Family Compass CEO Ona Foster just sent word that board member Judy Bennett Garner and longtime supporter Chey Fleming will co-chair the event along with Family Compass supporter/philanthropist Kathryn Woods serving as … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Family Compass’ 2021 North Star Luncheon Leadership, Date And Location Revealed
Richardson/Plano Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter Provides Support For Family Compass Clients And Staff
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
JUST IN: Moody Foundation Once Again Steps Up Providing $675,000 For COVID-19 Relief Efforts
What’s proving to be more contagious than COVID-19? Generosity. While the North Texas Giving Tuesday Now tally board is rising, the Moody Foundation once again stepped up and added to its March million-dollar grants to “support both immediate basic needs and first responder assistance” in North Texas. They have just sent word that a total of $675,000 will be distributed to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Moody Foundation Once Again Steps Up Providing $675,000 For COVID-19 Relief Efforts
Canceled Event SOS: Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon
According to Family Compass CEO Ona Foster, While we were saddened to announce the cancellation of our North Star Luncheon scheduled for Monday, April 27, at Dallas Country Club, we followed our community leaders in their steadfast protection of the public health. We were excited to share our passion for preventing child abuse with the 350 expected guests, but completely … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon
March 25 Updates On Cancellations And A Hopeful Virtual Rescheduling
North Texan nonprofits are continuing to take major hits thanks to the evolving coronavirus. The latest batch of developments includes only cancellations and a hopeful virtual auction. Canceled Nexus Recovery Center Auxiliary’s Luncheon scheduled for Monday, April 6 Family Compass’ 2020 North Star Luncheon scheduled for Monday, April 27 Fort Worth’s Mayfest … [Read more...] about March 25 Updates On Cancellations And A Hopeful Virtual Rescheduling
JUST IN: North Star Luncheon’s Dates, Speaker And Awardee Announced With A Whiff Of Fabulousness
While North Texans tried to recover from the morning’s thank-you-way-too-much rain and make their way home, Family Compass’ stalwarts were headed to NorthPark’s Diptyque for the announcement of the North Star Luncheon plans. Once inside all cares and frets of the day’s dreary and cold conditions hit the rails. Inside this shoebox-size jewel box salon were wonderful treasures … [Read more...] about JUST IN: North Star Luncheon’s Dates, Speaker And Awardee Announced With A Whiff Of Fabulousness
JUST IN: Kelly Piland And Natalie Metzger Lesikar To Co-Chair 2020 North Star Luncheon For Family Compass
Family Compass CEO Ona Foster just sent word that Kelly Piland and Natalie Metzger Lesikar will be co-chairing the 2020 North Star Luncheon. According to Ona, "We are so delighted to have Kelly and Natalie as our co-chairs for our 2020 luncheon. The proceeds from this annual fundraiser will help us to continue to be a 'north star' of the 2,000 children and parents we serve … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Kelly Piland And Natalie Metzger Lesikar To Co-Chair 2020 North Star Luncheon For Family Compass
North Star Luncheon Saluted Caroline Rose Hunt Family And Had Gloria Campos In For A Chat Before Abruptly Ending
While Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon hadn’t been planned to take the direction that it ended up taking, it still got its message across on Monday, April 22. The fundraiser started out with guests arriving at the Dallas Country Club porte-cochere with a vintage minivan with a bounty of flowers just looking for new homes. Once inside, Board Member/Social Llama Events … [Read more...] about North Star Luncheon Saluted Caroline Rose Hunt Family And Had Gloria Campos In For A Chat Before Abruptly Ending
JUST IN: NorthStar Luncheon Guest Is “Stabilized”
Today the agenda for the NorthStar Luncheon benefiting Family Compass didn’t go quite as planned at the Dallas Country Club. At first, it all was running right on schedule and promoting its mission of helping neglected and abused children. The highlight of the event was a conversation with former WFAA anchor/Wednesday’s Child mama Gloria Campos and former WFAA anchor Jeff … [Read more...] about JUST IN: NorthStar Luncheon Guest Is “Stabilized”