Fall is just six months away and as folks have their bags packed for summer getaways, those with long-term planning in mind are looking to the third and fourth quarters of 2025. Already Family Gateway has its sights set on Saturday, November 8, at Gilley's Dallas for the Denim and Diamonds fundraiser with Alex and Gowri Sharma serving as honorary co-chairs. In … [Read more...] about Denim and Diamonds To Honor Jack Matthews With Annette Strauss Community Service Award
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Family Gateway’s Denim And Diamonds Had A High Old Time With Neal McCoy At Gilley’s Dallas
Leave it to Family Gateway to celebrate the Texas way of partying in order to honor the special people helping families escaping homelessness. All the hoop-la took place at Gilley's Dallas on Thursday, November 14, for the inaugural Denim And Diamonds Gala. With all the boots scooting on the dance floor to country western legend Neal McCoy onstage, and denim being the look of … [Read more...] about Family Gateway’s Denim And Diamonds Had A High Old Time With Neal McCoy At Gilley’s Dallas
MySweetToyDrive: Family Gateway’s Hope For The Holidays
According to Family Gateway Community Engagement Director Kathy Kidwell, “Family Gateway’s mission is to provide stability and life-changing supportive services to families with children experiencing homelessness. “This holiday season, we need the community’s help to provide hope and joy to children experiencing homelessness and their families. This year, the … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Family Gateway’s Hope For The Holidays
JUST IN: Bezos’ Day 1 Families Fund Provides a $2.5M Grant For Family Gateway To Assist Homeless Families
Back in November 2019, Family Gateway received $2.75M from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund. A few months later the pandemic struck, sending North Texas non-profits scrambling to provide services. Thanks to the Day 1 Families Fund grant, Family Gateway’s staff shifted from a “first-come, first-served” model to focusing on helping families find alternative solutions, a process … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Bezos’ Day 1 Families Fund Provides a $2.5M Grant For Family Gateway To Assist Homeless Families
MySweetOpportunity: Family Gateway’s Denim And Diamonds Gala
According to Family Gateway Board Chair Michelle Frymire, “The inaugural Denim and Diamonds Gala, benefiting Family Gateway, will be Thursday, November 14, at Gilley’s Dallas. The evening’s purpose is two-fold: raising critically needed funds for the children and families affected by homelessness who find stability, safety and hope every day at Family Gateway, and, honoring … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Family Gateway’s Denim And Diamonds Gala
MySweetSchoolDaze: Family Gateway’s Back-To-School Drive
According to Family Gateway Board Member Chris Golz, “Our goal is to ensure children experiencing homelessness have the tools and resources they need to achieve greatness inside and outside of the classroom. Currently, there are more than 200 school-aged children [ Pre-K through 12th grade] in our program who need school supplies and uniforms for the upcoming school … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: Family Gateway’s Back-To-School Drive
Family Gateway Is Shifting From A Lunch “Opportunity” To Dancing With “Denim And Diamonds”
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”
$8,861,131 In Grants Were Presented To The 2023 Eight Crystal Charity Beneficiaries
There were some very happy campers at Highland Park Village's Mockingbird Room on Thursday, March 7. The occasion was the presentation of checks to the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball beneficiaries by 2023 CCB Chair Angie Kadesky and 2023 Underwriting Chair Mary Martha Pickens. Here's a report from the field: “It was dark and stormy night” to borrow a remarkably familiar passage … [Read more...] about $8,861,131 In Grants Were Presented To The 2023 Eight Crystal Charity Beneficiaries
MySweetWishList: Family Gateway
According to Family Gateway Community Engagement Committee Board Chair Quincy Roberts, “Our committee works to support the work of Family Gateway through a variety of activities with children experiencing homelessness in our care. One of our favorite activities is around the corner: Our Holiday Store. “While parents are ‘shopping’ and then having gifts their gifts wrapped … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Family Gateway
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
MySweetOpportunity: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball
According to 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Angie Kadesky, “Since 1952, Crystal Charity has been a driving force for positive change in the lives of children in Dallas County. The organization’s mission has remained unchanged for 71 years and that is to be a beacon of hope to underserved children in our community by funding projects in a variety of areas, including … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball