According to Hope Cottage Board Member Heather Kahlfeldt, “Did you know that 1 in 5 of the Texas youth who age out of foster care at age 18 will become instantly homeless? The fact is, no one at any age is ready to ‘graduate’ from having a family. “That’s what our wish is at Hope Cottage – to give every child the opportunity to grow up in a loving family who will be by … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Hope Cottage
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JUST IN: Former Perot Museum VP Teresa Lenling Named Hope Cottage CEO
Word just arrived that Teresa Lenling has been named Hope Cottage’s CEO replacing Brooks Quinlan, who held the position for the past three years and decided to take “a personal sabbatical to travel across North America.” Teresa is a natural fit for the organization that “fosters nurturing homes for North Texas children through adoption, foster care, education and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Former Perot Museum VP Teresa Lenling Named Hope Cottage CEO
Alley’s House Becomes A Part Of Hope Cottage To Help North Texas Teen Moms
Collaboration is a win-win situation for nonprofits with similar missions. Sometimes, it proves to be so successful that there is a marriage of the two. By merging their services, staffs and volunteers, they are better equipped to better serve their clients. Last year My Possibilities and LaunchAbility came together to have a greater impact on adults with Intellectual and … [Read more...] about Alley’s House Becomes A Part Of Hope Cottage To Help North Texas Teen Moms
JUST IN: Hope Cottage’s Leslie Clay Is Now Warren Center’s VP Of Development
First word arrived that Hope Cottage Chief Development Officer Leslie Clay had left the building. No hard feelings at all, though. As Hope Cottage CEO Brooks Quinlan put it, “In case you haven't heard, Leslie is unfortunately no longer with Hope Cottage. She has taken advantage of a great career opportunity with another local non-profit. She provided an amazing service to Hope … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Hope Cottage’s Leslie Clay Is Now Warren Center’s VP Of Development
Hope Cottage Is Blowing Out 100 Candles At Lakewood Country Club To Celebrate 100 Years Of Serving Dallas Families
Since 1918 when little Hope Watson Rohr was one of the first babies to find refuge at Hope Cottage, the organization has been working for decades to celebrate 100 years of providing education, counseling and adoption services. Naturally, such a special occasion demands a heck of a lot more than a pizza party and that’s exactly what the Hope Cottage team and the George and Fay … [Read more...] about Hope Cottage Is Blowing Out 100 Candles At Lakewood Country Club To Celebrate 100 Years Of Serving Dallas Families
Families, Friends And Four-Legged Types “Step Up For Hope” Cottage’s Centennial Celebration Kick Off
Starting back in 1918, Emma Wylie Ballard launched what would be Dallas' oldest non-profit, non-faith based adoption agency — Hope Cottage. And while it may be celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, Hope Cottage is still known for being for the young and the young-at-heart. That's why it kicked off its 100-year celebration on Saturday, June 3, with a walk around it new … [Read more...] about Families, Friends And Four-Legged Types “Step Up For Hope” Cottage’s Centennial Celebration Kick Off
As Hope Cottage Warms Up For Its Centennial, CEO Sonyia Hartwell Is Retiring With Chief Program Officer Brooks Quinlan Moving On Up
Hope Cottage is getting ready to kick off its centennial warm-up year at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, with “Step Up For Hope Fundraising Walk” starting at Hope Cottage. There will be no charge, but if a person raises $100 s/he’ll be rewarded with an event shirt and a goody bag. All members of the family are invited to participate including the pets. (Cats might be a bit … [Read more...] about As Hope Cottage Warms Up For Its Centennial, CEO Sonyia Hartwell Is Retiring With Chief Program Officer Brooks Quinlan Moving On Up
Hope Cottage Is Now A Two-Story Home-Sweet-Home That Emma Wylie Ballard Would Have Loved
Isn't it amazing how time flies. It was back in 1917-1918 that Dallas was seeing the creation of "love" and "hope." The "love" was the official naming of an air field service for prospective World War I pilots after aviator Moss L. Love. Just one of 32 in the country, it would eventually become Dallas' city-proper airport Dallas Love Field and home base for Southwest … [Read more...] about Hope Cottage Is Now A Two-Story Home-Sweet-Home That Emma Wylie Ballard Would Have Loved
Chi Omega Alumnae Dole Out Chi Omega Christmas Market’s $330,000 To Area Nonprofits And Scholars
While November seems ages ago, the Dallas Chi Omega Alumnae have been adding up the dollars earned through their annual Chi Omega Christmas Market. When the total was finalized, the checks were handed out at Chi O alumna Amy Mitchell’s fabulous home on Turtle Creek on Tuesday, February 16. Here’s a report from the field: More than 100 Dallas-area Chi Omega Alumnae and … [Read more...] about Chi Omega Alumnae Dole Out Chi Omega Christmas Market’s $330,000 To Area Nonprofits And Scholars
Under A Bright Sunshiny Sky, Hope Cottage Groundbreaking Was A Heart Warmer In The Wilson Historic District
The Meadows Foundation President/CEO Linda Perryman Evans looked over the bare parking lot in the Wilson Historic District the morning of Thursday, June 25. Despite the heat already rising from the pavement, she was very pleased. It was the morning of the groundbreaking for the newest members of the Meadows Foundation community of nearly 40 nonprofits — Hope Cottage. For … [Read more...] about Under A Bright Sunshiny Sky, Hope Cottage Groundbreaking Was A Heart Warmer In The Wilson Historic District
Round Robin November 18: Doing The Most Good, Hope Cottage Ugly Christmas Sweaters And Heroes For Children’s Heroes
People were bumping into each other Tuesday, November 18, just trying to keep up as the pre-holiday festivities kicked into gear. Christine McKenny was toasting and being toasted at Cole Haan in Highland Park Village for the 4th Gingerbread Stroll benefiting Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Only problemo was finding a parking place. Bicycles just may be the solution to … [Read more...] about Round Robin November 18: Doing The Most Good, Hope Cottage Ugly Christmas Sweaters And Heroes For Children’s Heroes