According To New Friends New Life Luncheon Honorary Co-Chair Robin Bagwell, "I was introduced to New Friends New Life by Gail Turner, one of the founding board members, when NFNL was in its infancy. When I first became involved, 'sex trafficking' wasn’t yet a familiar term. I always thought NFNL helped women who made poor choices, but once I learned more, I discovered that … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 2024 New Friends New Life’s Annual Luncheon
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JUST IN: New Friends New Life Luncheon To Feature A Chat With Camila And Matthew McConaughey
Anyone who has been on board for the 2024 Paris Olympics didn't need a passport or to budge from their North Texas comfort zone. All they did was embrace NBC and its Peacock cousin coverage. In addition to the Texas claims to silver and gold like Asher Hong, Simone Biles and other champs on the platform, the galleries have been filled with all types of well-known celebrities … [Read more...] about JUST IN: New Friends New Life Luncheon To Feature A Chat With Camila And Matthew McConaughey
MySweetOpportunity: Dallas Historical Society’s 43rd Annual Dallas History Makers Awards For Excellence Luncheon
According to Dallas Historical Society Executive Director Karl Chiao, “The Dallas Historical Society (DHS) is thrilled to announce the 43rd Annual Dallas History Makers Awards for Excellence Luncheon (DHM)! Since 1981, these prestigious awards have honored individuals who have made significant contributions to the quality of life in Dallas. Established by Lindalyn Adams, … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Dallas Historical Society’s 43rd Annual Dallas History Makers Awards For Excellence Luncheon
New Friends New Life New Group Leaders And Board Members And Leadership Announced
New Friends New Life Board Chair Jane A. Rose has announced the crew of people who will be joining the board and heading up the auxiliary boards. Joining Jane and the current board members Adam Cannon, Erin Nealy Cox, Sherri Daniel, Dr. Cole Edmonson, Kelley Grayson, Laura Harris, Dr. Millicent Knight, Sarah K. Miller, Paulette Miniter, Cheryl Monroe, Christa Sanford, Elena … [Read more...] about New Friends New Life New Group Leaders And Board Members And Leadership Announced
New Friends New Life Celebrates 25 Years With Kerry Washington At A Sold-Out Luncheon
It was 25 years ago that a group of women at Preston Road Church of Christ decided to do more than acknowledge the sex trade industry. While it wasn’t as headline-making as other issues of the late 1990s, it was more than an eye-opening situation. It was a blight that needed to have light shone on how women and even children were being victimized by a multimillion-dollar … [Read more...] about New Friends New Life Celebrates 25 Years With Kerry Washington At A Sold-Out Luncheon
Wait-List Alert!: New Friends New Life Silver Anniversary Luncheon
The fall of 2023 is gushing with good, early bird news. The "Sold-Out!" sign has been posted for the New Friends New Life's Silver Anniversary Luncheon. Featuring actress/advocate Kerry Washington on Friday, September 29, at the Hyatt Regency Dallas, the organization's 25th anniversary celebration is a done deal... well, sorta. It's not too late to sign up with … [Read more...] about Wait-List Alert!: New Friends New Life Silver Anniversary Luncheon
JUST IN: The Meadows Foundation And Yulise Reaves Waters To Receive New Friends New Life Awards
As the fall fundraising season nears, many North Texas non-profits will be saluting individuals and organizations with awards. One of the first to announce its lineup of awards is New Friends New Life that is celebrating its 25th anniversary at its luncheon taking place on Friday, September 29, at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. In addition to having Kerry Washington as the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Meadows Foundation And Yulise Reaves Waters To Receive New Friends New Life Awards
JUST IN: A Solomon’s Choice Avoided With The Family Place’s Trailblazer Date Change
The Family Place has had a change of plans and many are breathing a great sigh of relief. In a previous announcement about the fall luncheon fundraiser, there was a collision on Friday, September 29, with the New Friends New Life’s 25th Silver Jubilee Annual Luncheon featuring Kerry Washington taking place at the Hyatt Regency Dallas at the very same time as The Family … [Read more...] about JUST IN: A Solomon’s Choice Avoided With The Family Place’s Trailblazer Date Change
JUST IN: Liberty Street Garden Has Taken Root Thanks To The Meadows Foundation, Bonton And NFNL
It was almost two years ago today that The Meadows Foundation President/CEO Peter Miller and Bonton Farms CEO Daron Babcock took a walk on an acre of land in the Wilson Historic District. The lot was a grassy lawn surrounded by houses that had become homes for area non-profits, thanks to The Meadows Foundation. But on that day ... July 1, 2021, to be exact ... Peter and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Liberty Street Garden Has Taken Root Thanks To The Meadows Foundation, Bonton And NFNL
The Village Giving Circle Presented $186K For 16 North Texas African American Programs
Thanks to 150 women, the old adage "it takes a village to raise a child" took another step forward on Sunday, November 11, as The Village Giving Circle at Texas Women's Foundation provided $186K in grants to 16 area non-profits with programs assisting area African Americans. Taking place at Frito Lay headquarters, the 2022 grant distribution brought the total of funds provided … [Read more...] about The Village Giving Circle Presented $186K For 16 North Texas African American Programs
The Weather And Volk Estate Setting Were Ideal For NFNL’s Patron Party And Guest Of Honor Julia Ormand
With blues skies and ideal temperatures, the New Friends New Life Annual Luncheon Platinum Reception took full advantage of the beautiful weather at Connie and Marc Siegel's Volk Estate contemporary homestead on Wednesday, November 2. Thanks to the open layout, guests easily went from check-in upon arrival at the circular driveway into the open, towering living room onto the … [Read more...] about The Weather And Volk Estate Setting Were Ideal For NFNL’s Patron Party And Guest Of Honor Julia Ormand