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
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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
JUST IN: 2022 New Friends New Life ProtectHER Awardees Announced
New Friends New Life 2022 Luncheon Co-Chairs Kristi Sherrill Hoyl, Melissa Sherrill Martin and Katherine Wynne have just announced the 2022 ProtectHER Award recipients that will be honored at the fundraising luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Dallas on Friday, November 4. The honorees include Dr. Nissi Hamilton, Lynn McBee and Santander Consumer USA Foundation. In … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 New Friends New Life ProtectHER Awardees Announced
New Friends New Life Adds New Board Members And Two Auxiliary Group Leaders
Due to the growing problem of sex trafficking and exploitation, New Friends New Life is growing its volunteer efforts with additions to its board and new leadership for a couple of its auxiliaries. Where to start? First of all, the organization that has restored and empowered victims of trafficking and exploitation by raising awareness through advocacy and education … [Read more...] about New Friends New Life Adds New Board Members And Two Auxiliary Group Leaders
MySweetWishList: New Friends New Life
According to New Friends New Life Circle of Friends Community Engagement Co-Chair Tracy Young, “When I joined the Circle of Friends (COF) of New Friends New Life more than 3 years ago, I joined a local movement to restore and empower trafficked girls and sexually exploited women and their children. Texas ranks second in the nation for the second highest number of … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: New Friends New Life
New Friends New Life Hybrid Luncheon Provided Greater Insight In The Lives Of Sex Trafficking Victims
While the surprise announcement of Jessica and Dirk Nowitzki's receiving the ProtectHer Award and the chat between award-winning Lupita Nyong'o and NBC 5's Laura Harris may have highlighted New Friends New Life's hybrid luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Friday, October 8, it was the takeaway testimonials by the newly created Alumni Circle that proved to be the real memory … [Read more...] about New Friends New Life Hybrid Luncheon Provided Greater Insight In The Lives Of Sex Trafficking Victims