Only a month away from the date, 2025 North Star Luncheon Co-Chairs Bianca Hernandez and Elisabeth McHugh have just sent word that only a handful of tables remain for the Family Compass fundraiser on Monday, April 28, at a local country club. In addition to longtime Family Compass supporter/board members Toni McReynolds receiving the 2025 North Star Award, featured speaker … [Read more...] about GROVEL ALERT: Family Compass’ 2025 North Star Luncheon
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JUST IN: North Star Luncheon Speaker Erin Merryn Revealed At NorthPark’s Newly Expanded Diptyque
Back in November at the Business Council For The Arts’ Obelisk Awards Luncheon, BCA Founder Chair/NorthPark President Nancy Nasher was not holding back about the shopping center's latest developments. One of those “developments” was Diptyque, the legendary Parisian fragrance and skincare. One guest was surprised, saying, “Hasn’t it been in there for nearly a decade?” Yes! … [Read more...] about JUST IN: North Star Luncheon Speaker Erin Merryn Revealed At NorthPark’s Newly Expanded Diptyque
MySweetWishList: Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon
According to Family Compass CEO Ona Foster, "My wish is that the community will join Family Compass for our 2025 North Star Luncheon, which will be held on Monday, April 28, which coincides with April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month. "Plans are well underway for our seventh annual fundraiser and I am so thrilled to share that our longtime supporter, NDBT [formerly … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon
Antwone Fisher Shared His Struggles From Childhood To Manhood At Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon
For guests arriving for the VIP at “a local country club” for Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon, things were a bit confusing on Monday, April 29. Instead of being directed to the north driveway, where valets typically would relieve guests of their wheels, no one was there. Horrors! Whatever were the guests to do? Some wondered if it had been a cost-saving decision to … [Read more...] about Antwone Fisher Shared His Struggles From Childhood To Manhood At Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon
Grovel Alert: Family Compass 2024 North Star Luncheon
While many are in other parts for spring break as scary weather approaches North Texas, there are two camps — either they have their reservations for Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon, or they’re shutting their eyes realizing they hadn't due to being sidetracked by spring break. Well, stop slathering on the sunscreen for your morning sun worship and/or catching the day's … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: Family Compass 2024 North Star Luncheon
JUST IN: Foster System Survivor Antwone Fisher To Bring His Story To Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon
Each time best-selling author/U.S. Navy veteran/children's rights advocate Antwone Fisher visits North Texas, he leaves behind a trail of inspiration — and an abundance of new best friends. Born in prison and immediately placed in the foster care system, he wrote the 2001 best-seller "Finding Fish: A Memoir" about his journey overcoming abuse and neglect. It was such a hit … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Foster System Survivor Antwone Fisher To Bring His Story To Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon
JUST IN: Neda Bahramnejad And Vanessa Fuquay To Co-Chair Family Compass’ 2024 North Star Luncheon
Before 2023 fundraising closes down, Family Compass has just revealed its plans for its 2024 North Star Luncheon. Taking place at a “local country club” on Monday, April 29, the event will be co-chaired by Dallas Junior Leaguers Neda Bahramnejad and Vanessa Fuquay. According to Family Compass CEO Ona Foster, “Neda and Vanessa are not only very involved in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Neda Bahramnejad And Vanessa Fuquay To Co-Chair Family Compass’ 2024 North Star Luncheon
Grovel Alert: Family Compass’ 5th Annual North Star Luncheon
The 5th Annual North Star Luncheon presented by ExxonMobil is still more than two months away benefiting Family Compass and there are just three tables left. Taking place at the Dallas Country Club on Monday, April 24, the featured speaker is Erin Gruwell, who rose to national attention when she and her 150 high school students known as the Freedom Writers — who came from … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: Family Compass’ 5th Annual North Star Luncheon
JUST IN: Family Compass’ 2023 North Star Luncheon’s Leadership And Presenting Sponsor Announced
Family Compass has just revealed details about its fifth annual North Star Luncheon. In addition to having ExxonMobil as the presenting sponsor, Brooke Bailey and Elizabeth Dacus have signed on to co-chair the fundraiser. Brooke and Elizabeth, who met through the Junior League of Dallas, “have since pursued many of their philanthropic endeavors … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Family Compass’ 2023 North Star Luncheon’s Leadership And Presenting Sponsor Announced
2022 North Star Luncheon Was A “Smart” Lesson On How To Write Your Own Narrative
Family Compass’ 2022 North Star Luncheon’s VIP reception sponsored by Mary Bowman Campbell got underway in the Dallas Country Club’s Founders Room at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 25. Everyone was able to have time talking to featured speaker Elizabeth Smart. Over the years the young girl, who had attracted national attention for being kidnapped from her bedroom and held captive for … [Read more...] about 2022 North Star Luncheon Was A “Smart” Lesson On How To Write Your Own Narrative
SOLD-OUT ALERT!: 4th Annual North Star Luncheon
It’s still more than ten days away and the 4th Annual North Star Luncheon presented by North Dallas Bank and Trust at the Dallas Country Club on Monday, April 25, is sold out. It should be no surprise since the Family Compass fundraiser had all the ingredients for a winner with Elizabeth Smart as the guest speaker, philanthropist Sarah Losinger as the honorary chair and the … [Read more...] about SOLD-OUT ALERT!: 4th Annual North Star Luncheon