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Family Compass Had “Freedom Writers” Erin Gruwell Inspire Area North Stars To Step Up

May 30, 2023 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

For the VIP-ers in the Dallas Country Club Founders' Room, it soon became apparent that they had found their very BBF in Erin Gruwell on Monday, April 24. The former teacher who was to be the keynote speaker was bubbly and walked away from the Family Compass' North Star Luncheon with a fan club. With the event's theme "Calling North Stars," the ballroom's foyer was filled … [Read more...] about Family Compass Had “Freedom Writers” Erin Gruwell Inspire Area North Stars To Step Up

Child Abuse Prevention Event Brought Home The Fact That The Issue Was Everybody’s Business

May 4, 2023 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

With April designated as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Dallas CASA  and its President/CEO Kathleen LaValle put its parking lot to use on Monday, April 10, promoting the work undertaken by the Dallas County Child Abuse Prevention Coalition. As guests like Family Compass CEO Ona Foster and Mosaic Family Services Children's Advocacy Coordinator Brandon Dawson heard from … [Read more...] about Child Abuse Prevention Event Brought Home The Fact That The Issue Was Everybody’s Business

2022 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Handed Out $9M+ To Dallas County Children’s Non-Profits

May 2, 2023 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Susan Farris had a very special reason for the 2022 beneficiaries check presentation to take place at Arlington Hall on Tuesday, April 5. It was the spot where she had held a formal tea on Thursday, March 3, honoring the former CCB chairs and kicking off the organization's 70th anniversary year. Now, after months of fundraising, she wanted to … [Read more...] about 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Handed Out $9M+ To Dallas County Children’s Non-Profits

JUST IN: “Freedom Writers” Teacher Erin Gruwell To Be Onstage For 5th Annual North Star Luncheon

Jan 17, 2023 6:40 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Just minutes ago, with a crowd filling the fragrant walls of NorthPark's diptyque, 2023 North Star Luncheon Co-Chairs Brooke Bailey and Elizabeth Dacus revealed the speaker for the Family Compass fundraiser presented by ExxonMobil. But before the reveal was made, store manager Layanne Da Silva and her staff were passing glasses of champagne, and guests like ExxonMobil's … [Read more...] about JUST IN: “Freedom Writers” Teacher Erin Gruwell To Be Onstage For 5th Annual North Star Luncheon

JUST IN: Family Compass’ 2023 North Star Luncheon’s Leadership And Presenting Sponsor Announced

Dec 1, 2022 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

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

Jun 2, 2022 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

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

2022 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries And Advisory Board Were “In Kline” For A Cool Get-Together

May 30, 2022 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

There are just sometimes when North Texas takes on the feel of summertime in New Orleans. On the evening of Thursday, April 21, that was the steamy case, as the combination of 80-ish degrees and tropical humidity challenged gents in suits and ladies in cocktail dresses. Luckily for the Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board get-together at 2013 … [Read more...] about 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries And Advisory Board Were “In Kline” For A Cool Get-Together

2022 Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour Made The Rounds Of This Year’s Beneficiaries

Mar 15, 2022 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

The latest cold front wasn’t due to arrive until mid-afternoon on Thursday, February 17. For 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Susan Farris it had just been two weeks before when another weather event had forced her to make a decision to hold the general meeting of the committee on Friday, February 4, for the final presentation of the year’s beneficiaries. Despite school districts and … [Read more...] about 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour Made The Rounds Of This Year’s Beneficiaries

JUST IN: Advocate Elizabeth Smart To Keynote Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon

Jan 27, 2022 8:00 PM by Jeanne Prejean

North Star Luncheon Co-Chairs Toni McReynolds and Erin Pope just announced to an invitation-only crowd at NorthPark’s Diptyque the people and organizations that will be part of the Family Compass fundraiser presented by North Dallas Bank and Trust with Sara Losinger serving as honorary chair. The featured speaker will be Elizabeth Smart, who made headlines in June 2002 … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Advocate Elizabeth Smart To Keynote Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon

MySweetWishList: Family Compass

Dec 29, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Family Compass CEO Ona Foster, “Thank you to the Dallas community for being defenders of childhood, and together with Family Compass, for helping stop child abuse before it starts! “As we near the end of the year, the families we serve still need our help. During this holiday season, we are sending a gift basket to encourage and support our families. My wish … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Family Compass

Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon To Be Held During Child Abuse Prevention Month

Dec 8, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

As you start preparing your 2022 calendar, make plenty of room for fundraising events. The North Texas non-profits are bursting with plans to get back in the fundraising saddle. One of the latest to arrive on the schedule is Family Compass’ 2022 North Star Luncheon. With a mission to “build healthy families and a strong North Texas community by preventing child … [Read more...] about Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon To Be Held During Child Abuse Prevention Month

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