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Downtown Dallas Will Go True Blue Friday Night To Promote Child Abuse Prevention Month

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Dallas CASA with its volunteer advocates has always been on the forefront of protecting abused children. So April is especially important to the organization since it is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. It's a very unfortunate fact that "on any given day, more than 2,000 Dallas County children live in the protective care of the state due to abuse and severe … [Read more...] about Downtown Dallas Will Go True Blue Friday Night To Promote Child Abuse Prevention Month

JUST IN: Liz “Homeless To Harvard” Murray Scheduled For Family Compass’ North Star Virtual Luncheon

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"Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival, and My Journey from Homeless to Harvard" author Liz Murray never fails to impress audiences with the story of her life journey. Each time it’s as if it is the first time that she’s sharing it with just a close friend. And over the years there have been updates on where her journey has taken her since her childhood nightmare of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Liz “Homeless To Harvard” Murray Scheduled For Family Compass’ North Star Virtual Luncheon

JUST IN: Family Compass’ 2021 North Star Luncheon Leadership, Date And Location Revealed

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Family Compass is charging ahead with plans for its 2021 fundraising North Star Luncheon "to raise awareness on how to stop child abuse before it occurs." Family Compass CEO Ona Foster just sent word that board member Judy Bennett Garner and longtime supporter Chey Fleming will co-chair the event along with Family Compass supporter/philanthropist Kathryn Woods serving as … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Family Compass’ 2021 North Star Luncheon Leadership, Date And Location Revealed

Richardson/Plano Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter Provides Support For Family Compass Clients And Staff

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The ladies of the Richardson/Plano Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter (RPKDAC) know how to show some love to nonprofits. Without being asked, they “applied for and received a $7,000 KiDs Grant from the Kappa Delta Foundation” for Family Compass’ “Growing as Parents” program in Dallas and Collin counties. As RPKDAC Community Service VP Gail Chandler put it, “We need Family … [Read more...] about Richardson/Plano Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter Provides Support For Family Compass Clients And Staff

Canceled Event SOS: Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon

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According to Family Compass CEO Ona Foster, While we were saddened to announce the cancellation of our North Star Luncheon scheduled for Monday, April 27, at Dallas Country Club, we followed our community leaders in their steadfast protection of the public health. We were excited to share our passion for preventing child abuse with the 350 expected guests, but completely … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon

JUST IN: North Star Luncheon’s Dates, Speaker And Awardee Announced With A Whiff Of Fabulousness

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While North Texans tried to recover from the morning’s thank-you-way-too-much rain and make their way home, Family Compass’ stalwarts were headed to NorthPark’s Diptyque for the announcement of the North Star Luncheon plans. Once inside all cares and frets of the day’s dreary and cold conditions hit the rails. Inside this shoebox-size jewel box salon were wonderful treasures … [Read more...] about JUST IN: North Star Luncheon’s Dates, Speaker And Awardee Announced With A Whiff Of Fabulousness

JUST IN: Kelly Piland And Natalie Metzger Lesikar To Co-Chair 2020 North Star Luncheon For Family Compass

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Family Compass CEO Ona Foster just sent word that Kelly Piland and Natalie Metzger Lesikar will be co-chairing the 2020 North Star Luncheon. According to Ona, "We are so delighted to have Kelly and Natalie as our co-chairs for our 2020 luncheon. The proceeds from this annual fundraiser will help us to continue to be a 'north star' of the 2,000 children and parents we serve … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Kelly Piland And Natalie Metzger Lesikar To Co-Chair 2020 North Star Luncheon For Family Compass

North Star Luncheon Saluted Caroline Rose Hunt Family And Had Gloria Campos In For A Chat Before Abruptly Ending

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While Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon hadn’t been planned to take the direction that it ended up taking, it still got its message across on Monday, April 22. The fundraiser started out with guests arriving at the Dallas Country Club porte-cochere with a vintage minivan with a bounty of flowers just looking for new homes. Once inside, Board Member/Social Llama Events … [Read more...] about North Star Luncheon Saluted Caroline Rose Hunt Family And Had Gloria Campos In For A Chat Before Abruptly Ending

NorthStar Luncheon Reveals Tolleson Wealth Management As Presenting Sponsor But Only A Few Places Left

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NorthStar Luncheon Co-Chairs Susan Jenevein and Candace Winslow just revealed a double-doozy of news about the Family Compass luncheon on Monday, April 22, at the Dallas Country Club. First, Tolleson Wealth Management has come on board as the presenting sponsor. According to Family Compass Executive Director Ona Foster, “We are so grateful to Tolleson Wealth … [Read more...] about NorthStar Luncheon Reveals Tolleson Wealth Management As Presenting Sponsor But Only A Few Places Left

JUST IN: Gloria Campos To Reflect On Changes In North Texas Families At North Star Luncheon

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For over 40 years, Gloria Campos not only observed and reported on the growth of North Texas, she held a front row seat regarding the changing dynamics of families. In addition to being the mother of twin boys, she also served for decades as the producer of WFAA’s Wednesday’s Child program. North Star Luncheon Co-Chairs Susan Wells-Jenevein and Candace Winslow … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Gloria Campos To Reflect On Changes In North Texas Families At North Star Luncheon

MySweetWishList: Family Compass

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According Family Compass CEO Ona Foster, “For parents with young children, the holidays are often a wonderful and enjoyable time of year. However, for families living in poverty and experiencing challenges in their lives, the holidays can be stressful. At Family Compass we know that stress, poor living conditions and a lack of parenting skills can leave children at risk … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Family Compass