While homelessness seems to have only been on the minds of some in recent years, others like Our Friends Place have been helping “young women and youth experiencing homelessness" for 35 years. According to Our Friends Place Executive Director Sue Thiers Hesseltine, "Since we opened our doors more than three decades ago, we have served over 4,200 young women and youth … [Read more...] about Our Friends Place Celebrates 35th Anniversary Of Helping Homeless Young Women And Youths
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North Texas Giving Day Booster: Our Friends Place
According to Our Friends Place Executive Director Sue Thiers Hesseltine, “Surviving on the street is not a life skill young women should have to learn. “Our Friends Place empowers an underserved population in Dallas of single young women who experience abuse, neglect, poverty, and homelessness to excel, grow, and flourish. These unique strength-based and solution focused … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Our Friends Place
JUST IN: H100 Latina Giving Circle Celebrates First Year By Providing $125K for DFW Latinas
More good news emanating from a Texas Women’s Foundation fund. This time it’s from H100 Latina Giving Circle. Established just a year ago by Hispanic 100 Network, its purpose is to “further engage Latinas in philanthropy, and to expand resources for local organizations whose mission is to empower, educate and support Latinas in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.” According to H100 … [Read more...] about JUST IN: H100 Latina Giving Circle Celebrates First Year By Providing $125K for DFW Latinas
We’ve Rescheduled! – Our Friend’s Place’s Gala, Auction And Casino Night
According to Our Friend’s Place Executive Director Sue Thiers Hesseltine, Our Friends Place was ready to “run for the roses” at our annual Gala, Auction And Casino Night, our biggest fundraiser of the year to empower homeless young women and at-risk youth which was postponed from Saturday, May 5 (Kentucky Derby Day), due to COVID-19. The new date for our Gala, Auction … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Our Friend’s Place’s Gala, Auction And Casino Night
March 27 Cancellations, Postponements, Reschedules and Virtual Activities
North Texas has trudged through another battle week against coronavirus. But today there’s good news. About time! The North Texas nonprofits are looking to the future and scheduling activities to the fall. In addition to the ahead-of-the-times North Texas Cares program, the hardworking area nonprofits are looking to summer and fall regrouping and thriving. Here is today's … [Read more...] about March 27 Cancellations, Postponements, Reschedules and Virtual Activities
JUST IN: 2019 Tablescapes Check Presentation Of $261,382.73 Was A Record Breaker
Leave it to those Kappa Kappa Gamma alumanae to literally turn the tables on their own fundraising efforts. Tonight the 2019 Kappa Tablescapes Co-Chairs Anne McPherson, Kim Purnell and Stacey Walker did just that at Margaret Schouse’s home. They broke previous records by netting (that’s netting, not just raising) $261,382.73 for their two-day fundraising at the Dallas Country … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Tablescapes Check Presentation Of $261,382.73 Was A Record Breaker
Grovel Alert: 2019 Tablescapes
If you’ve already locked down your spot(s) for the Kappa Kappa Gamma Tablescapes two-day fundraiser on Monday, October 14, and Tuesday, October 15, at the Dallas Country Club, you can stop reading. On the other hand, if you haven’t, you’re running out of time. Only individual tickets for the luncheon and Tablescapes by Candlelight are available. According to … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2019 Tablescapes
Our Friends Place’s Gala, Auction And Casino Presented The Ebby Award And Raised Funds To Support Young Women
Thanks to Our Friend's Place, the legacy of the late Ebby Halliday Acers lives on. At the OFP's Gala, Auction and Casino fundraiser at the Renaissance on Saturday, April 27, the 15th annual Ebby Award was presented to Terry Goltz Greenberg and Southwest Airlines. Ebby would have loved the fact that proceeds of the event will support the organizations mission to help young … [Read more...] about Our Friends Place’s Gala, Auction And Casino Presented The Ebby Award And Raised Funds To Support Young Women
Junior League Of Dallas Celebrated 39 Area Nonprofits With A Grant Presentation And A Volunteer Fair
It's not every day that more than 35 North Texas nonprofits get grants and the chance to showcase their programs and offer volunteer opportunities. On Saturday, February 16, the Junior League of Dallas along with presenting sponsor Bank of Texas not did just that, but they held the day-long event at NorthPark Center! From the grant presentation in Neiman Marcus NorthPark's … [Read more...] about Junior League Of Dallas Celebrated 39 Area Nonprofits With A Grant Presentation And A Volunteer Fair
JUST IN: Kappa Kappa Gammas Reveal Chairs, Dates And Beneficiaries For 25th Anniversary Tablescapes
The key-loving Dallas' Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae are already planning for the 25th Annual Tablescapes! Following tradition, the two-day program is tailor-made for every host/hostess thanks to glorious table settings, a world-renowned speaker and delicious get-togethers. It's simply a cornucopia of ideas that could inspire festive looks for an heirloom dining room table or even … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Kappa Kappa Gammas Reveal Chairs, Dates And Beneficiaries For 25th Anniversary Tablescapes
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Our Friends Place
The Communities Foundation of Texas 10th annual North Texas Giving Day impacts Our Friends Place (OFP) in outstanding ways. Gifts to OFP empower young women to go from being homeless to being self-reliant and independent. The young women in the program must work, go to school, and attend weekly life skills sessions. They have a safe place to live, a place to heal, and a place … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Our Friends Place