The Family Place's Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon VIP reception at the Hilton Anatole's Wedgwood Room was abuzzing with three stars on Friday, October 4. It was no wonder with keynote speaker Justin Baldoni against the sponsors board, with guests lined up for a photo opp. Despite his killer good looks, it was his charismatic personality that drew guests like a magnet … [Read more...] about Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon Celebrated Inspirational Women And Stressed Changing Minds
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Texas Trailblazer Patron Party Was A Full Court Press With Luncheon Heavy Hitters
On the eve of The Family Place's 2024 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon, the patron party at Bunny and Harold Ginsburg's home was a gathering that included the keynoter/actor/producer Justin Baldoni, Event Co-Chairs Lauren Black, Nakita Johnson, Clarisa Lindenmeyer and Lauren McKinnon, Honorary Co-Chair Lindsay Billingsley, The Family Place CEO Tiffany Tate, retired Family … [Read more...] about Texas Trailblazer Patron Party Was A Full Court Press With Luncheon Heavy Hitters
“It Ends With Us” Private Screening Sets The Tone For Texas Trailblazer Award Luncheon
Timing is everything. And for The Family Place's 2024 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon, its timing was perfect. With Justin Baldoni as the keynote speaker for the luncheon at the Anatole on Friday, October 4, the recent release of his movie "It Ends With Us" was the reason. The film is about a relationship that appears to be ideal but shows subtle signs of a much more dire … [Read more...] about “It Ends With Us” Private Screening Sets The Tone For Texas Trailblazer Award Luncheon
JUST IN: 2024 Texas Trailblazer Luncheon To Honor Jamie Williams With The Inaugural Paige Flink Icon Award
As The Family Place approaches its 28th Texas Trailblazer Award Luncheon on Friday, October 4, some additions have been made to the fundraiser's program. Luncheon Co-Chairs Lauren Black, Nakita Johnson, Clarisa Lindenmeyer and Lauren McKinnon along with Honorary Co-Chairs Lindsay and George Billingsley have announced the creation of the Paige Flink Inaugural Icon … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 Texas Trailblazer Luncheon To Honor Jamie Williams With The Inaugural Paige Flink Icon Award
Hotel Swexan’s ReuNight Fundraiser For The Family Place Was “The Best We’ve Ever Had”
Bunny and Harold Ginsburg were honorary co-chairs of this year's ReuNight, the annual fundraiser for The Family Place domestic-violence service agency. Also helming the Thursday, May 9, event at the swank Hotel Swexan in Dallas' Harwood District were Co-Chairs Kristin and James Hallam and Annie and Erik Miller. The gathering, the first ReuNight to use mobile bidding for … [Read more...] about Hotel Swexan’s ReuNight Fundraiser For The Family Place Was “The Best We’ve Ever Had”
Community Partners Of Dallas CEO Paige McDaniel’s 20th Anniversary Celebration Sparkled
It was 17 years ago that Sandy and Barry Moore were set up on a blind date. A year later they were married. Are they still speaking to the “friends” who arranged the date? The parents of four laughed and said, “Yes!” While Sandy and Barry were being set up, Paige McDaniel was in her third year of commandeering Community Partners of Dallas. So what was the thread that … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas CEO Paige McDaniel’s 20th Anniversary Celebration Sparkled
If You Blinked, You Missed The Story Of The Family Place’s New CEO Being Named
Like a supernova, news of The Family Place CEO Paige Flink’s successor was revealed on The Dallas Morning News website's homepage at 12:16 p.m. Friday. But like a supernova, the story by reporter BeLynn Hollers suddenly disappeared almost as if it never existed. The story didn’t appear in Saturday’s print edition. Perhaps it will show up in Sunday’s paper. … [Read more...] about If You Blinked, You Missed The Story Of The Family Place’s New CEO Being Named
The Family Place’s Sally’s House Is Rededicated To Help The Healing For Domestic Violence Victims
Five months ago Valentine’s Day was a real downer for The Family Place. In addition to struggling through a year of challenges presented by the pandemic, Winter Storm Uri had not just give an frigid cold shoulder to North Texas, it had sent TFP’s Sally’s House reeling. The 21-year-old Safe Campus where 52 women and 71 children had sought shelter from domestic abuse had itself … [Read more...] about The Family Place’s Sally’s House Is Rededicated To Help The Healing For Domestic Violence Victims
ReuNight Was A Welcome Come Together At The Nasher Sculpture Center On A Big Mask News Day
Last Thursday almost felt like North Texas was taking a collective deep sigh of relief. After days of rain and the drumbeat of pandemic restrictions for more than a year, the evening had restaurants and bars overflowing. In addition to the perfect weather, the CDC had just announced that anyone who had completed the vaccination protocol could stop wearing a mask, with a handful … [Read more...] about ReuNight Was A Welcome Come Together At The Nasher Sculpture Center On A Big Mask News Day
JUST IN: 2021 Texas Trailblazer Awards Co-Chairs, Dates, Location Revealed
As The Family Place’s CEO Paige Flink continues her victory lap into retirement, TFP fundraising carries on. In addition to ReuNight on Thursday, May 13, and the Sneaker Soiree on Friday, June 4, some of the details for the 25th Annual Texas Trailblazer Awards benefit have just been announced. The co-chair team is made up of longtime Family Place supporters — … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Texas Trailblazer Awards Co-Chairs, Dates, Location Revealed
More Than 100 Family Place Clients Need Help After Being Displaced Due To Broken Pipes And Power Outages
UPDATE (3:20 p.m.) Two people have been found dead in the home involved in today's SWAT incident included below in this post. After 29 years at The Family Place (TFP), CEO Paige Flink probably thought her final months leading to her retirement would be a cake walk. After all, she had seen the good, the bad and the really ugly during her decades of protecting victims of … [Read more...] about More Than 100 Family Place Clients Need Help After Being Displaced Due To Broken Pipes And Power Outages