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JUST IN: The Family Place CEO Paige Flink’s Retirement Is Officially Announced

Jan 22, 2021 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

The Dallas Morning News’ Cheryl Hall has officially put an end to the rumors about The Family Place CEO Paige Flink's retiring. The rumors were true. As Paige put it in the story, “Oct. 1, 2021, is my 30-year anniversary. I turn 65 in July. It’s time for a new quarterback and a new set of legs.” In conducting a pre-opening tour of The Family Place's Ann Moody Place in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Family Place CEO Paige Flink’s Retirement Is Officially Announced

The Family Place Adds A Dozen New Members To Its Board Of Directors

Jan 20, 2021 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

The Family Place has 12 new people on its board of directors. The group that ranges from community volunteers to business executives includes the following: Laurie Berger of West Plano Pediatrics; community volunteer Nancy Bierman, Nicole Collins of American First Finance, Theresa Flores of Mary Kay Inc., community volunteer Michelle Goolsby, Tasha Grinnell of The Neiman Marcus … [Read more...] about The Family Place Adds A Dozen New Members To Its Board Of Directors

MySweetWishList: The Family Place

Dec 28, 2020 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

According to The Family Place Board Member Lindsay Jacaman, “It's hard to believe that every third home in our community darkened by abuse. In fact, one in three women will be a victim of physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. During this pandemic, we have heard reports of domestic violence increasing throughout the world. At The Family Place our counselors know that … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: The Family Place

JUST IN: H100 Latina Giving Circle Celebrates First Year By Providing $125K for DFW Latinas

Nov 13, 2020 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

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

After A Topsy-Turvy Week, The Weekend Offers Relief Of Virtual Fundraising

Nov 6, 2020 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

What a week! A Halloween for the record books, the restoration of spring’s lost hour and a seemingly never-ending Presidential election. If you’re in need of mental relief, here are somevirtual fundraising events this weekend that you can attend in your comfy clothes. 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 7 — Methodist Richardson Medical Center Foundation’s Yellow And Black … [Read more...] about After A Topsy-Turvy Week, The Weekend Offers Relief Of Virtual Fundraising

Mary Kay Foundation’s Domestic Violence Shelter 100 Grants Include Four North Texas Organizations

Nov 6, 2020 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

With October being “Domestic Violence Awareness Month,” Dallas-based Mary Kay Foundation provided $1.1M in grants to 100 domestic violence shelters throughout the country. According to The Mary Kay Foundation Board of Directors President Mike Lunceford, “At Mary Kay, we believe in helping women improve their circumstances and live their best lives. One in four women will … [Read more...] about Mary Kay Foundation’s Domestic Violence Shelter 100 Grants Include Four North Texas Organizations

September 21 Update: Cancellations, Going Virtual And Postponed To 2021

Sep 21, 2020 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

The recent COVID-19 cases have been rising and falling and rising like a hyper cheerleader since September started. But most folks are too busy trying to adjust to the new world of education. Pity the parents who are having to make the Solomon decision on how to school their youngster(s) and/or whether extra-curricular activities are all systems go or no-go. In the meantime, … [Read more...] about September 21 Update: Cancellations, Going Virtual And Postponed To 2021

The Family Place Reveals Yummy Fundraising News About Postponed ReuNight And Pop-Up U-Night

Sep 1, 2020 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

The Family Place packaged up two news items into one announcement. First, the annual fall fundraiser ReuNight dinner was rescheduled for the spring of 2021. Before that reveal was digested, TFP “asked the community to U-Night by donating to Dine In For Domestic Violence on Saturday, October 24.” Thanks to past ReuNight co-chairs (Melinda Bell, Brian Bolke and … [Read more...] about The Family Place Reveals Yummy Fundraising News About Postponed ReuNight And Pop-Up U-Night

MySweetEssential: The Family Place

Aug 17, 2020 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

According to The Family Place CEO Paige Flink, For victims of family violence, sheltering at home due to COVID-19 has been a ticking time bomb. Many of our clients are already accustomed to being isolated from family and friends; they are already restricted on where and when they could go to places; their money is already taken away by their abuser. But for them, … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: The Family Place

July 8 Update Of Cancellations and Going Virtuals

Jul 8, 2020 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

With COVID-19 cases passing the 1,000 mark for the sixth day, North Texas nonprofits are adjusting upcoming fundraising events mindful of the social distancing restrictions. Unfortunately, a couple had to cancel their activities resulting in hits to their income. Here are today’s updates: Cancellations The Family Place’s Sneaker Soiree scheduled for Friday, … [Read more...] about July 8 Update Of Cancellations and Going Virtuals

The Family Place Welcomes All To Attend Tomorrow’s Virtual Dedication of Its New Southern Dallas Counseling Center

Jun 24, 2020 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

In a topsy-turvy world human beings are pretty darn resilient. They come up with new ways to carry on. A perfect example is The Family Place’s dedication of its new Southern Dallas Counseling Center tomorrow. Usually those types of events are by-invitation-only. But this one will be open to everyone to attend, and no one will have to leave their keyboard because it’s taking … [Read more...] about The Family Place Welcomes All To Attend Tomorrow’s Virtual Dedication of Its New Southern Dallas Counseling Center

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