According to The Family Place Interim CEO/COO Tiffany McDaniel, "Please join The Family Place as we make spirits merry and brighter this holiday season for thousands of domestic violence survivors! The holidays can be especially challenging for those experiencing family violence. Our hotline calls increase, and our shelters fill to capacity with families looking for safety, … [Read more...] about MySweetToyList: The Family Place’s Adopt-A-Family
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Kristin And James Hallam And Annie and Erik Miller To Co-Chair 2024 ReuNight At Hôtel Swexan
Tis a far cry from those toasty days of the summer and early fall. Now, we’re finding all types of ways to warm up as temperatures only top out in the 50s. Perhaps the announcement of The Family Place’s 2024 ReuNight fundraiser on Thursday, May 9, will warm the hearts of North Texans. Co-chairing the 2024 dinner and glamor-ama live auction will be Kristin and James … [Read more...] about Kristin And James Hallam And Annie and Erik Miller To Co-Chair 2024 ReuNight At Hôtel Swexan
Actress Brooke Shields Stars At The Family Place’s Texas Trailblazers Awards Luncheon
The Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon benefiting The Family Place at the Hilton Anatole Dallas on Tuesday, October 10, provided a varied and entertaining program for its 700 guests. But the domestic-violence shelter's VIP reception and meet-and-greet with actress and keynote speaker Brooke Shields that preceded the luncheon was pretty fascinating, too. Clad in a long red … [Read more...] about Actress Brooke Shields Stars At The Family Place’s Texas Trailblazers Awards Luncheon
Dallas Habitat For Humanity Is A Sign Of Current C-Suite Comings And “Oops-Sorry-Things-Didn’t-Work-Out”
Dallas Area Habit for Humanity is posting a “help wanted” sign for a permanent CEO with Monday’s announcement that it has “parted ways” with William Eubanks III, who came on board as chief executive less than a year ago. It's just the latest in a series of leadership changes roiling the North Texas non-profit sector recently, with abrupt and surprising upheavals at the top … [Read more...] about Dallas Habitat For Humanity Is A Sign Of Current C-Suite Comings And “Oops-Sorry-Things-Didn’t-Work-Out”
JUST IN: 2023 Partners Cards Had A Fashionable Brunch Kick-Off This Morning
The Family Place's ever-loving, ever-shopping 2023 Partners Card officially kicked off this morning at NorthPark’s Eataly with a brunch on the third level. Despite the clammy weather, the gathering of the well-heeled stiletto set — including 2023 Partners Card Co-Chairs Sharon Lee Clark and Kameron Westcott (Co-Chair Katy Brooks was MIA due to a prior wedding commitment), … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Partners Cards Had A Fashionable Brunch Kick-Off This Morning
JUST IN: The Family Place CEO Mimi Sterling “Steps Down And Has Resigned”
With The Family Place’s Trailblazer Luncheon taking place just two weeks ago and its mega-fundraising Partner’s Card program kicking off this Friday, word has just arrived about a change in leadership at one of the area's top non-profits helping domestic violence victims. According to a statement provided by The Family Place, "Mimi Sterling is stepping back and has resigned … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Family Place CEO Mimi Sterling “Steps Down And Has Resigned”
The Family Place’s 2023 Partners Cards Are Officially On Sale Both Online And In-Person
The season of shopping is in the bag, so to speak. For budget-minded types... and who isn't?... The Family Place's 2023 Partners Card Co-Chairs Katy Brooks, Sharon Lee Clark and Kameron Westcott have kicked off the purchase of the "priceless" cards, both online and in-person. While this passport for spending sprees won't require your heading to DFW International, it will … [Read more...] about The Family Place’s 2023 Partners Cards Are Officially On Sale Both Online And In-Person
JUST IN: Mary Kay CEO Ryan Rogers To Receive Texas Trailblazer Award
This year’s 27th Annual Texas Trailblazer Awardee has just been revealed. The Family Place fundraiser’s Luncheon Co-Chairs Lindsay Jacaman and Holly Krug have announced a whole herd of honorees with Mary Kay Inc. CEO Ryan Rogers receiving the 2023 Texas Trailblazer Award. In addition to heading up the 60-year-old, Dallas-based skin care and cosmetics empire launched … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Mary Kay CEO Ryan Rogers To Receive Texas Trailblazer Award
JUST IN: A Solomon’s Choice Avoided With The Family Place’s Trailblazer Date Change
The Family Place has had a change of plans and many are breathing a great sigh of relief. In a previous announcement about the fall luncheon fundraiser, there was a collision on Friday, September 29, with the New Friends New Life’s 25th Silver Jubilee Annual Luncheon featuring Kerry Washington taking place at the Hyatt Regency Dallas at the very same time as The Family … [Read more...] about JUST IN: A Solomon’s Choice Avoided With The Family Place’s Trailblazer Date Change
MySweetSchoolDaze: The Family Place’s “Fill Their Backpacks”
According to The Family Place Children’s Program Coordinator Edith Walker, "Families often come to The Family Place with nothing but the clothes they are wearing. Because they are fleeing violent situations, they often leave everything behind. That includes essential clothes and supplies to start the new school year. We’re looking to the community for support to “Fill Their … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: The Family Place’s “Fill Their Backpacks”
The Family Place’s 10th Anniversary ReuNight Event Strikes Fundraising Oil For Survivors Of Domestic Violence
It wasn't the nonprofit's first venue choice, but the Dallas Petroleum Club atop Dallas' Hunt Consolidated headquarters building turned out to be a perfect setting for the 2023 ReuNight fundraiser for the The Family Place on Thursday, May 18. After all, the 10th anniversary event raised a gusher of cash for the group that empowers survivors of family violence — and what better … [Read more...] about The Family Place’s 10th Anniversary ReuNight Event Strikes Fundraising Oil For Survivors Of Domestic Violence