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
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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
JUST IN: The Family Place’s Trailblazer Keynoter Was A “Pretty Baby” Who Might Have Been A “Pretty Woman”
Summertime is a great time to play trivia. Thanks to The Family Place’s 2023 Trailblazer Award Luncheon Co-Chairs Lindsay Jacaman and Holly Krug and Honorary Co-Chairs Stephanie and Travis Hollman, this year’s keynote speaker is ripe for a quiz. Before getting to the clues, here are the fundraiser's facts. It will be taking place on Friday, September 29, at the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Family Place’s Trailblazer Keynoter Was A “Pretty Baby” Who Might Have Been A “Pretty Woman”
JUST IN: The Family Place’s 2023 Partners Card Tri-Chairs, Honorary Chair And Dates Announced
While most folks are busy packing trunks for summer camp and tying down summer vacation plans, there are three gals who are planning on doing a heck of a lot of shopping in October. And they don’t plan to do it alone. The trio is Katy Brooks, Sharon Lee Clark and Kameron Westcott, who will be tri-chairing The Family Place’s 31st Partners Card shop-athon fundraiser from … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Family Place’s 2023 Partners Card Tri-Chairs, Honorary Chair And Dates Announced
Grovel Alert: 2023 ReuNight
The countdown is really underway for 2023 ReuNight's dining, wining and paddling up. For those still putting their table together for The Family Place fundraiser on Thursday, May 18, time's a'wasting. The very few online single tickets are only available until COB Thursday, May 12. But ReuNight Co-Chairs Brooke Hortenstine, Margret Stafford and Piper Wyatt have hinted … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2023 ReuNight
JUST IN: ReuNight Has A Game-Changer Of Locations And Is Heading To The Dallas Petroleum Club
Anyone who has bought a brand-spanking new home just knows that the builder's promises of a firm finish date is a bit like a North Texan matron swearing she can still wear her high school prom dress. Well, it may have been something like that when The Family Place's ReuNight Co-Chairs Brooke Hortenstine, Margaret Stafford and Piper Wyatt relied on soon-to-be-broken promises at … [Read more...] about JUST IN: ReuNight Has A Game-Changer Of Locations And Is Heading To The Dallas Petroleum Club
2023 ReuNight Reveal Promises A Night To Be Remembered For The Family Place Fundaiser
After days of cold and wet weather, Wednesday, March 22, was this side of ideal with sunshine and temperatures in the upper 70s for the 2023 ReuNight Reveal Party. And what better place to hold the announcement for The Family Place's 10th annual fundraiser than Claire and Dwight Emanuelson's home overlooking Turtle Creek. In addressing the crowd that included The Family Place … [Read more...] about 2023 ReuNight Reveal Promises A Night To Be Remembered For The Family Place Fundaiser
Six Nonprofits To Receive $90,000 As Dallas Service Forum’s Sold-Out “A Royal Affair” Nears
As Dallas Service Forum President Marla Nunally, A Royal Affair Luncheon Chair Kristin Parrino and their committee are getting ready for the organization’s sold-out fundraiser featuring Chef Darren McGrady, on Tuesday, March 28, at Northwood, they’re already getting thank you notes from their beneficiaries. They’ve announced that $90,000 will benefit the following area … [Read more...] about Six Nonprofits To Receive $90,000 As Dallas Service Forum’s Sold-Out “A Royal Affair” Nears
JUST IN: ReuNight 10th Anniversary To Take Place At Soon-To-Open JW Marriott Dallas Arts District
The JW Marriott Dallas Arts District Hotel is just on the verge of opening and it’s already landed its first North Texas fundraiser — The Family Place’s ReuNight 10th Anniversary. Co-chairing the evening of dining and bidding are Brooke Hortenstine, Margaret Stafford and Piper Wyatt, all of whom know how to put the “fun” into fundraising. According to JW … [Read more...] about JUST IN: ReuNight 10th Anniversary To Take Place At Soon-To-Open JW Marriott Dallas Arts District
The Family Place Board Of Directors Adds 14 New Members
The Family Place Board of Directors Chair Harold Ginsburg has just has added 14 new members to the board that includes the following: Ashley Arnold, Jim Buddrus, Pat Faubion, Nakita Johnson, Reginald Johnson, Elisabeth Karpidas, Elaine Kartalis, Sarah Marks, Mary McGreevy Jennings, Theresa Parkinson, Cristal Retana-Lule, Anthony Suggs, Kelly Vickers and Leah … [Read more...] about The Family Place Board Of Directors Adds 14 New Members