The Dogs-On-The-Loose Problem Is A People Problem
Earlier this week a couple was taking an afternoon exercise walk through their neighborhood. Bundled up, their only concern was bracing against the day’s chill. They had no sticks nor pepper spray. No...
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2014 Fundraising Season Kicks Off With Signature Soups And Standing O Talk By...
Liz Murray got a standing ovation at the Soup’s On! luncheon Thursday. It was due to her providing one of the best talks heard in this neighborhood in recent years. But more about that later. Settle...
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Attitudes & Attire™ Luncheon Showcases Women Emerging From Human Rights Abuse...
The effect of war on women has become a growing concern for Attitude & Attire™. According to A&A Founder/Executive Director Lyn Berman, they’ve seen more and more women, who have served in the...
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JUST IN: Family Gateway To Spearhead Campaign To End Dallas Child...
This morning the leadership of Family Gateway held a breakfast to announce a collaborative efforts by area non-profits, business and government organizations to end child homelessness in Dallas by...
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Round Robin April 10: Thrift Studio Preview Party, Wings Patron Party And...
And the beat went on Thursday, April 10. Starting early in the morning at the Family Gateway announcement breakfast at the Omni and then hopping over to the Dallas Arboretum for the Mad Hatter’s Tea,...
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Family Gateway To Launch “Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon”
Family Gateway has taken on a huge challenge — eliminate child homelessness by 2017. To do this, the organization founded by the late Mayor Annette Strauss decided that it had graduated from the days...
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Annette Simmons And Amy Simmons To Be Honorary Co-Chairs For CitySquare’s...
Word has just arrived that the CitySquare group has added two more legendary ladies to its cast of notables for the Saturday, September 6th fundraiser, “A Night To Remember.” Amy Simmons and Annette...
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Round Robin April 24: Camp Bette Perot Aquatic Center, Dallas Women’s...
The gals were busy, busy Thursday, April 24. No, they were white gloving it and sipping tea and munching cucumber sandwiches . . . not by a long shot. And then there was the party-hearty crowd...
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International Interior Design Association Helped Dwell With Dignity Help The...
Love checks being handed over. Monday a very nice check landed at The Family Place in addition to the official debut of a project undertaken by the Dwell With Dignity folks. . . but more about that...
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June 11 Round Robin: Communities Foundation Of Texas NTGD, CCB Midpoint...
Somebody started a rumor that things would really calm down after Memorial Day. Wednesday, June 11, proved that rumor to be as farfetched as a Victoria Secret catalogue in a convent. Communities...
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Family Gateway’s Director Of Development Cathy Packard To Serve As Interim...
Rob Alberts (File photo) Cathy Packard (File photo) Change is in the wind at Family Gateway. It seems that Executive Director Rob Alberts has turned in his resignation and cleaned out his desk June 30....
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Dwell With Dignity Team Debuts A Fresh New Look To The Family Place Campus As...
When families seek refuge at The Family Place, they discover a staff and resources offering hope for the future. With great attitudes, sincere commitment and a protective safe place, TFP team provides...
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Animal Shelters And Rescue Groups Are Being Stretched Beyond Limits And Need...
UPDATE (2:00 p.m.Thursday): Mattingly has been adopted. itzy and 649 other potential homebodies are still waiting for you. You’ve heard it before, but this time it’s really crunch time. The area animal...
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Family Gateway Campers Welcomed Home With A Coffee Can Ice Cream Party
In every life, there are hurdles to leap over. Sometimes a little assistance is all that is needed. Perhaps it’s a coach or a trainer. In too many cases it’s a group like Family Gateway that is needed...
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MySweetCharity Opportunity: Building Hope Celebration Dinner
According to Building Hope Celebration Dinner Co-Chairs Lynn and Allan McBee, Allan and Lynn McBee (File photo) “We are so thrilled to announce the inimitable Wynonna Judd will perform an acoustic set...
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MySweetCharity Opportunity: Thrift Studio
According to Thrift Studio Preview Party Chair Kelley Copeland, “Home is where one starts from. (T.S. Eliot) “It’s where we all start and end our day. It’s where we recharge and feel safest. But what...
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North Texas Giving Day Goal: To Top Its Own National Record On September 18
Brent Christopher toasting 2013 North Texas Giving day “After last year’s national record-crushing 75,000 donations totaling $25.2 million, North Texas Giving Day is back with the hope that North Texas...
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MySweetCharity Opportunity: Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
Ron and Beth Hall* According to the Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon Co-Chairs Beth and Ron Hall, “Family Gateway‘s inaugural Gateway to Opportunity Luncheon will be Friday, November 7, at 11:30 a.m. at...
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North Texas Giving Day Booster: Agape Resource And Assistance Center
“Barely healed from a beating that put her in the hospital, Ann fled to Texas with her three young kids. Two months later in a homeless shelter, she discovered she was pregnant. The beating Ann endured...
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Despite A Damp Start, CitySquare’s “A Night To Remember” Shone With The Queen...
Sponsorships really paid off Saturday, September 6. Those who had coughed up some extra bucks for CitySquare’s “A Night To Remember” arrived at the Winspear just before 7 for a cocktail reception and...
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