Family Gateway Is Shifting From A Lunch “Opportunity” To Dancing With “Denim And Diamonds”

May 8, 2024- MySweetCharity- by Jeanne Prejean Unlike years past, when Family Gateway held its Gateway to Opportunity featuring such speakers as former First Lady Laura Bush, her daughters Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush, Chris Gardner, Daymond John

Shelter for homeless families adds child care, learning centers so parents can work

January 29, 2024- The Dallas Morning News- by Leah Waters 50-room, newly renovated facility of former North Dallas hotel is almost always full of families who’ve lost housing and need help, including on-site child care during job searches. Nicole Hampton

‘Rowing in the Same Direction’: Task Force Recommends Changes to Dallas Homeless Response

January 22, 2024- Dallas Observer- by By Jacob Vaughn As people come and go at City Hall, they’ll likely see homeless individuals camped out front, City Council member Jesse Moreno said at a meeting Thursday night. Moreno, chair of the

2024 Family Gateway Board Has New Leadership And Eight Additional Members

Dec 6, 2023- MySweetCharity- by Jeanne Prejean Family Gateway is moving into the next year with the addition of eight new board members and new board leadership. The 2024 Board Executive Committee will be led by Chair Michelle Frymire, Vice-Chair Maritza

Jeff Bezos Announces He’s Donated Nearly $120 Million To Help People Without Housing

Nov 21, 2023- Forbes- by Phoebe Liu Two years out from his tenure as Amazon CEO, the billionaire has flown to space, moved to Miami and stepped up his philanthropy. The latest round of charitable donations brings his total giving

Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon Honored Peter Brodsky And Enjoyed Bush Mom-Daughter Chat

Nov 10, 2023- MySweetCharity- by Jeanne Prejean As former First Lady Laura Bush and daughter Barbara Pierce Bush were ushered into the Omni Dallas Hotel’s Fair Park Room, the lineup of the Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon guests for the meet-and-greet

Dallas proposes $3.6 million to raze, clean and fence homeless encampments

Aug 8, 2023- Dallas Morning News- by Jason Beeferman Dallas wants $3.6 million next year to address homeless encampments, which includes razing, cleaning, and fencing key areas, according to City Manager T.C. Broadnax’s budget proposal that City Council will tackle

MySweetOpportunity: 2023 Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon

Aug 9, 2023- My Sweet Charity- Jeanne Prejean According to the 2023 Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon Honorary Co-Chairs Paula and Bay Miltenberger, “As honorary co-chairs of the 2023 Family Gateway Luncheon, we hope you will consider supporting this year’s very