October 9, 2024- Dallas Observer- by Tyler Hicks One of three Dallas charter amendments backed by conservatives would force the city to spend more on police. Who does it serve? He didn’t sleep much, preferring to stay awake in case
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
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
Winners Announced: D CEO‘s 2023 Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards
July 23, 2023- D Magazine- Kelsey Vanderschoot D CEO revealed the winners of its 2023 Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards at a private event Thursday night at The Factory in the Deep Ellum. The program, presented in partnership with Communities
New Task Force Report Pinpoints Issues With Response to Homelessness
JULY 5, 2023- Dallas Observer- Jacob Vaughn Danielle Hollowell has been in and out of homeless encampments for almost a year while waiting for the housing assistance that she signed up for. “I’m still in limbo waiting,” she said. Whenever