Good Life Family – The Gateway to Opportunity Luncheon, held on September 27th, at the Omni Hotel, raised more than $500,000 for the 30-year-old nonprofit organization dedicated to end child homelessness. Today Show contributor Jenna Bush Hager was the guest
DMN: Birthday Party Project makes sure homeless kids get their special day
Dec. 17, 2016 – Dallas Morning News – Marc Ramirez The little girl was fidgety all day, anticipating the very second her mom would pick her up from school. “It’s my birthday party!” Shelmela Robinson’s daughter London exclaimed when she finally arrived. “It’s my
Family Gateway ED Ellen Magnis featured in Huffington Post: Gratitude in the Face of Despair
Huffington Post – Dec. 10, 2016 – I’m not a Pollyanna, but I do always try to find something for which to be grateful. In the last year, both citywide and nationwide, we have borne witness to trauma, injustice and
The MDHA Flex Fund – A Powerful Tool for Unsung Heroes Ending Homelessness
Family Gateway Case Manager, Marsha Hale, featured in Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance blog and newsletter: When our family moved into an apartment in 2007, the apartment complex was running a special, and so we did not have to pay a
Board Member Julia Simon named Chief Legal Officer And Secretary of Mary Kay Inc.
DALLAS, Dec. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Mary Kay Inc., a top beauty brand, and direct seller in more than 35 markets around the world, announces the appointment of Julia A. Simon as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at the company’s
D Magazine Greatest Dallasites: Annette Strauss (No. 58)
Jeremy Halbreich – Dec. 2016 – Annette Strauss was a true force of nature. Her leadership and legendary commitment to community service and volunteerism culminated in her serving as the first elected female mayor of Dallas (1987–1991). Her election was
DMN Charities drive launches to support nonprofits ‘bringing light into a dark place’
Anita Davis understands what it’s like to need help. When her now-43-year-old daughter was born with massive birth defects, the family struggled to pay for necessities and her daughter’s many surgeries. She sought help from her church’s youth group. “I’ve
Why I Left a Multi-Million Dollar Events Business
GLAMOUR Concepcion de Leon, October 11, 2016 I’ve always loved a celebration. After my husband, Colin, and I threw an awesome wedding on a small budget in 2005, my boss asked if I’d help a neighbor whose daughter was getting
GTO Luncheon featured in MySweetCharity
Former First Twin/Author/”Today” Show Jenna Bush Hager Brought The Importance Of Family To Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon Oct 20, 2016 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean Despite a presidential debate taking place the night before, former First Twin Jenna Bush Hager
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
Oct 19, 2016 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Blonde Jenna Bush Hager may seem to be living a dream life. Having had a grandpappy and daddy as U.S. Presidents meant home was more than a big, old “white house.” Her