Jackson’s addition completes the newly-structured executive team as the agency celebrates its 20th anniversary New Friends New Life announces that Bianca Jackson has joined the executive team as chief development officer, responsible for overseeing donor cultivation, budget growth and strategic communication plans for the organization. Jackson joins Kim Robinson, who…
by Alicia Wanek Many would have a hard time believing that hunger is an issue in North Texas. The North Texas Food Bank knows better. Right now there are more than 800,000 people across their 13-county service area who are food in-secure – meaning they don’t always know where their…
by Alicia Wanek Your child is off to college. Are they ready? Are you? Remember when it seemed your kids would never grow up? Those endless days we all had when they were little and you didn’t think you could handle one more meltdown, spill, dirty diaper or request for…
New Friends New Life, a nonprofit organization that restores and empowers formerly trafficked and sexually exploited women, teens, and children, announces Mandy Moore, a Grammy® and Golden Globe® nominated actress, singer and songwriter, will speak at the New Friends New Life Luncheon, celebrating the organization’s 20th anniversary. “Stand for Her”…
01 | State Fair of Texas Nowhere else can you find this unique mix of livestock, entertainment, midway rides and deep fried foods. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Texas Innovation.” When: September 28 – October 21 Cost: $16.50 or $45/season pass www.bigtex.com 02| Artists Showplace presents A Cultural Conversation: Exhibit and Reception…
By Deb Silverthorn According to Elyse Barnard’s daughter Hallie Bea, the “I” in VIP stands for Inspiring, as GLF would have it, but also Important, Incredible and Intelligent. The 10-year-old pixie could go on and on about her mother, who has fought her disease alongside her. “This journey means lots of questions, but God…
by Lisa A. Beach “I never thought I’d end up here,” you might be thinking as you ponder life as a single parent following your divorce. Now, you find yourself maneuvering through the unfamiliar territory of dating in midlife. It’s a bit strange and uncomfortable—not at all like dating in…
By Deb Silverthorn Hallie Bea Barnard was just five pounds at birth and at 13 months old a blood test provided a diagnosis of Diamond-Blackfan Anemia (DBA). Now at 10 years old, she is fierce and to see her playing piano or selling Girl Scout cookies, you wouldn’t know that she…
By Sheryl Pidgeon I moved my daughter to the University of Texas last month for her freshman year of college. On the drive to Austin we talked about her future, her passions, and my hopes (and fears). As we shared thoughts and strategized, I unexpectedly realized that many life analogies…