The National Coalition for the Homeless defines homeless youth as “individuals under the age of eighteen who lack parental, foster or institutional care.” Homeless youth can also be referred to as “unaccompanied” youth. Many teens are homeless along with their families who have fallen on hard times, but there are…
Shanjula Harris takes home GLF’s Very Inspiring Parent (VIP) Award by Karyn Brodsky | Staff Writer What does it take to go from homeless to hopeful? Shanjula Harris of Dallas knows from personal experience. It takes steel resolve, trust in others, resourcefulness and a lot of faith. As a single…
New styles flooding the stores are a sure sign that Fall is around the corner. The first cold front may be weeks away, so this time of year can present quite a challenge for any fashionista. Temps do not align with the looks we are ready and wanting to wear….
Seventeen year old Lindsay Steudtner can teach us all a thing or two about loyalty and friendship. by Karyn Brodsky | Staff Writer When people think of individuals with disabilities they sometimes focus on what they can’t do. A college-bound student from Plano recognizes what her “differently-abled” friend can do…
New to the GLF team is Fashion Editor, Amy Levenson Krumholz aka Style by Amy! For over 20 years, Amy Levenson Krumholz has worked in the fashion world – design, retail, wholesale, you name it. Amy graduated from The University of Texas with a degree in Fashion Merchandising. Upon graduation,…
by Amy Levenson Krumholz | GLF Fashion Editor Rush is an exciting time!! Each college has their own process but they are all a bit similar. Some colleges take a more “laid back casual” approach, while others are a lot more formal. Some begin in August while others start in…
Food is Often The Perfect Expression of Love and Support by Bobbie Ames | Food & Entertainment Editor It is extremely hard to know what to do for someone who is going through difficult times. You can express your love and support with phone calls, emails and visits. But, sometimes that’s not…
Capers brings the food, the drinks, the party atmosphere and the culinary expertise to the table – you bring your friends! by Melissa Chaiken | Section Editor Bobbie Ames knows food. Bobbie Ames loves food. Bobbie Ames wants you to know food and love food too! So…she created Capers, her…
The Hard to Hear Story You Need to Hear By Melissa Chaiken | Staff Writer Bestselling author Jon Krakauer, gives a stark, powerful, meticulously reported narrative about a series of sexual assaults at the University of Montana — stories that illuminate the human drama behind the national plague of campus…