Life just does what it does,” says Eddie Coker, founder of the nonprofit The Wezmore Project, and he has made it his mission is to help families navigate life’s twists and turns with honesty, hope, and, yes, laughter. Listen in as Eddie, a widely known entertainer and songwriter, shares simple tactics…
By Elizabeth Lenart | Contributor During this traditional month of giving thanks, the Greater Dallas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) honored five award recipients for their selfless service and dedication to others at the organization’s 35th Annual National Philanthropy Day Celebration, held virtually on November 13. This…
Compiled by Alicia Wanek and Candace Brock Life is certainly very sweet these days for Nathan Sheets, founder of McKinney-based Nature Nate’s Honey – for obvious reasons – and others that become apparent as you get to know this faith-driven entrepreneur. What sets Nature Nate’s apart is that their…
by Melissa Chaiken | Section Editor I am fortunate to have the opportunity to be a part of two amazing organizations that allow me to spend quality time with each of my children while teaching them about the importance of philanthropy. My 16-year-old son and I belong to a local…
Three “ProtectHer” Awards Given at NFNL Luncheon Featuring Kevin Costner Each year, NFNL recognized three organizations that support their mission to restore and empower formerly trafficked girls and sexually exploited women and children. These are the 2015 “ProtectHer” award winners who will accept their award at the April 10th WINGS…
New Friends New Life (NFNL) was born in 1998 when a women’s church group helped a woman who was an exotic dancer and was looking for a way to get out of that life. Over fifteen years later this organization now provides access to education, job training, interim financial assistance,…
Rainbow Days, Inc. (RDI) was founded in 1982 as a support group for young children of alcoholics. The need for this type of service was so great that RDI soon began to open these groups in schools, shelters and other community locations. Since then, they have broadened their assistance to…
From Hoops To Hope: Basketball Hall-of-Famer, Philanthropist and Mom, Nancy Lieberman Scores Our VIP Award By Karyn Brodsky | Staff Writer What more could a former two-time Olympian, three-time All American, two-time collegiate national champion and a two-time National Player of the Year at Old Dominion University, professional basketball player,…
Rebound Hero by Melissa Chaiken Chris Herren appeared to be a young man that had it all: talent, good looks and a bright future in college and professional basketball. Chris was a star player in Fall River, Massachusetts where he scored over 2000 points during his time at Durfee…