We have an AMAZING Board of Directors at OFP and we THANK each and every one of these folks who donate so much of their time, talents and treasures to support this organization.  They truly are committed to helping young women grow through empowering self-reliance and independence.  Their collective vision provides direction, ideas, and goals that will steer OFP to being a leading expert in North Texas on the issues facing 18-24 year old young women.

We truly appreciate everything our 2016 outgoing Board President, Heather Bennett, accomplished for OFP - we had an AWESOME year exceeding fundraising goals, adding staff and increasing the number of volunteers among many other successes!  Thank you so much Heather!

We look forward to working with our 2017 Board President, Cindy Tonnessen and know that her leadership will have great impact on the OFP mission!

 

The OFP Annual Meeting was held on Tuesday January 17th.  Despite the rainy weather we had a nice turnout and appreciate all those who attended! 

• Heather Bennett shared wonderful statistics for 2016 covering many areas such as volunteers, staffing,  social media, revenue funding, TLC clients, etc.- we were in AWE to hear the many successes this past year.  
• Tonnette Easter and Leslie Simmons(Barbara Milo in absentia) Gala co-chairs shared updates on the Gala that we know is MOVING full speed ahead.  
• Sue Hesseltine, our fabulous Executive Director, ended the evening with more great news about OFP successes especially clients and how none of this is possible without YOU!
• Cindy Tonnessen shared her goals and vision for OFP in 2017 and we are so EXCITED she is hitting the ground running!  

We would also like to say THANKS to the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd for donating their Parish Hall and Baker's Ribs for discounting our delicious BBQ dinner!

We have fantastic success stories to share about two clients - Morgan and Tracey!  

Morgan, came to OFP after living for some time in her car.  During the six months she has been with OFP, Morgan has received her Associates Degree from Richland College and is now enrolled at a local university to study biology and sociology with a goal of going to medical school to become a homeopathic physician!  See her peer through the blinds in her new dorm room!  We are so PROUD of her milestones and she knows she always has FRIENDS at OFP!

Due to family circumstances, after her mother passed away at an early age, Tracey, quit school to try and make ends meet.   Realizing she was short on money and a day away from living on the streets she called shelter after shelter and discovered OFP.  In four short months Tracey has earned her GED and is positively approaching the next chapter in continuing her education either as a flight attendant or going to college!  Way to go Tracey - keep up the GREAT work!

Congratulations Morgan and Tracey!  

RSVP:  Cindy.Washlesky@OurFriendsPlace.org or call 214.520.6268 with name, address, phone and email by 2/22/17.