Friend to Friend                                        October 2017
EBBY AWARD NOMINATIONS DUE SOON

The 14th Annual Ebby Awards,  presented by Our Friends Place at the 2018 30th Anniversary Gala - Auction & Casino Night on April 21, 2018, will recognize an individual (female or male) and/or an organization who has made significant achievements for the advancement of girls and/or women in North Texas. The award is named in honor of Ebby Halliday Acers for her tireless commitment and contributions to women in our community. 
 
Our Friends Place is currently accepting nominations for the 2018 Ebby Award. For more information or to access the nomination form, please click here. Nomination forms and supporting materials must be emailed or hand-delivered to the OFP office by November 27, 2017. Mailed nominations must be postmarked by November 20. Nominations received after the deadline will not be considered. 

L to R: Leslie Simmons, Suzanne Jaco, and Angela Maverick
BRADFORD SPONSORS A SUCCESSFUL
GALA KICK OFF PARTY!

Thank you to everyone who attended the 30th Anniversary Gala Auction & Casino Night Kick Off party at Saint Rocco's Rooftop on October 3rd! The event, presented by Bradford, was filled with friends, supporters and corporate partners who came to the Gala event to meet the Co-Chairs and learn more about sponsorships, underwriting and committee opportunities.

Ashley, an alum of Our Friends Place, shared her story of the knowledge she gained through our transitional living program. Ashley described the uncertainties of life as a young adult and how she matured during her time at Beazley House. Thanks, Ashley, for giving a face to the many success stories of the young women we serve.  
 
There are plenty of ways to get involved with the 30th Anniversary Gala event and we look forward to hearing from all of our friends interested in being a part of this truly special event next April! 
L to R: Paul Richter, Leigh Richter, Kevin Santaularia,  Miriam Dominguez, and Richmond Collinsworth 
SHOPPING REWARDS PROGRAMS

As the holiday season approaches, here are some ways OFP can easily benefit from your everyday shopping, both online and in-store:
  • Select Our Friends Place as your preferred charity and Amazon will give 0.5% of the price of eligible AmazonSmile purchases to our organization. Shopping on Amazon is no different through this program - same vast selection, same low prices, and same customer service. Click to shop at smile.amazon.com today, select Our Friends Place as the designated charity and give the gift that gives twice!
  • Link Tom Thumb Reward cards to OFP's Good Neighbor number 2759 and OFP receives 1% of total grocery purchases (exclusions apply).
  • Link Kroger Plus cards to OFP's Non-Profit Organization #83992 and a percentage of grocery sales is donated quarterly. Update NPO numbers annually either online or at local Kroger stores. 
WANT TO VOLUNTEER?

Getting involved with Our Friends Place as a volunteer is easier through Voly.org. Track and search upcoming OFP volunteer opportunities under the agencies tab at Voly.org or by clicking here
to sign up. Voly.org is an easy to use online system that allows nonprofits to offer details for each volunteer activity where individuals and group volunteers can sign up and better manage their schedules.

November stamp/stuff/seal end of year mailing events are 11/6/17 - 11/10/17 during office hours.  With two evening events taking place on Monday 11/6 and Thursday 11/9 until 8 p.m. This is a fun way to meet new people and help make a difference in the lives of the young women we serve. We appreciate all help so spread the word and invite a friend or two to volunteer as well!


In This Issue
Quick Links

Our Friends Place Website

     Client Holiday Wishes

Toilet bowl cleaner
Dishwasher soap (pods)
Paper towels
Pots and pans
Kitchen & Bath size trash bags
Umbrellas
Notebooks
Adult scissors
Black & Blue pens
Manual pencil sharpeners
Bed pillows
Twin sheets
Vibrant colored towel sets  (2 each - bath, hand and washcloth)
Blow dryers
Motions Hair Care, Shea Moisture, and Dr. Miracle hair products
Hair straighteners
Footies
Underwear (Med.-XXXL) sizes
Walmart gift cards
DART bus passes

To donate, contact Cindy Washlesky or Brenda Snitzer at
 214.520.6268

Partner Shopping Programs

Our Friends Place is proud to be a charity partner in the following programs:
 
Smile.Amazon.com
Select Our Friends Place as your preferred charity and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible AmazonSmile purchases. Shop at  www.smile.amazon.com today and give the gift that gives twice!

Kroger Community Rewards
Link Kroger Plus Card to OFP NPO #83992 and a percentage of sales will be donated. Must update NPO # on Plus Card annually.
 
Tom Thumb Good Neighbor Program
Link Reward cards to  Good Neighbor number 2759 and OFP receives 1% of total grocery purchases (exclusions apply).
  Ways to Get Involved
  • Share your talents and knowledge on a committee
  • Redecorate a bedroom or living space for young women
  • Offer crucial support to our office staff
  • Engage the community to gather school supplies, personal items and more
  • Put your party planning skills to good use for our annual fundraiser
To get involved, email
 
 About Our Friends Place

Our Friends Place helps young women, between the ages of 18 and 24, break the generational cycles of abuse, neglect, poverty and homelessness through empowering self-reliance and independence. OFP provides a supportive home and teaches the skills young women need to become self-reliant adults. OFP young women enroll in an educational or vocational program, hold a job and pay a portion of their earnings as rent and savings.

Our Friends Place Staff
 
Sue Thiers Hesseltine,
Executive Director
 
Brenda Ewing Snitzer,
Development Director
 
Caitlin Doepfner,
Development Associate
 
Melanie Meijering,
Program Director
 
Kadetrah Lockett,
Beazley House Site Manager
 
Nicole Price,
Pauline's Place Site Manager

Libby Woolverton,
Outreach Specialist
 
Cindy Washlesky,
Program Specialist
 
Our Friends Place
Administrative Office
6500 Greenville Ave  
Suite 620
Dallas TX  75206 
214.520.6268
    
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